Low Voltage Electrical SWMS

Low Voltage Electrical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

SWMS Overview

The Low Voltage Electrical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is essential for businesses in the electrotechnology industry. This SWMS provides detailed guidance on managing electrical safety risks, including proximity limits 500mm (or 3000mm for QLD), robust isolation procedures (LOTO), safe practices for energised work, electrical testing and fault finding, cutting and removing equipment, and managing arc flash hazards. Designed to help businesses achieve compliance, protect workers from electrical risks, and streamline safety processes, this SWMS ensures alignment with industry standards. Perfect for electrical contractors, tradespeople, and businesses looking for a reliable electrical safety management tool.

Suitable for electrotechnology trades including:

Compliant in all Australian States and New Zealand

What’s Included

This ready-to-use SWMS package features:

• Understanding NECA SWMS

• JSA SWMS Cover Sheet

• Low Voltage Electrical SWMS – Style A

• Low Voltage Electrical SWMS – Style B

• SWMS Sign Off Sheet

Flexible SWMS Styles

To meet unique project and contractor needs, we’ve developed two consistent SWMS styles:

• Style A (Blue): A simple, streamlined version inspired by the Safe Work Australia template, perfect for workers who prefer clear, straightforward safety documents.

• Style B (Tan): A detailed format designed to meet strict compliance checklists, ideal for principal contractors requiring enhanced documentation.

Both styles maintain the same core safety content, ensuring consistency across projects. Workers inducted and trained in one style can seamlessly adapt to the other, streamlining document control and significantly reducing admin time and stress during the SWMS submission process.

Why Choose NECA SWMS?

NECA SWMS solutions are industry-specific, written by professionals with real-world experience, and based on Standards, Codes of Practice, and Legislation. These templates:

• Simplify compliance with principal contractor requirements.

• Save admin time with editable MS Word templates ready for instant download.

• Provide clear, user-friendly documents to reduce frustration in the workplace.

Completed SWMS templates. Simply insert your company logo, business details, and site details, and they’re ready to send off to your client. Templates can be amended to suit specific needs, saving valuable time and resources while maintaining compliance.

With a NECA SWMS, you can ensure robust safety practices, better version control, and a stress-free submission process.

Attention NECA Members!

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Download the SWMS package along with hundreds of other valuable resources, including policies, procedures, toolbox talks, and more, all available through NECA’s Member Knowledge Base.

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