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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………

SECTION 2 SITE SAFETY ……………………………………………………………………….

Reference SS01 Environmental Conditions

SS02 Remote Sites / Lone Working
SS03 Roadside Working
SS04 Schools / Colleges
SS05 Public Open Spaces
SS06 River, Streams, Waterways
SS08 Residential /Homes
SS09 Domestic Gardens
SS10 Construction Sites
SECTION 3 GRASS CUTTING OPERATIONS ……………………………………………….

Reference GC01 Strimming

GC02 Pedestrian Mowing
GC03 Ride-On Mowing
SECTION 4 GENERAL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS …………………………………….

Reference GM01 Pesticide Application

GM02 Tractor Mounted Operations
GM03 Hedge Trimming
GM04 Pruning
GM05 Driving Vehicles
GM06 Litter Picking
GM07 Hand Tool Operations
GM08 Sports Pitch Maintenance
GM09 Fine Turf Maintenance
GM010 Planting
GM011 Leaf Clearance
GM012 Use of Ladders, Steps and Work Platforms
GM013 Hanging Baskets and Planters
GM014 Pedestrian Rotovating
SECTION 5 ARBORICULTURAL OPERATIONS ………………………………………….

Reference AB01 Operating a chain saw at high level

AB02 Operating a chain saw at ground level
AB03 Arboricultural Equipment (General)
AB04 Winching
SECTION 7 SOFT LANDSCAPING ……………………………………………………………

SL01 Earthworks
SL02 Tree Works
SL03 Vehicles and Equipment

SECTION 8 HARD LANDSCAPING

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CON2 Pond Construction
CON3 Construction Equipment (General)
CON4 Vehicles and Equipment
SECTION 9 DEPOT FACILITIES …………………………………………………………………

SECTION 10 MANUAL HANDLING ASSESSMENTS ……………………………………………

SECTION 11 DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENTS ………………………………

SECTION 12 SITE SPECIFIC & ‘ONE OFF’ ASSESSMENTS …………………………………..

APPENDICES ………………………………………………………………………………….

(I) Risk Assessment Guidance Notes

(ii) Blank Risk Assessment Forms

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 Introduction

This document provides an assessment of the health and safety risks for the Landscape
Operations carried out by nicenstripy in accordance with the Management of Health and Safety
at Work Regulations 1992 (MHSWR) and associated Regulations.

Our primary objectives in carrying out these risk assessments were: -

 To identify hazards with the potential to cause harm to staff or members of the public.
 to evaluate the nature and seriousness of injuries that may arise from specific hazards
 To critically examine the existing safety controls in place.
 to identify further action needed to improve safety standards
Definitions
The definition of hazard and risk in this context is shown below

Hazard = Anything with the potential to cause harm.

Risk The chance or likelihood that someone will be

harmed by the hazard.
The method used in carrying out these assessments is explained in the Guidance Notes
contained in Appendix (I).
Risk Ranking System
The risk ranking system shown below has been used to help determine priorities for further
action. It is based on the likelihood of injury occurring from a hazard and the seriousness of the
outcome, taking into account the number of people involved and measures already in place to
control hazards and reduce the risk.

Likelihood Score Outcome / Severity Score

Highly Improbable 1 Negligible Injuries 1

Remotely Possible 2 Minor Injuries 2
Occasional 3 Major Injuries 3
Fairly Frequent 4 Fatal Injuries 4
Frequent or Regular 5 Multiple Fatalities 5
Almost and Certainty 6 Catastrophic Fatalities 6

Risk Ranking Number (R.R.N.) = Likelihood x Outcome score

Interpretation of the Risk Ranking System

RRN 5 or less = Insignificant risk, no further action
required
RRN between 6 and 12 = Moderate risk, further control
measures maybe needed
RRN greater than 12 = Inadequate controls, urgent remedial
action required

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Section 2 - Site Safety

Date of Next Review
Review Record
Assessment Date
Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details
SS01 Environmental Conditions

SS02 Remote Sites/Lone Working

SS03 Roadside Working

SS04 Schools or Colleges

SS05 Public open spaces

SS06 Rivers, streams, waterways

SS08 Residential / Homes

SS09 Construction Sites

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Site Safety
DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
conditions
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Environmental SS01.1 Wet, uneven or Muscular injuries Operative Staff training/awareness 2/3
Conditions slippery surfaces Slips/Falls Third Parties Work instruction/Safety Code
Loss of control of of Practice - SSWI01-General
Ground
machinery Site Safety
Conditions
Contact with moving Safety footwear
machinery Operatives instructed not
continue work if ground
conditions are considered
dangerous.

