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Site survey

• Site and tree hazards are identified, risks assessed and suitable controls implemented.
• Tree is inspected to ensure the appropriate removal method is planned that confirms the risk controls selected and is in accordance with the documented low risk work methods.
• Access to site is determined and approved by owner/site management.
• Site preparations include notification of local residents and authorities where necessary.
• Signage, barriers, warning devices and traffic management equipment are erected as necessary.
• The drop zone is determined and communicated to all personnel.
• Assets, property and vegetation related to work zone activities are protected, relocated, and/or secured from potential damage during tree removal.
• Tools, equipment and machinery necessary to implement tree removal are selected, prepared, checked and used according to documented guidelines and manufacturer recommendations.

Dismantling

• Suspended, wind thrown or damaged trees are stabilised to ensure trunk movement does not occur, and are brought down safely and efficiently according to documented low risk work methods.
• Mass of tree sections is calculated and does not exceed the safe working limit of equipment.
• Branches and trunk sections are dismantled using the 'cut and drop' method, and cut and lowered by ropes and other lowering devices according to documented low risk work methods.
• Dismantling techniques are employed to ensure branches and trunk sections fall or are lowered safely into the determined drop zone, with no damage to property and equipment or injury to personnel.
• Directional felling techniques are employed to ensure trunk of dismantled tree falls safely into the determined drop zone with no damage to property and equipment or injury to personnel.
• Friction devices are used and controlled where required by documented low risk work methods.
• Elevated work platforms are used and controlled where required by documented low risk work methods.

Complete Removal

• Felled trunks are trimmed to manoeuvrable lengths without injury to the operator.
• Sufficient material is removed from the stump to prevent re-growth and/or the stump is treated to prevent regrowth.
• Plant material and debris is processed and removed from site according to documented guidelines.
• Tools, equipment and machinery are cleaned, checked, replaced if faulty or worn, and stored according to documented guidelines and manufacturer recommendations.
• Completed tree removal is recorded and communicated to management and/or the client.