Substation Civil Construction SWMS
SWMS template for substation civil construction. Covers Substation slab, bunding, fence. 8-state AU coverage, CIH-reviewed editable DOCX delivered within 24 hours of payment.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Substation civil construction involves concrete slab pours, oil containment bunding, and security fencing within energised electrical infrastructure compounds. This work triggers WHS Regulation 2011 r291 High Risk Construction Work due to energised HV proximity and structural civil works, requiring a documented SWMS before commencement under WHS Act 2011 s19 PCBU duties.
Hazards identified
4 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal electrocution or severe burns
Chemical burns and accelerated silicosis
Crush injury or fatality
Crush injury or fatality
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Establish HV exclusion zones per AS 2067 with permit-to-work and qualified electrical spotter onsite
- 2Implement on-tool water suppression for concrete cutting and provide P2 RPE per AS/NZS 1715
- 3Enforce 3m plant separation, dedicated traffic management plan, and trained spotter for all mobile plant movements
Applicable Codes of Practice
Mandatory HV approach distances and earthing requirements
SWMS content and HRCW control requirements
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Civil works occur within energised substation compound near HV conductors and apparatus
Concrete trucks, excavators and cranes operate in confined substation footprint during construction
SWMS mandatory before work starts; non-compliance breaches WHS Reg r291
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS template customisable to your project
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule covering all 8 Australian jurisdictions
- ✓Pre-populated hazard register aligned to substation civil scope
- ✓Worker sign-on register for SWMS consultation and acknowledgement
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2011 r291 — High Risk Construction Work SWMS
- WHS Regulation 2011 r166 — Electrical work on energised installations