Split System Air Conditioning Installation — Safe Work Method Statement

Safe work procedures for the installation of wall-mounted and multi-head split system air conditioning units including indoor/outdoor unit mounting, refrigerant pipework, drainage, and electrical connection.

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 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 6 PPE items specified 6 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Electrical Work Work At Height

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)

PPE Requirements

Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Full body harness (for height work) (AS/NZS 1891.1) Leather rigger gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 3823 — Performance of electrical appliances – Air conditioners and heat pumps AS/NZS 3000 — Wiring Rules AS/NZS 1677.2 — Refrigerating systems – Safety requirements for fixed applications AS/NZS 5149 — Refrigerating systems and heat pumps – Safety and environmental requirements AS/NZS 2225 — Insulating gloves for electrical purposes AS/NZS 1891.1 — Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices

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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.