Live Electrical Work, Testing and Fault Finding SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, isolation, diagnostics, authorised energised testing, repair and restoration for live electrical work, testing and fault finding. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing electrical exposure, switching, access and handover activities.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Plan the work scope and review fault information
• Set up and control the work area
• Inspect test equipment, insulated tools and PPE
• Isolate energy sources and prove the de-energised condition
• Carry out de-energised diagnostics
• Authorise and perform energised testing
• Access and work within HV switchyard areas
• Repair, secure, test and restore equipment
• Complete close-out and handover

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out live electrical work, testing and fault finding.

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.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — guidance only; confirm adoption and currency in the relevant jurisdiction. The Code requires de-energised testing to be attempted before energised fault finding and identifies controls for energised testing.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — guidance only; use for consultation, hazard identification, risk control and review.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction work — guidance only; use where the work is construction work or involves high-risk construction work.
• AS/NZS 4836, Safe working on or near low-voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations and equipment.
• AS/NZS 3000, Electrical installations (Wiring Rules).
• AS/NZS 3017, Electrical installations — Verification guidelines.
• AS/NZS 60900, Live working — Hand tools for use up to 1,000 V AC and 1,500 V DC.
• AS/NZS 3760, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• Applicable network operator rules, asset-owner switching procedures, electrical safety regulator requirements 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