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Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

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Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

This Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the use of earthmoving equipment i.e. excavator, dozer etc. to push over/remove standing trees.  

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Remotely &/or Isolated Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Tree Felling Risk Assessment

Looking for a comprehensive risk assessment matrix and controls for safely using earthmoving equipment?

Our safety experts have created a SWMS covering all the hazards associated with excavators, dozers, and other similar machinery.

 With our built-in risk assessment matrix, you'll be able to protect your workers from potential injuries while using earthmoving equipment.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Tree Felling Mechanical SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Planning
  2. Working Outdoors
  3. Working Alone
  4. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  5. Environment
  6. Delivery, Set-up & Removal of the Machine
  7. Establish a Communication System with Ground Workers
  8. Tree Pushing
  9. Loading & Moving Felled Trees
  10. Working Outside the Cabin near the Powered Mobile Plant
  11. Working near Overhead Electric Lines
  12. Changing Attachments
  13. Operations with Hydraulic Attachments
  14. Fuelling the Plant
  15. On Completion
  16. Emergency Response

 

We've recently reviewed and updated this SWMS in line with the new Code of Practice for managing risks of plant in the workplace. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.

  • Instant Document Delivery via Email.
    • Add your logo easily.
    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
    • Customisation instructions provided.
    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

This Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the use of earthmoving equipment i.e. excavator, dozer etc. to push over/remove standing trees.  

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

  • Mobile plant movement
  • Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
  • Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

Additional controls are included for Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Remotely &/or Isolated Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Tree Felling Risk Assessment

Looking for a comprehensive risk assessment matrix and controls for safely using earthmoving equipment?

Our safety experts have created a SWMS covering all the hazards associated with excavators, dozers, and other similar machinery.

 With our built-in risk assessment matrix, you'll be able to protect your workers from potential injuries while using earthmoving equipment.

Comes with a complimentary copy of the Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List valued at $19.95

Job Steps Covered in Tree Felling Mechanical SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

  1. Planning
  2. Working Outdoors
  3. Working Alone
  4. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  5. Environment
  6. Delivery, Set-up & Removal of the Machine
  7. Establish a Communication System with Ground Workers
  8. Tree Pushing
  9. Loading & Moving Felled Trees
  10. Working Outside the Cabin near the Powered Mobile Plant
  11. Working near Overhead Electric Lines
  12. Changing Attachments
  13. Operations with Hydraulic Attachments
  14. Fuelling the Plant
  15. On Completion
  16. Emergency Response

 

We've recently reviewed and updated this SWMS in line with the new Code of Practice for managing risks of plant in the workplace. Shop confidently, knowing you're getting the latest, most accurate information for your workplace safety needs.

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