Name: Stump Grinder SWMS
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBPKN5F2DS8F8EWZ5E1WE5RT
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This SWMS covers stump grinder preparation, operation, adjustment, movement, maintenance and transport. It supports work planning and risk management for the equipment, work area, stump conditions and follow-up activities.

Activities & Specific Tasks Covered

This document includes task-specific risk controls for:

Prepare the work area and provide task briefing
Assess the stump and surrounding obstacles
Set up the stump grinder on stable ground
Complete pre-operation equipment inspections
Carry out stump grinding operations
Adjust the equipment and manage moving parts
Move the grinder around the work area
Undertake maintenance and manage breakdowns
Clean the equipment and manage accidental start-up risks
Load, unload and transport the grinder
Report hazards and monitor the work

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out stump grinding work.

Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered

Job Step / Activity	Potential Hazards
Preparation	Slips, trips and falls, Poor housekeeping, unauthorised access, weather exposure, inadequate briefing
Stump Assessment	Jumping stump grinder, Unexpected obstacles, underground services, stones and foreign objects
Stump Grinder Setup	Unstable ground, Machine setup failure, roll-over, contact with pedestrians
Pre-Operation Inspection	Missing safety guard, Worn grinding wheel, damaged teeth, fluid leaks, control failure
Grinding Operation	Flying debris, Noise exposure, struck by moving plant, dust, contact with cutter wheel
Equipment Adjustment	Pinching injuries, Improper adjustment, accidental movement, contact with moving parts
Moving the Grinder	Collisions with other workers, Struck by the equipment, blind spots, overturning
Maintenance Activities	Electricity shock, Dust inhalation, stored energy release, sharp edges, burns, chemical exposure
Breakdown Management	Unexpected starts, Inadequate lockout/tagout procedures, uncontrolled movement, contact with damaged components
Equipment Cleaning	Slips, trips and falls, Exposure to hazardous chemicals, cuts, accidental start-up
Transporting Grinder	Falls from heights, Vehicle accidents, plant roll-off, struck by traffic during loading/unloading
Reporting and Monitoring	Incorrect documentation, Failure to identify hazards in a timely manner, non-compliance with SWMS

Need to add specific site requirements?

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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 - primary duty of care, consultation, training, supervision and incident notification requirements
Work Health and Safety Regulation 2011 - regs 32-38 risk management, 39-40 workplace facilities and first aid, 213 inspection and maintenance of plant, 214-215 powered mobile plant, 299-300 safe work method statements
Code of Practice: Construction Work - SWMS must be clear, task-specific and followed for high risk construction work involving powered mobile plant
Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks - identify hazards, implement controls, maintain and review controls
Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Plant in the Workplace - guarding, operator controls, isolation, inspection, maintenance and safe use of plant
Code of Practice: Managing Noise and Preventing Hearing Loss at Work
Code of Practice: Managing Risks of Hazardous Chemicals in the Workplace
Workplace traffic management guidance material where plant movement interacts with pedestrians or vehicles

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

Stump Grinder SWMS

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