Wall Chasing & Conduit Installation SWMS
Wall chasing for conduit and cable installation — angle grinder or dedicated chaser, dust extraction, live-service scanning, chase depths, filling and patching.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Wall chasing creates channels in masonry or concrete walls for conduit and cable installation using angle grinders or dedicated wall chasers. The work generates respirable crystalline silica (RCS), high noise levels, and risks striking live services. WHS Regulation 2025 mandates a documented SWMS due to silica exposure and energised electrical hazards.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Silicosis, lung cancer, irreversible respiratory disease
Electrocution, arc flash, fatality
Permanent noise-induced hearing loss
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Use dedicated wall chaser with M-class HEPA dust extraction; wet-cut where practicable; P2 RPE mandatory.
- 2Scan wall with cable/pipe locator before chasing; isolate and lock out adjacent circuits; verify dead.
- 3Limit chase depth per AS/NZS 3000; wear Class 5 hearing protection; rotate workers to reduce exposure.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory controls for RCS exposure during masonry cutting
Conduit installation depth, fixing and concealment requirements
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Chasing concrete generates respirable crystalline silica, a Schedule 14 hazardous chemical requiring exposure controls.
Concealed live cables in walls present strike risk during chasing without prior isolation and scanning.
Documented SWMS required before work starts; on-site and reviewed regularly.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template ready for site-specific customisation
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT)
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register with risk ratings and controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Regulation 2025 Chapter 3 (Hazardous Chemicals — Silica)
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 4.7 (Electrical Safety)
- WHS Regulation 2025 Chapter 4 Part 4.1 (Noise)