RCD Testing SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers the planning, inspection, testing, recording and close-out of portable and fixed RCDs. It supports planning and risk management for test locations, electrical hazards, affected persons, failed devices, circuit restoration and records.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the testing scope and schedule
• Complete site induction and assess the test location
• Verify competency and testing instruments
• Notify people affected by testing
• Inspect portable RCDs
• Test portable RCD operation
• Test fixed RCDs safely
• Manage failed RCDs
• Restore circuits and verify operation
• Apply tags and complete records
• Clean up, demobilise and close out defects

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out RCD testing 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, including duties to manage electrical risks, ensure unsafe electrical equipment is isolated from supply, and ensure RCDs are regularly tested by a competent person.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace — guidance on RCD testing, competent persons, isolation of unsafe equipment and retention of test records.
• Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks — guidance on consultation, risk assessment, control implementation and review.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work — guidance where RCD testing is performed as part of construction work or at a construction workplace.
• AS/NZS 3760:2010 In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment.
• AS/NZS 3012:2010/Amdt 1:2015 Electrical installations — Construction and demolition sites, where applicable.
• AS/NZS 3190:2016 Approval and test specification — Residual current devices (current-operated earth-leakage devices).
• AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules, where fixed electrical installation work or modification is involved.

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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