Tree Lopping and Pruning SWMS
This SWMS covers tree lopping and pruning work, from pre-start planning and exclusion zones through to cutting, lowering, waste handling and clean-up.
Activities covered include
- Plan the work, tree condition and rescue arrangements
- Climb and position within the tree where required
- Manage roadside clearance, woodchipping, stump grinding and clean-up
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Product Overview
This SWMS covers tree lopping and pruning work, from pre-start planning and exclusion zones through to cutting, lowering, waste handling and clean-up. It supports planning access, plant and tree work activities while managing falling material, services, traffic and public exposure.
Activities & Specific Tasks Covered
This document includes task-specific risk controls for:
- Plan the work, tree condition and rescue arrangements
- Set up site exclusions and manage nearby access
- Position plant and complete pre-start checks
- Manage electrical hazards and service locations
- Select and prepare the access method
- Climb and position within the tree where required
- Prune and cut branches
- Rig and lower tree sections
- Complete sectional dismantling or ground felling as required
- Manage roadside clearance, woodchipping, stump grinding and clean-up
Who is this for?
For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tree lopping and pruning work.
Specific Job Steps & Hazards Covered
| Job Step / Activity | Potential Hazards |
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| Pre-start planning |
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| Site setup and exclusion |
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| Plant positioning and pre-start |
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| Electrical hazard controls |
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| Access method selection |
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| Tree climbing and positioning |
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| Pruning and branch cutting |
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| Rigging and lowering sections |
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| Sectional dismantling near houses |
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| Ground felling operations |
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| Mechanical felling and uprooting |
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| Roadside clearance works |
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| Woodchipping and waste handling |
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| Stump grinding and clean-up |
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Legislation & References
The template includes references relevant to the documented work, including:
- Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (model WHS law) ss 19, 28, 46-49
- Work Health and Safety Regulations 2025 as applicable: rr 34-38 risk management, r 39 information/training/instruction, rr 42-43 first aid and emergency plans, rr 54-55 falling objects, rr 78-80 falls, Part 4.3 plant, r 213 noise, r 214 powered mobile plant, r 299 high risk construction work, r 304 underground essential services
- Code of Practice: Tree Works (2026) - planning, tree assessment, access methods, exclusion/drop zones, public areas, rescue planning, climbing, EWPs, ladders, lowering, felling, woodchippers, stump grinders, chainsaws and electrical safety
- Code of Practice: Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces - hierarchy of controls, ladder limitations, work positioning and rescue planning
- Code of Practice: First Aid in the Workplace - first aid kits, trained first aiders and emergency response
- Code of Practice: How to Manage Work Health and Safety Risks
- AS 4373:2007 Pruning of amenity trees
- AS/NZS 1891 series Industrial fall-arrest systems and devices
- AS/NZS 5532 Manufacturing requirements for single-point anchor device used for harness-based work at height
- AS/NZS 2727 Chainsaws - Guide to safe working practices
- AS 1742.3 Manual of uniform traffic control devices
- AS/NZS 1270 Acoustics - Hearing protectors
- AS/NZS 1337.1 Eye and face protection
- AS/NZS 1801 Occupational protective helmets
- AS/NZS 2210.3 Safety footwear
Standard SWMS Features (Click to Expand)
- Task-specific job steps, hazards and control measures
- Initial and residual risk ratings
- Assigned responsible persons for each job step
- Plant, equipment and PPE requirements where applicable
- Permits, qualifications and high-risk construction work details where applicable
- Worker consultation, sign-off and review sections
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