Lighting Installation and Maintenance SWMS
This SWMS covers planning, access, installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning of lighting systems.
Activities covered include
- Review the work scope and site conditions
- Replace lamps and drivers
- Clean up, complete records and hand over
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers planning, access, installation, maintenance, testing and commissioning of lighting systems. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing electrical isolation, high-level work, work-zone control and final handover.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review the work scope and site conditions
- Set up and control the work zone
- Inspect and position access equipment
- Isolate the electrical supply
- Access high-level lighting fittings
- Replace lamps and drivers
- Install or repair lighting fittings
- Maintain hazardous-area lighting
- Test, fault find and commission the lighting system
- Clean up, complete records and hand over
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out lighting installation and maintenance.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
|---|---|
| Review scope and site |
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| Set up work zone |
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| Inspect access equipment |
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| Position EWP or scaffold |
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| Isolate electrical supply |
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| Access high-level fittings |
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| Replace lamps and drivers |
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| Install or repair fittings |
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| Maintain hazardous-area lighting |
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| Test and fault find |
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| Commission lighting system |
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| Lower plant and clean |
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| Complete records and handover |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
- Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction). It supports documented isolation, risk assessment for work near energised parts and competent safety observers for energised work.
- Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only; confirm adoption and status in the relevant jurisdiction).
- AS/NZS 3000 Electrical installations (Wiring Rules); AS/NZS 3012 Electrical installations—Construction and demolition sites; AS/NZS 4836 Safe working on or near low-voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations and equipment; AS/NZS 3760 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment and RCDs.
- AS/NZS 60079 series Explosive atmospheres, including hazardous-area classification, equipment selection, inspection and maintenance; AS/NZS 1680.1 Interior and workplace lighting; AS/NZS 1418.10 and AS 2550.10 for EWPs; AS/NZS 1892 Portable ladders; AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor devices.
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
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