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Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement

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    • Add or delete information to any SWMS template.
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    • Complies with Australian & New Zealand legislation.
    • Microsoft Word Format (Fully editable).
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement

This Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with general grounds maintenance on roadsides and on sites i.e. parks etc. where the general public may be present during the work processes.

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

  • Mobile plant movement
  • 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 Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Garden Maintenance Risk Assessment Template

This SWMS contains an easy-to-use risk assessment matrix to ensure your operations are safe for employees and the general public.

Our risk assessment matrix will help you identify and mitigate any risks associated with your work and help you stay in compliance with all safety regulations.

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

Job Steps Covered in Garden Maintenance SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

  1. Planning
  2. Training
  3. Working Outdoors
  4. Transporting Equipment & Chemicals
  5. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  6. Work Area Set-up
  7. Environment
  8. Housekeeping
  9. Manual Tasks
  10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
  11. Working Adjacent to Roads & Powered Mobile Plant
  12. Garden/Grounds Maintenance
  13. Spills, Litter & Sharps Management
  14. Weed Control
  15. Re-fuelling On-site
  16. On Completion
  17. Emergency Response
  • 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).

Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement

This Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with general grounds maintenance on roadsides and on sites i.e. parks etc. where the general public may be present during the work processes.

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

  • Mobile plant movement
  • 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 Electrical Equipment, Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

Garden Maintenance Risk Assessment Template

This SWMS contains an easy-to-use risk assessment matrix to ensure your operations are safe for employees and the general public.

Our risk assessment matrix will help you identify and mitigate any risks associated with your work and help you stay in compliance with all safety regulations.

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

Job Steps Covered in Garden Maintenance SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

  1. Planning
  2. Training
  3. Working Outdoors
  4. Transporting Equipment & Chemicals
  5. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
  6. Work Area Set-up
  7. Environment
  8. Housekeeping
  9. Manual Tasks
  10. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
  11. Working Adjacent to Roads & Powered Mobile Plant
  12. Garden/Grounds Maintenance
  13. Spills, Litter & Sharps Management
  14. Weed Control
  15. Re-fuelling On-site
  16. On Completion
  17. Emergency Response
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