Electronic Security Biometrics and Master Key Systems SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers electronic security, biometrics and master key system work from pre-start planning through to installation, programming, verification and handover. It supports planning for access control, electrical isolation, door hardware, cabling, work at height, security information and emergency egress risks.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Complete pre-start planning and site access setup
• Inspect doors, hardware and nearby services
• Position access equipment and isolate electrical supplies
• Install digital lock hardware
• Install cabling and controllers
• Design and set up master key systems
• Program biometric credentials
• Reprogram, reset and service locks
• Commission and verify system operation
• Clean up and hand over the completed work

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out electronic security, biometric and master key system activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
• Applicable electrical safety legislation, electrical licensing requirements and regulator requirements in the jurisdiction where the work is performed.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace; use isolation locks and tags to prevent inadvertent re-energisation, noting a tag alone is not isolation.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace; individual locks are required for workers involved in maintenance, with tags used as information rather than isolation devices.
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing respirable crystalline silica dust exposure in construction and manufacturing of construction elements, where drilling or cutting silica-containing materials is required.
• Guidance standards as applicable: AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (Wiring Rules); AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment; AS/NZS 1891 Industrial fall-arrest systems; AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding; AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor-device installation; AS/NZS IEC 60839 Electronic security systems; AS 2201 series Intruder alarm systems; and manufacturer instructions.

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections