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Planting & Soft Works Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for planting & soft works 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 planting & soft works in landscaping, gardening & tree work settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Improves air quality and urban cooling benefits.
Stabilizes soil to reduce erosion and runoff.
Enhances biodiversity and habitat value on site.
Delivers seasonal interest that supports wellbeing.
Increases amenity and aesthetic appeal for users.
Typical hazards & measures
Staking and tying
— Use rounded stakes; drive with a mallet maintaining a clear striking arc. Fit ties at correct height/tension; trim excess and cap stake tops. Keep faces away from tensioned ties during cutting; check alignment and stability before leaving area.
Soil compaction from plant
— Exclude tracked plant from prepared pits; lay boards to spread load on soft ground. Backfill in lifts and firm gently to eliminate voids without over-compacting. Rake level and remove spoil from paths immediately to prevent rutting and trips.
Rootball wires and burlap
— After placing, expose and fold back wire safely; cut with suitable cutters while stabilising stem. Keep faces away from tensioned strands and wear eye protection. Remove or fold burlap from the upper third to prevent girdling; collect all wire offcuts promptly.
Tool transport in vehicles
— Fit guards to sharp tools and stow in secured racks. Strap heavy items low against bulkheads; use load nets for loose kit. Confirm door closures; open doors cautiously after transit. Keep cab free of loose tools; review load plan before departure.
Weather exposure
— Check forecast; schedule shaded breaks and provide water, sunscreen and head cover in heat. In cold/wet, layer clothing, use waterproofs and warm shelters. Cease in lightning/high winds; reassess after changes. Rotate heavy tasks to reduce heat/cold strain.
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