This EV Charger Installation SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for installing electric vehicle chargers at homes, carparks and commercial sites, including DC fast chargers. It covers 30 activities, from site assessment and network approval to energising, testing, client 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 installing EV chargers
Solar and battery installers adding EV charging
Commercial electricians fitting out carparks
EV charging network installers
Strata and facilities contractors upgrading carparks
 
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 assessment, supply capacity and network approval
Public separation and traffic in carparks, driveways and street frontages
Asbestos checks, service location, trenching and excavator safety
Unloading and placing charger cabinets and pedestals
Identifying solar, battery and generator sources before isolation and lock-out
Live consumer mains and meter terminals on the supply side of the main switch
Arc flash at live switchboards and correct protective devices
Drilling and coring, cable hauling and restricted spaces like ceilings and pits
EWP work at height and mounting the charger and bollards
Verification testing and commissioning DC fast chargers with high stored energy
Chemicals, noise, heat, working alone, wildlife and sharps
Emergency response to electric shock, arc flash, falls or service strikes
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 30 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
Plant and equipment list, materials and pre-use checks for test instruments, insulated tools and the LV rescue kit
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and AS/NZS 4836 for work near low voltage
Low voltage rescue and CPR training for every worker on or near a live board
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 EV charger installation?
A SWMS is legally required when the job is high risk construction work, for example work on or near energised electrical installations, trenching beside a road in use, or drilling into a wall likely to contain asbestos. 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. Clients, builders and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover sites with existing solar and home batteries?
Yes. It covers identifying every energy source before isolation, because a board can be re-energised by an existing solar inverter, home battery or generator, as well as consumer mains and meter terminals that stay live after the main switch is opened.
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.