Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Working with Electricity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling the risks associated with electrical work. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while working with live or de-energised electrical systems.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Unawareness of Hazards: Ensures workers receive information and training before starting work, with documented records of licenses and certifications.
Worksite Safety Inspections: Covers visual inspections and hazard reporting processes before commencing work.
Work Area Setup & Housekeeping: Ensures workspaces are kept clear of trip hazards, tools, and materials.
2️⃣ Electrical Safety Controls:
Inspecting Electrical Test Equipment: Ensures equipment is in good working order before use.
Fixing Electrical Wires: Requires power to be turned off at the mains and locked out before working.
3️⃣ Working Environment & Site Safety:
Moving on Stairs, Uneven & Slippery Surfaces: Ensures workers use appropriate footwear and clear pathways to prevent slips, trips, and falls.
Working at Heights: Covers training for working on ladders, platforms, and elevated areas, including barricading high-risk zones.
Working in Confined Spaces: Addresses risks such as noise, debris, overheating, and limited ventilation, with PPE and proper training.
Working in Hot Conditions: Provides measures to prevent dehydration, heatstroke, and fatigue, including hydration and rest breaks.
4️⃣ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Mandatory PPE Use: Ensures workers wear safety boots, gloves, eye protection, and high-visibility clothing.
PPE Training & Inspection: Requires workers to be trained in PPE use and conduct inspections before each use.
5️⃣ Emergency Preparedness & Response:
Emergency Shutdown & Isolation Procedures: Ensures workers know how to isolate power in case of an incident.
First Aid & Incident Reporting: Covers first aid response, injury reporting, and procedures for handling workplace accidents.
Fire Safety Procedures: Ensures workers know the location and correct use of firefighting equipment.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws and electrical safety regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to help mitigate common workplace dangers.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for electrical accidents and incidents.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Working with Electricity SWMS is essential for:
Electricians & Electrical Contractors
Construction Workers & Site Managers
Maintenance & Repair Technicians
Anyone Working with Electrical Installations
 
Additional Resources:
Included with the purchase is a free copy of our Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List.
 
Ensure your workforce is equipped with the right procedures for working with electricity safely. Download the Working with Electricity SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.