Chain Trencher Safety Work Method Statement

The Chain Trencher SWMS includes:

• PPE
• Safety Notes
• Planning
• Preparation
• Pre-inspection
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Emergency Procedures

• References
• 7 page procedure
• Microsoft Word Format
• Add site specific details and risks
• Make it task specific
• E-mailed out

Related Items:

• Air Conditioner Maintenance
• Manual Handling

General Chain Trencher Safety Information:

The Chain Trencher Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) is a comprehensive 7 page procedure outlining the safety steps for using a Chain Trencher.

This SWMS concerns backhoe-mounted trenching attachments/trencher booms.

The Chain Trencher procedure is ready to use and is not a blank template. Simply add your company details, ABN, and include any site specific details or risks and make it specific to the task at hand.

It is then ready for printing and to be incorporated as part of your overall OHS System.

The Chain Trencher procedure can be used as part of your OHS inductions, for Tool box talks or tender applications.

Chain Trencher Safety Notes

Preparation

Assemble trenching attachment onto backhoe as per manufacturer’s instructions.

Check that trencher is attached correctly:

• Ensure hitching points are secured/tightened.
• Ensure locking pins are in place and engaged.

Prepare intended work site:

• clear debris, waste, tools or other potential tripping/entanglement hazards.
• establish an exclusion zone (no less than 10m from dig area).
• clear surface obstructions (grass clumps, rocks, shrubs/weeds etc).
• clear people from area.