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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
Maintains clearances for roads, paths, and utilities.
Increases light levels for understory and lawns.
Improves structure and extends the life of mature trees.
Removes diseased wood to limit pathogen spread.
Reduces risk of limb failure near people and assets.
Typical hazards & measures
Overhead power lines and utilities
— Identify and mark all utilities before work. Keep safe distances, liaise with providers for shutdowns, and assign a spotter when near live services.
Tree defects and unpredictable loads
— Inspect for cavities, cracks, and fungal decay. Adjust tie-ins and rigging accordingly. Avoid shock-loading weak wood. Reassess as cuts progress.
Fragile surfaces and glazing
— Identify glasshouses, solar panels, or roofs nearby. Protect with mats or plywood, and adjust rigging to prevent swing. Stop work if protections fail.
Hand–arm vibration
— Monitor trigger times, rotate operators, and maintain tools to minimise vibration. Provide warm-up routines and encourage early reporting of symptoms.
Vehicle loading and load security
— Stack timber and chip safely, use rated tie-downs, and avoid overhanging loads. Inspect restraints before departure and never allow crew to ride on trailers.
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