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Wire and electric fencing installation involves electrical hazards, wire tensioning risks, and entanglement dangers. This SWMS covers electrical safety, proper tensioning techniques, and entanglement prevention measures. The document addresses Australian WHS requirements for electrical work and high-risk fencing installations.
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Wire and electric fencing installation involves electrical hazards and wire handling risks. This SWMS covers qualified electrical work, safe tensioning techniques, and comprehensive safety measures for high-risk fencing systems.
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Electric fencing provides enhanced security but creates severe electrical and mechanical hazards. Electric shocks, wire recoil injuries, and entanglement risks require specialized safety procedures and qualified personnel.
Reinforce licensing, insurance, and regulator expectations for Wire and Electric Fencing Installation Safe Work Method Statement crews before they mobilise.
Surface the critical risks tied to this work scope and communicate them to every worker.
Contact with live electrical systems during installation.
High-tension wire recoiling or snapping during work.
Workers becoming caught in wire fencing materials.
Battery explosions or electrical connection failures.
Structural failures causing sudden releases.
Deploy layered controls aligned to the hierarchy of hazard management.
Use non-electric systems where electric barriers unnecessary.
Implementation
Assess requirements, use reinforced non-electric barriers.
Implement electrical safety and isolation systems.
Implementation
Battery systems, RCDs, remote activation, insulated tools.
Use engineered systems for safe wire handling.
Implementation
Tensioning machines, wire dispensers, safety cutters.
Establish procedures for electric fencing work.
Implementation
Licensed electricians, lockout/tagout, voltage testing.
Provide specialized PPE for electrical and wire work.
Implementation
Insulated gloves, face shields, cut-resistant clothing.
Requirement: Class 4 electrical insulating with leather protectors
When:
Requirement: Heat-resistant with wire mesh screen
When:
Requirement: Level 5 cut-resistant with extended cuffs
When:
Give supervisors and crews a clear, auditable sequence for the task.
Design system and develop safety procedures.
Safety considerations
Never work on live systems without isolation
Install posts and establish grounding.
Safety considerations
Verify grounding before energizing
Install wire using safe techniques.
Safety considerations
Control wire ends during cutting
Install electrical components safely.
Safety considerations
Qualified personnel only
Test and commission the system.
Safety considerations
Never energize until safety tests pass
Licensed electricians for all electrical work, additional training for electric fencing.
Use mechanical tensioners, control wire ends, wear PPE.
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Wire and electric fencing provides enhanced security but creates significant electrical and mechanical hazards during installation. Electric shocks, wire recoil injuries, and entanglement risks pose severe threats to workers. Construction sites may require these specialized barriers for high-security areas or livestock management. This SWMS ensures qualified electrical work, proper tensioning procedures, and comprehensive safety measures to prevent electrical incidents and wire-related injuries.
Wire and electric fencing installation involves several critical hazards requiring specialized control measures.
Control measures follow the hierarchy of controls, prioritizing elimination and engineering solutions before administrative and PPE measures.
Personal protective equipment is critical for wire and electric fencing work and must meet specific standards.
Regular inspections and checks are essential for maintaining wire and electric fencing safety.
Follow these systematic procedures for safe wire and electric fencing installation.
Common questions about wire and electric fencing installation safety.
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