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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for machinery maintenance & refuelling in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Improves safety via inspected, well-tuned machines.
Reduces breakdowns and costly downtime.
Extends equipment life and reliability.
Protects the environment through spill controls.
Optimizes performance and fuel efficiency on site.
Typical hazards & measures
Fuel spills and environmental release
— Refuel over drip trays away from drains; deploy drain covers before starting. Carry granules/absorbent pads and double-bag contaminated waste for licensed disposal. Report and record any release. Wash down only after cleanup; prevent run-off to watercourses and reinstate barriers.
Rotating parts during test runs
— Agree a test area and set exclusion zones; secure loose clothing and tie hair. Use remote start where available; keep hands and tools outside guards. Stand clear of belts, PTOs and fans; confirm guards refitted before running. Stop and isolate before any adjustments between runs.
Solvent and degreaser exposure
— Choose aqueous or low-VOC products where possible; decant small quantities into labelled bottles. Wear nitrile gloves and eye protection; ensure cross-ventilation or LEV. Keep away from pilots and heaters; store rags in a lidded fire-safe bin. Wash hands before breaks; apply barrier cream.
Welding or hot work near fuel
— Issue a hot-work permit; move fuel and combustibles 10 m or shield with FR covers. Test atmosphere; provide a fire watch with suitable extinguishers. Ventilate; control sparks and slag. Earth clamps close to the work; check for hidden tanks or residues that could off-gas.
Static discharge during refuelling
— Use anti-static cans and bond container to the machine; avoid decanting between plastics in dry, windy conditions. Keep the nozzle in contact with the filler neck. Do not refuel inside vehicles or on trailers. Wear natural-fibre clothing; avoid synthetic layers that build charge.
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