This Blower Vac SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for using petrol or electric blower vacs to clear leaves and debris. It covers 7 activities, from arriving on site and the pre-start inspection to refuelling, storage and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Gardening and grounds maintenance businesses
Landscapers and garden maintenance contractors
Commercial and strata cleaning contractors
Council parks and outdoor works crews
Property and facilities maintenance contractors
A SWMS isn't only for construction. Plenty of grounds and cleaning businesses use one as the written risk assessment for a task, the same way others use a JSA or Safe Work Procedure.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this SWMS covers
Site arrival and inspection for vehicles, plant and open holes
Manual handling during the pre-start inspection
Start-up, including unexpected movement and flying debris
Repetitive strain and posture when using the blower
Noise exposure and hearing protection
Dust, mould spores, allergens and eye injury from flying debris
Maintenance, missing guards and unauthorised use
Housekeeping and slip hazards
Refuelling, including fumes, skin contact and ignition
Storage and transport of fuel and the blower vac
Emergency response to fire, fuel or electrical incidents
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 7 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk construction work checklist
Plant and equipment list, including leads with a portable RCD, spill kit and extinguisher
Materials, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a SWMS from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your site and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, project and site details.
Check it suits your site and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS for using a blower vac?
Only if the work is high risk construction work, for example using a blower vac on a site with moving powered mobile plant, or next to a road in use. For everyday garden and grounds work a SWMS isn't mandatory, but you still have to manage the risks, and a SWMS is a sound way to record how. Clients and councils often ask for one.
Does it cover both petrol and electric blower vacs?
Yes. It covers refuelling and fuel storage for petrol units, and extension leads with a portable RCD for electric units.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
