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 Safety 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 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 are 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
- Step by step procedures for adding Company details and variable "site specific" information available on our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) webpage.
- Free phone and email support for all our templates
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- SWA COP First Aid in the Workplace
- SWA COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- SWA COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- SWA COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- SWA COP Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
- SWA COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- SWA COP Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
- SWA COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- AS 1892.5:2020 Portable ladders Selection, safe use and care