Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement

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