SS01.2 Steep banks Muscular injury Operative As above plus 2/4

Insufficient standing Slips/Falls Public Safety footwear including
space at top of bank spikes
Loss of control of
machinery Ropes and harness
Contact with moving Work only undertaken when
machinery sufficient footage at top of bank
Prohibited task for trainees &
under 18’s unless directly
supervised
SS01.3 Heat , sunshine Discomfort, illness Operative Comfortable clothing, Regular 2/4
breaks and drinks available.
sunburn, skin
cancer, eye damage Advice given on dangers of
overexposure to sun and
protection i.e. suncreams, head
covering, work in the shade
middle day if possible

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
conditions
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
SS01.4 Cold, wet Discomfort, illness Appropriate outdoor clothing 2/3
Regular breaks
Hot drinks available

Operating in SS 02.1 Remote location Accident or injury Operative First aid kits on vehicles 2/3 Mobile Telephones provided for
Rural Areas / whilst working all employees
Lone working Radio or telephone contact
Remote Sites alone.
Daily work schedule followed
Lone working No immediate
assistance available As above plus 2/3
Over exertion No lone working where
practical
More serious injury
due to lack of help Experienced staff only
in an emergency
Roadside SS.03.1 Moving traffic Road Traffic Operatives Trained staff , local knowledge 2/4
Working Accident
Third parties High visibility clothing
Hazard warning lights and
signs on vehicle
Work instruction / Safety Code
of Practice SSWI01
Work scheduled to avoid peak
periods

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
conditions
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Schools and SS 4.2 Inquisitive children Various injuries Students Work programme agreed with 1/3
colleges or other people in school or college
Operative distracted Staff
work area
No lone working
Unauthorised use of Operatives
machinery / Operatives to report in / out of
equipment premises
Vehicles & moving Being struck by Trained operators
machinery vehicles or moving
Machinery & equipment never
machinery
left unattended & put away
after use
Injury from flying Machinery guarded and used
Flying debris
debris correctly
Staff clearance procedures
Unsuitable
Assault/ abuse Identity cards.
employees
Operating in SS 05 Children & other Various injuries Children Work scheduled during least 1/3
Public Open people in work area busy periods
Operative distracted General Machinery / equipment never
Spaces (dogs)
Contact or Public left unattended & put away
Moving machinery after use.
entanglement with
& vehicles Operatives
vehicles or Trained operators
machinery Dogs Local knowledge/awareness of
hazards
No lone working
Flying debris from Being struck by
Correctly guarded / properly
machinery flying debris
used machinery

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
conditions
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Rivers, streams SS 06 Serious illness / Operative Work instruction/Safety Code 2/4 Check all employees have been
and Waterways infection of Practice SSWI01 advised re. Hepatitis/tetanus
Third Parties
vaccination.
Panic Trained staff / local knowledge
Drowning Operatives advised of dangers
& issued with Weils Disease
cards
Protective clothing (gloves,
wellingtons. waterproofs)
No lone working
Rescue equipment available
Swimmers only
Site specific risk assessment
undertaken
No under 18s or trainees unless
directly supervised by a
competent member of staff

Machinery / equipment never

Operating at SS07 Elderly / infirm Various injuries Residents 2/3 Ensure that site specific risk
left unattended .& put away
Residential people in work area assessments have been
Contact or Operatives after use
Homes for the undertaken for individual sites
Lack of awareness entanglement with Staff trained and made aware of
Elderly or Special Third Parties
of dangers from vehicles or hazards
Needs Sites
machinery or work machinery No lone working
practices Known staff as far as possible
Reporting in / out of premises
Identity cards
Site specific assessment

