Work Method Statements

REEDS ELECTRICAL SERVICES PTY LTD
WORK METHOD STATEMENTS

As these Work Method Statements may be used on building sites, the Risk Levels are as defined in the Principal Contractors Safety Alliance Subby
Pack! as follo"s#
Class $, %igh Risk# &oes the ha'ard have the potential to kill or permanently disable you(
Class ), Medium Risk# &oes the ha'ard have the potential to cause serious in*ury or illness "hich "ould temporarily disable you(
Class +, Lo" Risk# &oes the ha'ard have the potential to cause a minor in*ury "hich "ould not disable you(
Company Name
Work Method Statement CONDUIT INSTALLATION, PLACED PRIOR TO POURING CONCRETE WMS No 001 Page 1 of 2
Isse Da!e 1"#"2002 Re$%s%on Da!e Re$%s%on No P&epa&e' (y ) Ma!! Ree'
P&o*e+!) A,, S%!es App,%+a-,e Se+!%on P&o*e+! Manage&)
C,%en! D%s!&%-!%on C,%en! O.S Company Pe&sona,

Wo&/ Me!0o' Des+&%p!%on
R%s/ Assessmen! R%s/ Le$e,s Re+ommen'e' A+!%ons 1 2C,ase No34
$, Check layout and mark out,
), -nstall disposable lids fro conduit bo.es to
timber
+, Lay conduit and accessories,
/, 0ie do"n conduit,
0ripping and
e.posed nails,
Cuts and abrasions,
Chemical glues,
Cuts and abrasions
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1nsure areas in particular "alk"ays are clear 2$,34
5se suitable gloves 2+,/4
Refer to MS&S and follo" safe "ork practices set out
therein
RIS5 LE6ELS) CLASS 1 2.IG.4 CLASS 2 2MEDUIM4 CLASS # 2LOW4
6 0o be read in con*unction "ith 71CA Safety 8uide for 1lectrical -ndustry 1mployees )99$ 2Clause 7o,4 "here applicable
WORK METHOD STATEMENT ) CONDUIT INSTALLATION, PRIOR TO CONCRETE POUR WMS No3 0013 Page 2 of 2
Pe&sona, 7a,%f%+a!%ons an' E8pe&%en+e Pe&sonne,, D!%es an' Respons%-%,%!%es T&a%n%ng Re9%&e' !o Comp,e!e Wo&/
$, Minimum of trades assistant or apprentice "orking under
a :ualified Supervisor,
$, Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of "ork site
for ha'ards,
$, Supervisor to be trained in ha'ard identification,
risk assessment and control,
), Appropriate industry induction, ), All personnel to maintain a tidy "ork site, ), Supervisor to be certified as a :ualified electrical
Supervisor by the &epartment of ;air 0rading,
+, 7o previous e.perience re:uired,
Eng%nee&%ng De!a%,s"Ce&!%f%+a!es"Wo&/Co$e& App&o$a,s) Co'es of P&a+!%+e, Leg%s,a!%on)
AS +999 and client<s specifications =ccupational %ealth and Safety Act )999, =%S Regulation )99$ and Code of
Practice, 1lectrical Practices for Construction Work,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s)
%and tools to be checked daily,
Rea' an' S%gne' -y A,, Emp,oyees on S%!e)
Company Name
Work Method Statement CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN T.E GROUND

