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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.

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Toolbox Talk — Electrical Rough-In (Residential)
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
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)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Electrical Rough-In (Commercial)
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 7 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
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 (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Full body harness (for height work) (AS/NZS 1891.1) Half-face respirator with A1 cartridge (AS/NZS 1716)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Switchboard Installation and Upgrade
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 5 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Insulated gloves (1000 V rated) (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Arc-rated face shield (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Electrical Testing and Tagging
What's inside this document
4 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 4 key talking points 3 discussion questions 3 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Solar Panel Installation (Roof Mount)
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness with energy absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Insulated gloves (1000 V DC rated) (AS/NZS 2225) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (non-slip sole) (AS/NZS 2210.3) High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Solar Panel Installation (Ground Mount)
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Insulated gloves (1000 V DC rated) (AS/NZS 2225) High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Rigger gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Battery Storage System Installation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Insulated gloves (1000 V DC rated) (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Nitrile chemical-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.10)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Split System Air Conditioning Installation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
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 (with AS/NZS standards)
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)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Ducted Air Conditioning Installation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
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 (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) P1 disposable respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Full body harness (ceiling work where fall > 2 m) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Ventilation System Installation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) P1 disposable respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Cut-resistant gloves (AS/NZS 2161.3) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Full body harness (height work) (AS/NZS 1891.1)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Electrical Work Near Overhead Power Lines
What's inside this document
4 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 4 key talking points 3 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 166 (overhead lines) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(k) - Work on or near energised electrical installations or services WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Underground Cable Laying
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 (excavation) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Emergency and Exit Lighting Installation
What's inside this document
4 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 4 key talking points 4 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hard hat (construction sites) (AS/NZS 1801)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Data and Communications Cabling
What's inside this document
5 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hard hat (construction sites) (AS/NZS 1801) Cut-resistant gloves (for cable tray work) (AS/NZS 2161.3)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Generator Installation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Hearing protection (Class 5) (AS/NZS 1270) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — EV Charger Installation
What's inside this document
5 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 5 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 164 (electrical licensing)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) P2 respirator (AS/NZS 1716) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Smoke and Fire Alarm Installation
What's inside this document
4 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 4 key talking points 5 discussion questions 4 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Lightning Protection System Installation
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 4 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 147 (electrical work) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291 (SWMS for high risk)
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness with energy absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Insulated gloves (AS/NZS 2225) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) Hearing protection (AS/NZS 1270)
$20.95
Toolbox Talk — Working at Heights (Electrical/HVAC/Solar)
What's inside this document
6 hazards covered 8 controls discussed 5 key talking points 3 discussion questions 6 PPE items specified 15 minute talk Attendance register
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 78 (falls) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 79 (falling objects) WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of a person falling more than 2 metres
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Full body harness with energy absorbing lanyard (AS/NZS 1891.1) Hard hat (AS/NZS 1801) Non-slip safety footwear (AS/NZS 2210.3) High-visibility vest (AS/NZS 4602.1) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Tool lanyards (N/A — select rated for tool weight)
$20.95

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Electrical / HVAC / Solar Toolbox Talk — Common Questions

How often should toolbox talks be held?

Most WHS guidelines recommend weekly toolbox talks, or before any new high-risk activity begins. Regular talks demonstrate ongoing safety consultation with workers.

What topics do your toolbox talks cover?

Each toolbox talk covers trade-specific hazards, safe work procedures, PPE requirements, and emergency protocols relevant to that trade's activities.

Do toolbox talks include an attendance register?

Yes. Every Toolbox Talk document includes an attendance register for worker sign-off, providing evidence of WHS consultation.

Are toolbox talks a legal requirement?

While not explicitly mandated by name, WHS legislation requires PCBUs to consult with workers on safety matters. Documented toolbox talks are the most common way to demonstrate this consultation.

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Last updated: March 2026