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Section 3 - Grass Cutting Operations

Date of December Next Review February 2003
Review Record
Assessment 2002 Date
Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details
GC 01 Strimming

GC 02 Pedestrian Mowing

GC 03 Ride on Mowing

GC 04 Gang Mowing

GC 05 Flail Mowing

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Strimming GC 1.1 Moving machinery Contact or entanglement Operator No loose clothing to be worn 2/3
with rotating blades Staff training/awareness
Third Parties
Safety guards
Deadmans handle operation
Work instruction/Safety Code of
Practice GMWI01
Safety Boots/Gloves

GC 1.2 Flying debris Being struck by flying Operator As above plus:- 1/3
debris Eye & face protection
Third Parties
Operators aware of hazards &
Property damage
advised to take care when
working in public areas or on the
roadside.
Peak periods avoided where
possible
GC 1.3 Noise Hearing damage Operator Engine silencers 2/3 Check correct ear
Noise survey undertaken defenders provided for
Ear defenders worn noise levels identified in
survey
Medical Questionnaire.
GC 1.4 Carrying / operating Fatigue Operator Carry harness 2/3
strimmer for long periods Trained staff
Muscular injury
Regular breaks
Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Regular servicing 2/3 Check equipment records
equipment Third parties Pre use inspection are up to date
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Pedestrian GC 02.1 Moving machinery Contact/entanglement with Operator, Work instruction/Safety Code of 2/3
Mowing moving parts Third Parties Practice GMWI01
No loose clothing,
(Cylinder/Rotary)
Correct guards fitted
Staff training/awareness of
dangers
Care taken when operating in
public areas
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
Steel Toecap Safety boots.
GC 02.2 Flying debris Being struck by flying Operator As above plus;- 1/3
debris
(Rotary only) Eye / face protection worn
GC 02.3 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Well maintained equipment 2/3
equipment Regular servicing
Third parties
Pre use inspection
Defect reporting system &
responsive repairs
Work instruction/Safety Code of
Ride on Mowing GC 03.1 Moving machinery Injury from contact or Operator 2/3
Practice GMWI01
entanglement with moving
Third Parties Staff training/awareness of
machinery
dangers
Care taken when working in
public areas or on roadside
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
Safety boots

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Ride on Mowing GC 03.2 Flying debris Being struck by flying Third Parties As above plus:- 1/3
debris
(contd) Correct guards fitted
Property damage
GC 03.3 Repetitive arm/shoulder Fatigue Operator Staff training/awareness 1/3
movements
Muscular injuries Regular breaks
GC 03.4 Noise Hearing damage Operator Noise survey 2/3 Check correct ear
defenders provided
Ear defenders
Medical Questionnaire
plus possible hearing tests
for employees
GC 03.5 Operating machine in Machine overturning Operator Staff training/awareness 3/4
adverse conditions e.g. Local risk assessments if
Machine getting out of Third Parties
wet, slopes/banks necessary.
control
Work stopped if conditions
considered dangerous by
operator
GC 3.6 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Well maintained equipment 2/3
equipment Pre use inspection
Third parties
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs
GC 03.7 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 2/3
equipment before moving parts. Practice GMWI01
adjusting, clearing debris
Leg / foot injuries when Staff training/awareness
& when leaving cab
leaving cab

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Gang Mowing GC 04.1 Moving machinery Injury from contact or Operator, Work instruction/Safety Code of 3/4
entanglement with Third Parties Practice GMWI02
equipment No loose clothing
Staff training/awareness
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
Safety boots.

