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Tree trimming

The Queensland Arboricultural Association has developed a simplified safety management system for tree trimming operators and arborists to assist employers to implement better safety procedures at their workplaces. The major hazards and risks are identified and ways to control the problems are addressed.

Clear steps to occupational health and safety for tree works:

• Book1 - Establishing an OH&S system (PDF, 1.6 MB)
• Book 2 - Other elements of an OH&S system (PDF, 485 kB)
• Book 3 - Tree works operation guides (PDF, 618 kB).