Electrical safety checklist
An electrical safety checklist covers the electrical hazards that cause serious injuries on site: damaged leads, missing RCD protection, and contact with live services. Work on or near energised electrical services is high risk construction work needing a SWMS.
Electrical safety checklist
Company: ____________
Site: ____________
Date: ____________
Leads and tools
| Leads off the ground and out of water and traffic | N/A · Action | |
| No cuts, taped joins, or missing earth pins | N/A · Action | |
| RCD protection in use and push-tested | N/A · Action | |
| Tools and leads tested and tagged to the site schedule | N/A · Action |
Services and isolation
| Overhead powerlines identified with clearance maintained | N/A · Action | |
| Underground services located before digging or drilling | N/A · Action | |
| Isolation, lock, and tag applied before work on circuits | N/A · Action | |
| Test for dead with a proven tester before touching conductors | N/A · Action | |
| Temporary supply compliant with AS/NZS 3012 | N/A · Action |
Completed by: ____________________
Signature: ____________________
swmspack.com · Free printable checklist. Not legal advice; adapt to your site.
Common questions
▸Do I need a SWMS for electrical work?
Yes, when the work is on or near energised electrical installations or services, which is one of the 18 high risk construction work categories.
▸How often should leads be tested and tagged on site?
Construction sites typically require testing and tagging every three months under AS/NZS 3012. Damaged or failed items must be removed from service immediately.
Energised electrical work needs a SWMS. Generate an electrician SWMS in minutes.
A checklist confirms controls are in place; a SWMS is the document the law requires before high risk construction work starts. Generate a site-specific one for your trade.