Prescribed Burns Safe Work Method Statement

Prescribed Burns Safe Work Method Statement

This Prescribed Burns Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with general prescribed burning operations for vegetation.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

• 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 Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work & Environmental Considerations.

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Job Steps Covered in Prescribed Burns Safe Work Method Statement SWMS:

(includes potential hazards & control measures)

1. Training
2. Planning
3. Working Outdoors
4. Obtaining Water from a Hydrant or another Water Source (e.g. creek/dam)
5. Arrival On-site & sAsess On-site Conditions
6. Work Area Set-up
7. Environment
8. Housekeeping
9. Manual Tasks
10. Drip Torch Use
11. Conduct Burn Operations
12. On Completion
13. Emergency Response