Electrical / HVAC / Solar Risk Assessment
Electrical rough-in, switchboards, solar, AC, ventilation, and cabling
Electrical / HVAC / Solar Risk Assessment
One document — covers electrical / hvac / solar for this product type.
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Electrical work near energised electrical installations or services is explicitly classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations s.291(k). This applies to electrical rough-in, switchboard work, solar panel installation, HVAC systems, and data cabling.
Our electrical/HVAC/solar SWMS pack is one of our largest with 19 documents covering electrical rough-in, switchboard installation and upgrade, solar panel mounting and connection, air conditioning installation, ventilation systems, data and communications cabling, and working in roof spaces. Each document addresses critical hazards including electrocution, arc flash, falls from height during solar and HVAC roof work, and working in confined ceiling spaces.
Key Hazards Covered
- Electrocution from energised installations
- Arc flash and electrical burns
- Falls from height during solar and roof work
- Working in confined roof and ceiling spaces
- Manual handling of heavy equipment (AC units, switchboards)
- Refrigerant gas exposure during HVAC work
- Cable pulling injuries
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS/NZS 3000 Wiring rules
- AS/NZS 3008 Electrical installations — Selection of cables
- AS/NZS 5033 Installation and safety requirements for PV arrays
- AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
- AS/NZS 3823 Performance of electrical appliances — Air conditioners
Individual Documents — $33.95 each
Electrical / HVAC / Solar Risk Assessment — Common Questions
What is the difference between a risk assessment and a SWMS?
A risk assessment provides a broad overview of all hazards for a scope of work at a site. A SWMS is task-specific and legally required for high-risk construction work. Both are important but serve different purposes.
Do I need a risk assessment if I have a SWMS?
Yes. A SWMS covers specific high-risk tasks. A site-specific risk assessment covers all hazards at the site, including those not classified as high-risk construction work.
What risk matrix do your assessments use?
Our risk assessments use a 5×5 likelihood-consequence matrix, providing initial risk ratings before controls and residual ratings after controls are applied.
Last updated: March 2026