EWP Operations (Arborist and Tree Work)
Tree work from an elevated work platform, controlling tip-over, fall or ejection from the basket, crush against structures, powerline contact & chainsaw use from the basket.
Objective
Complete the work safely by controlling EWP tip-over, fall or ejection from the platform, basket-to-structure crush & overhead powerline contact through firm setup, harness restraint, exclusion distances & a ticketed operator.
This is the Arborist and Tree Work version. The hazards and controls are written around arborist and tree work work, so it differs from the other 14 trade versions of EWP Operations. Compare all 15.
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Every document is built by WHS professionals. Each state version references the Act, regulator, and requirements for the state you select. Victoria gets the OHS Act and WorkSafe Victoria, NSW gets the WHS Act and SafeWork NSW.
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When you'd use this SWMS
If ewp operations (arborist and tree work) is part of your job, the builder or head contractor will usually want a SWMS for it before you start on site. This one's editable in Word. Add your company and site details, check the hazards and controls against the actual job, and get your crew to sign on before work starts.
Doing the whole trade? The Arborist and Tree Work pack bundles this with the rest and works out cheaper. New to it? Here's what goes in a SWMS.
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Last review: 9 August 2026
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