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Stump Grinder Operation (Including Pre-Operational Inspection and Shutdown Procedure)

SWMS-LND-001

About this Document

The SWMS-LND-001 Stump Grinder document provides a comprehensive safety plan for stump grinding operations. It addresses significant hazards such as sprains, fuel exposure, and noise-induced hearing loss while ensuring compliance with relevant Australian safety legislation. This document is vital for landscapers and contractors to mitigate risks and improve safety standards on the job site.

Hazards & Risks Covered

  • Sprain/strain; fuel exposure
  • NIHL; HAVS
  • Inadvertent start; residual rotation
  • Operator or bystander injury
  • Air; spill; community
  • Drift

Legislation & Codes of Practice

  • AS 1940
  • AS/NZS 1269
  • AS/NZS 2763
  • WHS Reg 2017 Part 5.1 & 5.3 Plant
  • AS 2550.1
  • AS 4024 series
  • WHS Act 2011
  • WHS Regulation 2017
  • EPA Act
  • AS 1940
  • WHS Reg 2017 Sch 18 (HRCW)
  • Code of Practice: Construction work

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Legislation & Standards

  • Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Cwlth)
  • State & Territory WHS Legislation
  • Safe Work Australia Guidelines

Disclaimer: All documents provided on this platform are templates and starting points only. They must be reviewed, adapted, and approved by the Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) or facilitated by a designated WHS Manager, Site Supervisor, or Principal Contractor, before use at any specific worksite. Site-specific hazards, conditions, and legislative requirements may vary. Cornerstone SWMS accepts no liability for documents used without appropriate review and customisation.

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