The obligation
PCBUs must manage risks from mobile plant, mechanised and manual tree felling, and cable logging operations. New section on winch-assisted harvesting included.
Part E (Sections 18–22) covers the highest-risk activities in forestry: mobile plant operation, mechanised felling, manual tree felling, and cable logging. A new dedicated section on winch-assisted harvesting has been added in this edition. PCBUs must identify and manage risks including crush zones, exclusion areas, slope stability, and equipment maintenance. The ACOP uses 'must' to denote legal requirements distinct from recommended good practice, aiding clarity for duty-holders.
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- PCBUs must manage risks from mobile plant, mechanised and manual tree felling, and cable logging operations. New section on winch-assisted harvesting included.
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Frequently asked questions
Which WHS law does this come from?
ACOP Part E: Mobile plant, mechanised felling, manual felling and cable logging is a WHS requirement set out in Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations (NZ). It is made under Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (NZ). The relevant provision is Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations > Part E: Mobile plant and harvesting.
What does this WHS obligation require?
ACOP Part E: Mobile plant, mechanised felling, manual felling and cable logging is a WHS obligation under Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations (NZ). In short, PCBUs must manage risks from mobile plant, mechanised and manual tree felling, and cable logging operations. New section on winch-assisted harvesting included.
What changed recently?
ACOP Part E: Mobile plant, mechanised felling, manual felling and cable logging was last updated on 26 August 2026.
