The obligation
PCBUs must provide adequate information, training, instruction, and supervision to workers involved in forest harvesting operations as required by the WHS Act and the code.
Section 1.4 and related provisions of the code address the PCBU's duty to ensure workers receive appropriate information, training, instruction and supervision before and during forest harvesting work. This includes hazard-specific training for chainsaw use, machine operation, and groundwork. The WHS Act 2011 s.19 primary duty of care underpins this obligation; the code provides the practical benchmark against which compliance is assessed.
- What
- PCBUs must provide adequate information, training, instruction, and supervision to workers involved in forest harvesting operations as required by the WHS Act and the code.
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- safework.nsw.gov.au
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Which WHS law does this come from?
Information, Training, Instruction and Supervision – Forest Harvesting Operations is a WHS requirement set out in Safety in forest harvesting operations (NSW). It is made under Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (NSW). The relevant provision is WHS Act 2011 > Approved Codes of Practice > Forest Harvesting > s.1.4 § 1.4.
What does this WHS obligation require?
Information, Training, Instruction and Supervision – Forest Harvesting Operations is a WHS obligation under Safety in forest harvesting operations (NSW). In short, PCBUs must provide adequate information, training, instruction, and supervision to workers involved in forest harvesting operations as required by the WHS Act and the code.
What changed recently?
Information, Training, Instruction and Supervision – Forest Harvesting Operations was last updated on 6 October 2026.
