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Farming and Agriculture SWMS Templates

Browse Farming and Agriculture Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) for farms, agricultural businesses and rural contractors. All templates are WHS-compliant, fully editable and supplied in Microsoft Word format with free customisation included.

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Farming and Agriculture SWMS Templates

Farming and agriculture operations bring together machinery, animals, chemicals and outdoor environments. Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) provide a practical framework for managing the higher risk tasks that occur on farms.

BlueSafe offers a range of Farming and Agriculture SWMS templates that address key hazards found in cropping, livestock and mixed farming enterprises.

Our templates suit individual farms, agribusinesses and rural contractors.

What’s Included in Farming and Agriculture SWMS?

Each Farming SWMS template typically includes:

  • hazard identification for plant, livestock, chemical and environmental risks
  • control measures including guarding, training, PPE and safe work techniques
  • step-by-step procedures for planning, carrying out and finalising tasks
  • requirements for machinery checks, chemical handling and livestock facilities
  • emergency response and incident reporting guidance
  • worker and supervisor sign-off sections

These templates are suitable for inductions, toolbox meetings and farm safety programs.

Typical Farming and Agriculture SWMS Topics

This category may cover SWMS templates for:

  • tractor and machinery operation
  • livestock handling and yard work
  • chemical mixing and spraying
  • fencing and basic farm construction
  • general farm maintenance tasks

If you require a SWMS for a specific farming activity, BlueSafe can develop a custom SWMS tailored to your enterprise.

Why Farming Operations Use BlueSafe

  • ✔ Focused on the real risks present on farms
  • ✔ Written in straightforward, practical language
  • ✔ Fully editable Word templates
  • ✔ Free branding with your farm or business details
  • ✔ Suitable for family farms, corporate agriculture and rural contractors

Farming and Agriculture SWMS Overview

Farming and Agriculture SWMS templates help show that higher risk farm tasks are being approached in a planned and documented way.
Use them alongside your farm safety plans, training and equipment maintenance records to strengthen WHS on your property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are these Farming and Agriculture SWMS templates for? ▼
These templates are designed for farmers, agricultural businesses and rural contractors carrying out farm work and associated services.
What farming activities require a SWMS? ▼
SWMS are often used for higher risk tasks such as machinery operation, working with livestock, chemical spraying and work at heights on farms.
Are these Farming SWMS aligned with WHS obligations? ▼
Yes. All Farming and Agriculture SWMS templates support compliance with WHS laws and relevant Codes of Practice for rural work.
Can I customise these farming SWMS for our property? ▼
Yes. Templates are fully editable Word documents so you can tailor them to your property, machinery and crops or livestock. Free branding is included.