Racing NSW
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY & INJURIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL
Safe Work Method Statement
Authorised by:
Page:
Issue:
One
Work Method Statement
SWMS Form 007.3
Safe Work Method Statement Part 1
Job: HAND SPRAYER (KNAPSACK) CHEMICAL
Document Reference
No:
Department: TRACKS / GARDENS
Revision Date:
Section: MAINTENANCE
Manager’s Approval:
Work Area: GROUNDS
Manager’s Name:
Key Safety Plant / Equipment / (including P.P.E.)
Safety Checks / Hazardous Substances
Physical inspection of knapsack spraying equipment
Inspection of PPE - PVC gloves / overalls / rubber boots / mask
Inspection of Work Area
Communication and signage
Chemical MSDS
Spray only when no wind.
Codes of Practice Legislation: Applicable to Work? Y/N If Yes,
state:
External Considerations
Person required to carry out
work
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications / Experience /Training required to complete work
Tracks and garden staff
Hand spraying
Chemical Certificate
Accreditation
Copies of relevant Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice can be obtained from WorkCover NSW and/ Standards Australia
Date Prepared: July 2003
Revision Date: July 2004
Racing NSW
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY & INJURIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL
Safe Work Method Statement
Authorised by:
Page:
Issue:
One
Work Method Statement
SWMS Form
Safe Work Method Statement
Document Reference:
Job: Knapsack Spraying
No:
Procedure (in steps)
Possible Hazards in Executing Procedure
Check safety gear
Exposure
Key Safety Controls & Associated
Procedures
PPE in good condition
Check chemical label
Exposure to chemical
PPE in good condition
Placement of signage
Public Exposure
Signage in place
Partly fill tank
Prevent chemical reaction
Add Chemical
Spillage and exposure
Check calibration
Fill remains of tank
Spillage
Watch levels
Check area to be sprayed
Public not exposed
signage
Check weather
Change of weather – do not spray
Change in weather – don’t spray check scale
Start spraying
Wind drift exposing persons
Finish spraying
Cleaning of tank
Spillage and exposure
Proper decanting of excess chemical
Cleaning of equipment
Slipping and falls
Well drained area
Date Prepared: July 2003
Revision Date: July 2004
Racing NSW
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SAFETY & INJURIES MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS MANUAL
Safe Work Method Statement
Authorised by:
Cleaning of PPE
Excess residue
Fill out data book / application
diary
None
Page:
Issue:
Weather control
Copies of relevant Acts, Regulations, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice can be obtained from WorkCover NSW and/ Standards Australia
Date Prepared: July 2003
Revision Date: July 2004
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