Tree Trimming EWP-Rope Work Safe Work Method Statement

Tree Trimming EWP-Rope Work Safe Work Method Statement

This Tree Trimming EWP-Rope Work Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls while roadside tree trimming using an elevated work platform and/or rope access.

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
• Involves a risk of a person falling from 2m or more, including work on telecommunications towers
• 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, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

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

Job Steps Covered in Tree Trimming EWP-Rope Work SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

1. Training
2. Planning
3. Working Outdoors
4. Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
5. Work Area Set-up
6. Environment
7. Housekeeping
8. Manual Tasks
9. Working with Powered & Non-powered Tools
10. EWP Work
11. Rope-work
12. Tree Trimming
13. Climbers Leaving the Tree
14. Fuelling On-site
15. On Completion
16. Emergency Response