SWMS Garden Maintenance
This pre-written Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement template provides the typical work steps, possible hazards and basic safety controls associated with carrying out garden maintenance works. This Garden Maintenance SWMS will form an essential part of your Safety Management System if your business is responsible for this work activity. Simply add your company branding and this 13 page SWMS will be ready to use in your business today!
Note: Basic safety controls are included in this SWMS template. Depending on your business circumstances and/or your clients you may require additional detail in the form of other SWMS templates. In these cases the Garden Maintenance SWMS Industry Pack or a tailored SWMS Pack may be required. If you are unsure please contact us to discuss your specific circumstances.
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement covers:
- PPE
- Working outside
- Manual handling
- Loading trucks and utes
- Electricity and power tool use
- Using cordless power tools
- Using fuel powered tools
- Hazardous substances and chemical use
- Removing weeds
- Pruning
- Hedging
- Edging
- Mowing
- Applying fungicides, herbicides and insecticides
- Fertilising
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement includes:
- Risk assessment guidelines and risk rating calculator
- Step by step procedures
- Possible hazards
- Safety controls
- Safety responsibilities
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Plant and equipment
- Legislation, regulations, codes and standards
- Worker signoff
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement features:
- User friendly
- Instant download
- Fully editable Microsoft Word format allows easy customisation
- Step by step procedure showing how to add your Company details:
- Microsoft Word for PC Click Here
- Microsoft Word for Apple Mac Click Here
- Step by step procedure showing how to add "site specific" information Click Here
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement References and Standards:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017
- SWA COP First Aid in the Workplace
- SWA COP Hazardous Manual Tasks
- SWA COP How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- SWA COP Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- SWA COP Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
- SWA COP Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces
- SWA COP Managing Electrical Risks in the Workplace
- SWA COP Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
- AS 1892.5:2020 Portable ladders Selection, safe use and care