Description

Of Risk

Possible
Probability
Consequences Of Risk

How To Prevent Risk

Spillage of
potting
mixture

Skin contact, Low

open flesh
wound,skin
rash/burn.

Always wear PPE(gloves, googles and apron)

Garden
equipment
not secured

Tripping and High

injury
hazard,
Someone
could get
hurt by not
seeing a
piece of
equipment
mislaid on
the ground.

Keep garden equipment secured in their designated

areas

Watering
can left
unattended

Child getting High

hold of it
and possibly
drown,child
spills water
on the
ground and
someone
slips on it.

Keep watering can away from areas where children

could get hold of it

Chemical
spillage
from seed
soil or
insecticide

Someone
High
could get
hurt form the
chemicals
and might
need
hospital
treatment

Always wear PPE and always make sure the child proof
cap is tightly secured on all chemical products.
Chemicals to be locked away when not in use.

Keeping my Someone
Medium
garden bed could come
secured
in and step
on the
plants,anima
ls could get
in and eat
the plants
and birds
could peck
them

Put netting around your garden bed and put a sign that
says Do Not Touch. Ensure garden bed is childproof
as insecticides are toxic.