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Landscaping operations in construction encompass the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of outdoor environments from residential gardens to large-scale commercial developments. These essential services transform raw construction sites into functional, aesthetically pleasing landscapes whilst ensuring environmental compliance and long-term sustainability. Whether installing irrigation systems, conducting tree maintenance, laying turf, or maintaining established gardens, workers face diverse hazards including mobile plant operations, manual handling injuries, exposure to biological agents, and work near underground services. Proper safety management through comprehensive SWMS documentation protects landscaping personnel whilst ensuring compliance with Australian WHS regulations and environmental protection standards.
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29 fully structured SWMS templates ready to customise for your project.
ATV - Quad Bikes Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for safe operation of all-terrain vehicles including rollover protective structures, helmet requirements, and terrain assessment protocols.
Bark Blower Truck Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for pneumatic mulch delivery including hose handling, pressure safety, and material application procedures.
Bites and Stings Prevention and Treatment Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for preventing and responding to snake bites, spider bites, and insect stings including identification, first aid, and emergency procedures.
Forest Mulcher Attachment Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for forest mulcher operations including flying debris protection, exclusion zones, and carrier machine safety.
Gang Mower Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for operating towed and self-propelled gang mowers including rollover prevention, blade safety, and slope management protocols.
Garden Maintenance Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for ongoing garden care including pruning, weeding, fertilising, and plant health management with chemical safety and manual handling controls.
Geofabric Installation Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for geofabric installation covering ground preparation, fabric laying, securing methods, and quality control with manual handling and underground service safety controls.
Hydro Seeding Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for hydro seeding operations covering equipment safety, slurry mixing, spray application techniques, and erosion control with chemical exposure and pressure equipment controls.
Landscape Planting Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for landscape planting operations covering soil preparation, plant handling and installation, staking systems, and establishment care with manual handling and biological hazard controls.
Landscaping Irrigation Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for irrigation system installation covering trenching safety, underground service location, pressure testing procedures, and electrical connections with excavation and service strike controls.
Paving Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for paving installation covering excavation safety, base preparation, paver laying procedures, cutting operations, and compaction with manual handling and silica dust controls.
Ride-on Mower Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for operating ride-on mowers including rollover prevention, slope limitations, terrain assessment, and cutting blade hazard controls.
Rubbish Removal Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for collecting and removing landscaping waste including green waste, construction debris, and excavated materials with manual handling and loading safety controls.
Shade Sail Installation Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for installing shade sails including structural engineering verification, height work controls, anchorage installation, and fabric tensioning procedures.
Soft-fall Surface Removal and Installation Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for playground safety surfacing installation including removal of existing materials, base preparation, and installation of rubber tiles, wet-pour rubber, synthetic turf with shock pad, bark mulch, and sand systems meeting AS 4685 requirements.
Sport-Playground Equipment Installation Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for installing playground equipment and sports facilities including play structures, swings, slides, climbing equipment, outdoor fitness stations, and sports goal posts with detailed structural certification and safety requirements.
Stump Grinder Operation Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for tree stump removal using grinding equipment including walk-behind and tracked stump grinders with detailed machine guarding, projectile protection, and grinding procedures for safe stump removal operations.
Synthetic Grass Laying Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for artificial turf installation including base preparation, roll laying, seam joining using adhesives, infill spreading for sports surfaces, and finishing procedures for residential and commercial synthetic grass installations.
Tractor Slashing Safe Work Method Statement
Essential SWMS for operators conducting vegetation management through tractor slashing on construction sites, rural properties, and undeveloped land
Tree Felling - Manual Safe Work Method Statement
Essential SWMS for qualified operators conducting manual tree removal using chainsaws on construction sites and land clearing projects
Tree Felling Mechanical Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for mechanical tree removal using excavators with standard buckets, grapple attachments, or cutting shears including detailed exclusion zones, machine stability requirements, and controlled felling procedures for safe tree removal operations.
Tree Trimming EWP-Rope Work Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for tree pruning using elevated work platforms and rope access techniques including fall protection, chainsaw safety, and branch lowering procedures.
Triplex Reel Mower Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for fine turf mowing using triplex reel mowers including mobile plant safety, blade contact prevention, and precision cutting procedures.
Turf Laying Maxi Rolls Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for large-format turf installation using maxi rolls including mechanical handling equipment, manual handling controls, and ground preparation procedures.
Turf Laying
A detailed SWMS for the safe installation of turf, covering manual handling, site preparation, and machinery operation.
Turf Restoration Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for restoring damaged lawn areas including soil assessment, remediation, turf installation, and establishment maintenance.
Water Features Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for installing decorative water features including fountains, ponds, waterfalls, with electrical safety and waterproofing controls.
Weed Control Safe Work Method Statement
Comprehensive SWMS for chemical and manual weed control covering herbicide application, spray equipment operation, and safe chemical handling.
Wood Chipper
A comprehensive SWMS for the safe setup, operation, and maintenance of a wood chipper, focusing on preventing entanglement and projectile injuries.
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