Being struck by flying

Third Parties
GC04.2 Flying debris debris Care taken when working in 1/3
public areas.
Busy periods avoided
GC 04.3 Noise Hearing damage Operator Noise survey 2/3
Enclosed cabs
Ear defenders provided.
Regular breaks
GC 04.3 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Regular servicing 2/3
equipment Pre use inspection
Third Parties
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs
GC 04.4 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 2/4
equipment before moving parts Practice GMWI02
adjusting, clearing debris Leg / foot injuries when
Staff training/awareness
& when leaving cab leaving cab
GC 04.5 Operating machinery for Fatigue, discomfort Operator Well designed seats to minimise 1/3 Review driving positions
long periods Muscular disorders back problems and work methods.
Repeated rear view particularly back, neck and Regular breaks
observations shoulders

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED

Flail Mowing GC 05.1 Moving machinery Injury from contact or Operator, Work instruction/Safety Code of 3/4
entanglement with Practice GMWI02
Third Parties
equipment, Trained operators aware of
dangers
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
No loose clothing,
Safety boots,
GC 05.2 Noise Hearing damage Operator As above Plus:- 1/3 Carry out noise survey and
check correct ear
Ear defenders available
protection is being
provided
GC 05.3 Flying debris Being struck by flying Operator As above Plus:- 2/3
debris
Eye / face protection
GC 05.4 Operating machinery for Fatigue, discomfort Operator Sprung seats designed to 1/3 Review driving positions
long periods Muscular disorders minimise back problems and work methods.
Repeated rear view particularly neck, back , Regular breaks
observations shoulder problems
GC 5.5 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Regular servicing 2/3
equipment Third Parties Pre use inspection
Defect reporting / responsive
repairs
GC 5.6 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 2/4
equipment before moving parts Practice GMWI02
adjusting, clearing debris Leg / foot injuries when
Staff training/awareness
or when leaving cab leaving cab

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Chipper GC 06.1
GC 06.2 Noise Hearing damage Operator As above Plus:- 2/3 Carry out noise survey
Ear defenders

GC 06.3 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Equipment regularly serviced 2/3
equipment Pre use inspection
Third Parties
Defect reporting / responsive
repair procedures
GC 06.4 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 3/4
equipment before moving parts PracticeGMWI02
adjusting, clearing debris
Staff training/awareness

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Section 4 - General Grounds Maintenance Operations

Date of Next Review
Review Record
Assessment Date
Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details

GM 01 Pesticide Operations

GM 02 Tractor Mounted Operations

GM 03 Hedge trimming

GM 04 Pruning

GM 05 Driving Grounds Maintenance Vehicles

GM 06 Litter Picking

GM 7 Hand Tool Operations

GM 8 Sports Pitch Maintenance

GM 09 Fine Turf Maintenance

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GM 0I0 Planting

GM 011 Leaf clearance

GM 012 Use of Ladders, Steps & Work Platforms

GM 013 Maintenance Of Hanging Baskets And Planters

GM 014 Pedestrian Rotovating

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Pesticide GM 01.1 Method of pesticide Chemical related Staff, third parties Trained / Certificated staff in 2/3 Re-issue Pesticides Manual
Operations application Illness accordance with Pesticide
Ensure COSHH
Regulations
Weather conditions Environmental Assessment s and training
Work Instruction / Safety Code of
e,g, high winds damage records are up to date
Practice GMWI03
COSHH Assessments Introduce standard Serco
Low toxicity MAFF approved Spraying Log
chemicals
Appropriate protective clothing &
equipment
Disposable coveralls
Spraying log
Use of “closed in” systems where
possible (C.D.A)

Transport & GM 01.2 Accidental chemical Illness or injury due Staff, third parties Trained / Certificated staff , 2/3
storage of spillage or leakage’s to exposure to COSHH Assessments,
pesticides chemicals Transport and storage in
accordance with manufactures
Environmental
instructions
damage
Minimum quantities stored in
secure “Chemsafe
Transported in secure, spill proof
containers.
Appropriate first aid and
emergency arrangements.

