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Electrical Works Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

John Jijo
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Organisation Details

Contact Name and

Company Name Company Address Position Contact Phone Number Project Name Project Address

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Method Statement Details

Person responsible for Measures in place to Occupational Health Codes and/or

Work Activity (Job ensuring compliance Developed in ensure compliance with Safety or Environmental Standards Applicable to
Description) with method statement: consultation with the method statement Reviewed by Legislation the Works

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Possible hazards
Confined Space Heights (People Falling) Manual Handling Heat Falling Objects Moving Plant / Machinery

Site Housekeeping Electricity Underground / Overhead Services Noise / Vibration Security / Lone / Isolated work

Communications Weather Conditions Total Fire Ban Asbestos Dust Fire & Explosion Hazardous Substances

Slips / Trips / Falls

PPE required:
Hard Hat Safety Footwear Eye Protection Safety Harness Hand Protection Ear Protection Overalls

Illuminating Safety Vest Sun Glasses

Method Statement

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Risk Score
(Consequence x Risk Score (After
Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Electrical installations Electric shock High (10-15) = Live parts of High (10-15) =
Permission from high electrical Permission from high
level management to installations such level management to
proceed[insert] as open fuses, proceed
switchboards,
etc. must be
prevented from
unauthorized
access by
fencing or
enclosing.

All installations,
fittings, switches
and power
points must
comply with
Australian
Standard
AS3000: Wiring
rules.

Regularly check
all light fittings,
switches, and
power points for
any damage and
faults; all
operation must
be safe and
easy.

Place warning
signs on

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Risk Score
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installations to
prevent access.

Never use fittings

that are not
compliant or not
approved.

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Risk Score
(Consequence x Risk Score (After
Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Power tools, leads, safety Electric shock High (10-15) = Before use, Moderate (4-9) =
switches and power Permission from high check visually for Permission from worker
boards level management to any faults or in charge to proceed
proceed damages to all
leads and tools,
etc.

Inspection tag
must be fitted to
the plug end of
all power tools,
leads, etc.

Use only
industrial type
extension boards
that have
shrouded
sockets.

Never overload
power outlets
and power
boards.

All equipment
must be
protected by
fixed or portable
safety switches.

Never use any

faulty equipment.

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Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Never use any

out-of-test
equipment.

Never use
domestic leads,
etc.

Total load must

not exceed the
rated capacity of
outlet or board.

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Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Testing of electrical Construction Moderate (4-9) = All portable Moderate (4-9) =

equipment and tools, etc. work (all) Permission from worker electrical Permission from worker
in charge to proceed equipment must in charge to proceed
be inspected at
Assembly,
least every three
fabrication, months.
installations,
manufacturing,
maintenance, All fixed safety
repair or switches must
refurbishment be tested at least
work. monthly and
inspected
annually.
Service work

All portable
Office work safety switches
must be tested
immediately after
connection, daily
before use, and
inspected every
3 months by a
competent
person.

Log all details of

test and enter all
test results in
a record book.

All double
insulated
equipment must
be inspected at

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least every 12
months.

All not double

insulated
equipment must
be inspected
every 6 months
and must be
connected to a
safety switch.

All fixed safety

switches must
be tested at least
monthly and
inspected
annually.

All portable
safety switches
must be tested
immediately after
connection, daily
before use, and
inspected every
3 months by a
competent
person.

Log all details of

test and enter all
test results in
a record book.

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Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Inspect all
equipment in
“hostile
environment”
every 12 months
OR use safety
switch.

All fixed safety

switches must
be tested every 6
months and
operation tested
annually.

All portable
safety switches
must be tested
daily before use,
and inspected
every 2 years.

Log all details of

test and enter all
test results in
a record book.

Inspect all
equipment in
“hostile
environment”
every 5 years OR

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Risk Score
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use safety
switch.

All fixed safety

switches must
be tested every 6
months and
operation tested
annually.

All portable
safety switches
must be tested
daily before use,
and inspected
every 2 years.

Log all details of

test and enter all
test results in
a record book.

Only a
competent
person must
carry out the
inspections.

Safety switches
must be tested
using the inbuilt
test buttons.

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Only a
competent
person must
carry out the
inspections.

Safety switches
must be tested
using the inbuilt
test buttons.

