This Solar Installation SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled and covers installing solar panels, mounting systems, conduit and cabling on roofs. It covers 27 activities, from site induction and working in hot conditions to fragile roofing, cable installation and end of day pack up, 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
Solar installers and solar retail businesses
Electricians and electrical contractors
Roofers and roof plumbers working with solar crews
Battery and inverter installers
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, PPE and working alone
Heat stress, fatigue and dehydration in hot conditions
Slips, trips and manual handling of panels and equipment
Power tool use and working near electricity
Harness setup for work over 2 metres and dropped tools
Weather, including lightning, wind, rain and sun
Ladder selection, positioning and use
Inspecting and using EWPs, including boom, scissor and wave lifts
Installing solar equipment, drilling fixings and running conduit
Fragile roofing, skylights and asbestos cement sheeting
Silica dust from cutting or drilling concrete, masonry or tile
Cable installation, electrical test equipment, pack up and incident response
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 27 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, from ladders and EWPs to electrical testing equipment
Qualifications, including an electrical trade qualification and construction induction card
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 solar installation?
Usually, yes. Solar installation often involves a risk of falling more than 2 metres, work near energised electrical installations, or disturbing asbestos cement roofing, all of which are high risk construction work. Where none of those apply a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients, retailers and prequalification portals often ask for one either way.
Does it cover asbestos cement roofs?
Yes. It covers falling through fragile roof sheeting or skylights, inhaling asbestos fibres from drilling or cutting asbestos cement roofing, and roof collapse under load.
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.
