Stump Grinding SWMS
Mechanical stump grinding using self-propelled and tow-behind grinders. Covers projectile debris, underground services, vibration, and exclusion zones.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Mechanical stump grinding using self-propelled and tow-behind grinders to remove tree stumps below ground level. High-energy cutting wheels eject projectile debris and pose strike, vibration and underground service contact risks, triggering WHS Regulation 2025 Part 5.1 (Plant) and Part 4.1 risk management duties.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Eye loss, fractures, fatal head strike
Electrocution, explosion, utility damage
Vibration white finger, nerve damage
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Establish 15m exclusion zone with barriers; deploy debris curtains around cutting wheel before start-up.
- 2Obtain Dial Before You Dig plans and hand-expose services within 500mm before grinding.
- 3Rotate operators every 2 hours; wear anti-vibration gloves and monitor daily exposure under AS 2763.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Guarding, plant registration and operator competency for stump grinders.
Industry benchmark for safe arboricultural plant operation.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX SWMS customisable to site and plant
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (all 8 jurisdictions)
- ✓Hazard register aligned to WHS Reg 2025 Part 4.1
- ✓Worker sign-on register for daily toolbox verification
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 s.19 — Primary duty of care
- WHS Regulation 2025 Part 4.1 — Managing risks
- AS 2763 — Vibration exposure assessment