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Machinery Maintenance & Workshop Risk Assessment Template

The complete guide to managing safety risks in machinery maintenance.

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Free to use Instant PDF download Updated February 2026

In This Guide

1 Introduction2 Benefits3 Hazards4 Checklist5 Related

Safe practices for machinery maintenance

Maintenance of landscaping equipment involves blade handling, fuel and oil exposure, stored energy in springs, and work in confined workshop spaces. Proper isolation, handling, and housekeeping prevent injuries.

This guide covers isolation procedures, blade handling, fuel safety, and workshop housekeeping.

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Activity Benefits

Why maintenance safety matters

Isolation

Proper lockout prevents accidental start-up.

Blade Safety

Handling techniques prevent severe cuts.

Fire Prevention

Fuel handling prevents fires.

Housekeeping

Clean workshops prevent trips and fires.

Risk Identification

Key hazards & control measures

Blade ContactHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Severe lacerations and amputations from handling or accidental start-up.

Control Measures
  • Spark plug disconnected
  • Thick gloves worn
  • Blade clamp used
  • Correct tools
Fuel HandlingHigh Risk
Potential Harm

Fire, explosion, and skin/eye irritation from petrol or diesel.

Control Measures
  • No ignition sources
  • Engine cool before draining
  • Approved containers
  • Spill kit available
Stored EnergyMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Injury from springs, hydraulics, or rotating parts under tension.

Control Measures
  • Service manual followed
  • Energy released safely
  • Proper tools used
  • Training provided
Workshop HazardsMedium Risk
Potential Harm

Slips, trips, and fires from cluttered or poorly maintained workshops.

Control Measures
  • Housekeeping standards
  • Fire extinguisher available
  • Good lighting
  • Ventilation adequate

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Safety Checklist

Maintenance checklist

Isolation

  • Engine off
  • Spark plug disconnected
  • Key removed
  • Blades stopped

PPE

  • Safety glasses
  • Cut-resistant gloves
  • Safety boots
  • Hearing protection (if running)

Workshop

  • Area tidy
  • Lighting adequate
  • Ventilation OK
  • Fire extinguisher checked

Fuel

  • No smoking
  • Engine cooled
  • Containers approved
  • Spill kit ready

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