WMS No 002
Page 1 of 2
Isse Da!e 1"#"2002 Re$%s%on Da!e Re$%s%on No P&epa&e' (y) Ma!! Ree'
P&o*e+!) A,, S%!es App,%+a-,e Se+!%on P&o*e+! Manage&
Wo&/ Me!0o' Des+&%p!%on R%s/ Assessmen! R%s/ Le$e,s Re+ommen'e' A+!%ons 1 2C,ase No34
$,Check area for other services and confirm locations of
any gas lines, po"er cables, telephone cables, "ater or
se"er lines and tree roots,
), Check layout and mark out
+,1.cavate trenches
/,Lay conduit
3, Restore ground to client<s specifications
Sun e.posure
0ripping
0ripping
Manual handling
;alling in trenches
0rench collapse
Services damage
;ire and e.plosion
Personal in*ury
1lectric shock
Confined spaces
Manual handing
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5se skin protection 2+,/4
1nsure are is clear 2$,34
1nsure location of other services is confirmed and appropriate access
permits obtained,
1nsure area is clear 2$,34 , Wear safety foot"ear 2+,/4
-mplement manual handling risk control procedures 2$,>4
1nsure trenches are as even and flat as practical 23,+4
?arricade "ork area
Provide shoring, benches or battering in accordance "ith WorkCover
re:uirements 23,)4
Provide "arning lights if necessary overnight
Comply WorkCover re:uirements 23,)4
-mplement risk management procedures 2$,>4
Confirm any e.isting installations are dead,
;ollo" Standard Working Procedures 2+,@4
1nsure area is clear 2$,34
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN GROUND WMS No3 0023 Page 2 of 2
$, Minimum of trades assistant or apprentice under the
supervision of a :ualified Supervisor,
for ha'ards,
$, Supervisor to be trained in ha'ard identification, risk
assessment and control,
+,7o previous e.perience re:uired, ?arricades to be used as appropriate
1ngineering details to include depth of trenches in accordance "ith AS +999 and client<s
specifications,
=ccupational %ealth and Safety Act )999, =%S Regulation )99$ and Code of
%and tools for trenching, barricades, "arning lights, %and tools and ladders to be checked daily, ?atteries for "arning lights,
Company Name
Work Method Statement CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN WALLS AND CEILINGS WMS No 00# Page 1 of 2
13 Check layout and mark out
23 Check e:uipment is tagged
#3 Secure fi.ings and supports
0ripping and e.posed
nails,
1lectric Shock
&ebris and noise from
drilling
Struck by falling ob*ects
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1nsure area in particular "alk"ays are clear 2$,34
Wear safety foot"ear 2+,/4
5se only correctly tagged e:uipment 2/,)4
5se minimum drilling speed consistent "ith effective "ork,
5se goggles fro eye protection, suitable respirator and hearing
protection 2+,/4
1nsure drill bits are sharp
5se ladders in accordance "ith WMS 99@ 23,+4
5se fall protection "here appropriate 2+,34
Wear safety helmet 2+,/4
Restrict traffic
Mobile scaffolds locked 23,/4
1WP Certificate

WORK METHOD STATEMENT: CONDUIT INSTALLATION IN WALLS AND CEILINGS WMS No3 00#3 Page 2 of 2
$, Minimum of trades assistant or apprentice "orking under a
:ualified Supervisor,
for ha'ards,
+,1WP Certificate +, 1WP training if using 1WP,
-nstallation to comply "ith AS +999 and clients specifications, =ccupational %ealth and Safety Act )999, =%S Regulation )99$ and Code of
Portable tools, ladders, 1WP %and tools and ladders to be checked daily, 1WP in accordance "ith manufacturers
recommendations,
Company Name
Work Method Statement CA(LE AND LADDER TRA: INSTALLATION WMS No 00; Page 1of 2
$, Check layout and mark out
), Secure fi.ings and supports using correct si'e bolts and
fi.ings
+, Cut ladders or trays to fit using drop sa" or $99mm angle
grinder
/, Secure ladders or trays to support
3, Remove sharp edges and protruding fi.ings
nails
&ebris and noise
from drilling
7oise, eye in*uries,
cuts and abrasions
Cuts and abrasion
from sharp edges
Working at heights,
falls
Manual handling
?urns and fires from
cutting and "elding
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1nsure are a in particular "alk"ays are clear 2$,34
5se minimum drilling speed consistent "ith effective "ork,
5se P- respirator if appropriate2+,/4
5se appropriate eye protection 2+,/4
1nsure drill bits and sharp,
1nsure "orkpiece is clamped, 5se eye and hearing protection
5se gloves 2+,/4
5se fall protection "here appropriate 2+,34 5se gloves 2+,/4
5se fall protection "here appropriate 23,+4
;ollo" manual handling risk control procedures 2$,>4
;ollo" %ot Work procedures 2/,@4
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: CA(LE AND LADDER TRA: INSTALLATION WMS No3 00; Page 2 of 2
for ha'ards,
+, 7o previous e.perience re:uired, +, 1WP 0raining if using 1WP,
/, 1WP Certificate
AS +999 and client<s specifications, =ccupational %ealth and Safety Act )999, =%S Regulation )99$ and Code of
Portable drill, "elder, ladders, 1WP, grinder, drop sa", %and tools to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement WOR5ING IN RISERS WMS No 00< Page 1 of 2

