Energised Live Electrical Work SWMS
Testing, fault-finding, thermography and switching on energised low-voltage and high-voltage electrical installations where de-energisation is not reasonably practicable. Includes risk assessment, approach distance, PPE category selection, observer/safety-watcher arrangements and emergency response.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Testing, fault-finding, thermography and switching on energised LV/HV installations where isolation is not reasonably practicable. Triggers HRCW Category 9 under WHS Regulation 2025 — SWMS mandatory before work commences.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Cardiac arrest, fatality
Severe burns, blindness, death
Flashover, electrocution
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Justify live work in writing per WHS Reg 158; isolation not practicable.
- 2Arc-rated PPE selected via incident energy analysis to AS/NZS 4836.
- 3Trained safety observer present; approach distances per AS/NZS 4836 Table 3.1.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Prohibits live work except where unavoidable
Safe working on low-voltage electrical installations
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Direct contact with live LV/HV conductors during testing and switching.
SWMS mandatory; PCBU fines to $30,000 without compliant SWMS.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- AS/NZS 3000 — Electrical installations