The Wood Chipper Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 11 page procedure. Wood chippers come in various sizes, designs and applications. This SWMS deals with the main safety principals when operating a wood chipper and specific safe work instructions should be obtained from the manufacturer’s instruction/operating manual.

The Wood Chipper Work Method Statement (WMS) is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand. It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System. 

The Wood Chipper Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Wood Chipper SWMS includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre-operational Inspection
• Operation
• Refueling
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• References

Product Details:

• 11 Page procedure
• Written by ex WHS inspectors
• Referenced 
• Risk ratings before and after control measures
• MS Word format NOT PDF
• Task specific and site specific details easy to add
• Includes easy to complete boxes for Company details and project details
• Employee sign off section
• Instant download delivery

Related items:

• Manual Handling - Lifting
• Traffic Management Plan
• LOTO - Lock Out Tag Out
• Fuel Storage, Handling and Decanting

Prepare intended work site:

• clear debris, wire, waste, tools or other potential tripping hazards
• establish exclusion zone and place barricades/signs as required
• develop site specific traffic management plan for roadside works (including barricades, warning signs, witches hats, high visibility clothing etc)
• provide safe travel for pedestrians if required. Ensure pedestrians are not diverted onto roads

Locate vehicle and chipper in suitable location away from edge of road and other obstacles, such as chainsaw operators. Ensure discharge site does not pose risks (lower visibility, tripping hazards).

Ensure operator:

• has no loose clothing or jewellery
• has hair tied back
• has snug fitting PPE with no cuffs or strings
• has clothing tucked in where applicable
• not fatigued or under influence of drugs/alcohol