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Stump Grinder

SWMS · SWMS-10261

  • 14 job steps
  • Version 6

This Stump Grinder Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers the hazards and controls of operating a stump grinder adjacent to roads and other powered mobile plant.

It covers 14 job steps, from training, planning and checking the weather to delivering and removing the grinder, setting up the work area, the environment, housekeeping, manual tasks, the pre-start check, grinder operation, fuelling, completion and emergency response.

It includes controls for high-risk construction work around mobile plant, traffic corridors and hazardous atmospheres, and for entrapment, noise, flying debris, fire and refuelling.

It suits construction managers, landscaping professionals, safety officers, site supervisors and equipment operators.

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Stump Grinder

SWMSVersion 6
Company doing the work
[Company]
Business contact
—
Phone #
—
Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
—
Signature
—
Date
—
Contact phone #
—
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 Plant
  • Traffic CorridorsWork carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
  • Hazardous AtmosphereWork in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere

Planning and preparation

Planning/Preparation

  • 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
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection

Do not wear rings, watches or jewellery that may become entangled. Long and loose hair must be tied back.

Job steps, hazards and controls

  • Work activity

    Training

    • Hazard

      Roadside work

      Before controls4 Acute
      Controls

      • All people working adjacent to traffic must be appropriately trained and have accreditation.

      After controls2 Moderate
      Responsible
      • Supervisor

IR before controls · RR after controls1 LLow2 MModerate3 HHigh4 AAcute

Overall risk after controls2 MModeratethe highest rating after controls

13 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

14 job steps

  1. TrainingMake sure everyone working next to traffic is trained and accredited
  2. PlanningGet the road authority's written consent where the work affects traffic
  3. Check weather conditions & prepareCheck the weather and prepare for heat, cold, bites and stings
  4. Delivery and removal of the stump grinderCouple, unload and uncouple the stump grinder safely
  5. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsAssess the site on arrival and complete a JSA
  6. Work area set-upSet up traffic management, barricades and signs
  7. EnvironmentControl noise, waste, fuel and runoff
  8. House keepingKeep the work area clean and clear of trip hazards
  9. Manual tasksHandle loads safely and don't force the cutter onto the stump
  10. Pre-start checkCarry out the pre-start check to the manufacturer's manual
  11. Stump grinder operationOperate the grinder with people kept clear and PPE worn
  12. Fuelling on-siteRefuel to the manufacturer's manual with no smoking
  13. On completionPark the machine safely, secure the key and sign out
  14. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site emergency procedures and give first aid

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