Forest Mulcher Attachment Safe Work Method Statement

Forest Mulcher Attachment Safe Work Method Statement

This Forest Mulcher Attachment Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the use of a forest mulcher attached to earthmoving equipment i.e. excavator, skidsteer etc. to push over/remove standing trees, grind stumps to the ground and mulch the trunk and other surrounding vegetation.

This SWMS should be used in conjunction with a SWMS that relates to the piece of plant/machinery you are using.

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 & Environmental Considerations.

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

Job Steps Covered in Forest Mulcher Attachment SWMS:

(includes potential hazards and control measures)

1. Working Outdoors
2. Working Alone
3. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
4. Work Area Set-up
5. Environment
6. Housekeeping
7. Manual Tasks
8. Attaching the Mulcher to Machine
9. Establish a Communication System with other Workers
10. Vegetation Clearing
11. On-site Maintenance
12. Refuelling
13. On Completion
14. Emergency Response