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Tractor Slashing

SWMS · SWMS-10275

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 8

This Tractor Slashing SWMS covers hazards and controls associated with the operation of a tractor for slashing properties and roadside verges. It includes shadow vehicle controls.

It takes your crew through 16 job steps, from working outdoors, working alone and arriving on site to delivering and driving the tractor, work area set-up, attaching the slasher, slashing, on-site maintenance, refuelling and emergency response.

It suits businesses and contractors involved in agricultural operations, roadside maintenance and tractor slashing, including farm managers and owners, landscaping and groundskeeping contractors, local government bodies and contractors, and roadside maintenance teams.

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Tractor Slashing

SWMSVersion 8
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact and phone
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
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Principal contractor (PC)
[Principal contractor]
PC address
—
PC phone
[PC phone]
Date SWMS provided to PC
—
Job site address
[Site address]
Part of a construction project
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Site management plan

If the work is part of a construction project, this SWMS must align with requirements of the Site Management Plan in place for the Construction Project.

High-risk construction work (HRCW)

This work activity involves the following “High-Risk Construction Work” (HRCW - identified in the Job Task column)

  • Mobile PlantWork in an area where there is any movement of powered mobile plant
  • Traffic CorridorsWork on, in or adjacent to a road, railway, shipping lane or other traffic corridor in use by traffic other than pedestrians
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Energised ElectricalWork on or near energised electrical installations or services
  • Gas MainsWork on or near pressurised gas distribution mains or piping
  • Hazardous LinesWork on or near chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines

Planning and preparation

Planning

  • Liaise with Principal Contractor to identify on-site safety systems and procedures

  • Establish supervisory and communication arrangements

  • Principal contractor to confirm emergency response procedures are in place.

Hold points

  • Hold points identified and signed off before continuing work. Specify?

Training/licence

  • All workers to have a General Construction Induction Card

  • Relevant workers have relevant certificates of competency, licenses, and training. Specify on the SWMS Sign-off for each worker.

  • Trained First Aider on site

  • All workers trained in site-specific emergency and evacuation procedures, SWMS, safe work procedures, and safety data sheets.

Worker duties and responsibilities

  • Fit condition for work, i.e., no signs of fatigue, alcohol or drugs

  • Attend all site inductions/briefings

  • Comply with all site requirements, e.g. PPE, Traffic Management Plans (TMP)

  • Only carry out work related to the contract

  • Inspect completed work and report possible safety, environmental and quality matters to the supervisor.

Monitor/review

  • All people involved in the task must have this SWMS communicated to them before work commences

  • SWMS to be reviewed and amended if necessary, in consultation with relevant people after any near miss or incident

  • If additional site hazards identified, review this SWMS and amend control measures to suit

  • People, including workers, contractors and sub-contractors, affected by the revisions to this SWMS, must be informed ASAP

  • Give the principal contractor a copy of the revised SWMS

  • The site supervisor to monitor works against the controls stated in this SWMS

  • SWMS must be kept on-site and made available for inspection or review

  • Keep a record of this SWMS until the job is complete or for two years if involved in a notifiable incident

  • Regardless of any other factor, the person in control of the workplace must review this SWMS at least annually.

Site-specific notes

Legislation and codes of practice

Australian Government

Standards

  • Standards Australia 2019, – Manual of uniform traffic control devices - Traffic control for works on roads, AS 1742.3:2019

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Sun Protection
  • Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Working outdoors

    • Hazard

      • Infection

      • Disease

      • Bites

      • Stings

      • Fatality

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • First Aid requirements:

        • Provision of first aid equipment - adequate Bites/Stings First Aid kit is available

        • Each worker must have access to the equipment

        • Workers have access to facilities for the administration of first aid

        • Ensure vaccinations (such as Hepatitis B, tetanus etc.) are offered for staff

        • people with known allergic responses should consult a doctor and ensure appropriate kit is available at all times (Including EpiPen - in date).

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorMaintain awareness of weather conditions
      • OperatorFollow controls
    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Re-schedule works to work in more moderate temperatures.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorMaintain awareness of weather conditions
      • OperatorFollow controls
    • Hazard

      • Hyperthermia

      • Hypothermia

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Workers trained to recognise the symptoms of hyperthermia and hypothermia

      • Hot conditions. Ensure:

        • Suitable protective clothing

        • Sun brim on hard hats

        • Safety glasses - UV rated

        • Use 30+ sunscreen on exposed skin

        • Adequate drinking water

        • Access to shade on breaks

        • Adequate breaks.

      • Cold conditions. Ensure:

        • Schedule warm-up breaks

        • Hold breaks inside

        • Dress warmly in layers

        • Stay dry (wet clothing chills the body rapidly)

        • Workers must get out of the cold as soon as they can if starting to feel symptoms

        • Alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine and certain medications increase susceptibility to cold.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • SupervisorMaintain awareness of weather conditions
      • OperatorFollow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

15 more job steps, from Working alone to Emergency response

Each with its hazards, risk ratings and controls, plus your crew's sign-on.

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What it covers

16 job steps

  1. Working outdoorsProvide first aid, check the weather and manage heat and cold.
  2. Working aloneTell a second person where you are, check in regularly and use a trained buddy for high-risk tasks.
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark legally, report to the site supervisor, complete the site induction and a JSA.
  4. Delivering tractor on vehicle/trailerPosition the tractor clear of traffic, tie it down and use ramps and wheel chocks safely.
  5. Driving tractor on roadsCheck the tractor and licences, keep the slasher raised and keep to a suitable travel path.
  6. Work area set-upSet up traffic management for roadside work, use a shadow vehicle and barricade the work area.
  7. EnvironmentControl noise, pollutants, chemicals, waterways, weeds and fauna impacts.
  8. HousekeepingClean up spills, keep tripping hazards clear and wear suitable footwear.
  9. Manual tasksManage fatigue and seating, and lift loads smoothly.
  10. Attaching a slasher attachmentAttach the slasher to the 3-point linkage, connect the PTO and test it before use.
  11. Establish a communication protocolAgree communication with ground workers, keep people clear and use the on-site UHF channel.
  12. SlashingInspect the tractor and slasher, keep people clear, check for overhead lines and guard against cuts, fire, debris and noise.
  13. Onsite maintenancePark and isolate the tractor, support raised attachments and manage hydraulic and cleaning hazards.
  14. Fuelling on-siteRefuel without smoking, know the extinguisher for each fuel and avoid contact with fuel.
  15. On completionTurn off and park the tractor on level ground, store the key and sign out.
  16. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures, stabilise the situation and complete an incident report.

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