Inspection must
be carried out by
a competent
person.

Safety switches
must be tested
using the inbuilt
test buttons.

Inspection must
be carried out by
a competent
person.

Safety switches
must be tested
using the inbuilt
test buttons.

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Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Installations in buildings, Electric shock High (10-15) = Only a licensed High (10-15) =
etc. Permission from high electrician Permission from high
level management to should be level management to
proceed allowed to work proceed
on electrical
circuits.

Building circuits
which supply
power to plant,
machinery or
appliances must
be protected
using inbuilt
safety switches
at the
switchboard.

Tools and
appliances that
are used on-site,
and where the
power source is
not protected,
must have
portable safety
switches, or use
in-built safety
switch.

Allow only
authorized
people to carry

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Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible
out electrical
work.

Use safety
switches that are
approved for the
application.

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Risk Score
(Consequence x Risk Score (After
Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Underground services Electric shock Catastrophic (16+) = Before digging or High (10-15) =
Work unable to proceed. excavating, Permission from high
Seek other methods. locate all level management to
underground proceed
electrical
services in the
vicinity of the
services.

Be aware that
trench above
conduits may
have marker tape
and cables may
have bricks
placed
above them. Oil-
filled cables can
leak oil on
contact with
cable casing.
Any damage
must be reported
immediately.

Never apply
force on cables
or conduits.

Any defects,
damage or faults
must be reported
immediately to

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the electricity
authorities

Never backfill
over damaged
sections or faults
unless ordered to
do so by the
authority.

Never start
excavation until
all services are
located.

Area around
cables and
conduits must be
excavated by
hand.

Area around
cables must be
backfilled with
clean sand for
preventing
damage to the
cable.

Do not work near

damaged
sections of the
cable.

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Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

Work near overhead Electric shock High (10-15) = Safe approach Moderate (4-9) =
catenary wiring Permission from high distance for low Permission from worker
level management to voltage overhead in charge to proceed
proceed catenary wiring
to be followed
for not
experienced
electrical
workers -

Using hand held

tools - 0.5m.

Operation of
crane or mobile
plant - 3.0m.

Handling metal
materials such
as scaffolding,
pipes, guttering,
etc. - 4.0m.

Handling non-
conductive
material such as
timber, PVC, ply,
etc. - 1.5m.

Driving or
operating a
vehicle - 0.6m.

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Risk Score
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If work can only

be carried out by
intruding within
the safe
approach
distances,
contact the
electrical
authority for
determining a
safe method of
carrying out the
work, which may
include isolation
of the circuit. 

Use height
warning bars in
places where
plant and
vehicles are
required to pass
under catenary
wires with a risk
of the plant or
vehicle
contacting the
wires.

If work is
expected to be
of a longer
duration, a
physical

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protection such
as a gantry or
similar
construction
under the wires
must be
considered for
preventing the
plant and
vehicles from
contacting the
wires.

Power lines,
which people
may come in
contact during
the work, should
be covered with
insulating mats.

For determining
possible encroac
hment when
working near
power lines, use
an observer.

When fitting tiger

tails, remember
they are for
visual warning
only. Tiger tails
will not protect
from shock or

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electrocution in
case of contact
with wires.

Method Statement (Additional Steps)

Risk Score
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Job Step Potential Hazards Likelihood) Controls Control Measures) Person Responsible

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Risk Matrix

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Legend
C = Consequence

5 = Catastrophic = Fatality, permanent disability, long term widespread impacts, huge financial loss

4 = Major = Permanent disability or extensive injuries, medium to long term widespread impact, major financial loss

3 = Moderate = Lost time injury, reversible medium term local impact, high financial loss

2 = Minor = Medical treatment, reversible short – medium term impact to local area, medium financial loss

1 = Insignificant = First aid, limited impact to minimal area, low financial loss 

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L = Likelihood

5 = Almost Certain = It is almost certain that the risk will occur in most circumstances

4 = Likely = The risk is likely to occur in most circumstances

3 = Possible = There is uncertainty that the risk could occur

2 = Unlikely = The risk could occur at some time but there is confidence that it will not

1 = Rare = The impact/risk may occur only in exceptional circumstances

Compliance
I have been consulted and assisted in developing the work method statements which apply to my work activities. I will comply with its safe work practice.

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