Composting Activity Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Composting Activity 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 Composting Activity 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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Introducing our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template designed specifically for Composting Activities. Here’s a quick overview of the key features:

  • Pre-filled and Comprehensive-Our SWMS template comes pre-filled with all the essential information, so you don’t have to start from scratch. It’s comprehensive, covering everything necessary for a thorough method statement.

  • Fully editable and Customisable-Available in Microsoft Word format, it is fully editable and customisable to match your specific project requirements. Feel free to make any changes that suit your circumstances.

  • Details Project Scope and Details- Its inclusive framework includes both the scope of the project and detailed project specifics, giving everyone involved a clear understanding of the proposed work.

  • Involves High Risk Machinery Checklist-This SWMS template conveniently contains a checklist of any high-risk machinery on site for reference, drive safety practices, and maintain an accident-free environment.

  • Training Record Space-An integral section is provided where any staff training done or outstanding can be recorded, ensuring that workers are well-equipped to handle composting activities with safety.

  • Before and After Risk Ratings-It incorporates risk ratings before and after implementing controls. This helps to compare and demonstrate the effectiveness of your risk management strategies.

  • Legislative References-We provide resources for use of legislative references which will aid to be compliant with existing safety laws and regulations.

  • All-Inclusive PPE Listing-This template comprehensively lists all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the composting activities, facilitating strict adherence to safety protocols.

  • Risk Assessment and Matrix-Our SWMS template helpfully includes a risk assessment and matrix that aid in identifying, addressing, and keeping track of potential hazards.

  • Thorough Requirements Checklist-A checklist that goes through every requirement is included for the SWMS’ successful implementation, guaranteeing nothing crucial is overlooked.

  • Sign off Functionality-A sign-off page is systematically incorporated for all workers and responsible personnel to acknowledge their understanding and accept responsibility for safety in undertaking the composting activities.

  • User-Friendly-With its straightforward design, our SWMS template is easy to use and simple to customise. It’s fuss-free and built to facilitate efficiency.

  • Suitability-Our SWMS is well-suited for large contracts and tenders, including Tier 1 contractual work, ensuring your submission ticks all necessary safety protocol boxes.

  • Swift Email Delivery-We understand time is of essence, hence we ensure quick delivery of our SWMS template by email.

Crafted with tradespeople like you in mind, our SWMS focuses on clarity and ease-of-use over jargon. Remember, we are here to assist and guide your safe operations but not to guarantee outcomes, as safety relies heavily on consistent application and individual responsibility. Feel free to get started with this practical tool for your composting project!

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

  • 1. Preparation
    • Lack of proper training
    • Incorrect personal protective equipment use
  • 2. Gathering Compost Materials
    • Manual handling injuries
    • Exposure to harmful substances
  • 3. Mixing the Compost Pile
    • Risk of fire or explosions
    • Musculoskeletal disorders from repetitive tasks
  • 4. Compost Turning
    • Bio-aerosol exposure
    • Equipment related injuries
  • 5. Maintaining Temperature and Moisture Levels
    • Heat stress
    • Electric shock from moisture monitoring devices
  • 6. Screening Finished Compost
    • Dust inhalation
    • Noise pollution
  • 7. Bagging and Storing Finished Compost
    • Manual handling injuries
    • Slips
    • trips and falls due to loose materials on the floor
  • 8. Transporting the Compost
    • Vehicle related accidents
    • Overexertion injuries
  • 9. Applying Compost
    • Exposure to bio-aerosols
    • Chemical burns from compost additives
  • 10. Cleaning Up
    • Risk of infections from contaminated cleaning equipment
    • Physical injury from sharp objects
  • 11. Waste Disposal
    • Injury from incorrect lifting techniques
    • Cuts or punctures from waste material
  • 12. Maintenance of Equipment
    • Electric shocks
    • Burns from hot surfaces
  • 13. Emergency Procedures
    • Inadequate escape routes
    • Panic during evacuation
  • 14. Reviewing SWMS
    • Out-dated information
    • Lack of understanding about threats and risks

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 Composting Activity 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.

Your document will be delivered in editable Microsoft Word format. This PDF sample is just for preview

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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