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Tree Pruning Assessment and Ground Operations Risk Assessment

This risk assessment covers tree pruning assessment and ground operations, from site planning through to cutting, lowering, clean-up and close-out.

Activities covered include

  • Assess the site and plan the work
  • Use ground cutting tools and equipment
  • Prepare for emergencies and close out the site

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Tree Pruning Assessment and Ground Operations Risk Assessment
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Product Overview

This risk assessment covers tree pruning assessment and ground operations, from site planning through to cutting, lowering, clean-up and close-out. It supports planning and risk management by identifying hazards from services, falling branches, traffic, plant, cutting equipment, manual handling and public access.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

  • Assess the site and plan the work
  • Manage overhead electrical hazards
  • Set exclusion zones and protect the public
  • Manage traffic and roadside interfaces
  • Set up plant, vehicles and EWPs
  • Use ground cutting tools and equipment
  • Manage falling branches, suspended loads and lowering
  • Handle and clear branches, limbs and logs
  • Coordinate training, supervision and communication
  • Prepare for emergencies and close out the site

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out tree pruning assessment and ground operations.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity Potential Hazards
Site assessment and work planning
  • Unidentified overhead and underground services
  • Unstable ground, slopes, holes, debris or poor access
  • Falling limb zone not identified
  • Public access, neighbouring properties or work interfaces not considered
  • Weather changes affecting branch movement, visibility or footing
Overhead electrical hazards
  • Electric shock or electrocution from overhead power lines
  • Branches, tools, ropes or plant entering approach distances
  • Trees or branches conducting electricity
  • Unexpected movement of limbs into live lines due to wind or cutting
Exclusion zones, pedestrian control and public protection
  • People struck by falling branches, timber, tools or plant movement
  • Unauthorised entry by pedestrians, residents, clients or other trades
  • Ground workers entering drop zones during cutting or lowering activities
Traffic and roadside interface
  • Workers or public struck by vehicles
  • Plant or limbs entering live traffic lanes or footpaths
  • Driver distraction or sudden braking near the work area
Plant, vehicles and EWP setup
  • Collision with people, trees, structures or services
  • Plant overturning on soft, uneven or sloping ground
  • Restricted visibility when reversing or slewing
  • Contact between plant and overhead lines
Ground cutting tools and equipment
  • Cuts, lacerations or amputation from chainsaws, pole saws and powered cutters
  • Kickback or loss of control
  • Noise, vibration, flying debris and dust
  • Fuel or hot surface burns
Falling branches, suspended loads and lowering operations
  • Workers struck by falling or swinging branches
  • Unexpected limb failure or timber rebound
  • Dropped tools or uncontrolled lowering lines
  • Crush injuries during landing, stacking or clearing
Manual handling and ground clean-up
  • Strains from lifting, dragging or loading limbs and logs
  • Slips, trips and falls on debris, uneven ground or wet surfaces
  • Cuts, punctures and eye injuries from thorny or sharp material
Training, supervision and communication
  • Workers using plant or tools without competency
  • Missed hazards due to poor briefing or unclear roles
  • Inadequate supervision of new or high-risk tasks
  • Communication breakdown between cutter, spotter and ground crew
Emergency response, first aid and site close-out
  • Delayed response to serious injury, electrocution, crush injury or chainsaw incident
  • Workers exposed during rescue attempts
  • Residual hazards left on site such as hung branches, unstable timber or unsecured plant

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Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
  • Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)
  • Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
  • Initial and residual risk ratings
  • Assigned responsible persons for each activity
  • Risk matrix and assessment classification
  • Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
  • Site-specific customisation before use

Suitable for Industries

Arboriculture and Tree Services

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