The five page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to operate a Hedge Trimmer Safely.

Hedge Trimmer's need to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Hedge Trimmer procedure is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Additional Safety Notes

Before Operating A Hedge Trimmer:

• Before transporting ensure that: the engine has been shut off, the scabbard has been fitted over the blades, and the trimmer is carried by its front handle.
• Identify any work that might require cutting above shoulder height. This work should be kept to a minimal.
• When refuelling, the trimmer should be placed in a flat clear area, and ensure there are no naked flames.
• Perform a thorough pre-operational check daily.
• Take particular care when cutting hedges adjacent to wire fences. DO NOT touch the wire with the cutting blades.

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Operators Requirements
• Transporting
• Planning
• Site Awareness
• Preparation Fuelling
• Pre Start Daily Checks
• Operation
• On Completion
• General Maintenance


• 5 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• This Is Not A Blank Template
• Version 4.0

Hedge Trimmer Safe Work Method Statement has been referenced from:

• University of Minnesota – Hedge Trimmer Safety Paper.
• Stihl – Hedge Trimmer Safety Manual.

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