Controlled Tree Felling SWMS
Controlled felling of large trees in residential / commercial / civil settings. Includes pre-felling survey, exclusion zones, rigging for sectional dismantle where direct felling unsafe, chainsaw operation, post-fell chipping.
SWMS variants reference your state’s WHS legislation. Instant download after payment.
Controlled felling of large trees including pre-felling survey, exclusion zones, sectional rigging, chainsaw operation and chipping. Triggers HRCW work at height above 2m under WHS Regulation 2025 Schedule 1.
Hazards identified
3 hazards covered, sorted by priority.
Fatal fall injury
Crush fatality to ground crew
Severe laceration, amputation
Control measures
Hierarchy-of-controls order: elimination → substitution → isolation → engineering → administrative → PPE.
- 1Twin-rope climbing system to AS 2550.1; secondary lanyard mandatory.
- 2Establish 2x tree-height exclusion zone with spotter and radio comms.
- 3AS/NZS 4453.3 chainsaw PPE: chaps, helmet, hearing, eye protection.
Applicable Codes of Practice
Industry standard for felling and dismantle technique
Chainsaw operation, maintenance, operator competency
High-Risk Construction Work triggered
Climber ascends and dismantles tree well above 2 metres.
SWMS mandatory before work; $30,000 penalty non-compliance.
What you receive
- ✓Editable DOCX template — Microsoft Word compatible
- ✓State-specific WHS legislation schedule (NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/WA/TAS/NT/ACT)
- ✓Hazard register with risk ratings + controls
- ✓Worker sign-on register and pre-start checklist
Related legislation
- WHS Act 2011 (model)
- WHS Regulation 2025
- Managing the Risk of Falls at Workplaces CoP