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Turf Restoration

SWMS · SWMS-10668

  • 16 job steps
  • Version 3
  • Landscaping
  • Reads on any phone

This Turf Restoration Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the maintenance and restoration of turf.

It covers 16 job steps, from working outdoors, arrival on site, work area set-up and the environment to manual tasks, equipment delivery, working around powered mobile plant, scarifying, verti mowing, aerating and mowing, top dressing, chemical applications, turf laying, maintenance, fuelling on site, completion and emergency response.

It includes control measures for emergency response, and identifies and provides controls for the hazards associated with turf restoration.

It suits businesses and professionals in landscaping, turf management and construction projects that require turf restoration, including site supervisors, turf specialists and safety officers.

Preview of the Turf Restoration SWMS

Turf Restoration

SWMSVersion 3

Document details

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)
[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

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

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 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

  • 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

  • Foot Protection
  • Hearing Protection
  • High Visibility
  • Head Protection
  • Eye Protection
  • Hand Protection
  • Protective Clothing
  • Breathing Protection
  • Sun 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

    Working outdoors

    • Hazard

      Extreme weather

      Before controls3 High
      Controls

      • Check weather conditions – do not work in extreme conditions

      • Reschedule 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

      • Ensure that workers are 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
    • Hazard

      Bites & stings from insects, reptiles and hazardous plants

      Before controls3 High
      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.) are offered for staff

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

      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 Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditions 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 outdoorsManage extreme weather, heat and cold, and bites and stings when working outdoors.
  2. Arrival on-site & assess onsite conditionsPosition the vehicle safely, report to the supervisor and assess the site conditions.
  3. Work area set-upSet up an exclusion zone and clear the work area.
  4. EnvironmentControl noise, dust, waste, chemicals and runoff to protect the environment.
  5. House keepingKeep the site clear and wear suitable footwear to avoid slips, trips and falls.
  6. Manual tasksUse safe lifting techniques and equipment to avoid manual handling injuries.
  7. Equipment delivery & removalDeliver, load and unload equipment safely and stop it rolling away.
  8. Working around powered mobile plantKeep groundworkers clear of operating mobile plant.
  9. Scarifier, Verti Mowing, Aerating, MowingOperate the scarifier, mowers and aerator safely.
  10. Top dressingUse the top dresser safely.
  11. Chemical ApplicationsHandle and apply chemicals and fertilisers safely.
  12. Turf layingLay and roll turf without strain.
  13. MaintenanceMaintain and service equipment safely.
  14. Fuelling on-siteRefuel safely and use the right fire extinguisher.
  15. On completionSecure the site, wash up and sign out on completion.
  16. Emergency responseCall 000, follow site procedures, stabilise the situation, apply first aid and complete an incident report.

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