$, Check location to dra"ing and reference to
specification layout and mark out,
), Check for access to riser and have clear
"orking are
+, Check for confined spaces
/, Check for ade:uate lighting
3, Protect al openings to risers
@, -nstall "arning signs
0ripping and
e.posed nails
;alling, falling
ob*ects
Restricted "orking
space
Work restrictions
;alling
=b*ects falling
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Wear safety helmets "ith chin straps 2+,/4
5se fall protection as appropriate 2+,34
Provide training and use entry permit "hen appropriate
-mplement Confined Space Procedure if necessary
5se supplementary lighting if necessary
?uilder to provide protection
5sing appropriate sign eg,
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WORK METHOD STATEMENT: WOR5ING IN RISERS WMS No3 00< Page 2 of 2
$, Minimum of trades assistant or apprentice under a
for ha'ards,
+,Confined space training, +, Confined space training if applicable
/, 7o previous e.perience re:uired, ,
Portable tools, %and tools to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement USING PORTA(LE LADDERS WMS No 00= Page 1 of 2
$, Select appropriate ladder "ith regard to
compliance "ith the relevant part of AS
$CD) and the "ork to be done,
) -nspect the ladder for condition,
+, Position ladder to ensure stability,
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Metal or "ire reinforced ladders sha not !e "sed for any
electrical "ork 23,+4
-nspect ladders3 Do no! se 'amage' ,a''e&s3 23,+4
Position ladders a minimum of $ metre from edges of slabs or
floors,
-ncrease this distance as "orking heights increases,
Straight or e.tension ladders to be secured at top and bottom,
Ladders needs to e.tend $ metre above landing level and to
be long enough to "ork at least $ metre from the top 23,+4
Angle of ladder should be nominally $in / 23,+4
Al"ays face the ladder,
When ascending or descending a ladder keep t"o hands and
one foot on the ladder, 23,+4
;all protection to be used "hen "orking above $,Cm 23,+4
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: USING PORTA(LE LADDERS WMS No3 00= Page 2 of 2
for ha'ards,
), Appropriate industry induction, ), All personnel to maintain a tidy "ork site, ), Supervisor to be certified as a :ualified 1lectrical
Ladders complying "ith the relevant part of AS $CD), Ladders to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLING LIG.T >ITTINGS WMS No 00? Page 1 of 2
13 Check layout and mark out,
23 Receive lights on site and confirm correct numbers and
types
#3 Confirm cabling re:uirements,
;3 -nstall light fitting base or bracket and terminate cabling or
plug into lighting socket,
<3 Complete the fitting of any other parts,
=3 Confirm fitting is secure and installed to specifications,
?3 Clear area and remove isolation danger tags
nails
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Wear safety foot "ear
Aeep lifting area clear of people, 2/,D4
-mplement manual handling risk control procedures2$,>4
0est and confirm cables before commencing "ork, -solate and fit
danger tags as appropriate 2+,$, +,)4
1nsure po"er tools and leads are tagged 2/,)4
5se ladders or platforms appropriately 23,+4
5se ladder or platform appropriately, 23,+4
5se gloves, 2+,/4
60o be read in con*unction "ith 71CA Safety 8uide for 1lectrical -ndustry 1mployees )99$ 2Clause 7o,4 "here applicable
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: INSTALLING LIG.T >ITTINGS WMS No3 00? Page 2 of 2
for ha'ards,
Portable drill, leads and ladders, %and tools and ladders to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> SWITC.(OARDS WMS No 00@ Page 1 of 2
13 Confirm installation specifications,
23 Prepare installation area and confirm ade:uate space
including door s"ing for maintenance,
#3 Arrange for crane or other mechanical handling
e:uipment if needed,
;3 Receive s"itchboard on site including test certificates,
<3 0ransfer s"itchboards to installation location
=3 Mark out location ensuring coordination "ith other
services,
?3 -nstall s"itchboard to manufacture<s and client<s
specifications,
@3 Commission s"itchboard
A3 Clean area
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1nsure Area in particular "alk"ays are clear 2$,34
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Aeep lifting area clear of people 2/,D4
5se mechanical handling e:uipment 2/,D4
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Carry out preFcommission test and isolation procedures 2@,+,@,/4
WORK METHOD STATEMENT ) INSTALLATION O> SWITC.(OARDS WMS No3 00@ Page 2 of 2
Pe&sona, 7a,%f%+a!%ons an' E8pe&%en+e Pe&sonne,, D!%es an' Respons%-%,%!%es T&a%n%ng Re9%&e' !o +omp,e!e Bo&/
$, Minimum of trades assistant or apprentice
"orking under a :ualified Supervisor,

$, Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of
"ork site for ha'ards,
$, Supervisor to be trained in ha'ard identification,
risk assessment and control,
Eng%nee&%ng De!a%,s"Ce&!%f%+a!es"Wo&/Co$e& App&o$a,s Co'es of P&a+!%+e, Leg%s,a!%on
AS+999 and client<s specifications
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Portable drills, ladders, appropriate mechanical handling
e:uipment,
Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) Mechanical handling e:uipment to be check in
accordance "ith Statutory and manufacturer<s re:uirements,

%and tools and ladders to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> P:ROTENAC 2MIMS4 CA(LE WMS No 00A Page 1 of 2

13 Check location to dra"ing and specification layout and
mark out
23 Confirm cable specification and condition,
#3 Confirm cable supports on conduits have been
installed to specifications,
;3 -nstall rollers on other protection to client<s
specifications,
<3 -nstall cable stands to client<s specifications,
=3 -nstall cable manually "ith rope or "inch as
appropriate to client<s specification,
?3 Cut any e.cess cable and seal e.posed ends to
manufacturer<s recommendations
@3 LocateEdress cable to fi. in position to client<s
specification,
nails
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Refer to WMS 99/, cable and ladder tray installation
5se toll in accordance "ith manufacturer<s instruction
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: INSTALLATION O> P:ROTENAC 2MIMS4 CA(LE WMS No3 00A Page 2 of 2
for ha'ards,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Manufacture<s recommended tools, Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s)
%and tools to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> LIG.TING LOOMS WMS No 010 Page 1 of 2
13 Check dra"ings to confirm loom locations and
specifications,
23 Receive cable and sockets bases on site and confirm
correct types, si'es and numbers,
#3 Construct lighting looms to client<s specifications,
;3 Label each loom "ith distribution board and circuit
number,
<3 -nstall looms to client<s specifications,
=3 Confirm socket locations and fi.ings to client<s
specification
?3 -nstall circuit feeds and s"itch "ires to client<s
specifications,
@3 Clean area,
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5se tool appropriately
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5se ladders in accordance "ith WMS99@ 23,+4
Wear suitable gloves 2+,/4
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: INSTALLATION O> LIG.TING LOOMS WMS No3 0103 Page 2 of 2
$, Minimum of trades assistant or apprentice "orking
under a :ualified Supervisor,
for ha'ards,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Portable tools, ladders Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s)
%and tools and ladders to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> CA(LE SUPPORTS WMS No 011 Page 1 of 2
$, Check location to dra"ing and specifications
), Receive cable supports on site confirming correct
type, si'e and number
+, Mark out route of cable supports to specifications
confirming clearance of other services
/, -nstall supports to client<s specifications supporting as
necessary and using correct si'e bolts,
3, Confirm tightness of fi.ings
@, -nstall cable supports
>, Clean area
0ripping and e.posed nails
Manual handling
;alling
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;alling
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1nsure po"er tools and leads are tagged 2/,)4
5se ladders in accordance "ith WMS 99@ 23,)4
5se ladders in accordance "ith WMS 99@ 23,)4
Aeep lifting area clear of people 2/,>4
5se ladders in accordance "ith WMS 99@23,+4
5se suitable gloves
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: INSTALLATION O> CA(LE SUPPORTS WMS No3 0113 Page 2 of 2
for ha'ards,
+, 1WP Certificate +, 1WP Certificate if using 1WP,
/, 7o previous e.perience re:uired,
Portable drill, ladders, 1WP %and tools to be checked daily, 1WP in accordance "ith manufacture<s
recommendations,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> MAINS WMS No 012 Page 1 of #
$, Liase "ith Supply Authority to coordinate to supply,
), =btain Supply Authority Certificates and check
dra"ings,
+, Coordinate shutdo"ns "ith client,
/, Receive mains on site,
3, Shut do"n and install &A781R 0ags,
@, Remove e.isting mains terminations if applicable,
>, -nstall mains to specifications,
C, 0erminate ne" mains to specifications,
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Aeep lifting area clear of people 2/,>4
Confirm &1A& before commencing "ork 2@,$4

