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Tree Pruning & Pollarding Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for tree pruning & pollarding in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for tree pruning & pollarding in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Reduces risk of limb failure near people and assets.
Increases light levels for understory and lawns.
Improves structure and extends the life of mature trees.
Maintains clearances for roads, paths, and utilities.
Removes diseased wood to limit pathogen spread.
Typical hazards & measures
Working at height in the canopy
— Plan canopy access with secure tie-in points, maintain two points of attachment, and use backup systems. Inspect anchors before and during work, adapting as loads shift. Maintain clear communication with the ground crew.
Wood chipper operations
— Position on firm ground, cordon the area, and assign a trained operator. Feed butt-first, never reach into infeed, and stop engine before clearing blockages. Discharge away from public and traffic.
Equipment inspection regime
— Check ropes, harnesses, MEWPs, and rigging gear before and during use. Quarantine faulty items, keep LOLER certificates up to date, and stop after shock-loads.
Pole saw operations
— Use only by trained staff, with stable footing and two-hand grip. Maintain drop zones, avoid overreaching, and stop the saw to reposition. Rotate tasks to reduce fatigue.
Traffic interface near roads
— Prepare a traffic management plan with signage, cones, and barriers. Position vehicles as shields and assign lookouts. Work during off-peak hours where possible.
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