Name: Chain Saw SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKHYFMQ8QRWG7SSMGEB7VC
Price: 44.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers chain saw preparation, inspection, operation, tree work, transport, maintenance and storage. It supports planning for identified hazards such as kickback, falling branches, unstable footing, spills and unauthorised access.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Prepare for chain saw work
Assess the site, terrain and overhead obstacles
Inspect the chain saw and safety features
Check fuel and oil while managing spills and fumes
Use safe cutting and starting positions
Trim and fell trees
Limb and buck logs with secure footing
Transport logs and maintain the chain saw
Store the chain saw securely

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out chain saw work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Preparation	Incorrect PPE, Lack of training
Site Assessment	Uneven terrain, Overhead obstacles
Chain Saw Inspection	Damaged chain, Malfunctioning safety features
Fueling and Oil Check	Spills, Inhaling fumes
Cutting Position	Falling branches, Kickback
Starting Chain Saw	Incorrect starting method, Loss of control
Tree Trimming	Branch falling unpredictably, Struck by tree
Tree Felling	Chain Saw kickback, Tree falling on worker
Limbing and Bucking	Pinching chain, Insecure footing
Log Transport	Strain injuries, Tripping hazards
Maintenance	Tool injury, Exposure to chemicals
Chain Saw Storage	Unauthorised access, Improper storage

Need to add specific site requirements?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to tailor this SWMS with site-specific details, job steps, hazards, controls and responsibilities before work starts.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

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

Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (duties of PCBU, officers, workers and consultation)
Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011/2025 - risk management, plant, hazardous manual tasks, PPE, remote or isolated work, falls, electrical risks and first aid
Code of Practice: Tree Works
Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
Code of Practice: Managing the Risks of Plant in the Workplace
AS 2727 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices
AS 2726.1 and AS 2726.2 Chainsaws - Safety requirements

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

Chain Saw SWMS

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