SWMS Garden Maintenance
This pre-written Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical work steps, possible hazards and basic safety controls associated with carrying out garden maintenance works.
This Garden Maintenance SWMS will form an essential part of your WHS Management System if your business is responsible for this work activity. Simply add your company details and this 13 page SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Note: Hazards and safety controls are provided in this SWMS for items noted below. Depending on your business circumstances and/or your clients expectations, you may require additional SWMS templates. In these cases the Garden Maintenance SWMS Industry Pack or a tailored SWMS Pack may be required. If you're unsure please contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Working outside
- Manual handling
- Loading trucks and utes
- Electricity and power tool use
- Using cordless power tools
- Using fuel powered tools
- Hazardous substances and chemical use
- Removing weeds
- Pruning
- Hedging
- Edging
- Mowing
- Applying fungicides, herbicides and insecticides
- Fertilising
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- High Risk Construction Work (HRCW) selection table
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement features:
- Instant download link sent to your email
- User friendly, fully editable Microsoft Word format
- Add your company details and use in your business today
- Will save you countless hours in research and development
- Free phone and email support if you need it
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act
- Work Health and Safety Regulations
- COP First Aid in the Workplace
- COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- COP Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
- COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- COP Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
- COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- AS 1892.5:2020 Portable ladders Selection, safe use and care
COP = Code of Practice
