Lawn Mowing & Lawn Care Risk Assessment Template
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
- Maintains safe, even surfaces and reduces hidden trip hazards.
- Enables regular inspections to identify issues early.
- Enhances appearance and curb appeal for clients and visitors.
- Improves drainage and usability of open spaces.
- Supports turf health, weed suppression, and pest monitoring.
Typical hazards & measures
- Faulty equipment and poor maintenance — Daily PUWER checks recorded; service machinery to manufacturer schedule; tag and isolate unsafe kit; replace worn blades, guards or interlocks promptly; only use OEM parts; log repairs; check all safety cut-outs/interlocks remain functional.
- Working near water, banks and edges — Assess banks for undercutting or collapse; no mowing within unsafe distances; wear PFD when working near water; use buddy system; throw lines and rescue equipment accessible; avoid ride-ons near edges; spotter present when risk identified.
- Ejected debris/projectiles — Survey and clear ground of stones or waste before mowing; set mower height higher on first pass; fit stone guards/deflectors; establish 15 m exclusion zones with barriers; halt if impact occurs; eye/face PPE mandatory; avoid gravel surfaces.
- Ride-on mower rollover — Ensure ROPS fitted and seatbelt used; avoid steep side slopes, ditches and water; plan safe routes with wide turns; reduce speed on slopes; daily checks of brakes, tyres and interlocks; stop machine fully before dismounting; no passengers carried.
- Public interface & safeguarding — Fence or cordon work zones; stop machinery if public enter; schedule away from school times; use DBS-checked staff on school sites; maintain professional code of conduct; ensure clear complaint routes; display visible safety signage.
How to use this template
- Click Create Risk Assessment: Lawn Mowing & Lawn Care to begin immediately.
- Review suggested hazards and measures, then tailor as needed.
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FAQ
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