Arborist Tree Climbing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Arborist Tree Climbing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) features:

  1. Instant download
  2. Acceptance Guaranteed
  3. Easy to edit Microsoft Word format so you can add your logo and site specific details
  4. Complies with latest legislation

Specifically, the Arborist Tree Climbing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers:

  1. Operational guidelines, with a step by step approach to safe work
  2. Possible hazards that may be encountered
  3. Step by step safety procedures to follow
  4. Before work starts – Guidelines and Checks
  5. And more. Please check details below
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Our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) template for Arborist Tree Climbing is designed with your safety and convenience in mind. Let me share some of its unique features:

Pre-filled and Comprehensive:

No more staring at blank pages! Our SWMS is comprehensive and pre-filled to save you time while ensuring all important aspects are covered.

Fully Editable and Customisable:

Made in Microsoft Word format, our templates are easy to edit and customise to suit your specific project needs.

Includes Project Scope and Details:

We have a special section detailing the scope of the project. This covers everything from tree species to height and location so that everyone is on the same page.

High Risk Machinery Checklist:

We’ve included a checklist to account for any high-risk machinery involved in your project, allowing you to take preemptive safety measures.

Staff Training Records:

Track who’s been trained, when, and on what equipment, all within the document. Now, you can ensure full compliance with safety regulations.

Risk Ratings:

We’ve got a section for you to note down before and after risk ratings, making continuous improvement in safety easily measurable.

Legislative References:

This template saves you time by including resources for legislative references, providing an appropriate framework according to Australian standards and laws.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

Stay safe with a detailed list of PPE required for arborist tree climbing tasks, already incorporated within the template.

Risk Assessment and Matrix:

We help you assess your risks with a detailed risk assessment and present it in an easy-to-understand matrix for clear visualization of potential hazards.

Checklist Implementation:

A simple checklist is included to ensure all SWMS requirements have been covered when implementing the safety procedure on-site.

Proof of Agreement:

The template includes a sign-off page, allowing all workers and responsible persons to acknowledge understanding and training received. A great tool for accountability!

User Friendly:

Our templates are not just comprehensive but also user-friendly. They’re designed to be simple to use and easy to customise, saving you time and stress.

Suitable for Big Projects:

Our SWMS template is suitable for large contracts and tenders, including tier 1 contractual work, making it a reliable resource for your business operations.

Quick Delivery:

No waiting around: once you’ve made your purchase, we’ll whip the template straight over to you via email.

Please remember, while our template will definitely assist you in maintaining safety measures and adhering to legal standards, it doesn’t replace proper safety protocols or professional advice in potentially hazardous scenarios. Stay safe out there, mates!

The Arborist Tree Climbing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Inadequate equipment
    • Untrained staff
  • 2. Safety Check
    • Faulty equipment
    • Incorrect use of safety gear
  • 3. Climbing Training
    • Falls
    • Improper technique leading to injury or strain
  • 4. Equipment Setup
    • Equipment failure
    • Incorrect setup
  • 5. Tree Assessment
    • Falling branches
    • Unstable tree
  • 6. Clearing Surrounding Area
    • Slips
    • trips
    • and falls
    • Falling debris
  • 7. Ascend Tree
    • Falls
    • Equipment failure
    • High winds
  • 8. Trimming Branches
    • Cuts
    • Falling branches
    • Equipment failure
  • 9. Descend Tree
    • Falls
    • Equipment failure
    • High winds
  • 10. Clean up and Debris Removal
    • Strain from heavy lifting
    • Slips
    • trips
    • and falls
  • 11. Equipment Pack Up
    • Strains from incorrect lifting technique
    • Equipment failure
  • 12. Transportation
    • Traffic accidents
    • Strains from loading/unloading
  • 13. Debriefing
    • Miscommunication
    • Ignorance of future prevention strategies
  • 14. Maintenance of Equipment
    • Incorrect maintenance
    • Equipment failure
  • 15. Post-Operation Review
    • Missed hazards
    • Lack of feedback for improvement

Each Safe Work Method Statement has specific content that is referenced to, but not limited to a number of authorities such as Codes of Practice, Regulations, Australian Standards or the Act.

The Arborist Tree Climbing Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) references:

Ordering only takes a few minutes. Upon ordering completion, a link will be sent to your email address to download your documents, then add your company logo to the top of the header and you’re finished.

Frequent Questions

Safe Work Method Statement Template FAQ’s

What format is a BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template delivered in?

Because every SWMS needs to be edited to suit on-site specifics, it makes sense to deliver our Safe Work Method Statements in Microsoft Word Format for easy editing.

How many pages long is each Safe Work Method Statement Template?

It depends entirely on the nature of the risks associated with the SWMS Template, however on average the documents are between 7-15 pages in length. Each Safe Work Method Statement is comprehensive in nature and is easy to use.

What are before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are simply this: When you initially start to do a job, like say drill a hole in a wall, there will be a level of risk, which for this example let's just say is a level 2 (before). The idea is that then you would implement some type of control measure to reduce the risk, and in this case we would implement the control measure of wearing safety glasses to protect the eyes. This now would bring the risk of an injury down to a level 1 (after). Here you can see how the SWMS has a before and after risk rating for each step of a job, task or process.

Why do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates have before and after risk ratings?

Before and after risk ratings are a simple and effective way to clearly show how, and how much a certain level of risk has been brought down for a certain step in a job task or process. Another reason also is that many larger contractors now like to see before and after risk ratings, so it makes sense to include them in our Templates.

Are the SWMS Templates pre-filled?

Absolutely. Every Safe Work Method Statement Template is pre-filled, high quality and comprehensive in order to help save you as much time, and deliver as much quality information as possible when conducting your own on site safety.

Do the Safe Work Method Statement Templates come with a Risk Assessment?

Yes. Each Safe Work Method Statement comes with it's own built in Risk Assessment which is part of the working document. The SWMS is straightforward, easy to use and has a risk calculator to work out the risk level and likelihood of the risk occurring.

Does each SWMS Template have the required PPE already suggested?

Yes, each SWMS Template has a range of PPE recorded, as well as picture icons of different PPE items that you can add/remove as you need to for the requirements of the job task.

What Should be Included in a Safe Work Method Statement?

If you're going to be doing any high risk construction work, you'll most likely not only need a Safe Work Method Statement, but you'll also need to make sure your SWMS has a number of checks and balances in order for the document to be accepted in your construction site safety. Purchasing a safe work method statement template can help save you quite a lot of time rather than starting from scratch. Also, just remember that even though every BlueSafe Template is highly comprehensive and pre-filled, your SWMS Template should be adjusted to suit any noticeable risks that are specific to the task you are performing.

Your Safe Work Method Statement must:
  • List or show the different types of construction work that is high risk
  • Clearly explain the workplace health and safety hazards as well as the risks that arise from the works
  • Explain in detail how each risk will be managed, maintained and controlled
  • Explain how each control measure will be implemented in order to reduce each risk
  • Describe how each control measure will be monitored an how often the control measures will be reviewed
  • Consider any additional factors that may impact the level of risk involved with the safety of the construction site such as weather, wind etc.
  • Be made available and accessible to read by employees and applicable personnel at any time.
  • Every SWMS should be easy to understand and written in plain language
  • Every BlueSafe Australia Safe Work Method Statement Template is straightforward and easy to use. They also have what's called 'before and after risk ratings', which basically means there's a built in risk assessment that is used in the process of using the document. This allows you to asses the initial risks and give them a score, and then assess the risk and give an 'after score' once the listed control measures are implemented. All our documents are comprehensive, pre-filled and easy to use. You can even download a sample below and see an example.
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