Wood Chipper Work Method Statement (WMS)

The five page Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Wood Chipper Safely.

Wood Chippers need to be used with caution and appropiate Work Method Statements need to be implemented. The Wood Chipper Work Method Statement is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company and site details. The Work Method Statement is e-mailed to you as a downloadable link in Microsoft Word for easy editing.

The Work Method Statement includes:

• Risk Assessment
• Preparation
• Pre-start Checks
• Operating
• Emergencies

Wood Chipper Safety Notes

When Operating A Wood Chipper:

• Keep hands and feet clear of the in-feed hopper.
• Move away once the feed mechanism has grabbed the material
• Keep the surrounding area free of tripping hazards
• If unusual noise is detected the machine should be shutdown
• At least two workers should be in close contact with each other when the machine is being operated.