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Tractor GM 02.1 Moving Machinery, Serious injury from Operator, Well maintained, correctly 2/4
Mounted contact with moving guarded machinery
Flying debris Third parties
Operations parts Staff training & awareness of
dangers
(General) Being struck by flying
No loose clothing,
debris
Safety boots,
Work Instruction / Safety Code of
Practice GMWI02
1/3
Care taken when working to avoid
or warn other people in the
vicinity

GM 02.2 Coupling/uncoupling Entrapment Operator, Staff training/awareness of 2/3

equipment dangers & correct manual
handling techniques
Work Instruction / Safety Code of
Practice GMWI02
GM 02.3 Noise Hearing damage Operator Noise survey 1/3 Check correct ear defenders
Ear defenders provided
Regular breaks
GM 02.4 Damaged/defective Various personal Operator Regularly serviced machinery 2/4
equipment injuries Pre use inspection
Third parties
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs system
GM 02.5 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of ¾
equipment before with moving Practice GMWI02
adjusting, clearing debris equipment Staff training/awareness
or leaving cab

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
GM 02.6 Operating machinery for Fatigue Operator Regular breaks
long periods Muscular injuries Comfortable seats
Being struck by loose Secure storage - no loose objects
Loose objects in cab
objects in cab
Hedge GM 03.1 Cutter blades, Cuts, Operator Staff training/awareness 2/3
Trimming No loose clothing,
Contact/entanglement
Work instruction/Safety Code of
(Hand held) with machinery
. PracticeGMWI04
Safety boots,
GM 03.2 Sharp hedge trimmings Stabbing injuries Operator Gloves, 1/3
Eye / face protection,
GM 03.3 Carrying / operating the Muscular disorders Operator As per GM03.1 Plus:-
equipment for long Correct handling techniques
periods Regular breaks
GM 03.4 Noise Ear damage Operator Ear defenders 1/3
Regular breaks
Noise survey
GM 03.5 Damaged/defective Various personal Operator Equipment regularly serviced 2/3
equipment injuries Pre use inspection
Third parties
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs
GM 03.6 Working from ladders and Falls Operator Staff training/awareness 2/4
steps Items falling onto Well maintained equipment -
Third Parties
others below Ladder Register
Road traffic accident Correct access equipment for task
when working on
Tools & materials carried / stored
roadside
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CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
securely
Public kept clear of work area
below , warning signs, barriers
High visibility clothing when
working on roadside
Pruning GM 04 Contact with blades, Cuts and abrasions Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 1/3
Practice GMWI05
Sharp or thorny trimmings Stabbing injuries
Protective gloves
Damage/defective/blunt Face protection as necessary
equipment Well maintained tools
Driving GM 05 Adverse weather or road Road traffic accident Staff, Vehicle training/local knowledge 2/4
Grounds conditions
Impact with other Third parties Appropriately licensed drivers
Maintenance
vehicles or structures
Vehicles First aid kits on vehicles
(off road)
Drivers to park safely avoiding
Road rage incident
obstruction
Damage to vehicle

Parking Radio/phone contact

GM05.1
As above
Well maintained vehicles
Vehicle daily inspections and
defect reporting system
Breakdown or mechanical
GM05.2
failure As above
Well placed mirrors
Vehicle seen back by colleague in
difficult conditions

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
GM05.3 Reversing
Various injuries No loose objects in cab

GM05.4 Unsecured objects in cab Drivers advised to take care

particularly when ground is
Being struck by
slippery or uneven
unsecured items

GM05.5 Getting in / out of the

Operatives trained in correct
vehicle Leg/ foot injuries
manual handling methods
Loads secured, netted or sheeted.
Loading / unloading
GM05.6
vehicles
Muscular injuries
Unsecured loads
Loads falling off
vehicle
Road traffic accident
Litter Picking GM 06.1 Waste material Infection Operative Staff training/awareness 2/3 Check all employees have
Work Instruction / Safety Code of been advised re Tetanus /
Personal Injury e.g. PracticeGMWI06 hepatitis vaccination
cuts, grazes, skin Litter picking tongs
punctures Protective workwear incl.
Industrial gloves, safety boots,
overalls
Personal first aid kit
Good personal hygiene
encouraged
Immunisation against Tetanus and

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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Hepatitis B advised
Good quality litter sacks to lessen
risk of splitting
Operatives advised to carry sack
away from legs.

