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NZ WorkSafe ACOP: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations – Overview and legal status

Legislation date 28 Jul 2025
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NZ · Codes of Practice Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations > Overview
The obligation
New ACOP approved 28 July 2025 under HSWA s.222, replacing previous forestry ACOPs. Sets WorkSafe's expectations for PCBUs in forestry and harvesting and has evidentiary weight in prosecutions.
WorkSafe NZ's 'Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations' ACOP was approved by the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety on 28 July 2025 under section 222 of the HSWA. It replaces all prior forestry ACOPs. PCBUs may adopt alternative practices only if they achieve an equivalent or higher level of safety. Non-compliance does not itself constitute an offence but the ACOP is admissible in court as evidence of what is reasonably practicable. …
What
New ACOP approved 28 July 2025 under HSWA s.222, replacing previous forestry ACOPs. Sets WorkSafe's expectations for PCBUs in forestry and harvesting and has evidentiary weight in prosecutions.
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28 Jul 2025 · New
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Which WHS law does this come from?

NZ WorkSafe ACOP: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations – Overview and legal status 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 > Overview.

What does this WHS obligation require?

NZ WorkSafe ACOP: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations – Overview and legal status is a WHS obligation under Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations (NZ). In short, New ACOP approved 28 July 2025 under HSWA s.222, replacing previous forestry ACOPs. Sets WorkSafe's expectations for PCBUs in forestry and harvesting and has evidentiary weight in prosecutions.

What changed recently?

NZ WorkSafe ACOP: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations – Overview and legal status was last updated on 26 August 2026.

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Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 New Zealand

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First seenAug 2026