Security System Installation SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers security system installation from site review and work-area setup through to cabling, device and panel installation, testing and handover. It supports the identification and management of risks associated with site access, services, elevated work, electrical work, drilling, manual tasks and system operation.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Review the scope and site, including access, occupants, other work and emergency routes.
• Establish the work area to manage pedestrians, vehicles, tools and unauthorised entry.
• Verify services and penetrations before drilling or making openings.
• Position plant and equipment for the work location.
• Access elevated locations while managing falls, unstable platforms and falling objects.
• Install containment and cables, including cable handling and sharp-edge risks.
• Install field devices and manage drilling dust, overhead work and falling items.
• Install panels and power connections while managing electrical and battery risks.
• Terminate and label cabling using hand tools and suitable work positioning.
• Test and commission the system while managing activation, access and operational disruption.
• Rectify defects, then clean, hand over and demobilise the area.

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out security system installation 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 electrical regulator requirements for the jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Construction work — use as guidance; confirm adoption and applicability in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — use as guidance; de-energised testing is preferred before energised testing and emergency planning must address electrical incidents.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — use as guidance; plan firm, level plant support, safe access and rescue arrangements.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — use as guidance; apply the hierarchy of controls and manage plant isolation, access and operator competency.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — use as guidance for remote or isolated work, communication, supervision and first aid.
• Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of respirable crystalline silica in the workplace — use as guidance for drilling or cutting silica-containing materials; use on-tool extraction with an M- or H-class vacuum meeting AS/NZS 60335.2.69:2017.
• Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace and How to safely remove asbestos — use as guidance where asbestos-containing material may be present.
• 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 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices.
• AS/NZS 4576 Guidelines for scaffolding.
• AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at heights.
• AS/NZS 3080 series Generic cabling for customer premises.
• AS 2201 series Intruder alarm systems.
• AS 1670.1 Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems where security work interfaces with fire systems.

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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