GM 06.2 Used Hypodermic Skin punctures Operative As for GM 6.1 Plus:- 3/4 As for GM 6.1
Needles Infections (H.I.V Sharps reporting procedure
/Hepatitis) Puncture proof “sharp’s box” for Eye Protection
collecting needles.
Disposal via appropriately
licensed Waste Carrier
HSE Needlestick Injury Guidance
Note issued

GM 06.3 Contaminated workwear Infection Operative Separate laundry arrangements 1 /2 Advise staff re laundry
and spare overall available. arrangements for
contaminated overalls

GM06.4 Lifting / carrying sacks Muscular injuries Operative Manual handling instruction 1/3

Use of Hand GM 07.1 Unsuitable, defective or Stabbing injuries to Operative Staff training/awareness 1/3
tools damaged tools feet and legs or other Work Instruction / safety Code of
(spades/forks injuries Practice GMWI010
etc.) Tools purchased from reputable
Incorrect use / misuse of supplier and maintained in good
GM07.2
tools condition
Correct tools for job
Use of Hand
Regular inspections & defect
tools
reporting system
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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
(spades/forks
Defective items removed from use
etc.)
Safety boots/protective gloves
(cont.)
Sports Pitch GM0 8.1 Pushing line marking Fatigue Operative Staff training/awareness ½
machine for long periods Work Instruction/ Safety Code of
Maintenance Muscular injury
Practice GMWI011
 Marking out Line marking compound used and
stored in accordance with
manufactures instructions
Line marking compound
GM08.2 Chemical related Protective clothing -
illness/injury overalls/gloves/boots

 Sports Pitch GM 08.3 Setting up / dismantling Muscular injuries Operative Staff training/awareness in correct 2/3
Equipment equipment Trips/Falls or other manual handling methods and
Third Parties
injuries correct assembly of equipment
Safety boots

Equipment regularly inspected and

Incorrectly assembled or
GM08.4 maintained in good condition
defective equipment Crushing/trapping
injuries due to
collapse of equipment
Misuse / vandalism
GM08.5

Fine Turf GM 09.1 Contact with fertilisers / Chemical related Operator Low hazard fertilisers/top 2/3 Carry out local Risk
Maintenance dressings illness/injury dressings Assessment as necessary
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DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
Injury from losing Well maintained machinery,
control of machinery
GM09.2 Moving machinery Staff training/awareness
or contact with
moving parts Work instruction/Safety Code of
Repetitive Manual work:- Practice GMWI011
GM09.3 Muscular injury
raking
Regular breaks
sweeping
luting Safety boots / gloves/ overalls
Planting GM 010.1 Repetitive manual work Fatigue Operator Staff training/awareness 3
(Bedding) Muscular disorders Well maintained tools &
equipment
GM010.2 Handling plants Allergic reactions to
plants Horticultural knowledge
Work instruction/Safety Code of
Practice GMWI07
Planting GM 010.3 Contact with underground Electrocution /shock / Operator As for GM010 plus 3/4
services burns Inspection of plans showing
(Trees)
location of underground services.
Handling, planting trees Muscular injuries
Scanning equipment (Cat &
Cuts, abrasions, Jenny)
bruises or other Local knowledge
injuries
Manual handling instruction

