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Forest Mulcher Attachment Safe Work Method Statement

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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.

FREE Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List

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
  • 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.
    • Edit documents on the go with Microsoft Office Mobile App
    • Only pay once (no subscriptions required).

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.

FREE Legislation & Codes of Practice Reference List

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
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