SAFETY, HEALTH & SAFETY FILE

ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM

Initial Date: 28/09/2022 Review Date: 29/09/2023

Compiled By: MAB

Consultancy (Pty) Ltd RISK ASSESSMENT Approved By: Oscar
Mulaudzi 16.1

Introduction

This document provides an assessment of the health and safety risks for the Horticulture
Operations carried out by OsluM Projects 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
RRN between 6 and 12
RRN greater than 12
= Insignificant risk, no further action
required
= Moderate risk, further control
measures maybe needed
= Inadequate controls, urgent remedial
action required
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Section 2 - Site Safety

Date of 29/09/2022 Next Review 30/09/2023
Assessment Date Review Record

Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details

SS01 Environmental Conditions

SS02 Remote Sites/Lone Working

SS03 Roadside/Railway Working

SS04 Near by entities eg Schools or Colleges

SS05 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 ACTION
conditions CONTROLS REQUIRED

Environmental SS01.1 Wet, uneven or Muscular injuries Operative Third Staff training/awareness 2/3 6
Conditions slippery surfaces Slips/Falls Parties Work instruction/Safety
Loss of control of
Ground Code of Practice - SSWI01-
machinery
Conditions General
Contact with moving
Site Safety
machinery
Safety footwear
Operatives instructed not
continue work if ground
conditions are considered
dangerous.
SS01.2 Steep banks Muscular injury Operate As above plus 2/4 8
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 2/4 8
Comfortable clothing, Regular
sunburn, skin cancer,
eye damage breaks and drinks available.
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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Site Safety
 DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER ACTION
conditions CONTROLS REQUIRED

SS01.4 Cold, wet Discomfort, illness 2/3 6

Appropriate outdoor clothing
Regular breaks
Hot drinks available

Operating in SS 02.1 Remote location Operate First aid kits on vehicles 2/3 6 Mobile Telephones provided for
Rural Areas / Accident or injury all employees
Lone working whilst working Radio or telephone contact
Remote Sites
alone. Daily work schedule followed
Lone working
No immediate As above plus 2/3
assistance available No lone working where
Over exertion practical
More serious injury Experienced staff only
due to lack of help
in an emergency
Roadside / SS.03.1 Moving traffic Road Traffic / Train Operatives Trained staff , local knowledge 2/4 8
Railway Working /Train 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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Site Safety
DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather conditions EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION
REQUIRED
Near by entinties SS 4.2 Inquisitive children Various injuries Student 1/3 3
eg Schools and or other people in Work programme agreed with
colleges work area Operative distracted Staff school or college
Unauthorised use No lone working
Operatives
of machinery / Operatives to report in / out of
equipment premises
Vehicles & moving Being struck by
Trained operators
machinery vehicles or moving
machinery Machinery & equipment
never left unattended & put
away after use
Injury from flying Machinery guarded and used
Flying debris
debris correctly
Staff clearance procedures
Unsuitable Identity cards.
Assault/ abuse
employees
Operating in SS 05 Children & other Various injuries Children Work scheduled during least 1/3 3
Public Open people in work area Operative distracted busy periods
General
Spaces (dogs) Machinery / equipment never
Contact or Public left unattended & put away
Moving machinery entanglement with
Operatives after use.
& vehicles vehicles or
Dogs Trained operators
machinery
Local knowledge/awareness
of hazards
Being struck by No lone working
Flying debris from Correctly guarded / properly
machinery flying debris
used machinery

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Site Safety
DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF Weather conditions EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER ACTION
CONTROLS REQUIRED
 Rivers, streams SS 06 Serious Operative 2/4 Check all employees have been
and Waterways Work instruction/Safety Code advised re. Hepatitis/tetanus
illness /
Third Parties of Practice SSWI01 vaccination.
infection
Trained staff / local
Panic
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
Operating on sites SS07 Elderly / infirm Various injuries Staff Machinery / equipment never 2/3 6 Ensure that site specific risk
where there are people in work area left unattended .& put away assessments have been
Contact or Operatives
elderly and after use undertaken for individual sites
Lack of awareness entanglement with Third Parties
disabled individual Staff trained and made aware
of dangers from vehicles or
of hazards
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 September Next Review September
Assessment 2022 Date 2023 Review Record

