Controlled Burning and Bushfire Hazard Reduction SWMS
This SWMS covers controlled burning and bushfire hazard reduction activities, from planning and site preparation through to patrols and incident response.
Activities covered include
- Plan and authorise the burn
- Burn brush and garden waste
- Complete mop-up, blacking out, patrols and emergency response
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers controlled burning and bushfire hazard reduction activities, from planning and site preparation through to patrols and incident response. It supports risk management by addressing weather, fuel loads, smoke, fire spread, public interfaces, equipment, worker exposure and re-ignition.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan and authorise the burn
- Assess and prepare the site
- Monitor weather and environmental conditions
- Prepare plant, equipment and water supplies
- Brief the team and allocate roles
- Burn brush and garden waste
- Control prohibited and plastic materials
- Carry out controlled line burns
- Manage burning near infrastructure and utilities
- Manage traffic, public interfaces and worker health
- Complete mop-up, blacking out, patrols and emergency response
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out controlled burning and bushfire hazard reduction activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Pre-burn planning and approvals |
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| Site assessment and preparation |
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| Weather and environmental monitoring |
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| Plant, equipment and water supply |
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| Team briefing and role allocation |
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| Burning brush and garden waste |
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| Prohibited and plastic material control |
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| Carrying out controlled line burns |
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| Burning off near infrastructure and utilities |
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| Traffic and public interface management |
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| Worker health, PPE and manual tasks |
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| Mop-up, blacking out and patrols |
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| Emergency response and incident management |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- WHS Act - primary duty of care, consultation, incident notification
- WHS Regulations - risk management, information/training/supervision, emergency plans, plant, PPE and hazardous manual tasks
- WHS Regulations - SWMS requirements for any high risk construction work that applies
- Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities
- Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace
- Jurisdictional fire authority requirements for permits, prescribed burning and total fire bans
- Applicable environmental protection, local council and road authority requirements for smoke, waste and traffic management
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
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