Help ensure compliance & protect your team with this industry-leading SWMS. This Wiring Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a structured approach to identifying and controlling risks associated with electrical wiring tasks. It outlines hazard controls, risk mitigation strategies, and best practices to help businesses adhere to Australian workplace safety standards while ensuring worker safety.
 
Hazards & Control Measures Covered:
1️⃣ Planning & Risk Assessment:
Site Induction & Hazard Identification: Ensures all workers, including subcontractors, complete a WHS general induction and site-specific induction before starting work.
Unawareness of Site Hazards: Workers must be briefed on project-specific risks, required PPE, emergency procedures, and work activity training.
Safe Parking & Site Access: Vehicles must be parked in designated areas to prevent interference with site activities.
2️⃣ Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
Incorrect PPE Use or Poor Maintenance: Workers must be issued and trained in the correct use of PPE, including safety boots, gloves, and high-visibility clothing.
PPE Pre-Use Inspections: All PPE must be inspected before each use to ensure suitability and functionality.
3️⃣ Housekeeping & Worksite Safety:
Slips, Trips, & Falls: Work areas must be kept free from loose tools, materials, and debris to prevent hazards.
Uneven or Slippery Surfaces: Workers must wear appropriate footwear, ensure cables are secured, and restrict access to hazardous areas where elimination is not possible.
4️⃣ Working at Heights & Confined Spaces:
Falls from Heights & Falling Objects: Workers must be trained in height safety, secure equipment on stable ground, and wear required PPE such as harnesses when necessary.
Confined Spaces Hazards (Ventilation & Debris): Adequate ventilation must be provided, PPE must be worn for dust/fumes, and workers must take breaks to reduce strain from awkward positions.
5️⃣ Working in Hot Conditions:
Heat-Related Illness (Fatigue, Heatstroke, Dehydration): Workers must stay hydrated, take scheduled breaks, and ensure adequate air movement.
6️⃣ Electrical Safety Controls:
Electrocution Risks from Electrical Test Equipment: Workers must check test equipment before use to ensure it is in good working order.
Fixing Electrical Wires: Power must be turned off at the mains and locked out before handling electrical wiring.
7️⃣ Drilling & Fixing Electrical Components:
Falls from Heights & Falling Objects: Workers must secure equipment, barricade areas, and ensure stable ground placement.
Electrocution & Contact with Existing Services: All power tools and leads must be tested and tagged, and checks must be done before drilling to avoid live wires.
Manual Handling (Strains & Sprains): Workers must use correct lifting techniques and rotate tasks to prevent injuries.
Flying Debris & Eye Injuries: Safety glasses must be worn at all times when using power tools.
8️⃣ Cable Installation & Conduits:
Manual Handling Injuries (Strains, Sprains, Back Injuries): Workers must use correct lifting techniques and mechanical aids when necessary.
Faulty Cable Supports or Conduits: Installations must be checked to ensure supports and conduits meet specifications.
Asbestos or Biological Waste Exposure: Work must stop immediately if hazardous materials are identified, and the project manager must be notified.
9️⃣ Completion of Work & End-of-Day Procedures:
Electrocution from Tools or Live Wires: Equipment must be properly stored, locked out, and tested before leaving the site.
Manual Handling Injuries During Cleanup: Workers must use safe lifting techniques and wear gloves when handling sharp objects.
Site Cleanliness & Security: All tools and excess materials must be removed, and the site must be locked or secured as required.
🔟 Emergency Preparedness & Response:
First Aid & Fire Emergency Procedures: Workers must be aware of the location of first aid kits and fire-fighting equipment.
Incident & Injury Reporting: All injuries or unsafe conditions must be reported immediately to the supervisor.
Emergency Response Activation: In the event of an emergency, workers must follow site-specific procedures, including calling emergency services if required.
 
Key Features of the SWMS:
Regulatory Compliance: Helps you align with Australian workplace safety laws and electrical wiring safety regulations.
Hazard Identification & Risk Control: Comprehensive risk management strategies to mitigate electrical and workplace dangers.
Emergency Preparedness: Clear response plans for wiring-related incidents and worksite emergencies.
Fully Customisable Content: Easily editable to suit specific job sites and work environments.
 
Who is This SWMS Suitable For?
This Wiring SWMS is essential for:
Electricians & Electrical Contractors
Construction & Fit-Out Workers
Industrial & Commercial Wiring Technicians
Any Trade Conducting Wiring 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 wiring safely. Download the Wiring SWMS today and help maintain a safe and compliant workplace.