Slasher Mower SWMS
This SWMS covers slasher mowing from reviewing the work area and setting exclusion zones through to operating, refuelling, clearing debris and parking.
Activities covered include
- Review the work area for obstacles, ground conditions and nearby hazards
- Start the plant and engage the PTO
- Shut down, park, clean and maintain the plant
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers slasher mowing from reviewing the work area and setting exclusion zones through to operating, refuelling, clearing debris and parking. It supports planning and risk management for moving plant, PTO and blade hazards, thrown objects, uneven ground, overhead hazards, fluids and access control.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Review the work area for obstacles, ground conditions and nearby hazards
- Set up exclusion zones and manage access
- Inspect the tractor and slasher
- Connect the slasher implement
- Position the tractor and slasher for mowing
- Start the plant and engage the PTO
- Slash open areas and work around obstacles
- Manage slopes, wet ground and changing conditions
- Refuel and manage fluids
- Clear blockages and debris
- Shut down, park, clean and maintain the plant
Who is this for?
Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out slasher mower activities.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Review work area |
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| Set up exclusion zone |
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| Inspect tractor and slasher |
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| Connect slasher implement |
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| Position for mowing |
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| Start and engage PTO |
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| Slash open areas |
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| Slash around obstacles |
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| Manage slopes and wet ground |
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| Refuel and manage fluids |
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| Clear blockages and debris |
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| Shut down and park |
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| Clean, maintain and sign off |
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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, including duties to manage risks, provide safe plant, maintain plant, provide information/training/supervision, and control powered mobile plant, guarding, hazardous chemicals, noise and hazardous manual tasks.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace — guidance for guarding, isolation, maintenance and PTO protection.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Hazardous Manual Tasks.
- Safe Work Australia model Code of Practice: Managing the Work Environment and Facilities.
- Rural Plant Code of Practice 2024 — guidance on tractors, slashers, roll-over prevention, pre-start checks, guarding and safe shutdown.
- AS 1121.4 Agricultural tractor power take-offs — guards for PTO drive-shafts.
- AS/NZS 2153 Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry — technical means for ensuring safety.
- AS/NZS 2210.3 Personal protective equipment — safety footwear.
- AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics — hearing protectors.
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Personal eye-protection.
- AS/NZS 4602.1 High-visibility safety garments. Model laws and model Codes are guidance unless adopted or otherwise given effect in the applicable jurisdiction.
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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