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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Cutting Operations
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 Third No loose clothing to be worn 2/3 6
with rotating blades Parties Staff training/awareness
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:- Eye 1/3 3
debris & face protection
Property damage Third Parties Operators aware of hazards &
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 6 Check correct ear
Noise survey undertaken defenders provided for
Ear defenders worn noise levels identified in
survey
Medical Questionnaire.
GC 1.4 Carrying / operating Operator 2/3 6
Fatigue Carry harness
strimmer for long periods
Trained staff
Muscular injury
Regular breaks
Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Regular servicing 2/3 6 Check equipment records
equipment Third parties Pre use inspection are up to date
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs
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Grass Cutting Operations

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, 2/3 6
Mowing moving parts Third Parties Work instruction/Safety Code of
Practice GMWI01
(Cylinder/Rotary) No loose clothing,
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 1/3 3
Flying debris Being struck by flying As above plus;-
debris
(Rotary only) Eye / face protection worn
GC 02.3 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator 2/3 6
equipment Third parties Well maintained equipment
Regular servicing
Pre use inspection
Defect reporting system &
responsive repairs
Ride on Mowing GC 03.1 Moving machinery Injury from contact or Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 2/3 6
entanglement with Third Parties Practice GMWI01
moving machinery Staff training/awareness of
dangers
Care taken when working in
public areas or on roadside
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
Safety boots
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Grass Cutting Operations

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

CONTROLS ACTION REQUIRED
GC 03.2 Flying debris Third Parties 1/3 3
Ride on Mowing Being struck by flying As above plus: -
debris
(contd) Correct guards fitted
Property damage
GC 03.3 Operator 1/3 3
Repetitive arm/shoulder
movements Fatigue Staff training/awareness
Muscular injuries Regular breaks
GC 03.4 Noise Hearing damage Operator Noise survey 2/3 6
Check correct ear
Ear defenders defenders provided
Medical Questionnaire
plus possible hearing tests
for employees
GC 03.5 Operating machine in Machine overturning 3/4
Staff training/awareness
adverse conditions e.g.
Machine getting out of Local risk assessments if
wet, slopes/banks control necessary.
Work stopped if
conditions considered
dangerous by operator
GC 3.6 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator 2/3
equipment Third parties Well maintained equipment
Pre use inspection
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 Staff training/awareness
Leg / foot injuries when
& when leaving cab
leaving cab

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Grass Cutting Operations

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 Work instruction/Safety Code of 3/4 12
or entanglement Practice GMWI02
with equipment No loose clothing
Staff training/awareness
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
Safety boots.

Being struck by flying

GC04.2 Flying debris debris Care taken when working in 1/3 3
public areas.
Busy periods avoided
GC 04.3 Noise Hearing damage Operator Noise survey 2/3 3
Enclosed cabs
Ear defenders provided.
Regular breaks
 GC 04.3 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Regular servicing 2/3 6
equipment Third Parties Pre use inspection
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs
GC 04.4 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 2/4 8
equipment before moving parts Practice GMWI02
adjusting, clearing debris Leg / foot injuries when
& when leaving cab leaving cab Staff training/awareness

GC 04.5 Operator Well designed seats to 1/3 3 Review driving positions

minimise back problems and work methods.
Operating machinery for Fatigue, discomfort Regular breaks
long periods Muscular disorders
Repeated rear particularly back, neck and
view observations shoulders

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Grass Cutting Operations

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 Operator, 3/4 12
or entanglement Third Parties Work instruction/Safety Code of
with equipment, Practice GMWI02
Trained operators aware of
dangers
Machinery immobilised when
not in use
No loose clothing,
Safety boots,
GC 05.2 Noise Hearing damage As above Plus:- 1/3 3
Carry out noise survey
Ear defenders available and check correct ear
protection is being
provided
 GC 05.3 Operator 2/3 6
Flying debris Being struck by flying As above Plus:-
debris
Eye / face protection
GC 05.4 Operator Sprung seats designed to 1/3 3 Review driving positions
Operating machinery Fatigue, discomfort minimise back problems and work methods.
for long periods Muscular disorders Regular breaks
Repeated rear view particularly neck, back ,
observations shoulder problems
GC 5.5 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Regular servicing 2/3 6
equipment Third Parties Pre use inspection
Defect reporting / responsive
repairs
GC 5.6 Operator 2/4 8
Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Work instruction/Safety Code of
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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Grass Cutting Operations

