This Live Event Power Distribution SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for planning, connecting, distributing and removing temporary power at concerts, festivals, venues and outdoor events. It covers 23 activities, from the power plan and load schedule to bump-out 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
Event power and temporary electrical contractors
Production, staging and audio visual companies
Festival, concert and outdoor event producers
Generator and power hire businesses
Venue technical and production crews
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of event businesses use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
 
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
 
What this SWMS covers
Power plan, load schedule and electrical work by licensed electricians only
Unloading cable drums, distro and racks around forklifts and trucks
Inspecting leads, distro, RCDs and test instruments before use
Assessing the venue supply and isolating before connecting
Generator siting, earthing, bonding, refuelling and carbon monoxide risk
Cable runs and ramps to prevent trips and crushed cables
Pit, void and ceiling space entry, and drilling with silica and service strike controls
Running feeds to truss at height and keeping plant clear of overhead powerlines
Distro set-up with RCD protection, and patching AV, dimmer and LED racks
Testing before energising, first power-up, and rain, wind and lightning
Patrons tampering with equipment, housekeeping and fatigue on bump-out
Emergency response to electric shock, fire, powerline contact, falls or carbon monoxide
 
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 23 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, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 3002 for shows and events and AS/NZS 3010 for generating sets
Licensing for electricians, EWP and forklift operators, plus LV rescue, CPR and confined space 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 live event power distribution?
A SWMS is only legally required if the work counts as high risk construction work, for example a set-up next to a road in use or work near energised electrical installations on a construction site. Otherwise it isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage risks like electric shock and carbon monoxide, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Venues, event organisers and prequalification portals often ask for one.
Does it cover generators?
Yes. It covers generator siting, earthing and bonding, refuelling and fuel spills, hot surfaces and moving parts, and carbon monoxide where a generator runs in or near a marquee, loading dock or other enclosed space.
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.