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Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> MAINS WMS No 012 Page 2 of #

D, Confirm installation to dra"ings and specifications
and ensure connections are tight,
$9, Clean area,
$$, 0est installation,
$), Liase "ith Supply Authority for inspection and test,
$+, Remove &A781R 0ags,
$/, 1nergise supply,
$3, -nstall signs or labels as re:uired,
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Confirm &1A& and identify cables before commencing "ork 2@,$4
Confirm &1A& and identify cables before commencing "ork 2@,$4
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;ollo" Standard Working procedures, 2Chapter @4
5se tools appropriately 23,@4

WORK METHOD STATEMENT: INSTALLATION O> MAINS WMS No3 012 Page # of #
for ha'ards,
+, 1WP Certificate
+, 1WP training if using 1WP,
-nstallation to comply "ith AS +999 and clients specifications, =ccupational %ealth and Safety Act )999, =%S Regulation )99$ and Code of
Portable tools, ladders, 1WP %and tools and ladders to be checked daily, 1WP in accordance "ith manufacturers
recommendations,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> SWITC.(OARD CONNECTIONS WMS No 01# Page 1 of #
$, Confirm s"itchboard meets and has been installed to
specifications
), Confirm cables to be connected meet specifications
and all cables have been installed, Check any specific
re:uirements have been met,
+, 8roup cables together as they enter s"itchboard and
fi. "ith cable ties,
/, Separate cables into groups of like destination, Seal
or plug any unused cable entries,
3, Mark each conductor prior to removing any secondary
insulation,
@, 8roup conductors of like destinations and fi. into a
loom system
>, Align and terminate each conductor into its correct
location,
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Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> SWITC.(OARD CONNECTIONS WMS No 01# Page 2 of #
C, Check and tighten all terminations and connections,
D, Confirm installations meet specifications,
$9, -nstall labels, signs or markings as re:uired,
$$, Clean s"itchboard,
$), Confirm all circuits have been completed and
&A781R 0A8 any incomplete circuits,
$+, 0est and commission s"itchboard using relevant
procedures, Confirm phase rotation of all + phase
e:uipment,
$/, Complete records,
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Confirm &1A& before commencing "ork 2@,,$4
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WORK METHOD STATEMENT: INSTALLATION O> SWITC.(OARD CONNECTIONS WMS No3 01# Page # of #
for ha'ards,
Portable drill, leads and ladders, %and tools and ladders to be checked daily,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> NEW WOR5 IN ECISTING SWITC.(OARDS WMS No 01; Page 1 of #

$, Check dra"ings and specifications,
), Arrange isolation of section of, or complete
s"itchboard "ith client,
+, -solate section of, or complete s"itchboard, install
insulating barriers,
/, ;it &A781R 0A8S to isolation devices,
3, 0est that "ork area has been safely isolated,
@, Complete installations to client<s specification,
>, Check and tighten all terminations and connections,
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Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> NEW WOR5 IN ECISTING SWITC.(OARDS WMS No 01; Page 2 of #
C, Confirm installation to client<s specifications,
D, ;it &A781R 0A8S to any incomplete "ork,
$9, -nstall labels, signs or markings as re:uired,
$$, Clean "ork area,
$), 0est and commission ne" installation follo"ing relevant
procedures, Confirm phase rotation of all + phase
e:uipment,
$+, Complete records,
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WORK METHOD STATEMENT ) INSTALLATION O> NEW WOR5 IN ECISTING SWITC.(OARDS WMS No3 01; Page # of #

$, Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of
"ork site for ha'ards,
), Appropriate industry induction, ), All personnel to maintain a tidy "ork site, ) Supervisor to be certified as a :ualified electrical
+, 1WP Certificate +, 1WP training if using 1WP,
-nstallation to comply "ith AS+999 and client<s specifications
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Portable tools, ladders, 1WP Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) hand tools and ladders to be checked daily, 1WP in
accordance "ith manufacturer recommendations,

Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> SU(MAINS WMS No 01< Page 1 of 2
$, Check location to dra"ings and specification layout
and mark out
), Plan installation so as to "ork to"ards the main
s"itchboard,
+, Confirm cable specifications and condition,
/, -nstall cable to client<s specifications,
3, 0erminate sub mains to specifications,

@, Clean area
>, 0est installation
C, Remove &A781R 0A8S
D, 1nergise main s"itchboard,
$9, -nstall signs or labels are re:uired,
nails
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Connections to the main s"itchboard to be made =7LH "hen it is
C=7;-RM1& &1A& 2@,$4
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1nsure that no bare conductors can contact any live parts,
1ffectively insulate both ends of all cables near any live parts,
Restrain the ends of all cables near any live parts,
-solate main s"itchboard and install &A781R 0A8S,
C=7;-RM1& &1A& before making any connections 2@,$4
C=7;-RM1& &1A& and identify cables before commencing "ork 2@,$4
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WORK METHOD STATEMENT : INSTALLATION O> SU(MAINS WMS No3 01< Page 2 of 2
$, Supervisor to carry out daily inspections of "ork
site for ha'ards,
+, 1WP Certificate,
/, 7o previous e.perience re:uired, +, 1WP training if using 1WP,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Portable drills, ladders, appropriate mechanical handling e:uipment, Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) Mechanical handling e:uipment to be checked in
%and tools and ladders to be checked daily, 1WP in accordance "ith manufactureIs
recommendations,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLATION O> POWER AND LIG.T CA(LING WMS No 01= Page 1 of 2
$, Check location to dra"ings and specification layout
and mark out
), Plan installation so as to "ork to"ards the main
s"itchboard,
+, Confirm cable specifications and condition,
/, -nstall cable to client<s specifications,
3, 0erminate submains to specifications,
@, Clean area
>, 0est installation
C, Remove &A781R 0A8S
D, 1nergise main s"itchboard,
$9, -nstall signs or labels are re:uired,
nails
1lectric shock
7EA
;alls
Manual handling
1lectric shock
1lectric shock
%and in*uries
1lectric shock
7EA
1lectric shock
%and in*uries
+
$
7EA
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)
$
$
+
$
7EA
$
+
Wear safety foot "ear 2+,/4
Connections to the main s"itchboard to be made only "hen it is
C=7;-RM1& &1A& 2@,$4
7EA
1nsure that no bare conductors can contact any live parts,
1ffectively insulate both ends of all cables near any live parts,
Restrain the ends of all cables near any live parts,
-solate main s"itchboard and install &A781R 0A8S,
C=7;-RM1& &1A& before making any connections 2@,$4
C=7;-RM1& &1A& and identify cables before commencing "ork 2@,$4
7EA
WORK METHOD STATEMENT ) INSTALLATION O> POWER AND LIG.T CA(LING WMS No3 01= Page 2 of 2
site for ha'ards,
+, 1WP Certificate,
/, 7o previous e.perience re:uired, +, 1WP training if using 1WP,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Po&!a-,e drills, ladders, appropriate mechanical handling e:uipment, Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) Mechanical handling e:uipment to be checked in
%and tools and ladders to be checked daily, 1WP in accordance "ith manufactureIs
recommendations,
Company Name
Work Method Statement INSTALLTION O> POWER POINTS WMS No 01? Page 1 of 2
$, Check layout to dra"ings and specifications and
confirm client,
), Check "alls, cavities and ceilings for other services
and confirm location of any "ater pipes, gas lines or
po"er or telephone cables,
+, Check e:uipment is tagged,
/, ;it po"er point mounting brackets as re:uired,
3, 0ape or insulate ends of ne" cable to prevent electrical
contact,
@, Run cables,
>, Connect po"er points,
C, Confirm fittings are secure and installed to
specifications
D, Clear area and remove -solation or &A781R 0A8S,
7EA
;alls
%and in*uries
1lectric shock
&ebris and noise from
drilling
1lectric shock
%and in*uries
1lectric shock
1lectric shock
;alling
%and in*uries
7EA
)
+
$
+
$
+
$
$
)
+
7EA
Wear safety foot"ear, 2+,/4 5se suitable gloves 2+,/4
5se only correctly tagged e:uipment, 2/,)4
5se minimum drilling speed consistent "ith effective "ork, 5se
appropriate respirators, eye and hearing protection 2+,/4
Aeep drill bits sharp, 5se ladder or platform appropriately, 23,+4
5se suitable insulating material
WORK METHOD STATEMENT ) INSTALLATION O> POWER POINTS WMS No3 01? Page 2 of 2

