Tree work

Tree work by rivers and streams

Guidance on general safety rules for tree work by rivers and streams

Safety during tree felling

Guidance on how to safely carry out tree felling

Tree felling (one-onto-two tree driving) operational guidance

Operational tree felling guidance for use by WorkSafe forestry inspectors

Safe retreat positions in breaking out

Specific advice for principals and contractors involved in cable harvesting operations, to help work out safe retreat positions when breaking out

Woodlot harvesting on farms

This information sheet for farmers on the safe harvesting of woodlot on farms.

Safe manual tree felling

Manual tree felling is one of the highest risk activities in forestry, and mechanised or machine-assisted felling is a safer alternative method. However, every kind of felling carries a degree of risk, and that risk should be assessed and managed.

Managing a safe and healthy small forest harvest

These guidelines provide owners of small forests with practical advice on managing a harvest safely and healthily.

Tree work

Tree work

Tree work by rivers and streams

Safety during tree felling

Tree felling (one-onto-two tree driving) operational guidance

Safe retreat positions in breaking out

Woodlot harvesting on farms

Safe manual tree felling

Managing a safe and healthy small forest harvest

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