This Boom Spraying SWMS (Safe Work Method Statement) is pre-filled for applying herbicides, insecticides and fungicides with trailed, linkage and self-propelled boom sprayers. It covers 32 work activities, from reading the label and mixing to weather checks, drift, re-entry periods and decontamination, 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
Grain growers and farmers doing their own spraying
Agricultural spraying contractors
Farm managers and supervisors running spray programs
Workers being trained to mix, load and apply chemicals
Use it to
Hand farm clients, agribusinesses and principal contractors the SWMS they ask for
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct seasonal workers and run toolbox talks on the task
Show auditors, insurers and inspectors how you manage the risks
What this SWMS covers
Daily planning, training, licences and permits
Reading the label and safety data sheet, transport and storage of chemicals
Pre-start checks, hitching the sprayer and the PTO pump
PPE, respirators and health monitoring for chemicals that need it
Filling with water without contaminating the supply, mixing and loading concentrate
Weather checks, Delta T, inversions and spray drift
Spraying, folding the boom, powerlines, slopes and road travel
Cab filtration, blocked nozzles and pressurised lines
Re-entry and withholding periods, spills and spray records
Cleaning the sprayer, rinsing containers and personal hygiene
Heat stress in chemical PPE, fire, noise, fatigue and working alone
Emergency response for poisoning, splashes, spills and sprayer incidents
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 32 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist and high risk work checklist
Plant and equipment list, materials, maintenance checks and the training each worker needs
Relevant Australian Standards, including AS 2507 for storing and handling agricultural and veterinary chemicals and AS/NZS 1715 for respirators
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your property or 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 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 property and how your team works
Aligned to Australian WHS legislation, 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 boom spraying?
A SWMS is legally required only for high risk construction work, and most farm work isn't construction work. A SWMS is still a sound way to record how you manage the risks of a task, it does the same job as a JSA or safe work procedure, and farm clients, agribusinesses and contractor portals often ask contractors for one.
Does it replace my chemical training or licence?
No. It sets out how the job is done safely, and lists the accredited chemical training and any state licence or permit your operators need. Check your state's requirements before spraying.
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.
