Risk Assessment

Task Name : Risk Assessment for Grass cutting by Strimmer Brushcutter & removing weeds mannualy.
Location: Brahmangaon 100MW site Date :

Guidance: Risk Risk

Risk & Potential Hazards. Risk
Rating S x P = R Rating
factor
S. Description of Control Measures That Can Minimize The Risk To ALARP Level.
with
No Task Exposed person(s) control
. Step/Aspects S P R
Training.
Correct PPE to be worn, First Aid Kit to be available in vehicle.
Personal Injury Strimmer never to be left unattended.
Be aware of the general worker.
Stop strimming if members of the worker approach the working area.
Check before using strimmer / brushcutter and remove any loose debris.
Check area for stones or other material and remove.
Strimming to be carried with back toward traffic where and when it is safe to
Flying Debris do so
Remain vigilant to the public at all times.
Eye protection at all times during this operation.
Use of Strimmer
1 3 2 6 Ensure works are clearly signed for the benefit of the public. 1
/ Brushcutter Striking of hidden objects, stones, Visual check of area for any stones, raised manhole covers, old posts etc.
manhole covers etc.
Unauthorised use Strimmer never to be left unattended.
Mandatory wearing of ear defenders for operatives.
Job rotation by trained operatives only.
Noise
Reduce exposure.

Equipment to be properly maintained.

Job rotation by trained operatives only.
Vibration Reduce exposure.
Gloves to be worn.

Damaging
surface laid Visual check of area for surface laid / shallow services prior to carrying out
electricity cables grass cutting works.
Electric Shock, burns, fatality /
2 / communication 2 3 6 All exposed cables to be reported to the appropriate stats company 1
Disconnection of services
cables with immediately.
Strimmer /
Brushcutter
On site
Ensure motor is fully closed down and the engine given time to cool. Use only
maintenance of
3 Entrapment, hit by moving parts. 3 2 6 trained operatives to change blades, pull cords or plugs. Place machine on firm 1
Strimmer /
level surface.
Brushcutter
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