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Ride-on Mower

SWMS · SWMS-10174

  • 13 job steps
  • Version 7

This Ride-on Mower Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the operation of a ride-on mower adjacent to roads, public, and other powered mobile plant.

It takes your crew through 13 job steps, from planning, working alone and arriving on site to delivering the mower, setting up the work area, mowing, refuelling, completion and emergency response. It includes a risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls.

It suits landscaping professionals, grounds maintenance teams, construction contractors and local government bodies.

Written by SafetyDocs safety experts, who have been writing safety documents since 2004.

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Ride-on Mower

SWMSVersion 7
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Business contact phone
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Responsible person's phone
—
Responsible person's signature
—
Date signed
—
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
—

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

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

  • Mobile PlantMobile plant movement
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor

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 the hold points)

Training and licences

  • 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.

Monitoring and 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

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Sun Protection
  • Seat Belt

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Planning

    • 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.) offered for staff

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

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Operatorto follow 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
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Operatorto follow 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
      • Supervisorto maintain awareness of weather conditions
      • Operatorto follow controls

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

12 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

13 job steps

  1. PlanningArrange first aid and vaccinations, and check the weather before work
  2. Working aloneKeep in contact when working alone
  3. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report in and assess the site
  4. Mower delivery & removalLoad, tie down and unload the mower safely
  5. Work area set-upSet up barricades, exclusion zones and traffic management
  6. EnvironmentControl noise, fuel, spills and environmental impact
  7. HousekeepingKeep the work area tidy and free of trip hazards
  8. Manual tasksManage fatigue and prolonged seating
  9. Establish a communication system with ground workersAgree how the operator and ground workers communicate
  10. MowingCheck the mower and operate it safely
  11. RefuellingRefuel safely and avoid contact with fuel
  12. On completionShut down, inspect the mower and secure the site
  13. Emergency responseCall for help and respond to emergencies

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