Working Near Overhead Power Lines (General)
Work with plant, equipment or materials near overhead electric lines, including planning, exclusion zones, spotters and emergency response to line contact.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling electrocution from contact or near-approach to live conductors through confirmed exclusion distances, network coordination, goal posts/tiger tails and a dedicated spotter.
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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.
When you'd use this SWMS
If working near overhead power lines (general) 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.
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Last review: 8 August 2026
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