Name: Herbicides SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01M283JTCZ80XXKRW2PB85DYR7
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers planning, handling, mixing, applying and managing herbicides, including spill response and close-out. It supports work planning and risk management by addressing chemical exposure, spray drift, equipment condition and treated-area controls.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Review the work scope and select suitable herbicides
Set up work-area, access and environmental controls
Transport and store herbicides safely
Inspect spray equipment before use
Prepare the mixing area
Mix and load herbicide
Check weather conditions and calibrate application equipment
Apply herbicide and manage refills or interruptions
Control access to treated areas
Respond to spills and chemical exposure
Decontaminate equipment and protective equipment
Dispose of materials and complete close-out records

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out herbicide-related work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Review scope and chemical selection	Incorrect herbicide selection Chemical incompatibility Uncontrolled worker exposure Off-label application Environmental harm
Establish work area controls	Spray drift to bystanders Exposure of public Traffic interaction Waterway contamination Unauthorised entry
Transport and store herbicides	Container rupture Chemical spill in vehicle Incompatible chemical reaction Manual handling strain Unauthorised access
Inspect spray equipment	Pressurised hose failure Chemical leak Injection injury Plant movement Noise and vibration
Prepare mixing area	Concentrate splash Inhalation of vapour or dust Chemical spill Slip on contaminated surface Fire from flammable product
Mix and load herbicide	Concentrate exposure Eye splash Incorrect concentration Tank overflow Chemical reaction
Check weather and calibrate	Spray drift Off-target vegetation damage Poor application coverage Heat stress Reduced visibility
Apply herbicide	Inhalation of spray mist Skin contamination Spray drift Slips and uneven ground Vehicle or plant strike
Refill and manage interruptions	Chemical splash during refill Uncontrolled spray discharge Unauthorised access Equipment pressurisation Fatigue
Manage treated area access	Exposure to residues Public entry to treated area Livestock exposure Contaminated produce Off-target contact
Respond to spills and exposure	Chemical splash Toxic inhalation Soil contamination Waterway pollution Fire or incompatible reaction
Decontaminate equipment and PPE	Contact with residues Contaminated rinse water Pressurised equipment Cross-contamination Chemical waste release
Dispose and close out	Improper chemical disposal Residual contamination Incomplete records Unauthorised chemical access Repeat exposure

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Legislation & References

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

Applicable Commonwealth, state or territory WHS/OHS legislation and regulations.
Applicable state or territory agricultural and veterinary chemical, pesticide-control, environmental-protection, waterway-protection and dangerous-goods requirements.
Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace (guidance only; legal status depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
Safe Work Australia, Model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks (guidance only; legal status depends on adoption in the relevant jurisdiction).
Safe use and storage of agricultural and veterinary chemicals Code of Practice (guidance; apply where adopted or accepted by the relevant regulator).
APVMA-approved product label, current SDS and any APVMA permit conditions.
AS/NZS 1715 Selection, use and maintenance of respiratory protective equipment.
AS/NZS 1716 Respiratory protective devices.
AS/NZS 1336 Eye and face protection—Guidelines for selection.
AS/NZS 2161.1 Occupational protective gloves—Selection, use and maintenance.
AS/NZS 4501.1 Occupational protective clothing—Guidelines for selection, use, care and maintenance.
AS 4775 Emergency eyewash and shower equipment.
AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable and combustible liquids, where applicable.
AS/NZS 3833 The storage and handling of mixed classes of dangerous goods, in packages and intermediate bulk containers, where applicable.

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

Herbicides SWMS

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