Product Overview

This DJI Agras T 40 Spray Drone Chemical Application SWMS is a fully editable Safe Work Method Statement designed to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement controls for aerial agricultural spraying operations. It is a comprehensive document that covers multiple aspects of spray drone chemical application to support robust WHS compliance on Australian worksites and farms.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes specific risk controls for:

• Planning and preparation of DJI Agras T 40 spray drone operations, including site assessment and safe work area establishment
• Safe handling, mixing, and decanting of agricultural chemicals, pesticides, and fertilisers prior to loading
• Selection and use of appropriate PPE for chemical handling, drone operation, and battery management
• Loading, securing, and checking chemical tanks, spray booms, and nozzles on the DJI Agras T 40
• Pre-start inspection and functional checks of the spray drone, including propellers, frames, guards, GPS, and control systems
• Safe operation of remote controllers, ground stations, and flight planning software for automated spray runs
• Establishing exclusion zones and managing bystander, worker, and public access during drone spraying activities
• Managing drift, overspray, and environmental impacts, including weather monitoring and buffer zones
• Safe flight operations near obstacles, powerlines, trees, buildings, and other aerial hazards
• Battery charging, storage, transport, and change-out procedures for high-capacity lithium batteries
• Emergency procedures for drone malfunction, loss of control, chemical spills, and hard landings or crashes
• Decontamination, cleaning, and maintenance of the DJI Agras T 40 and associated spray equipment
• Storage, labelling, transport, and disposal of agricultural chemicals, containers, and contaminated waste
• Health monitoring considerations for workers regularly exposed to agricultural chemicals
• Documentation, training, competency, and communication requirements for drone pilots and ground crew

Who is this for?

This SWMS is designed for agricultural drone operators, spraying contractors, farmers, agronomists, and site supervisors overseeing DJI Agras T 40 or similar spray drone chemical application work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

This document was researched and developed to align with:

• Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace Code of Practice: Guidance on safe storage, handling, and use of hazardous chemicals used in aerial spraying
• Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work Code of Practice: Controls for noise exposure from drone operations and associated equipment
• How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks Code of Practice: Framework for identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing controls for spray drone work
• Managing the Work Environment and Facilities Code of Practice: Requirements for amenities, first aid, and emergency preparedness for field-based operations
• Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice: Reference for understanding and using SDS information when working with agricultural chemicals
• Labelling of Workplace Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice: Requirements for correct labelling of chemical containers used in drone spraying
• AS/NZS 4764.1:2018 Aerial application of agricultural chemicals – Fixed and rotary wing aircraft: Relevant principles for aerial chemical application adapted to drone operations
• AS 3780:2008 The storage and handling of corrosive substances: Guidance for safe storage of corrosive agricultural chemicals where applicable
• Work Health and Safety Act 2011
• Work Health and Safety Regulations 2017