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Weed Control

SWMS · SWMS-10295

12 job steps
Version 7

This Weed Control Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with chemical weed control involving the use of herbicides.

The method of application is foliar spraying, where the herbicide is diluted with water or diesel and using a hose and handgun spray over the foliage (backpack or vehicle-mounted pump).

It covers 12 job steps, from training, planning and checking the weather, through transporting chemicals, setting up the work area, protecting the environment, inspecting equipment, mixing, decanting and spraying, to completion and emergency response.

It suits landscape maintenance professionals, pest control operators, agricultural workers, environmental management teams and construction contractors involved in site maintenance.

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Weed Control

SWMSVersion 7

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

Principal Contractor (PC): —
PC Address: —
PC phone: —
Date SWMS provided to PC: —
Job 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)

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

(add site-specific notes)

Legislation and codes of practice

None listed.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Foot Protection
High Visibility
Eye Protection
Hand Protection
Protective Clothing
Breathing Protection
Sun Protection

Job steps, hazards and controls

Work activity
Training
- Hazard
  Exposure to herbicides
  Before controls3 High
  Controls
  - All operators/workers to be trained and competent to safely undertake weed control and the use of the plant and equipment required. Check local authorities in each state for licensing and training requirements
  - Operation manuals must be read, understood and available on-site
  - Flora (plants) and fauna (animals) – identification and awareness of their impact on the operator
  - Additional training and accreditation - All people working adjacent to traffic must be appropriately trained
  - Mixing, decanting and spraying herbicides.
  After controls2 Moderate
  Responsible
  - Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

Work activity
Planning
Get road authority consent, provide first aid and complete a spray plan
Work activity
Check weather conditions & prepare
Check the weather and plan for hot or cold conditions
Work activity
Transporting chemicals
Drive safely and secure chemicals in the vehicle
Work activity
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions
Park safely, report to the supervisor and check the site
Work activity
Prepare intended work area
Set up barriers, signs and traffic control and keep the public clear
Work activity
Environment
Mark sensitive areas and control spray drift and runoff
Work activity
Conduct visual pre-inspection of equipment
Inspect nozzles, hoses, gauges, filters and the knapsack
Work activity
Mixing & Decanting
Mix and decant herbicides as the label and SDS direct
Work activity
Weed spraying
Spray approved herbicides wearing respiratory and skin protection
Work activity
On completion
Keep people out until safe, wash up and sign out
Work activity
Emergency response
Call 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Overall risk rating after controls

Permits

Plant and equipment

Hazardous substances

Supervisory arrangements

SWMS Sign-off

This SWMS developed in consultation and cooperation with workers and relevant organisation representatives. I have read the above SWMS, and I understand its contents. I confirm that I have the skills and training, including relevant certification, to conduct the task as described. I agree to comply with safety requirements within this SWMS, including risk control measures, safe work instructions, and PPE described.

Worker’s name	Job role / positione.g. supervisor, worker, trainee	Company	Licences, competencies & qualificationsType / descriptionClassNumber	Date	Signature
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
-	-	-	-	-	-
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)
			General construction induction (White Card)

Hierarchy of controls

Risk matrix

Step 1: Determine likelihood

Step 2: Determine consequence

Step 3: Determine the risk score

Likelihood ↑	InsignificantNo effect, or so minor that the effect is acceptable	MinorMinor first aid treatment, minimal business disruption, minimal environmental effect	ModerateSerious injuries, medium business interruption, medium environmental impact	MajorExtensive injuries or fatality, significant business interruption, environmental harm, prosecution	CatastrophicMultiple permanent disabilities or fatalities, business failure, substantial environmental harm, prosecution or imprisonment
	Consequence →
Almost certainExpected in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
LikelyWill probably occur in most circumstances	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute	4 Acute
PossibleCould possibly occur at some time	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
UnlikelyUnlikely but possible	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	3 High	4 Acute
RareHighly unlikely to occur	1 Low	1 Low	2 Moderate	2 Moderate	3 High

1 LowRecord and monitor. Proceed with work, and review the risks regularly.
2 ModerateMaintain control measures. Be cautious when working, and monitor and review regularly.
3 HighReview before commencing work. Introduce new controls or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level, and monitor the controls frequently.
4 AcuteDo not proceed until the risk level is reduced. Immediately introduce high-level controls, and re-assess before proceeding.

Step 4: Record risk

11 more job steps, from Planning to Emergency response

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

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What it covers

12 job steps

TrainingTrain workers in weed control, plant and herbicide use
PlanningGet road authority consent, provide first aid and complete a spray plan
Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and plan for hot or cold conditions
Transporting chemicalsDrive safely and secure chemicals in the vehicle
Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPark safely, report to the supervisor and check the site
Prepare intended work areaSet up barriers, signs and traffic control and keep the public clear
EnvironmentMark sensitive areas and control spray drift and runoff
Conduct visual pre-inspection of equipmentInspect nozzles, hoses, gauges, filters and the knapsack
Mixing & DecantingMix and decant herbicides as the label and SDS direct
Weed sprayingSpray approved herbicides wearing respiratory and skin protection
On completionKeep people out until safe, wash up and sign out
Emergency responseCall 000, follow emergency procedures and give first aid

Weed Control

Site management plan

High-risk construction work