The obligation
PCBUs must plan, construct, and manage landings to allow safe operations and maintain safe distances from power lines and other hazards during loading/unloading.
Part F addresses the significant risks at log landings and during loading and unloading of log trucks. Requirements include planning and constructing landings to allow safe vehicle and machinery movements, maintaining safe distances from overhead power lines, mechanising piling and loading wherever practicable to reduce manual handling risks, and controlling visitor access to landing areas.
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- What
- PCBUs must plan, construct, and manage landings to allow safe operations and maintain safe distances from power lines and other hazards during loading/unloading.
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- worksafe.govt.nz
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Which WHS law does this come from?
ACOP Part F: Work on landings and loading/unloading log trucks 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 F: Landings and log trucks.
What does this WHS obligation require?
ACOP Part F: Work on landings and loading/unloading log trucks is a WHS obligation under Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations (NZ). In short, PCBUs must plan, construct, and manage landings to allow safe operations and maintain safe distances from power lines and other hazards during loading/unloading.
What changed recently?
ACOP Part F: Work on landings and loading/unloading log trucks was last updated on 26 August 2026.
