Temporary Electrical Services Decommission SWMS
Removal and decommissioning of temporary builders supply, distribution boards, festoon lighting and tradesman outlets at project completion. Includes isolation, tagging, dismantling, and reinstatement of permanent supply.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Removal of temporary builders supply, distribution boards, festoon lighting and tradesman outlets at project completion. HRCW under WHS Regulation 2025 Part 4.4 — work near energised installations.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Electrocution or severe burns
Fatal shock to worker
Fall injuries or fatality
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Isolate at upstream source, apply personal lock and danger tag
- 2Verify dead with tested two-pole voltage tester before contact
- 3Licensed electrician performs all work per AS/NZS 3000 and 3012
Applicable Codes of Practice
Construction site electrical installation decommissioning requirements
Safe working on low-voltage electrical installations
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Dismantling live-adjacent boards and supplies prior to confirmed isolation
SWMS mandatory before work; penalties up to $30,000
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