The Excavator Attachment - Tree Shear Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 9 page procedure. This SWMS covers the use of a Tree Shear when attached to an excavator. This SWMS must be used in conjunction with Safety Culture’s Excavator SWMS.
The Excavator Attachment - Tree Shear procedure 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 Excavator Attachment - Tree Shear, Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.
The Excavator Attachment - Tree Shear, Safety Procedure includes:
- PPE
- Safety Notes
- Planning
- Pre-operational Inspection
- Connecting Attachment
- Operation
- On Completion
- Maintenance
- Emergency Procedures
- References
Product Details:
- 9 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
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Connecting Attachment:
Attach per manufacturer’s instructions. Example:
- Ensure attachment is level
- With jaws of shear facing excavator, operate the excavator into proper position, lining the boom into the top bracket pivot of the shear.
- Pin the excavator arm and shear top bracket pivot together
- Pick the shear up where the 2nd linkage pin can be inserted. Insert pin.
- Connect hydraulic hoses as required. Tighten bolts/cap to proper torque.
- Ensure all locking pins are secured in place.
- Check correct flow and pressure (as per manufacturer).
- Remove non-essential persons from area
- Operator to raise excavator arm slowly and test attachment is secured for use. Slowly try the rotate and open/close functions. Check for oil leaks.