site for ha'ards,
+, 7o previous e.perience re:uired, +, 1WP 0raining if using 1WP
AS+999 and clients specifications, =ccupational %ealth and Safety Act )999, =%S Regulation )99$ and Code of
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Portable drill, pipe detection e:uipment, leads and ladders, Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) %and tools and ladders to be checked daily,

Company Name
Work Method Statement

MANUAL .ANDLING
WMS No 01@ Page 1 of #

$, -dentify characteristics#
2a4 0he ob*ect to be handled,

2b4 0he task,
b
2c4 0he "orking environment
2d4 0he individuals involved,
Si'es, shapes, "eight, bulk,
stability, hot, cold, sharp edges
grip,
;re:uency, bending, reaching,
t"isting, balance, distances,
forces,
Space, access, lighting, floor
surfaces, hotEcold,
7e", ages, disabilities, PP1 J
C, training, ha'ard a"areness,
-f team lifting, training and
physically matched
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Complete Risk -dentification as in Appendi. $,
Company Name

MANUAL .ANDLING
WMS No 01@ Page 2 of #
), Assess characteristics of#
2a4 0he "orking area,
2b4 0he people,
c

2c4 0he actions of people,

2d4 0he ob*ect,
%eights, space, chairs, lighting,
floors, and access,
Sufficient, ne", ages,
disabilities, PP1 J C, training,
ha'ard a"areness, -f team
lifting, training and physically
matched,
Posture, bending, stretching,
reaching, t"isting, and handling
techni:ues,
Si'e, shape, "eight, bulk,
stability, hot, cold, sharp edges,
grip, accurate placement,
)
)
)
)
Complete Risk -dentification as in Appendi. ),
Company Name

MANUAL .ANDLING
WMS No 01@ Page # of #

+, Control ha'ards using the %ierarchy
of Control and measures
developed from $ and ),
Personal in*uries and property
damage,
) ;ormulate action plans to include
What is to done,
Who "ill be responsible for completion,
When "ill the "ork be completed, and
Monitoring and revie"ing the outcomes,
Company Name
Work Method Statement WOR5ING WIT. (OOM .OISTS WMS No 01A Page 1 of 2
$, Check that machine is safe to use mechanically,
), Check electrical e:uipment on machine,
+, Check surfaces on "hich the machine is to be used,
/, Secure "orking area,
3, Prevent falls,
@, Check services in "ork area,
Machine failure,
personal in*ury
1lectric shock
Machine instability
Personal in*uries
Personal in*uries
Personal in*uries
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Check logbook, hydraulics, tyres, audile alarm, and "arning lights
Check general purpose outlet, residual current device and earth
continuity bet"een earth pin and machine frame, 0rip test RC&,
5se machine only on stable, level surfaces in accordance "ith the
manufactures instructions,
?arricade "orking area, erect signs, tie tools on, and secure ob*ects left
at height,
5se parachute harness "ith lanyard and shock absorber, 1nsure
attachment point is appropriate,
Stay "holly "ithin the bucket at all times,
1nter or e.it bucket only "hile lo"ered,
5se the machine only in "ind less than $),3 mEsec
-solate as re:uired,
WORK METHOD STATEMENT) WOR5ING WIT. (OOM .OISTS WMS 01A Page 2 of 2
site for ha'ards,
+, =perators to hold appropriate Certificates of Competency,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) ?oom hoists to be checked in accordance "ith the manufactureIs
instructions,
Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) Maintenance to be carried out in accordance "ith the
manufactureIs schedule,
Company Name

USING MO(ILE SCA>>OLDS
WMS No 020 Page 1 of 2

$, 1rect scaffold in accordance "ith the manufactures or
supplier<s instructions,
), Check surfaces on "hich the scaffold is to be used,
/, Secure "orking area,

