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What Is a SWMS and When Is It Required?
A Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a document that identifies the steps of a high-risk construction activity, the hazards associated with each step, and the control measures to eliminate or minimise each hazard. Solar roof work constitutes "high-risk construction work" under the WHS Regulations because it involves the risk of a person falling more than 2 metres. A SWMS must be prepared before the work commences, communicated to all workers performing the work, and retained on file.
What an SWMS for Solar Must Cover
Task steps: Delivery of materials, access to roof, racking installation, panel lifting, electrical connection, DC testing, AC connection, commissioning
Hazard identification: For each step — fall from roof, electrocution from live DC, UV exposure, heat stress, manual handling injury, tool drop hazard
Risk controls: Edge protection or safety harness, de-energise before connecting conductors, sun protection, buddy system for panel lifting, tool tethering
Emergency procedures: Nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, first aid officer on site, procedure for worker fall or electrical injury
SWMS Template vs Site-Specific SWMS
Many solar installation companies use a SWMS template that covers standard residential rooftop installations. This is acceptable for routine work on typical pitched roofs. However, the SWMS must be reviewed and modified for non-standard situations:
Steep or fragile (fibre cement or corrugated asbestos) roofs
Multi-storey buildings where fall height exceeds 4 m
Sites near high-voltage power lines
Confined spaces (battery rooms, plant rooms) requiring atmosphere testing
Sites with unusual wind or weather conditions
Engr. Jason Morales — Founder, SolarEnergyPH
