Electrical Rough-In (Residential) — Safe Work Method Statement

Safe work procedures for residential electrical rough-in including running cables through wall and ceiling cavities, mounting back boxes, and preparing circuits for first and second fix in new builds and renovations.

A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a legal requirement under WHS Regulations for any high-risk construction work in Australia. It identifies hazards, assesses risks using a 5×5 matrix, and sets out control measures following the hierarchy of controls. Our SWMS documents reference specific WHS Regulation clauses and AS/NZS standards for every piece of PPE, giving you audit-ready documentation that satisfies regulator requirements in every state and territory.

5 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5 PPE items specified 7 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Electrical Work

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing)

PPE Requirements

Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Hard hat (where overhead hazards exist) (AS/NZS 1801)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 3000 — Wiring Rules AS/NZS 3008 — Electrical installations – Selection of cables AS/NZS 3012 — Electrical installations – Construction and demolition sites AS/NZS 1337.1 — Personal eye protection AS/NZS 2225 — Insulating gloves for electrical purposes AS/NZS 2210.3 — Safety, protective and occupational footwear AS/NZS 1892.1 — Portable ladders

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Using This SWMS On Site

Keep the SWMS where the work is being carried out and have it available if the principal contractor asks for it. Workers named on it sign the acknowledgement page before starting, and it gets reviewed whenever the method, the site conditions or the crew change.

SWMS — Common Questions

When is a SWMS legally required?

Under WHS Regulation 299, a SWMS must be prepared before any high-risk construction work (HRCW) begins. This includes work at heights, demolition, work near energised electrical, excavation over 1.5m, and 18 other defined activities.

What should a SWMS include?

A compliant SWMS must identify the high-risk work, list hazards and risks, describe control measures using the hierarchy of controls, and be signed by the workers involved. Our documents include all required elements plus specific legislation references.

Who needs to sign a SWMS?

The PCBU (or employer in Victoria) who commissions the work, and every worker carrying out the high-risk construction work, must sign the SWMS before work begins.