This approved code of practice (ACOP) is for persons conducting a business or undertaking (PCBUs) involved in forestry and harvesting operations.

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Approved code of practice: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations (PDF 4.2 MB)

This approved code of practice sets out WorkSafe’s expectations for managing health and safety risks in forestry and harvesting operations in a healthy and safe way. It:

  • explains what PCBUs must do under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and relevant regulations
  • gives examples of good practice.

Download approved code of practice chapters

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Part A: Managing health and safety through the contracting chain (PDF 634 KB)
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Part B: General requirements (PDF 774 KB)
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Part C: Site access and preparation of log landings (PDF 364 KB)
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Part D: Establishment and silviculture (PDF 185 KB)
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Part E: Mobile plant and harvesting (PDF 1.4 MB)
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Part F: Work on landings and loading and unloading log trucks (PDF 275 KB)
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Appendices (PDF 187 KB)
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