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Forestry work
Forestry work includes:
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forming, developing and regenerating forests
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obtaining forest products
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loading, transporting and unloading forest products
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assessing finished operations and establishing, maintaining and upgrading roads, tracks and log landings, and
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associated activities including clearing, fencing, trenching and draining.
Forestry is dangerous work because of the:
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physical demands of the job
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use of heavy machinery
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unpredictable conditions.
As a person conducting a business or undertaking you have a duty to keep workers and workplaces safe from the risks of forestry.
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SWA is not a regulator and cannot advise you about WHS issues in the workplace. If you need help please contact your state or territory work health and safety authority.