SWMS Aus

Overhead Electric Lines - Working Near

Work with plant, equipment or materials near overhead electric lines, including planning, exclusion zones, spotters and emergency response to line contact.

Objective

To plan and control work near overhead lines so that no person, plant or material breaches the exclusion distance, and everyone knows the survival actions if a contact occurs.

Built by safety specialists — written for your state

Every document is built and audited by WHS professionals. Each state version references the correct Act, regulator, and requirements — Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW. Different laws, different documents.

NSW WHS Act 2011
VIC OHS Act 2004
QLD WHS Act 2011
SA WHS Act 2012
WA WHS Act 2020
TAS WHS Act 2012
NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
ACT WHS Act 2011
National Model WHS Act (national)

Related SWMS

Acrow Props

Installation, loading and removal of acrow props and temporary propping for structural support during demolition, renovation and construction.

$49.99

Arborist and Tree Work

Master

All arboricultural works - tree pruning and removal, climbing and EWP access, rigging and sectional dismantling, chainsaw operations, chipping, stump grinding and working near powerlines and structures. This single SWMS covers the full tree work scope for contractors who do not require task-specific documents.

$49.99

Asbestos Awareness

Awareness-level controls for workers who may encounter asbestos-containing materials (ACM) - identifying likely ACM, using the asbestos register, and responding to suspected or disturbed material. This SWMS does not authorise removal.

$49.99

Asbestos Licensed Removal

Licensed removal of friable and/or bonded asbestos-containing material (ACM) by a licensed asbestos removalist, including enclosure/containment, controlled removal, decontamination, waste handling and clearance. Class A licence required for friable asbestos; Class A or B for >10 m2 non-friable.

$49.99

Asphalt Concrete Road Application and Repairs

Application and repair of asphalt and concrete road surfaces, including site set-up and traffic control, spreading, screeding and compaction of hot mix, and reinstatement of the trafficked area.

$49.99

Asphalt Paver

Operation of a self-propelled asphalt paver laying hot mix, including set-up, truck docking, screed operation, paving runs and shutdown.

$49.99
$49.99/state

Select your state to purchase

Get it in the Working at Height Pack — from $199.99 11 SWMS included

GST-inclusive. Instant download. Tax invoice provided.

Editable .docx format
Regularly reviewed and updated
~1,363 words of content