Electrical Combined HVAC and Solar SWMS Pack

Establishing the work site before electrical, HVAC and solar works begin - access, amenities and laydown, perimeter fencing and hoarding, traffic and pedestrian management, locating services, temporary power and water connections, and setting out the works.

Manual handling across electrical, HVAC and solar works - lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and holding loads such as cable drums, switchboards, air conditioning units, solar panels, ladders, conduit and tools.

Loading, unloading and handling of electrical, HVAC and solar materials and equipment from trucks, trailers and floats - cable drums, switchboards, AC units, solar panels, conduit and tools using plant and manual methods.

Operating trucks, trailers and floats for electrical, HVAC and solar deliveries - journey and fatigue management, reversing, loading and unloading plant and equipment via rated ramps, load restraint and on-site delivery to crews.

Locating and marking underground services with electromagnetic and ground-penetrating radar methods before excavation, coring or drilling, so that following work does not strike electrical, gas, water, comms or sewer assets.

Excavation of trenches and excavation near underground & overhead assets for electrical services, including service location, potholing, ground support, entry, backfill and reinstatement.

Cutting chases in concrete and masonry for electrical services using wall chasers, grinders and breakers, with on-tool dust capture and service detection.

Hauling and pulling of cables through conduits, ducts, trays and risers using hand and winch methods, including drum handling and work in pits and risers.

Installation of cable ladder, tray, duct and conduit systems on slabs, walls and suspended supports, including work at height, drilling fixings and cutting.

Installation, replacement and connection of switchboards and distribution boards, including mains coordination, termination, energisation and verification.

New electrical installations in buildings - rough-in, switchboards, cabling, fit-off and verification, including progressive energisation and work at height.

Electrical work in existing and occupied buildings under renovation including alterations, rewiring and switchboard upgrades.

Low voltage (230/400V) repairs and installations including circuits, accessories, equipment connections and fault rectification.

Workshop and field repair of electrical appliances and equipment including diagnosis, component replacement and testing.

Installation and management of temporary builders' supplies, distribution boards, leads and site lighting.

Removal and installation of power and utility poles using boring plant and cranes, including network coordination, excavation, standing and termination handover.

Installation of split and ducted air conditioning systems including indoor and outdoor units, refrigerant pipework, drains, electrical connection and commissioning.

Servicing and repair of air conditioning systems including live diagnostics, refrigerant recovery and recharge, component replacement and coil cleaning, often at height on roofs and in ceiling spaces.

Installation of mechanical ventilation systems and HVAC ductwork including suspended runs, risers, plant and fan connections, insulation and the use of duct lifters, mostly overhead at height.

Installation, construction, service and repair of commercial refrigeration systems and cool/freezer rooms including compressors, condensers, evaporators, insulated panels, doors, refrigerant work and electrical.

Handling, recovery, charging, storage and transport of refrigerant gases including flammable (A2L/A3) and high-pressure refrigerants under an ARCtick licence.

Installation of rooftop solar PV including panels, racking, DC wiring, inverters, batteries and grid connection, working at height on roofs of varying condition.

Installation of ground-mounted solar farms including pile driving, racking assembly, module installation, DC stringing, inverters and HV interface across large remote sites.

Installation, testing and commissioning of UV-C disinfection lighting in HVAC ducts, plant and water treatment systems.

Fabrication and installation of mechanical and suspended pipework including lifting spools, brazing, welding and pressure testing.

Disconnection, make-safe and removal of electrical installations during demolition and strip-out works.

Entry into and work within confined spaces such as tanks, pits, ducts and plenums under a confined space entry permit.

Working within vertical service risers and shafts to install and connect services across multiple levels.

Operation of elevating work platforms including boom-type (cherry pickers) and scissor lifts to access work at height.

Working at height on structures, roofs, switchrooms, scaffolds and platforms where a person could fall more than 2 metres, using passive controls, fall arrest and rescue planning.

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

Storing, decanting, mixing, applying, transporting and disposing of hazardous substances used in electrical, HVAC and solar work, and responding to spills and exposure.

Work within residential and commercial roof spaces - cabling, ducting, equipment installation and inspections - where falls, heat, live wiring and hazardous insulation are present.

Electrical and HVAC work in occupied homes - repairs, installations and upgrades around occupants, children, pets and the elderly.

Isolating and de-energising plant, machinery and equipment before maintenance, cleaning, clearing or repair, and controlling stored energy so it cannot start or move unexpectedly.

Inspecting and testing portable electrical equipment, leads and RCDs for electrical safety, and applying tags that record the result and next test date.

Exchange and installation of smart electricity meters in residential and commercial switchboards - isolation, removal of legacy meters, wiring checks and commissioning.

Installation of AC electric vehicle (EV) chargers and DC fast chargers in residential, commercial and car park settings, including dedicated circuits, mounting and commissioning.

Installation of structured data, communications and optical fibre cabling in commercial and residential premises, including ceiling spaces, risers, communications rooms and external lead-ins.