SWMS Aus

Arborist and Tree Work

Master

All arboricultural works - tree pruning and removal, climbing and EWP access, rigging and sectional dismantling, chainsaw operations, chipping, stump grinding and working near powerlines and structures. This single SWMS covers the full tree work scope for contractors who do not require task-specific documents.

Objective

To carry out all tree work so that nobody is struck by falling timber, climbers and ground crew work as one team, chainsaws and chippers cannot injure, and powerlines are always respected.

Built by safety specialists — written for your state

Every document is built and audited by WHS professionals. Each state version references the correct Act, regulator, and requirements — Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW. Different laws, different documents.

NSW WHS Act 2011
VIC OHS Act 2004
QLD WHS Act 2011
SA WHS Act 2012
WA WHS Act 2020
TAS WHS Act 2012
NT WHS (National Uniform Legislation) Act 2011
ACT WHS Act 2011
National Model WHS Act (national)

Master SWMS Document

This is the overriding Master SWMS covering the full trade scope. Included in the trade pack alongside task-specific documents.

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