Leaf Clearance GM 011.1 Unseen sharp objects Cuts/abrasions, Operator Staff training/awareness and local 3 Check Tetanus Hepatitis
(by hand) knowledge immunisation records and
Used hypodermic needles Stabbing injuries
Work instruction/Safety Code of re-issue Needlestick injuries
Dog excreta Illness/infection or Practice GMWI06 leaflet.
other injuries No leaf clearance by ungloved
Repetitive manual work
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CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
hands
Contaminated work
“Sharps” boxes. and puncture
wear
proof gloves available, location of
Muscular injuries sharps reported
Guidance on Needlestick injuries
Tetanus Hepatitis immunisation
recommended
Safety boots and protective work
wear
Spare overall and washing
facilities available
Manual handling instruction
Regular breaks
Use of Ladders, GM 012 Unsuitable, damaged or Falling from height Operator Staff training/awareness, 2/4
Steps & Work defective equipment Being struck by Third Parties Work Instruction / Safety Code of
Platforms Incorrect use, Unsuitable falling objects Practice GS11
footwear As above No lone working
Adverse ground Being struck by Regular inspection of equipment -
conditions falling objects Ladder Register
Items falling onto others Electrocution / shock Sufficient grip footwear
below / burns Work area kept clear, warning
Overhead power cables signs & barriers as necessary
Tools & materials secured
No metal ladders used near power
lines
Hanging GM 013 Working at height Falls Operator Third Staff training/local knowledge 3/4 Carry out local assessments
Baskets and Parties Work instructions / Safety Codes as necessary
Road traffic, Objects falling onto
Planters of Practice GMWI012 & GS011
others below
(Erection, Contact with fertilisers Tools , materials secured when
dismantling and &plants Being struck by working at height
maintaining) moving vehicles Local risk assessments as
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CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
(R.T.A) necessary
Lifting, carrying planters
Peak periods avoided
and baskets Allergic reactions
High visibility clothing
Falls Warning signs
Suitable, well maintained access
Muscular injuries
equipment
Working from ladders avoided if
possible
Protective gloves
Manual handling instruction
Pedestrian GM 014 Moving machinery Contact/entanglement Operator Well maintained equipment, 2/3
Rotovating Operating machinery for with moving parts No loose clothing,
long periods Bumps/bruises or Staff training/awareness
other injuries Work instruction/Safety Code of
Fatigue Practice GMWI013
Muscular injury Safety boots, gloves
Manual handling instruction
Regular breaks

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Section 5 - Arboricultural Operations

Date of Next Review
Review Record
Assessment Date
Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details
AB01 Operating a chain saw at high level

AB02 Operating a chain saw at ground level

AB03 Arboricultural Equipment (General)

AB 04 Winching

AB 05 Chipper

AB 06 Rigging Equipment

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CONTROLS ACTION
REQUIRED
Operating a AB 01.1 Working at height Death/serious injury from Operator Certificated operator only 3/4
Chain Saw at falls or cuts Third Parties PPE - Chainsaw Trousers
Contact/entanglement
high level Chainsaw boots
with saw blades, Being struck by flying
Suitable hand, eye & ear protection
debris
Falling debris Suitable climbing ropes and harnesses
Vibration injuries regularly inspected. & tested
Machine vibration
Equipment secured to climber
No lone working,
Correct anti vibration chainsaw
Worksite signage,
Safety Code of Practice ABWI01
AB 01.2 Contact with power cables Electrocution Operator As per AB 1.1 Plus:- 3/4
Specific distances from cables agreed
Consultations with electricity supplier prior
to work commencing
Operating a AB 02.1 Contact/entanglement Death/serious injury from Operator, Certificated operator 3/4
Chain Saw at with saw blades, falls or cuts Third Parties PPE - Kevlar Trousers
Ground Level Kevlar boots
Heavy equipment Muscular injuries
Suitable hand, eye & ear protection
Machine vibration “Whitefinger No lone working,
Correct anti vibration chainsaw
Work site warning signs
Safety Code of Practice ABWI01
Arboricultural AB 03 Unsuitable, damaged or Various personal injuries Operator Well maintained equipment 2/3
Equipment defective equipment Pre use inspection
from hand saws, axes, Third Parties
(General) Defect reporting/responsive repairs
Incorrect use/ pruners
Trained staff

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CONTROLS ACTION
REQUIRED

Winching AB 04 Handling winch cables Cuts, abrasions & metal Operator Staff training/awareness 2/3
splinters Protective gloves, safety boots,
Breaking cables
hard hats
Injury from cables breaking
Well maintained and tested equipment,
under strain
No lone working
Work Instruction / Safety Code Practice
ABWI01
Chipper Info available on request