3, =bserve safe "ork procedures,
@, Check services in "ork area,
5nstable ground,
=verturning,
Collapse,
;alling,
1lectric shock,
Scaffold instability,
Personal in*uries,
Personal in*uries,

Personal in*uries,
)
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Place appropriate sole boards under standards,
1nsure handrails are fitted as erection proceeds,
5se fall protection as appropriate,
1nsure safe distances are maintained from conductors,
5se scaffold only on stable, level surfaces in accordance "ith the
manufacture<s instructions,
?arricade "orking area, erect signs, tie tools on, and secure ob*ects
left at height, Wear appropriate personal protective e:uipment,
Stay "holly "ithin the scaffold at all times,
5se appropriate fall protection, 1nsure SWL is observed and "heels
are locked "hen in "orking position,
5se the scaffold only in "ind less than $),3 mEsec,
-solate as re:uired,
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: USING MO(ILE SCA>>OLDS WMS 020 Page 2 of 2
for ha'ards,
+, 1rectors to hold appropriate Certificates of Competency,
P,an!"E9%pmen!) Scaffolds to be checked in accordance "ith the manufactureIs
instructions,
Ma%n!enan+e C0e+/s) Maintenance to be carried out in accordance "ith the
manufactureIs schedule,
Company Name

DISMANTLING MO(ILE SCA>>OLDS
WMS No 021 Page 1 of 2
$, &ismantle scaffold in accordance "ith the
manufacture or supplier<s instructions,
)3 Secure "orking area,
;alling ob*ects,
1lectric shock,
=verturning,
Personal in*ury,
Personal in*ury,
)
$
)
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)
1nsure "ork platform is clean prior to dismantling,
1nsure safe distances are maintained from conductors,
Remove lo"er ties only "hen the scaffold is dismantled
do"n to that level,
Wear appropriate personal protective e:uipment,
1nsure ropes for lo"ering e:uipment are securely tied,
?arricade "orking area and erect signs,
RIS5 LE6ELS)
CLASS 1 2.IG.4 CLASS 2 2MEDUIM4 CLASS # 2LOW4
WORK METHOD STATEMENT: DISMANTLING MO(ILE SCA>>OLDS WMS 021 Page 2 of 2
site for ha'ards,
+, 1rectors to hold appropriate Certificates of Competency,
Company Name
(OSTI5 SOL6ENT CEMENT T:PE DNE >AST
WMS No 002# Page 1
Isse Da!e 1"10"2002 Re$%s%on Da!e Re$%s%on No P&epa&e' (y ) Ma!! Ree'

/, ?rush applied solvent based a'0es%$e for
unplasticised pvc pipe and fittings,
3, 0hin blue or clear li:uid "ith solvent odour,
%armful by inhalation,
%ighly flammable,
-rritation due to skin
and eye contact,
%a'ardous to
environment
)
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+
+
+
1nsure ade:uate ventilation,
5se respiratory protection K organic vapour cartridge
mask or air supplied system,
Aeep a"ay from sources of ingnition Kno smoking,
5se suitable 2solvent resistant4 gloves,
5se safety goggles if risk of eye contact e.ists,
Avoid contaminating drains and "aterF"ays,
Company Name
Work Method Statement >LOURO SPOT MAR5ING PAINT WMS No 0022 Page 1

Aerosol marking paint for spot marking of
surfaces,
%ighly ;lammable,
%armful by
inhalation,
)
)
Aeep a"ay from sources of ignition K no smoking
Company Name
Work Method Statement SILICONE F INDUSTRIAL GRADE WMS No 002= Page 1

Coloured or translucent nonFflo"ing paste "ith
o.ime odour,
%armful by
inhalation,
) 1nsure ade:uate ventilation,
Company Name
Work Method Statement SLIPR: LOO( WMS No 002< Page 1

Cable pulling lubricant 2thick yello" emulsion K
odourless4,
Minimal 7EA
Company Name
Work Method Statement GINC IT WMS No 002; Page 1

Aerosol Spray Paint
Spray earth bond -rritation J burning
to eyes,
%armful by
inhalation,
%ighly flammable,
$
)
$
5se safety goggles,
5se respiratory protection,
Aeep a"ay from sources of ignition,

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