Commercial Landscaping Work Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Commercial Landscaping Work 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 Commercial Landscaping Work 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 Commercial Landscaping Work is your go-to document to assist you in enhancing workplace safety and efficiency. Tailored specifically for the commercial landscaping industry, this template provides a structured approach to manage risks and ensure compliance with WHS regulations.

Key Features:

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive: Our template comes pre-filled with industry-specific SWMS entries, designed to save you time by providing a thorough framework from the get-go. While it offers extensive guidance, we recommend you still personalise it to better reflect your unique project needs.
  • Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format for easy editing: We’ve ensured that the template is simple to edit, using Microsoft Word. This flexibility lets you tailor the content with ease to suit job-specific requirements or company preferences.
  • Includes the scope of the project and the project details: Capture all essential information about your project within the starting section of our template. This ensures everyone involved has a clear understanding of what the work entails.
  • Includes checklist of any high risk machinery on site: Identify and keep track of machinery that requires extra attention. Our checklist helps ensure that all necessary safety measures are in place before operation begins.
  • Includes space for recording any staff training: It’s crucial to log any relevant staff training. Our template includes a dedicated section for this, helping maintain records that support compliance with safety standards.
  • Includes before and after risk ratings: Assessing the risk level both before taking safety measures and after is vital for evaluating their effectiveness. Our template’s integrated system for risk ratings assists in tracking changes in risk levels.
  • Includes resources for use of legislative references: Staying compliant means knowing the rules. Our template provides helpful reference points and legislative resources applicable to commercial landscaping activities.
  • Includes all PPE required: Make sure everyone on the job is protected. Our comprehensive list outlines the personal protective equipment necessary, helping safeguard your team from potential hazards.
  • Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix: At the heart of any SWMS is a robust risk assessment process. Our template features both the assessment itself and a matrix tool, allowing you to map and prioritise risks effectively.
  • Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS: With busy worksites keeping track can be a challenge. Use our thorough checklist as an implementation guide to ensure no step is overlooked.
  • Includes sign off page for all workers and responsible persons: Accountability is key in safety. The sign-off page confirms that all parties acknowledge and agree to the SWMS, reinforcing responsibility across your crew.
  • Easy to use, easy to customise: We know how important ease of use is, especially for teams in the field. Our template is designed with straightforward navigation and editing in mind.
  • Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work: Whether it’s a small gig or a big contract job, our template scales to fit the demands of various project sizes, including high-profile tier 1 jobs.
  • Quick delivery by email: Once you’ve made your purchase, you’ll swiftly receive the template via email, ensuring that you’re ready to enhance your safety planning without delay.

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The Commercial Landscaping Work Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:

  • 1. Preparation
    • Slips
    • trips and falls
    • manual handling injuries
  • 2. Site Inspection
    • Uneven terrain
    • hidden obstacles
  • 3. Setting Up Safety Barriers
    • Vehicle movements
    • barrier instability
  • 4. Delivery of Materials
    • Falling loads
    • forklift accidents
  • 5. Unloading of Materials
    • Crushing hazards
    • poorly stacked materials
  • 6. Soil Preparation
    • Dust exposure
    • soil erosion
  • 7. Loading Equipment onto Site
    • Equipment failure
    • loading/unloading injuries
  • 8. Excavation
    • Cave-ins
    • underground services
  • 9. Installing Irrigation System
    • Electrical hazards
    • water exposure
  • 10. Planting
    • Repetitive strain
    • weather exposures
  • 11. Lawn Installation
    • Manual handling injuries
    • mechanical equipment use
  • 12. Pruning and Trimming
    • Falling objects
    • equipment malfunction
  • 13. Fertiliser Application
    • Chemical exposure
    • spills
  • 14. Mulching
    • Inhalation risks
    • pests
  • 15. Pest Control
    • Chemical handling
    • environmental contamination
  • 16. Use of Power Tools
    • Electric shock
    • noise exposure
  • 17. Tree Removal
    • Falling branches
    • chainsaw injuries
  • 18. Cleaning and Maintenance
    • Slippery surfaces
    • obstructions
  • 19. Waste Disposal
    • Hazardous waste contact
    • sharp objects
  • 20. Final Inspection
    • Unaddressed hazards
    • inadequate completion
  • 21. Demobilisation
    • Equipment transport risks
    • worker fatigue

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 Commercial Landscaping Work 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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