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 6 Carry out noise survey
Ear defenders

GC 06.3 Damaged/defective Various personal injuries Operator Equipment regularly serviced 2/3 6
equipment Third Parties Pre use inspection
Defect reporting / responsive
repair procedures
GC 06.4 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement with Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 3/4 12
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
Assessment Date Review Record

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

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Section 4 - General Grounds Maintenance Operations

Date of Next Review
Assessment Date Review Record

Reference Description Date Reviewed by Amendment Details

GM 011 Leaf clearance

GM 012 Use of Ladders, Steps & Work Platforms

GM 014 Pedestrian Rotovating

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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS REQUIRED
 Pesticide GM 01.1 Method of pesticide Chemical related 2/3 6 Re-issue Pesticides Manual
Trained / Certificated staff in
Operations application Illness
accordance with Pesticide Ensure COSHH
Weather conditions Environmental Regulations Assessment s and training
e,g, high winds damage Work Instruction / Safety Code of records are up to date
Practice GMWI03
Introduce standard Serco
COSHH Assessments Low
Spraying Log
toxicity MAFF approved
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 6
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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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS REQUIRED
Tractor GM 02.1 Moving Machinery, Serious injury from Well maintained, correctly 2/4 8
Mounted contact with moving guarded machinery
Flying debris
Operations parts Staff training & awareness of
(General) Being struck by flying dangers
debris No loose clothing,
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, 2/3 6

Staff training/awareness of
equipment
dangers & correct manual
handling techniques
Work Instruction / Safety Code of
Practice GMWI02
GM 02.3 Noise Hearing damage Operator 1/3 3 Check correct ear defenders
Noise survey
provided
Ear defenders
Regular breaks
 GM 02.4 Damaged/defective Various personal Operator 2/4 8
Regularly serviced machinery
equipment injuries Third parties
Pre use inspection
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs system
GM 02.5 Failure to immobilise Contact/entanglement Operator Work instruction/Safety Code of 3/4 12
equipment before with moving Practice GMWI02
adjusting, clearing debris equipment Staff training/awareness
or leaving cab

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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS REQUIRED
GM 02.6 Operator
Operating machinery for Fatigue 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 2/3 6
Trimming Staff training/awareness
Contact/entanglement No loose clothing,
(Hand held) with machinery Work instruction/Safety Code of
.
PracticeGMWI04
Safety boots,
GM 03.2 Sharp hedge trimmings Stabbing injuries 1/3 6
Gloves,
Eye / face protection,
 GM 03.3 Muscular disorders Operator 6
Carrying / operating the As per GM03.1 Plus:-
equipment for long Correct handling techniques
periods Regular breaks
GM 03.4 Noise Ear damage Operator 1/3 3
Ear defenders
Regular breaks
Noise survey
GM 03.5 Various personal Operator 2/3 3
Damaged/defective Equipment regularly serviced
injuries Third parties
equipment Pre use inspection
Defect reporting/responsive
repairs
GM 03.6 Working from ladders and Falls Operator 2/4 3
steps Items falling onto Third Parties Staff training/awareness
others below Well maintained equipment -
Road traffic Ladder Register
accident when Correct access equipment for task
working on Tools & materials carried / stored
roadside

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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS REQUIRED
 securely
Public kept clear of work area
below , warning signs, barriers
High visibility clothing when
working on roadside
Pruning GM 04 Cuts and abrasions Operator 1/3 3
Contact with blades, Work instruction/Safety Code of
Stabbing injuries Practice GMWI05
Sharp or thorny trimmings
Protective gloves
Damage/defective/blunt Face protection as necessary
equipment Well maintained tools
Driving GM 05 Vehicle training/local knowledge 2/4 8
Grounds Road traffic accident
Adverse weather or road Appropriately licensed drivers
Maintenance conditions Impact with other
Vehicles vehicles or structures First aid kits on vehicles
(off road) Drivers to park safely avoiding
Road rage incident obstruction
Damage to vehicle
Radio/phone contact
GM05.1 Parking As above Well maintained vehicles
Vehicle daily inspections and
defect reporting system

