Timber Milling Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS)

$96.80

The Timber Milling 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 Timber Milling 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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Safe Work Method Statement Template for Timber Milling

Enhance safety and streamline your timber milling projects with our Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) Template. Designed with the Australian workplace in mind, this template offers a thorough and professional way to address all necessary safety protocols. Here are its key features:

Pre-filled and Comprehensive

Our SWMS template comes pre-filled with extensive details relevant to timber milling operations, providing you with a solid foundation. This makes it easy to start your specific project’s safety planning without having to create everything from scratch.

Fully editable and customisable in Microsoft Word format for easy editing

The template is provided in Microsoft Word format, allowing for simple and quick editing. Customise the document to fit your project’s unique requirements, ensuring that every detail is tailored to your operations.

Includes the scope of the project and the project details

Easily define the scope of your project and include all pertinent project details. This helps everyone involved understand the full extent of the work and what safety measures need to be in place.

Includes checklist of any high-risk machinery on site

A dedicated checklist for high-risk machinery ensures that all dangerous equipment is accounted for and properly managed. This proactive approach reduces the risk of accidents and increases overall site safety.

Includes space for recording any staff training

Documenting staff training is vital. Our template provides ample space for recording all training sessions, making sure that each worker has received the necessary instruction to operate safely.

Includes before and after risk ratings

Assess risks effectively by using our before and after risk rating system. This allows you to measure the effectiveness of your control measures and make adjustments as needed to maintain a safe working environment.

Includes resources for use of legislative references

Access essential legislative references with ease. The template includes space for citing applicable laws and regulations, helping you stay compliant with current workplace health and safety legislation.

Includes all PPE required

Identify and list all personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job. Ensuring that all workers know what PPE is necessary enhances on-site safety considerably.

Includes risk assessment and risk assessment matrix

Conduct thorough risk assessments using the embedded matrix. This tool helps you evaluate potential hazards systematically and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks.

Includes a checklist to ensure all requirements have been covered when implementing the SWMS

The comprehensive checklist guarantees that you cover all critical elements during the implementation of the SWMS. This helps ensure nothing is overlooked, maintaining high safety standards throughout the project.

Includes sign-off page for all workers and responsible persons

Make accountability clear with a sign-off page where all workers and responsible supervisors can confirm their understanding and commitment to the SWMS guidelines.

Easy to use, easy to customise

Our user-friendly design means that this template is straightforward to both use and personalise, making it an accessible tool for tradespeople at all levels.

Suitable for large contracts and Tenders, including tier 1 contractual work

This SWMS template is robust enough to meet the requirements of substantial contracts and high-level tenders, ensuring you’re well-prepared for even the most demanding of projects.

Quick delivery by email

Once ordered, you’ll receive the template swiftly via email, so you can get started on enhancing your project’s safety procedures without delay.

By incorporating these features into your project’s safety plan, you’ll move towards a safer, more efficient timber milling operation. Whether for small tasks or large contracts, this template will assist you in managing risks and maintaining compliance with ease.

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

  • 1. Preparation
    • Trip hazards
    • poor visibility
  • 2. Site Assessment
    • Uneven ground
    • hidden obstacles
  • 3. Transport Mill to Site
    • Road accidents
    • heavy load shift
  • 4. Unload Mill
    • Crushing hazards
    • manual handling injuries
  • 5. Setup Mill
    • Pinch points
    • crushing hazards
  • 6. Inspect Equipment
    • Faulty equipment
    • missing safety features
  • 7. Position Log
    • Manual handling injuries
    • slipping
  • 8. Winch Log
    • Winch failure
    • snapping cable
  • 9. Secure Log
    • Log rolling
    • falling object
  • 10. Adjust Mill Settings
    • Mechanical malfunction
    • pinch points
  • 11. Begin Milling
    • Noise exposure
    • dust inhalation
  • 12. Monitor Milling
    • Flying debris
    • pinch points
  • 13. Handle Milled Timber
    • Splinters
    • manual handling injuries
  • 14. Stack Timber
    • Falling timber
    • improper stacking
  • 15. Clean Up Site
    • Debris
    • sharp objects
  • 16. Load Remaining Timber
    • Crushing hazards
    • manual handling injuries
  • 17. Transport Timber for Storage
    • Load shift
    • road accidents
  • 18. Conduct Final Equipment Check
    • Faulty equipment
    • missing tools
  • 19. Final Debris Removal
    • Trip hazards
    • heavy lifting
  • 20. Depart Site
    • Poor site conditions
    • road hazards

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 Timber Milling 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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