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Leaf Blowing & Clearance Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for leaf blowing & clearance 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 leaf blowing & clearance in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Diverts organics into composting and green-waste streams.
Prevents slip hazards on paths, decks, and steps.
Improves readiness of sites for visitors and operations.
Keeps gullies and drains clear to reduce flooding.
Limits decay and moss build-up on hard surfaces.
Typical hazards & measures
Equipment failure and maintenance
— Conduct pre-use checks of guards, tubes, throttle, mounts and fasteners; stop immediately if abnormal vibration or noise occurs; follow service schedules; replace damaged nozzles and impellers; keep logs; only trained staff carry out maintenance; isolate battery or remove spark plug before servicing.
Battery safety and charging
— Use only approved batteries and chargers; inspect packs for swelling, damage or heat; transport in protective cases; keep away from metal objects; charge on non combustible surfaces with clear airflow; isolate damaged packs; follow manufacturer fire response; never leave charging unattended.
Electrical hazards with corded tools
— Use 110 V or RCD protected supplies; route extension leads off walkways; implement cable guards; inspect cables and plugs before use; keep connections off wet ground; avoid cross traffic; never yank cables; stop if damage found and tag out; use weather rated equipment for outdoor conditions.
Hand–arm vibration exposure
— Record tool vibration values; plan duty time to keep A(8) below action thresholds; rotate operators; maintain equipment and impellers to reduce imbalance; use comfortable anti vibration gloves; keep hands warm in cold; train staff to hold lightly and avoid tight grip; review symptoms promptly.
Fragile surfaces and property damage
— Pre-scan for loose gravel, decorative stones, solar lights and fragile glazing; reduce throttle near cars and windows; keep nozzle at least 0.5 m from delicate finishes; use soft sweeps around mulch; cover vehicles or relocate where possible; agree protection with client before starting.
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