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Electrical New Installation

SWMS · SWMS-10090

  • 20 job steps
  • Version 6

This Electrical New Installation Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides clear guidelines for safe and compliant electrical installations. It covers the hazards and control measures for working with electrical equipment and systems.

It covers 20 job steps, from planning, supply authority certificates and assessing the site, through set-up, tools, ladders, working near energised installations, excavating and underground lead-in, overhead lead-in and running conduit, to switchboards, fitting appliances, testing and commissioning, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant, gas mains and energised electrical installations, and for silica dust, hazardous substances and manual tasks.

It suits electrical contractors and electricians performing new installations, construction managers overseeing electrical work, safety officers and training providers.

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Electrical New Installation

SWMSVersion 6
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
—

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

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

  • Foot Protection
  • High Visibility

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

      Electrocution

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All workers who work on or near electrical mains and apparatus must be trained and appropriately qualified with correct licence endorsements for the task

      • During the previous 12 months (where it is relevant to the work), all workers must have demonstrated competence in:

        • Approved procedures for release, rescue and resuscitation

        • Requirements of the Electrical Safety Rules.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor
    • Hazard

      Atmospheric hazard - poor air quality/ chemical exposures

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • Ensure a Confined Space Entry Permit is issued, as required, if work involves a Confined Space. If work involves an identified Confined Space, a separate, dedicated ‘Confined Spaces SWMS’ is required in conjunction with this SWMS.

      • Note: A confined space is an enclosed or partially enclosed space that is likely to be a risk to health and safety because of:

        • An atmosphere that does not have a safe oxygen level, or

        • Contaminants, including airborne gases, vapours and dust that may cause injury from fire or explosion, or

        • Harmful concentrations of any airborne contaminants

      • Examples of confined spaces involved with installing insulation batts might include ceilings or wall cavities when these examples meet the definition of a confined space

      • Ensure a confined space entry permit issued for each confined space entry.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

19 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

20 job steps

  1. PlanningConfirm workers are licensed and competent, and plan for any confined space
  2. Obtain supply authority certificatesCheck the work complies with AS/NZS 3000 and the plans on site are current
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site on arrival
  4. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for heat and cold
  5. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and electrical safety equipment
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, chemicals and vehicle movement
  7. HousekeepingKeep the work area clean and clear
  8. Manual tasksHandle and lift materials safely
  9. Working with powered & non-powered toolsInspect and use powered and hand tools safely
  10. Hazardous substance / chemical useUse hazardous substances as the SDS directs
  11. Working at height on laddersSet up and use ladders safely
  12. Working on or near Energised Electrical Installations or ServicesIsolate, lock out and test before working near energised installations
  13. Excavating, backfilling & underground lead-inLocate underground services and control the excavation area
  14. Electrical lead in - overheadCheck the attachment point and work safely at height
  15. Running conduitLocate and isolate services before cutting or drilling
  16. Switchboard installation, test and commission confirming phase rotation of all 3-phase equipmentInstall, inspect and test the switchboard
  17. Fitting appliances & fixturesInstall hard-wired appliances and fixtures to the manufacturer's instructions
  18. Test & commissionCheck test equipment and test the installation
  19. On completionClear the site, remove isolations and sign out
  20. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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