Disconnect Electrical Installation SWMS Template
Disconnecting an electrical installation is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) under Schedule 3 of the Model Work Health and Safety Regulations, as it involves work on or near energised electrical installations or services. That means before any work begins, a Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement — not optional, not just best practice.
This pre-written Disconnect Electrical Installation SWMS template gives you a compliant, ready-to-use document you can put to work today. It is supplied via instant download in fully editable Microsoft Word format and provides the typical safety controls and possible hazards associated with disconnecting an existing electrical installation.
This comprehensive Disconnect Electrical Installation SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if you are responsible for this work activity. Simply add your company details and this Disconnect Electrical Installation SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Disconnect Electrical Installation Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Working outside
- Manual handling
- Working at height
- Inspect electrical test equipment
- Isolate, lockout and tag
- Test for de-energised
- Plan the work and work area
- Testing for live cables
- Disconnect cabling at the switchboard
- Removal of cabling
- Completion of work
Disconnect Electrical Installation Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Disconnect Electrical Installation Safe Work Method Statement features:
- Instant download link sent to your email
- User friendly, fully editable Microsoft Word format
- Add your company details and use in your business today
- Will save you countless hours in research and development
- Free phone and email support if you need it
Disconnect Electrical Installation Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- COP Construction Work
- COP First Aid in the Workplace
- COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
- COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- AS/NZS 4836:2023 Safe working on or near low-voltage and extra-low voltage electrical installations and equipment
- AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installations
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
