Name: Agricultural Machinery SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKP40R3QRRYP9SYW47ABZC
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers agricultural machinery work, including preparation, plant checks, implement use, field operations, servicing and clean-down. It supports planning for plant movement, rotating parts, hydraulic systems, dust, materials handling and changing field conditions.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Plan the work and inspect field conditions
Complete pre-start checks on plant
Couple implements and PTO equipment
Load seed and calibrate drilling equipment
Operate seeding equipment
Load and spread fertiliser
Operate harrows and pruning machinery
Manage field travel, turning and reversing
Clear blockages and service plant
Clean down equipment and demobilise

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses using agricultural machinery and associated implements.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Plan work and inspect field	Unauthorised access Overhead powerlines Uneven ground Hidden obstacles Extreme weather Remote work emergency
Conduct plant pre-start checks	Plant malfunction Brake failure Tyre failure Hydraulic hose burst Fire Missing guards
Couple implements and PTO	Crush between plant Runaway implement PTO entanglement Hydraulic injection Dropped drawbar Manual handling strain
Load seed and calibrate drill	Falls from machine Dust inhalation Seed treatment exposure Entanglement Manual handling strain Unexpected start-up
Operate automatic seeder	Plant roll-over Collision with persons PTO entanglement Seed drill blockage Dust exposure Ejected material
Load fertiliser spreader	Fertiliser dust Chemical burns Bulk bag drop Forklift or loader strike Hopper fall Contaminated runoff
Spread fertiliser in field	Rotating agitator Projectile discharge Plant collision Roll-over Dust exposure Environmental contamination
Operate harrow	Sharp tines Implement swing Hydraulic collapse Plant roll-over Entanglement Flying debris
Position harvester pruner	Collision with orchard workers Overhead branches Machine instability Hydraulic movement Poor visibility Overhead powerlines
Operate multi-rotary pruner	Rotating cutting heads Ejected branches Entanglement Hydraulic hose failure Noise Flying wood chips
Operate SG spur pruner	Cutting blades Crush points Falling prunings Hydraulic stored energy Branch strike Entanglement
Manage field travel and turns	Vehicle collision Reversing strike Plant roll-over Loss of control Road interface Fatigue
Clear blockages and service plant	Unexpected start-up PTO entanglement Stored hydraulic energy Blade laceration Hydraulic injection Fire from hot surfaces
Clean down and demobilise	Dust exposure Sharp offcuts Slips and trips Chemical residue Fire Unauthorised plant use

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Model Code of Practice: Managing the risks of plant in the workplace (guidance only; confirm the code adopted in the relevant jurisdiction).
Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks (guidance only; apply consultation, risk management and hierarchy-of-control principles).
Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace (guidance only; apply SDS, labelling, storage and exposure controls).
AS 4024 series Safety of machinery; AS 1121.1 Agricultural tractor power take-offs; AS 1636 series Tractor roll-over protective structures; AS/NZS 2153.1 Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry—technical means for ensuring safety; ISO 12100 Safety of machinery—risk assessment and risk reduction.
Apply manufacturer instructions, inspection schedules and safety information for each tractor, harvester and attachment.

Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each job step
Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections

Agricultural Machinery SWMS

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