Guide to managing the risks of tree work

This guide was previously titled Guide to managing risks of tree trimming and removal work.

The re-named and updated guide provides information on managing risks associated with tree trimming and removal work, including:  

• lopping  
• pruning 
• trimming  
• repairing 
• maintaining 
• removing amenity trees 
• wood chipping 
• stump grinding 
• root pruning. 

This guide is for: 

• arborists  
• tree-climbers  
• horticulturists  
• gardeners  
• tree workers  
• landscapers  
• builders  
• developers, and others involved in the amenity tree industry. 

The guide was updated in March 2023 to ensure consistency with other Safe Work Australia guidance on managing the risk of falls.
 

Supporting Information

• Information sheet – tree vegetation management overhead electric lines

• Guide to managing risks of industrial rope access systems