This Electrical Work SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers installing conduits, cables and wiring, including work in ceiling spaces, at height and near live services. It covers 19 activities, from the site induction to post-work inspection, handover and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Electrical contractors and licensed electricians
Apprentice electricians and their supervisors
Builders managing electrical trades on site
Maintenance electricians in commercial buildings
Air conditioning and solar installers doing electrical connections
Use it to
Hand clients and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Apply for tenders and new jobs with your safety paperwork ready
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and run toolbox talks on the task
What this SWMS covers
Site induction, pre-start equipment checks and PPE
Slips, trips and falls on stairs, uneven and slippery surfaces
Working at heights, including falls and falling objects
Ceiling and roof spaces, including low clearance, overheating, dust and awkward positions
Confined space entry into pits, risers, ducts or tanks, including unprotected rescue attempts
Working in hot conditions, with fatigue, dehydration and heatstroke controls
Planning the work area and working near electricity
Drilling fixings and holes, including contact with existing services, flying debris and dust
Installing conduits and cable, including faulty supports and possible asbestos or mineral fibre
Fixing wires and working near overhead power lines and concealed services
Completion, post-work inspection and handover to prevent unauthorised re-energisation
Emergency response to electric shock, fire or injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 19 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Daily pre-start checks and maintenance for tools, test instruments and extension leads
Qualifications, including an electrical trade qualification, General Construction Induction Card and equipment training
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for electrical work?
If it's construction work involving energised electrical installations or services, a fall of more than 2 metres, or a confined space, it's high risk construction work and a SWMS is required. Outside those situations a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Builders and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover working in ceiling spaces?
Yes. It covers restricted and cramped spaces such as ceiling and roof spaces, including low ceilings, overheating, dust and fumes, and awkward working positions.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
