SWMS for electrical work: best for your business

If you run an electrician’s business, then there’s every chance that you’ll frequently need to complete a SWMS document as part of the work routine. These are critical from a health, safety and regulatory perspective, and that’s why, when it comes to SWMS for electrical work, many leading businesses rely on NECA for our expertise with these kinds of documents, and the peace of mind that we can provide.

What is a SWMS document?

“SWMS” stands for Safe Work Method Statement, and it’s pretty self-explanatory. Any time that you or your employees are undergoing work that the Australian government classifies as high risk (you can find the full list of those criteria here), you need to complete a SWMS document for them, showing that you acknowledge the high-risk nature of the work, and demonstrating that you’re taking steps to mitigate against those risks.

A SWMS document is not optional. This is true for all forms of electrical work. It forms part of your WHS obligations, and therefore it’s important to make sure that the document is legally comprehensive and thorough.

Why NECA’s SWMS worksafe documents are the industry leaders

NECA SWMS for electrical work are truly industry-leading template documents. Each SWMS document that we produce has been written by the resident electrical safety expert at NECA, Owen Leslie. Through his many years of experience and expertise, Leslie has obtained a Diploma in WHS, and has been honoured as the WHS Champion by Hunter Safety Awards. He writes the SWMS safety templates with close consultation across the safety regulator, electrical network distributors, construction companies and electrical contractors.

It’s important to understand that the NECA SWMS worksafe documents are not in themselves a guarantee that you’ve met your regulatory obligations. Rather, each document template is a foundation, giving you the basic information that you need. They’re also a template. As each work site is different, and will have unique challenges and environments, it’s important that you also engage closely with your employees and partners to tailor the SWMS document and ensure that everyone is on board with their safety obligations.

You will save significant time and money in investing in the NECA SWMS worksafe documentation. Designing and drafting any legal document can be a lengthy and expensive process, so by engaging with our SWMS document, you cut much of the work out immediately.

It’s also incredibly simple to use! Simply jump on to the folder creator tool and select whatever documents you need from the NECASafe library. You’re able to customise them by attaching your logo and a few other details, and then we will then quote, print and deliver the folders. These safety folders, containing the NECA SWMS safety documentation, can be used for employees, vehicles or site safety folders. You can even attach your own documentation to be included in the folder.

The quote itself is entirely free, too, to give you full transparency in the process. Jump on over to the NECA Safety Folder Creator Tool for a free quote and to start organising your SWMS for electrical work documentation, or feel free to call us.

Important Disclaimer Information

Each SWMS document in this pack are not aimed to meet all of your legislative requirements, but assist you in establishing an initial Safe Work Method Statement framework that can be built upon over time.

In NECA Generic SWMSs, we wish to draw your attention to your responsibilities as a person conducting a business undertaking (PCBU), you are responsible for reviewing and implementing the NECA Generic SWMS into your own safety management system. As the PCBU, you must ensure that a safe work method statement (SWMS) are suitable or amended prepared prior to commencing any high-risk construction work, and that the work is done in accordance with the SWMS, which must be kept for the duration of the work.

Other responsibilities include:

A PCBU must also ensure that workers have received induction and consultation of the Generic SWMS before undertaking any construction work, and a site induction before commencing work on a specific site.

A PCBU must ensure that Generic SWMS are to be reviewed, and revised if necessary, if the high-risk construction work changes or if there is any reason to believe that risk control measures are not adequate.

NECA Does not guarantee that supplied Generic SWMS will pass all principal contractor or builders SWMS review process. Amendments may need to be made to suit principal contractor or builder requirements. * Amendments can be made by NECA for additional cost.

The National Electrical and Communications Association, its employees, officers and agents do not accept any liability for the results of any action taken in reliance upon, based on or in connection with NECA Generic SWMS.  To the extent legally possible, the National Electrical and Communications Association, its employees, officers and agents disclaim all liability arising by any breach of any duty in tort (including negligent mis-statement) or as a result of any errors or omissions contained in these document.