Landscaping Emergency
Earthworks, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, and tree work
Landscaping Complete Pack
3 documents — everything you need for landscaping compliance.
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Landscaping work involves high-risk activities including excavation, working near underground services, operating powered mobile plant (excavators, skid steers), and tree work at height — all requiring SWMS under WHS Regulations s.291.
Our landscaping SWMS pack covers 10 activities including earthworks and excavation, retaining wall construction, irrigation system installation, paving and concreting, tree removal and pruning, garden bed construction, turf laying, and plant/equipment operations. Documents address hazards such as trench collapse, underground service strikes, chainsaw injuries, plant-pedestrian interactions, and manual handling of heavy materials.
Key Hazards Covered
- Trench collapse during excavation
- Underground service strikes
- Chainsaw injuries during tree work
- Plant-pedestrian interactions (excavators, skid steers)
- Manual handling of heavy stone, pavers and soil
- Venomous snakes and insects in vegetation
Relevant Australian Standards
- AS 4373 Pruning of amenity trees
- AS 4678 Earth-retaining structures
- AS 2550 Cranes, hoists and winches
- AS/NZS 1891.1 Fall-arrest systems
Individual Documents — $41.95 each
Landscaping Emergency — Common Questions
Are emergency procedures a legal requirement?
Yes. Under WHS Regulation 43, PCBUs must prepare, maintain, and implement an emergency plan for the workplace. Workers must be trained in emergency procedures.
What emergencies do your procedures cover?
Our procedures cover trade-specific emergencies including injuries, chemical exposure, fire, electrical incidents, structural collapse, severe weather, and medical emergencies.
Do emergency procedures include notification requirements?
Yes. Each procedure includes who to notify (emergency services, regulators, site managers), when to notify them, and what information to provide.
Last updated: March 2026