Working Near Overhead Power Lines (Piling and Foundations)
Piling, craneage and plant movement near overhead power lines including planning clearances, spotters, permits and no-go zone management.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling plant contact with live overhead lines and arc flashover through no-go zone compliance, dedicated spotters, network operator permits and planned rig travel paths.
This is the Piling and Foundations version. The hazards and controls are written around piling and foundations work, so it differs from the other 12 trade versions of Working Near Overhead Power Lines. Compare all 13.
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Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.
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When you'd use this SWMS
If working near overhead power lines (piling and foundations) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.
Doing the whole trade? The Piling and Foundations pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.
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Last review: 9 August 2026
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