The Landscaping & Turf Laying Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 19 page procedure.

This SWMS covers general aspects associated with landscaping / turf operations. This does not include growing, treatments, fertilizing, using pesticides and collecting turf. Dedicated SWMS must be developed for use of equipment (such as Skid Steer Loader, Tip trucks, Loading/Delivery vehicles etc) and specific tasks.

The Landscaping & Turf Laying 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 Landscaping & Turf Laying Work Method Statement can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

The Landscaping & Turf Laying Safe Work Method Statement includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre-operational Inspection
• Transport of Heavy Equipment
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures
• References

Product Details

• 19 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)
• Loading & Unloading Trucks
• Bobcat

Develop plans for project. Include:

• Layout
• Maps/drawings
• Gradients
• Materials required (amount of turf, bedding, edge restraints, plant, delivery equipment, etc)

Assess intended site. Ensure:

• Adequate lighting
• Sufficient room for delivery of materials 
• Located away from potential hazards (hot works such as welding, trenching, spray painting, etc)

Develop traffic management plan if required (ie: working in close proximity to mobile plant, vehicles or roadside work). Include physical barricades, signs, spotters etc. Remain in visual contact with operators of reversing vehicles.

Provide and maintain suitable access/egress for pedestrians where required. Include:

• Physical barriers to ensure persons do not enter Caution signs, Stop-go baton operators

Ensure workers have access to:

• First aid kit/supplies
• Communication devices (check mobile phones will have service in area)
• Drinking water and toilet facilities
• PPE required

Current Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are available as needed (pesticides, fertilizers, etc).