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Farm Tree Felling Safety Checklist

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Risk Assessment Description:

This farm tree felling safety checklist template from Health & Safety Zone helps farmers, farm workers and contractors confirm that tree felling on agricultural land is carried out safely and in compliance with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 and relevant HSE guidance.

The checklist covers all key areas required for safe tree work on farms: planning and authorisation, competence and training, site and weather conditions, task‑specific hazards such as wind‑blown tension and split branches, equipment and PPE checks for chainsaws, exclusion zones, public and livestock safety, traffic management, emergency arrangements and post‑work make‑safe actions. It follows the ten‑dimension safety framework recognised for agricultural operations, ensuring a systematic approach to risk control.

Use this checklist for:

  • Pre‑start planning – verify risk assessments, permits and exclusion zones before any cutting begins.
  • During the operation – confirm PPE, equipment condition and safe work practices while felling.
  • Post‑work review – ensure the site is clear, tools are stored and any incidents are recorded.

Each item is answered Yes, No or N/A. Any No response must be resolved before work continues or before the site is handed over.

Fully editable and shareable – customise the questions to your farm, download as a PDF and share with your team.

Compliant with: Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998

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Checks covered in this Farm Tree Felling checklist

This Farm Tree Felling safety checklist template covers 21 checks. Customise the questions to your workplace, then download a professional, print-ready PDF with Yes / No / N/A tick-boxes and a comments space.

#Checklist item
1Has a site‑specific risk assessment for the tree felling been completed and communicated to all operatives?
2Is a written tree‑felling method statement or plan in place, including escape routes and exclusion zones?
3Are all operatives trained and competent in safe tree felling and chainsaw operation?
4Has a competent person inspected the chainsaw for blade sharpness, guard integrity and fuel level?
5Is appropriate chainsaw PPE being worn, including helmet, eye protection, hearing protection, gloves, high‑visibility clothing and steel‑toe boots?
6Is the weather suitable – wind speed below the safe limit for the tree size and type?
7Is the ground stable and free of slip or trip hazards around the tree base?
8Have overhead power lines or other utilities been identified and de‑energised or avoided?
9Is a clear exclusion zone established and marked with barriers or signage to keep the public and livestock away?
10Are traffic management measures in place if the work is near a road or farm vehicle route?
11Is the tree examined for wind‑blown tension or split branches that could fall unpredictably?
12Are emergency first‑aid kits and trained first‑aiders readily available on site?
13Is a rescue plan documented for a fallen tree or a trapped worker?
14Are all fuel and oil containers stored safely away from the work area?
15Is the chainsaw’s safety switch and anti‑kickback device functional?
16Is the chainsaw chain tension correctly set according to the manufacturer’s specifications?
17Are any additional tools (e.g., ropes, harnesses) inspected and suitable for the task?
18Is the area cleared of debris and fallen branches after each cut?
19Has the site been inspected after work to ensure no hidden hazards remain?
20Are all equipment and PPE cleaned, maintained and stored securely after the job?
21Has the incident/near‑miss register been updated if any issues occurred?

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