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Lawn Mowing & Lawn Care Risk Assessment
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for lawn mowing & lawn care in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for lawn mowing & lawn care in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Enhances appearance and curb appeal for clients and visitors.
Supports turf health, weed suppression, and pest monitoring.
Enables regular inspections to identify issues early.
Maintains safe, even surfaces and reduces hidden trip hazards.
Improves drainage and usability of open spaces.
Typical hazards & measures
Traffic and roadside work
— Deploy signage/barriers to Chapter 8 standards; cones and beacons used; high-vis clothing mandatory; banksman to control vehicle movements; plan work at off-peak times; ensure escape routes identified; vehicle amber beacons activated.
Fuel handling & refuelling
— Store fuel in labelled, approved containers in ventilated secure cabinets; refuel only on cool engines with spill kits available; use funnels; keep fuel away from ignition sources; carry minimal volumes; extinguishers provided at refuelling points.
Inadequate safety briefings & supervision
— Toolbox talks before work; clarify roles and communications; review site-specific hazards; confirm emergency arrangements; check staff competence; reinforce stop-work authority; record attendance; adapt briefings to changes or new risks.
Noise exposure
— Measure exposure regularly; establish hearing protection zones; provide SNR-rated ear defenders/plugs; train staff on correct fitting; maintain kit to reduce noise; rotate staff; provide regular hearing tests; control bystander exposure.
Airborne dusts, pollen and bioaerosols
— Schedule mowing when dew suppresses dust; stand upwind; wet down dusty piles; wear FFP2/3 masks when necessary; maintain cab filters; rotate staff during peak pollen seasons; monitor and support staff with respiratory conditions.
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