Product Overview

This Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) sets out the high-level hazards, risk controls, and step-by-step safety procedures for electrical rough-in, cabling and conduit installation on Australian worksites. It is a comprehensive, ready-to-use document covering multiple aspects of electrical installation safety to support strong WHS compliance and due diligence.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Cable hauling and electrical cable pulling for new installations and refurbishments
• Installation of cable tray and ladder systems, including fixing methods and load support requirements
• Selection and installation of cable supports to maintain clearances, segregation and mechanical protection
• Installation of cable ladder tray–conduit combinations, including transitions and terminations
• Conduit installation cast in concrete, including securing, spacing and protection from damage during pours
• Conduit installation in-ground, including trenching, backfilling, marking and protection from vehicles and plant
• Conduit installation within walls and ceilings, including fire stopping, segregation and structural considerations
• General conduit installation, sizing, bending and routing to minimise damage and facilitate cable pulling
• Cutting and preparing conduit using safe cutting techniques, guarding, and control of dust and offcuts
• Creating penetrations for outlets, switches, vents and services, including drilling, coring and fire/SMOKE sealing
• Electrical outlet cable installation, including GPOs, switches and data points during rough-in
• Electrical work in ceiling space, including access, working at height, heat stress and trip/fall prevention
• Installation of wiring and fixtures in buildings, including temporary isolation and testing before energisation
• Manual handling of drums, ladders, trays and conduit to reduce strain, crush and impact injuries
• Use of power tools, ladders and access equipment required for electrical rough-in activities

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for electricians, electrical contractors, data and communications installers, apprentices, and site supervisors overseeing electrical rough-in, cabling and conduit installation works.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Model Code of Practice: Construction Work – Guidance on managing risks associated with construction activities, including electrical rough-in and installation tasks
• Model Code of Practice: Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace – Requirements for safe electrical work, isolation, testing and verification
• Model Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces – Controls for working at height and in ceiling spaces
• Model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks – Risk management for manual handling of cable drums, trays and conduit
• AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations (Wiring Rules) – Fundamental safety principles for electrical wiring systems and equipment selection
• AS/NZS 3012:2019 Electrical Installations – Construction and Demolition Sites – Requirements for electrical installations and equipment on construction sites
• AS/NZS 3008.1.1:2017 Electrical Installations – Selection of Cables – Guidance on current-carrying capacity, voltage drop and cable selection
• AS/NZS 2053 (series) Conduits and Fittings for Electrical Installations – Requirements for PVC conduits and fittings used for electrical wiring systems
• AS/NZS 1668.1 & 1668.2 – Use of ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings, referenced for penetrations and fire/smoke separation considerations
• AS 2419.1 Fire Hydrant Installations & AS 1670 (series) Fire Detection, Warning, Control and Intercom Systems – Referenced where electrical rough-in interfaces with fire services and penetrations
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017