Electricity and Power Tool Safety SWMS Template
This pre-written Electricity and Power Tool Safety SWMS template gives you a compliant, ready-to-use document you can put to work today. Supplied as an instant download in fully editable Microsoft Word format, it sets out the hazards, risks and control measures typically associated with electricity and corded power tool safety and the use of ELCB's and RCD's on your worksites.
Is a SWMS Required for Electricity and Power Tool Safety?
Using using electricity and power tools is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) when it triggers HRCW categories — such as the risk of a person falling more than 2 metres, working in or near a confined space, and work on or near energised electrical installations or services. Where any of these apply, a written SWMS is a legal requirement before work begins. Even where it doesn't, having a documented SWMS is recommended and often requested by clients or principal contractors before you're allowed on site.
What This SWMS Covers:
- PPE
- Locating electrical wiring sources in walls
- Checking for combustible or flammable materials
- Working at height
- Working in confined spaces
- Preparation of work area
- Setup stands and hooks
- Running out the leads
- Checking equipment including ELCB or RCD
- Perform work operation
- Monitoring work area
- Coiling up leads
- Dismantling stands and hooks
What's Included:
- 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
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 the Risk of Falls at Workplace
- COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- COP Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
- COP Confined Spaces
COP = Safe Work Australia Code of Practice
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
Who Is This SWMS For?
This SWMS is built for any trade business where workers use corded power tools on site — covering the safe use of ELCBs and RCDs alongside general tool safety.
Why These SWMS Over the Alternatives?
vs. Writing them yourself
A properly written SWMS needs to identify the correct high-risk construction work category, list realistic hazards and controls, include a risk matrix, specify PPE requirements, and align with the WHS Act, Regulations and relevant Codes of Practice. That's hours of research most businesses don't have time for. This one is already written — you're customising by adding business and site-specific information, not creating it from scratch.
vs. Hiring a consultant to write them
A WHS consultant charging to produce bespoke SWMS typically bills $200–$500+ per document. This one costs $69.95.
vs. Free or AI templates
Free templates and AI-generated documents can look the part without being fit for purpose. Without the WHS knowledge to check what's in front of you, errors can slip through unnoticed — and most AI tools openly say their output needs checking for accuracy. The question is whether you have the expertise to know what "accurate" looks like. If not, that's where the real risk sits.
Need More Than One SWMS?
If you need SWMS for more than one task, browse our SWMS Industry Packs to find the discounted bundle that matches your trade, or browse our full range of SWMS Templates.
If you are multi-trade or need more than a handful of SWMS but not a full SWMS Industry Pack, we can put together a custom pack at a discounted price based on the number of SWMS you need. Email us for a custom quote — or call 1800 304 336 and we'll sort it out with you directly.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use this SWMS template on more than one job? Yes. Once purchased, you can use and adapt this SWMS across unlimited projects and sites for your business — there's no per-project fee or subscription.
How do I customise this SWMS for my business? Add your company details and adjust the control measures to reflect your specific site conditions where needed. It's supplied in fully editable Microsoft Word format, so no special software is required.
Is a SWMS legally required for using electricity and corded power tools? Using using electricity and power tools is classified as High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) when it triggers HRCW categories — such as the risk of a person falling more than 2 metres, working in or near a confined space, and work on or near energised electrical installations or services. Where any of these apply, a written SWMS is a legal requirement before work begins.