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This Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) provides a way for your business to outline how to safely carry out mechanical tree felling.

This Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) covers hazards and controls associated with the use of earthmoving equipment i.e. excavator, dozer etc. to push over/remove standing trees.

This SWMS covers High-Risk Construction Work (HRCW) controls related to:

Mobile plant movement
Pressurised gas distribution mains or piping chemical, fuel or refrigerant lines energised electrical installations or services
Work in an area that may have a contaminated or flammable atmosphere
Work carried out adjacent to a road, railway or shipping lane, traffic corridor
Additional controls are included for Elevated Levels, Slips, Trips & Falls, Hazardous Substances, Hazardous Manual Tasks, Outdoor Work, Remotely &/or Isolated Work, Silica Dust & Environmental Considerations.

Tree Felling Risk Assessment
Looking for a comprehensive risk assessment matrix and controls for safely using earthmoving equipment?

Our safety experts have created a SWMS covering all the hazards associated with excavators, dozers, and other similar machinery.

With our built-in risk assessment matrix, you'll be able to protect your workers from potential injuries while using earthmoving equipment.

Job Steps Covered in Tree Felling Mechanical SWMS:
(includes potential hazards & control measures)

Planning
Working Outdoors
Working Alone
Arrival On-site & Assess On-site Conditions
Environment
Delivery, Set-up & Removal of the Machine
Establish a Communication System with Ground Workers
Tree Pushing
Loading & Moving Felled Trees
Working Outside the Cabin near the Powered Mobile Plant
Working near Overhead Electric Lines
Changing Attachments
Operations with Hydraulic Attachments
Fuelling the Plant
On Completion
Emergency Response

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