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Appliances-Equipment Electrical Repair

SWMS · SWMS-10493

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 3

This SWMS is designed for electrical repair work on appliances and equipment that are not hard-wired and can be easily disconnected from a power source. It outlines the hazards and controls to manage the risks effectively.

It takes your crew through 14 job steps, from planning, arrival on-site and work area set-up to tools, hazardous substances, working at height on platform ladders, inspection and repair, re-energising, testing new equipment, completion and emergency response.

It covers environmental considerations, safe handling and disposal of hazardous substances, elevated work safety and slips, trips and falls prevention. It suits repair technicians, site supervisors, facilities management companies and maintenance teams.

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Appliances-Equipment Electrical Repair

SWMSVersion 3
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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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):

  • Mobile Plant
  • Gas Mains
  • Hazardous Lines
  • Energised Electrical
  • Hazardous Atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • 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 and licences

  • 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.

Monitoring and 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
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand 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

    Planning

    • Hazard

      Fire, electric shock / electrocution

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Check for LOTO permit requirements and complete LOTO permits where required

        • Ensure completed permit available at the site

        • Follow safety precautions on the permit

      • Check if Hot Work Permit is required, if so:

        • Ensure completed Hot Work Permit available at the site

        • Follow safety precautions on Hot Work Permit

          • Note: Do not conduct work not listed on the Hot Work Permit. If other Hot Works are required, obtain Hot Work Permit for that task before the commencement of work

        • Fire protection equipment provided and accessible:

          • Dry Chemical or CO2 fire extinguishers near cylinders (ensure fire extinguishers tested and tagged)

        • All flammable materials (including waste, rags, solvents, etc.) removed from the area.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto undertake all planning processes

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 more job steps, from Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions 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. PlanningPlan the LOTO and Hot Work safety measures
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsIdentify the hazards on arrival
  3. Work area set-upSet up a safe and efficient work area
  4. EnvironmentConsider environmental factors and hazards
  5. House keepingKeep the work area clean and organised
  6. Manual tasksUse safe handling techniques
  7. Working with powered & non-powered toolsUse safety control measures for tool use
  8. Hazardous substance /chemical useHandle, store and dispose of substances safely
  9. Working at elevated levels on platform laddersWork safely at height on platform ladders
  10. Inspection & repairInspect and repair equipment with the control measures
  11. Re-energise equipment and return to servicePower up equipment safely
  12. New electrical equipment-testingTest new equipment with the control measures
  13. On completionLeave the work site safe and tidy
  14. Emergency responseFollow the emergency instructions

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