Appliances-Equipment Electrical Repair
- 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 AcuteControlsCheck 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 ModerateResponsible- Supervisorto undertake all planning processes
IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute
Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls