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Switchboard Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10504

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 5

This Switchboard Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with installing switchboards, including hazards associated with energised electrical installations or services.

It covers 14 job steps, from training on the health effects of respirable crystalline silica dust and obtaining supply authority certificates, through weather checks, arrival on site, work area set-up, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks and tool use, to the switchboard installation, testing and commissioning, completion and emergency response.

It suits electrical contractors, construction workers and safety managers involved in switchboard installations, particularly those working near energised electrical installations or services.

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Switchboard Installation

SWMSVersion 5
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical

Planning and preparation

Planning/preparation

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. (specify the hold points)

Training/licence

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitor/review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Provide training on the health effects associated with RCS

    • Hazard

      Exposure to respirable crystalline silica (RCS) – dust inhalation

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Training and Information provided to workers on RCS should include:

        • Identification of RCS dust through Safety Datasheet (SDS) or labels

        • Dust exposure prevention strategies

        • Checking controls are working and using them

        • When and how to use any respiratory protective equipment provided and what to do if something goes wrong (Including worker respirator fit and check processes).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 more job steps, from Obtain supply authority certificates to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

14 job steps

  1. Provide training on the health effects associated with RCSTrain workers on silica dust (RCS) health effects and controls
  2. Obtain supply authority certificatesComply with AS/NZS 3000 and relevant regulations
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and avoid working in extreme conditions
  4. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsCheck the site and complete a JSA
  5. Work area set-upRestrict access to the work area and barricade it
  6. EnvironmentManage noise, air quality, waste and vehicle movement
  7. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksUse safe manual handling to prevent injury
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse powered and non-powered tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle hazardous substances safely using the SDS
  11. Switchboard InstallationInstall the switchboard safely
  12. Test & commission, confirm phase rotation of all 3-phase equipmentTest and commission the installed switchboards
  13. On completionClean up, sign out and secure the site
  14. Emergency responseRespond to emergencies

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