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Weed Control

SWMS · SWMS-10295

  • 12 job steps
  • Version 7
  • Landscaping
  • Reads on any phone

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
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Responsible person (for monitoring SWMS and work)
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Responsible person's phone
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Responsible person's signature
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Date signed
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Principal Contractor (PC)
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PC Address
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PC phone
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Date SWMS provided to PC
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Job Site Address
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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)

  • 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

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

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

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