GM05.2 Breakdown or mechanical As above

failure Well placed mirrors
Vehicle seen back by colleague in
difficult conditions
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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS 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 6 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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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS 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 As for GM 6.1 Plus:- Sharps 3/4 12 As for GM 6.1
Needles Infections (H.I.V reporting procedure Puncture
/Hepatitis) 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 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 3
tools damaged tools feet and legs or other Work Instruction / safety Code of
(spades/forks injuries Practice GMWI010. Tools
etc.) purchased from reputable supplier
Incorrect use / misuse of and maintained in good condition.
GM07.2 Correct tools for job. Regular
tools
inspections & defect reporting
system. Defective items removed
Use of Hand from use. Safety boots/protective
tools gloves

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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

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

CONTROLS REQUIRED
 Injury from losing
control of machinery Well maintained machinery,
GM09.2 or contact with
Moving machinery Staff training/awareness
moving parts
Muscular injury Work instruction/Safety Code of
GM09.3 Repetitive Manual work:- Practice GMWI011
raking
Regular breaks
sweeping
luting Safety boots / gloves/ overalls
Tree Felling GM 010.1 Repetitive
Operator
manual work Fatigue 3/3 9
Staff training/awareness
Muscular disorders
Well maintained tools &
Allergic reactions to equipment
plants
Horticultural knowledge
Work instruction/Safety Code of
Practice GMWI07
Leaf Clearance GM 011.1 Operator 1/3 3 Check Tetanus Hepatitis
(by hand) Unseen sharp objects Cuts/abrasions, Staff training/awareness and local immunisation records and
knowledge re-issue Needlestick injuries
Used hypodermic needles Stabbing injuries
Work instruction/Safety Code of leaflet.
Dog excreta Illness/infection or Practice GMWI06
other injuries No leaf clearance by ungloved
Repetitive manual work

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General Grounds Maintenance Operations
DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER ACTION
CONTROLS REQUIRED
Contaminated work hands
wear “Sharps” boxes. and puncture
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 8
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 Being No lone working
Adverse ground struck by falling Regular inspection of equipment -
conditions objects Ladder Register
Items falling onto others Electrocution / Sufficient grip footwear
below shock Work area kept clear,
Overhead power cables / burns warning signs & barriers as
necessary
Tools & materials secured
No metal ladders used near power
lines
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General Grounds Maintenance Operations

DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER ACTIO

CONTROLS REQUIRED
Pedestrian GM 014 Moving machinery Contact/entanglement Operator Well maintained equipment, 2/3 6
Rotovating Operating machinery for with moving parts No loose clothing,
long periods Bumps/bruises or Staff training/awareness
other injuries Fatigue Work instruction/Safety Code of
Muscular injury Practice GMWI013
Safety boots, gloves
Manual handling instruction
Regular breaks
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Section 5 - Arboricultural Operations

Date of Next Review
Assessment Date Review Record

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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Arboricultural Operations
DESCRIPTION REF. HAZARD RISK OF RISK TO EXISTING LR SR RRN FURTHER
CONTROLS ACTION
REQUIRED
Operating a AB 01.1 Working at height Death/serious injury from Operator 3/4 12
Chain Saw at falls or cuts Third Parties Certificated operator only
Contact/entanglement PPE - Chainsaw Trousers
high level
with saw blades, Being struck by flying Chainsaw boots
debris Suitable hand, eye & ear protection
Falling debris
Suitable climbing ropes and harnesses
Vibration injuries
Machine vibration regularly inspected. & tested
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 3/4 12
As per AB 1.1 Plus:-
Specific distances from cables agreed
Consultations with electricity supplier prior
to work commencing
Operating a AB 02.1 Contact/entanglement Death/serious injury Operator, 3/4 12
Chain Saw at Third Parties Certificated operator
with saw blades, from falls or cuts PPE - Kevlar Trousers
Ground Level
Heavy equipment Muscular injuries Kevlar boots
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 Various personal injuries Operator Well maintained equipment 2/3 6
Unsuitable, damaged or
Equipment from hand saws, axes, Pre use inspection
defective equipment Third Parties
(General) pruners Defect reporting/responsive repairs
Incorrect use/ Trained staff

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

Winching AB 04 Handling winch cables Cuts, abrasions & metal Operator 2/3 6
Staff training/awareness
splinters
Breaking cables Protective gloves, safety
Injury from cables breaking boots, hard hats
under strain Well maintained and tested equipment,
No lone working
Work Instruction / Safety Code Practice
ABWI01
Chipper Info available on request

Rigging Info available on request

Equipment