Brush Cutter SWMS

Product Overview

This SWMS covers brush cutter preparation, operation, refuelling, maintenance, transport and storage. It supports planning and risk management by addressing hazards associated with the work area, equipment, debris, noise, fuel and manual handling.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

• Prepare the work area and manage entry, debris and site conditions
• Inspect the brush cutter before starting work
• Start the brush cutter while managing hot surfaces, noise and cutting-head hazards
• Carry out cutting and trimming activities
• Clear paths while identifying uneven ground, hidden obstacles and bystanders
• Lift and handle the brush cutter using suitable work practices
• Plan rest and break periods for fatigue, heat, UV exposure and hydration
• Refuel the brush cutter and manage fuel splashes, vapours and spills
• Maintain blades and manage sharp edges and accidental starting
• Transport and store the brush cutter securely
• Select and use PPE appropriate to the activity

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out brush cutting and trimming activities.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:

• WHS Act 2011 - s19, s28
• WHS Regulations 2011 - r34-38, r39, r41, r44, r60
• Code of Practice: Construction Work
• Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
• Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks

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Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)

• Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each job step
• Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
• Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
• Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections