Arboriculture Compliance Starter Kit - Basic

Arboriculture Compliance Starter Kit | H&S Policy, Risk Assessment, Training Matrix and Toolbox Talks

Description: The complete compliance foundation for arboriculture businesses. Four documents in one pack, written by people who understand the sector.

Whether you are a sole trader growing your business, a team of climbers working for local authorities, or a contractor supplying highways clients, these documents give you the professional baseline you need to win work, pass audits, and keep your team safe.

What's included:

• Arboriculture H&S Policy: A sector-specific policy template covering statement of intent, responsibilities, and key arrangements including chainsaw competence, climbing, PPE, COSHH, and LOLER. Signed and reviewed annually.
• Arb Risk Assessment Template: Pre-populated with the most common arboriculture hazards (falling debris, working at height, chainsaw use, overhead lines, traffic, lone working) with space to add site-specific entries. Risk rating matrix built in.
• Operative Training and Competency Matrix: Track CS30, CS31, CS38, first aid, MEWP, spraying, and other certificates across your team. Includes expiry tracker and training needs log.
• 3 Arboriculture-Specific Toolbox Talks:
• Tree Hazard Identification
• Aerial Rescue Procedures
• Lone Working in Arboriculture and Forestry

Format: HTML file, open in any browser and print to PDF. A4, print-ready.

Who it's for: Arboriculture businesses at any stage: from first contracts with local authorities to established teams needing to formalise their compliance documentation.