Garden Bed Construction and Planting — Safe Work Method Statement

Covers construction of raised and in-ground garden beds including timber or stone edging installation, soil preparation, mulching and planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Includes use of hand tools, small plant and handling of bulk landscaping materials.

5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section

High-Risk Activity Categories

Trenching

Legislation Referenced

WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction

PPE Requirements

Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)

Australian Standards Referenced

AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
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