The Electricity- (working around) Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 12 page procedure. This SWMS is directed at employees who work around live electrical sources or equipment in all industries and does not include safe work procedures for qualified persons working with electricity.
The Electricity- (working around) procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.
The Electricity- (working around) Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.
The Electricity- (working around) Safety Procedure includes:
- PPE
- Safety Notes
- Personnel
- Preparation
- Inspection Schedule
- Pre-Inspection
- Operation of Equipment
- Maintenance, Repairs & Cleaning
- Emergency Response
- References
Product Details:
- 12 Page procedure
- Written by ex WHS inspectors
- Referenced
- Risk ratings before and after control measures
- MS Word format NOT PDF
- Task specific and site specific details easy to add
- Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
- Employee sign off section
- Instant download delivery
Related items:
Preparation
Inspect workplace.
Ensure:
- safety switches/Residual Currents Devices (RCD) are provided where possible
- extension leads kept off ground/travel paths
- extension leads are not wrapped around metal surfaces (eg: hung from suspended ceiling beams)
- extension leads are not used for permanent power supply
- machinery is hard wired and earthed as required
- fire protection equipment is provided
- signage is attached to switchboards
- switchboards are covered and kept locked
- all equipment control panels (containing exposed wires/fuses) are covered and kept locked
- a lock out/tag out procedure is in place
- equipment is suitable for purpose (eg: external environment, water protection, explosion proof in hazardous zones)
- sufficient outlets are provided to avoid piggy-backing and use of power boards
- where power boards are used, overload protection is provided
- flammables are not stored in close proximity to GPO (General Purpose Outlets)