Rigging Info available on request

Equipment

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Section 6 - Manual Handling

Date of December Next Review February 2003
Review Record
Assessment 2002 Date
Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details
MH 1 Grave digging 21/02/03

MH 2 Loading / Unloading Vehicles 21/02/03

MH 3 Hanging Baskets and Planters (Erection, 21/02/03

dismantling)

MH 4 Use of Ladders, Steps & work platforms 21/02/03

MH 5 Leaf Clearance (by hand) 21/02/03

MH 6 Planting Bedding and Trees 21/02/03

MH 7 Fine Turf Maintenance 21/02/03

MH 8 Sports Pitches 21/02/03

(Setting up equipment)

MH 9 Use of Hand tools (spades/forks.) 21/02/03

MH 10 Litter Clearing 21/02/03

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Date of December Next Review February 2003
Review Record
Assessment 2002 Date
Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details
MH 11 Tractor Mounted Operations (General) 21/02/03

MH 12 Arboricultural work 21/02/03

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RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDANCE NOTES

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Risk Assessment Guidance Notes

A. Introduction

The assessment and control of risk underpins the approach to the management of health and
safety required by the new EEC Regulations.

The purpose of these notes is to provide guidance on carrying out the risk assessment process
required under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations and to supply
additional information on the specific assessments necessary to comply with other applicable
legislation.

B. Requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations (MHSWR) which came into force
in January 1993 State that every Employer must make a "suitable and sufficient" assessment of
the risks within the workplace.
In brief, they require the Employer to: -

Carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to both employees and other persons
who may also be at risk within the workplace.

Take appropriate measures to prevent or reduce the risks.

Record the findings the assessment where five or more employees are employed

Provide suitable information and training

Establish emergency procedures.

Restrict access to "danger areas" where appropriate

Review the Assessment where there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid or if there has been
a significant change in the circumstances to which it relates.

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C. General Risk Assessment Methodology

Key Stages of the Risk Assessment Process

(a) Hazard Identification (Initial Review and Index)

This involves looking for hazards that could result in significant harm within the workplace.
These may result from environmental conditions, work activities, or equipment for example.

A Schedule is then compiled from which a more in depth analysis of specific hazards can be
made.

(b). Decide Who Maybe Harmed and How (Detail Review)

Each of the items on the Initial Review Schedule is assigned a reference number (these are
subsequently reflected in the Safety Codes of Practice).

Specific hazards are noted on the Detail Review form and examined in greater depth. Both the
likelihood of harm occurring and the severity of the outcome are considered, taking into
account measures already in place to reduce the risk of injury.

A numerical ranking number (RRN) is then calculated from the Risk Ranking System
shown in Section 3 to help determine priorities for further action.

(c). Produce an Action Plan for Risk Reduction

Having assessed the risk, the findings can then be used to produce an Action Plan for Risk
Reduction, which clearly defines specific tasks, responsibilities and timescales.
Sample forms are enclosed at the end of this section.

(d) Tasks not covered by the general assessment

Where we are required to carry out one-off tasks not covered by the general assessment, the
Supervisor or Manager concerned must make a simple assessment of the hazards and risks
involved before starting work and record the findings see sample form in Appendix 5

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Manual Handling Assessments

Manual Handling can be defined as:

"The transporting or supporting of a load by hand or by bodily force."

An assessment of manual handling operations as required under the Manual Handling

Operations Regulations 1992, need only be undertaken for a task where a significant hazards are
believed to be present. It need not be used for every manual-handling task.

Typical manual handling tasks in grounds maintenance include digging for long periods or
lifting and carrying heavy equipment / machinery.

The general assessment referred to in the previous section should identify any significant
manual handling tasks and the risk associated with these. The Manual Handling Regulations
then require us to take the process a step further and examine each task in more detail and try to
improve the methods used.

Many of the manual handling tasks can be assessed by simple observation, however the
Guidelines For Assessment over the page may prove useful when examining specific lifting /
carrying operations.

It must be stressed that these are average general approximations for information only, there are
no legally defined weight limits.

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BLANK RISK ASSESSMENT FORMS

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