Landscaping JSA

Earthworks, retaining walls, irrigation, paving, and tree work

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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
Relevant Australian Standards

Individual Documents — $16.95 each

Document Price
Site Earthworks, Grading and Levelling — Job Safety Analysis
Covers site clearing, cut-and-fill earthworks, grading and levelling operations using plant and hand tools. Includes soil compaction, removal of vegetation and debris, and establishment of finished surface levels to design specifications.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 10 hazards identified 10 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(g) - Excavation to depth greater than 1.5m WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 - Specific control measure — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Timber and Block Retaining Wall Construction — Job Safety Analysis
Covers construction of timber sleeper and concrete block retaining walls up to 1.5m height including excavation of footing, placement of drainage aggregate, backfilling, and installation of tie-back anchors where required.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(g) - Excavation to depth greater than 1.5m WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 - Specific control measure — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Irrigation System Installation and Trenching — Job Safety Analysis
Covers trenching and installation of irrigation pipework, sprinkler heads, drip systems, solenoid valves and controllers. Includes connection to mains water supply, electrical wiring of controllers and solenoid valves, and system commissioning and pressure testing.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 - Specific control measure — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Paver and Flagstone Laying — Job Safety Analysis
Covers preparation of sub-base, screeding of bedding sand, laying of concrete pavers and natural stone flagging, cutting of pavers, jointing and compaction. Includes use of paver saws, plate compactors and hand tools for residential and commercial paving works.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Tree Felling and Stump Removal — Job Safety Analysis
Covers assessment, felling and removal of trees including sectional dismantling, use of chainsaws, stump grinding and disposal of timber and green waste. Applies to trees in residential and commercial landscape settings where proximity to structures and services must be managed.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Hedge Trimming and Pruning at Height — Job Safety Analysis
Covers trimming and shaping of hedges, shrubs and small trees using powered hedge trimmers and hand tools. Includes work from ladders, scaffolding and elevated work platforms where hedge height exceeds 2m from ground level.
What's inside this document
4 work steps 7 hazards identified 7 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(a) - Risk of fall of 2m or more WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Turf Preparation and Laying — Job Safety Analysis
Covers soil preparation, rotary hoeing, fine grading, fertiliser application and laying of rolled turf. Includes use of bobcat/skid-steer for soil spreading, hand tools for fine levelling, and mechanical turf cutters for removal of existing lawn.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 9 hazards identified 9 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Garden Bed Construction and Planting — Job Safety Analysis
Covers construction of raised and in-ground garden beds including timber or stone edging installation, soil preparation, mulching and planting of trees, shrubs and groundcovers. Includes use of hand tools, small plant and handling of bulk landscaping materials.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety WHS Reg 2011, Reg 36 - Hierarchy of control measures WHS Reg 2011, Reg 39 - Provision of information, training and instruction
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Landscape Drainage and Stormwater Work — Job Safety Analysis
Covers excavation and installation of sub-surface drainage systems including agricultural drains, stormwater pits, PVC drainage pipe, rubble drains and connection to existing stormwater infrastructure. Includes trenching, pipe laying, backfilling and reinstatement.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 8 hazards identified 8 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(g) - Excavation to depth greater than 1.5m WHS Reg 2011, Reg 306 - Specific control measure — excavation work WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95
Bobcat and Mini Excavator Operations — Job Safety Analysis
Covers operation of skid-steer loaders (bobcats) and mini excavators for landscaping tasks including site clearing, material spreading, trenching, grading and loading. Includes pre-start checks, safe operating procedures, working near services and pedestrian management.
What's inside this document
5 work steps 10 hazards identified 10 control measures 5 PPE items specified 2 AS/NZS standards cited 5×5 risk matrix Worker sign-off section
Legislation Referenced WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(g) - Excavation to depth greater than 1.5m WHS Reg 2011, Reg 291(1)(o) - Work involving movement of powered mobile plant WHS Reg 2011, Part 3.1 - Managing risks to health and safety
PPE Requirements (with AS/NZS standards)
Hard hat (Type 1) (AS/NZS 1801) Safety footwear (steel cap) (AS/NZS 2210.3) Safety glasses (AS/NZS 1337.1) Hi-visibility vest (Class D/N) (AS/NZS 4602.1) Gloves (task-appropriate) (AS/NZS 2161.1)
Australian Standards Referenced
AS/NZS 1801 — Occupational protective headwear AS/NZS 2210.3 — Occupational protective footwear
$16.95

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Landscaping JSA — Common Questions

What is the difference between a JSA and a SWMS?

A SWMS is a legal requirement for high-risk construction work and must include detailed control measures and worker sign-off. A JSA is a simplified hazard analysis used for daily planning, toolbox meetings, and non-HRCW tasks. Many businesses use both.

When should I use a JSA?

Use a JSA for daily pre-start meetings, when introducing new workers to a task, for non-high-risk activities, or as a quick reference during toolbox talks.

Can a JSA replace a SWMS?

No. If the work is classified as high-risk construction work under WHS Regulations, a SWMS is legally required. A JSA complements a SWMS but cannot replace it for HRCW.

Are your JSA documents editable?

Yes. All JSA documents are delivered in editable Word (.docx) format with your business details pre-filled.

Is a JSA a legal requirement in NSW, Victoria or other states?

No Australian state or territory mandates a document called a JSA. The legally required document for high risk construction work is the SWMS — under WHS Regulations s.299 in the model WHS states, Reg 299 in Western Australia, and Reg 327 of the OHS Regulations 2017 in Victoria. Principal contractors still commonly ask for a JSA at daily pre-starts for tasks outside high risk construction work, which is exactly what these documents are for.

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Last updated: March 2026