Safety is a fundamental part of TreeLine’s approach to professional arboriculture.
Tree removal, pruning and other arboricultural activities involve working at height, operating specialised equipment and managing potentially hazardous trees. These activities require careful planning, competent personnel and appropriate risk controls.
TreeLine is committed to protecting employees, customers, the public and surrounding property while carrying out tree work throughout Perth.
Safety begins before work starts.
Our arborists consider potential hazards when inspecting a property and preparing a quotation. These may include the condition and location of trees, nearby buildings, overhead services, restricted access and the movement of people or vehicles.
Before commencing work, our crews assess site-specific hazards and determine suitable methods for completing the job safely.
TreeLine uses Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), where applicable, to support safe work planning and communicate important controls to the team.
TreeLine applies established risk management principles when planning and undertaking arboricultural work.
Our approach is to eliminate hazards wherever reasonably practicable and, where elimination is not possible, reduce risks through appropriate controls.
Depending on the work, these may include:
Selecting safer work methods and equipment.
Establishing exclusion zones and restricting access to hazardous areas.
Using appropriate mechanical equipment and protective systems.
Implementing safe operating procedures.
Providing suitable personal protective equipment.
Our crews monitor changing site conditions and review safety controls when circumstances require.
TreeLine recognises that competent personnel are essential to safe tree work.
Our team includes qualified and experienced climbing arborists, supported by trained ground crew and equipment operators.
We maintain records of employee qualifications, licences and training, and provide additional instruction where required for particular tasks or equipment.
Workers are expected to operate only the machinery and equipment they are authorised and competent to use.
TreeLine uses specialised arboricultural equipment and maintains systems for equipment inspection, servicing and maintenance.
Our safe work practices address activities such as tree climbing, working at height, operating chainsaws and wood chippers, manual handling and the use of elevated work platforms.
Appropriate equipment is selected according to the nature of the work and the conditions at each site.
Protecting people and property is an important part of every job.
Where work could affect pedestrians, vehicles, neighbouring properties or members of the public, TreeLine implements appropriate site controls.
These may include establishing work zones, controlling access, communicating with affected people and implementing traffic management arrangements where necessary.
Our crews also consider the protection of buildings, fences, gardens and other surrounding property when planning tree removal and pruning operations.
TreeLine maintains workplace health and safety procedures covering hazard identification, equipment safety, emergency response, incident reporting and employee training.
We encourage workers to report hazards, unsafe conditions and equipment defects so that appropriate action can be taken.
Our objective is to continually improve safety practices and complete every job with due care for our workers, customers, the public and the environment.
TreeLine — Professional tree services with safety at the forefront.
