Neil Hewitt Electrical & Air Conditioning

ABN: 41 111 344 515

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT – SERVICE LICENCE # 66942

INSTALLATION OF SWITCHBOARD

Date Created: _____ / _____ / _____ Approved by: Review Date: _____ / _____ / _____

Risk Hierarchy of Residual

Step Job step Hazards Risks Controls
rating control risk
01 Note: If you are not deemed competent, you are not permitted to perform any installation work whatsoever
02 Confirm installation specifications. N/A N/A N/A Refer to manufacturers specs. Administrative N/A
Note special requirements for temporary
construction wiring.
Compliance to relevant standards.
03 Prepare installation and confirm Manual Failure to prevent manual MOD Implement Manual Handling SWMS Eliminate Isolate LOW (E3)
adequate space including door swing handling handling injuries (C3) Administrative
for maintenance. Strains/sprains PPE
Cuts/abrasions
Trip hazards, Failure to prevent trip MOD Ensure work areas and walkways are clear. LOW (E3)
Exposed nails hazards and piercing (C3)
hazards
Electrical Failure to prevent contact HIGH Implement Isolate, Lockout & Test SWMS MOD (E1)
contact with live electrical (C1) Check for auxiliary circuits and alternative
components sources of supply.
04 Arrange for crane or other Traffic Failure to prevent 3rd party HIGH Traffic control as per requirements. Isolate MOD (E2)
mechanical handling equipment if damage/injuries and (C2) Administrative
required. vehicle related injuries
05 Receive switchboard on site including Manual Failure to prevent manual MOD Implement Manual Handling SWMS LOW (E3)
test certificates. handling handling injuries (C3)
Strains/sprains
Cuts/abrasions

Falling objects Risk of objects falling from HIGH Barriers and control of lift area. MOD (E1)
height. (C1) Certified person/s using lift equipment.

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06 Transfer switchboard/s to installation Manual Failure to prevent manual MOD Use mechanical handling equipment. Redesign LOW (E3)
location. handling handling injuries (C3) Administrative
Strains/sprains PPE
Cuts/abrasions Implement Manual Handling SWMS

07 Mark out location ensuring N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
coordination with other services.
08 Install switchboard to manufacturers Electrical Failure to prevent contact HIGH Implement Isolate, Lockout & Test SWMS Isolate MOD (E1)
and clients specifications. contact with live electrical (C1) Administrative
components PPE
Manual Failure to prevent manual HIGH Implement Manual Handling SWMS LOW (E3)
handling. handling injuries (C1)
Strains/sprains
Cuts/abrasions
09 Commission switchboard. Electrical Failure to prevent contact HIGH Implement Isolate, Lockout & Test SWMS Isolate MOD (E2)
contact with live electrical (B2) Administrative
components PPE
Electrical Failure to prevent risk of
explosion Electrical explosion
10 Clean area. Manual Failure to prevent manual MOD Implement Manual Handling SWMS Redesign LOW (E3)
handling. handling injuries (C3) Administrative
Strains/sprains PPE
Cuts/abrasions

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