Switchboard Installation, Metering and Mains Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers switchboard installation, metering and mains activities, including planning, isolation, installation, testing and handover. It supports planning and risk management by identifying electrical, access, handling and work-area hazards throughout the task.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the work, coordinate the site and identify supplies and isolation points
• Isolate, lock out and prove electrical equipment is de-energised
• Access switchboards, meter panels and mains locations
• Remove, mount and install switchboard equipment
• Route cables, prepare conduit entries and complete penetration work
• Carry out metering and mains connection work
• Undertake excavation or underground consumer mains work
• Test, fault-find and commission circuits or connected equipment
• Manage hazardous materials, fire risks and housekeeping
• Re-energise, complete handover and confirm circuit status information

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out switchboard, metering or mains work.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage and control asbestos in the workplace — 2.1. What is involved in managing risks?; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 5. Isolation, locking off and access; p. 34.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 1.2 Managing risks associated with the work environment and facilities; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use