SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT (SWMS)

Company/Business Name: [COMPANY NAME] ABN: [ABN] Date Prepared: [DATE]

1. JOB DETAILS

Project/Job Address: [ADDRESS] Client Name: [CLIENT NAME] Date of Work: [START DATE] to [END DATE] Principal Contractor/PCBU: [PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR NAME] Description of Work: [BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SOLAR INSTALLATION, E.G., 6.6KW PV SYSTEM INSTALLATION]

2. TASK BREAKDOWN & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

High Risk Construction Activity (HRCA)	Specific Tasks	Hazards	Risks	Initial Risk Rating (L/M/H)	Control Measures (Hierarchy of Controls)	Residual Risk Rating (L/M/H)
Working at Heights	Installing rails, clamps, panels on roof	Falling from roof, falling through brittle roof	Death, serious injury	H	1. Elimination: Install from ground where possible.<br>2. Engineering: Install temporary edge protection or scaffolding. Use static lines and certified anchor points. Use work positioning systems.<br>3. Admin: Develop a fall prevention plan. SWMS signed and understood. <br>4. PPE: Full body use, energy absorber, compliant helmet.	L/M
Electrical Work	DC cabling, AC cabling, inverter connection	Electric shock, arc flash, electrocution	Death, serious injury	H	1. Elimination: Work de-energised only.<br>2. Engineering: Use non-conductive ladders and tools. Use voltage testers.<br>3. Admin: Lock out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures. Verify dead before work. Permit to work if required.<br>4. PPE: Insulated gloves, safety glasses, rubber-soled boots.	L
Manual Handling	Lifting panels onto roof, moving inverter	Musculoskeletal injury, back strain	Injury	M	1. Elimination: Use cranes, hoists or pulley systems.<br>2. Engineering: Use trolleys for inverters.<br>3. Admin: Two-person lift for panels. Rotate tasks.<br>4. PPE: Back support belts (if prescribed).	L
Working in Roof Spaces	Installing cable runs, isolators	Heat stress, limited ventilation, asbestos	Illness, long term disease	H	1. Elimination: Route externally if possible.<br>2. Engineering: Ensure adequate ventilation and lighting.<br>3. Admin: Check for asbestos register. Take breaks for hydration.<br>4. PPE: P2 mask if dust present.	L

3. RISK RATING MATRIX

(Insert standard Risk Matrix here: Consequence vs Likelihood)

4. INSPECTION & CHECKLISTS

• Fall Protection Equipment: [ ] Inspected by [NAME] on [DATE]
• Electrical Test Equipment: [ ] Tested and tagged [DATE]
• Power Tools: [ ] Tested and tagged [DATE]
• Scaffolding/Edge Protection: [ ] Engineer certification obtained [DATE]

5. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Safety Helmet (AS/NZS 1801)
• Safety Glasses/Goggles (AS/NZS 1337)
• High Visibility Clothing (AS/NZS 4602)
• Safety Boots (AS/NZS 2210)
• Cut Resistant Gloves
• Sun Protection (SPF 30+, Long sleeves)
• Hearing Protection (if required)
• Use and Lanyard (AS/NZS 1891)

6. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Nearest Hospital: [HOSPITAL NAME] - [PHONE] Emergency Services: 000 Site Assembly Point: [LOCATION]

First Aid: [FIRST AID OFFICER NAME] - Location of Kit: [LOCATION] Spill Response: [PROCEDURE] Fire: [PROCEDURE - E.G., USE EXTINGUISHER, EVACUATE] Electrical Incident: Do not touch casualty. Isolate power if safe. Call 000.

7. TRAINING & COMPETENCY

• Workers must hold a current Electrical License.
• Workers must be accredited for Design and Install of Grid-connect PV systems (Clean Energy Council).
• Working at Heights training verification attached.
• First Aid training verification attached.

8. SIGN-OFF

Worker Declaration: I have read and understood the contents of this SWMS and agree to follow the control measures.

Name	Signature	Date
[WORKER 1]	[SIGN]	[DATE]
[WORKER 2]	[SIGN]	[DATE]
[SUPERVISOR]	[SIGN]	[DATE]

Principal Contractor/PCBU Acceptance: I accept this SWMS as adequate for the high-risk work.

Name	Signature	Date
[PCBU REP]	[SIGN]	[DATE]