Name: Electrical and Diagnostics SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKQYCK0XPE82ZYM5TMDT5G
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers vehicle positioning, diagnostic connections, electrical isolation, testing, repairs, dynamometer activities, reassembly and clean-up. It supports work planning and risk management for vehicle movement, electrical energy, batteries, hot components, fuel, rotating parts and exhaust fumes.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the job and prepare the area
Position the vehicle and complete pre-checks
Connect diagnostic equipment
Read diagnostic codes
Perform electrical isolation
Test ignition and alternator systems
Perform diesel engine diagnostics
Isolate, remove and install airbag systems
Repair heating systems
Replace directional indicators
Set up chassis and engine dynamometers
Conduct dynamometer testing, reassemble, function test and sign off

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out electrical and vehicle diagnostic activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review job and prepare area	Incorrect diagnostic information Unauthorised workshop access Slips and trips Vehicle movement Fuel vapour ignition
Position vehicle and pre-check	Vehicle roll-away Crush injury Vehicle hoist failure Damaged tyres Hot engine components
Connect diagnostic equipment	Electrical short circuit Battery spark Trip hazards from leads Incorrect software selection Data loss
Read diagnostic codes	Incorrect fault diagnosis Unexpected actuator operation Engine start-up Battery discharge
Perform electrical isolation	Electric shock Arc flash Battery short circuit Unexpected engine start Stored electrical energy
Test ignition and alternator	Ignition shock Arc from battery terminals Entanglement in drive belts Rotating cooling fan Hot exhaust components Battery explosion
Perform diesel engine diagnostics	High-pressure fuel injection Diesel fuel exposure Hot engine surfaces Exhaust fumes Unexpected engine movement Noise
Isolate airbag systems	Unintended airbag deployment Stored capacitor energy Projectile components Electrical short circuit Incorrect airbag handling
Remove and install airbags	Airbag deployment Sharp trim edges Manual handling strain Incorrect component installation Damaged restraint wiring
Repair heating systems	Hot coolant burns Pressurised cooling system Coolant chemical exposure Sharp components Manual handling strain Refrigerant exposure
Replace directional indicators	Electrical short circuit Sharp body panels Broken lamp glass Working near traffic Incorrect lamp fitting
Set up chassis dynamometer	Vehicle ejection from rollers Tyre failure Entanglement in rotating rollers Strap failure Exhaust fume exposure Excessive noise Unauthorised entry
Set up engine dynamometer	Rotating coupling failure Engine movement Fuel fire Hot exhaust surfaces Cooling-system failure Noise Exhaust emissions
Conduct dynamometer testing	Loss of vehicle control Mechanical component failure Fire Exhaust gas exposure High noise levels Unexpected test-cell entry Hot surfaces
Reassemble and function test	Incorrect reconnection Unexpected vehicle movement Electrical fault Unresolved warning lights Loose tools or parts
Clean up and sign off	Chemical exposure Slip hazards Improper waste disposal Unsecured vehicle Incomplete 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.
Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace; use as guidance where adopted or otherwise applicable. It requires effective isolation, lock-out/tag-out and testing before contact with electrical equipment.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace; use as guidance where adopted or otherwise applicable. It supports use of the hierarchy of controls, plant guarding, isolation and wheel chocks.
Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks; use as guidance where adopted or otherwise applicable.
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.
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 1715 and AS/NZS 1716 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics—Hearing protectors.
AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment—Safety footwear.

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

Electrical and Diagnostics SWMS

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