HSE DOCUMENTS-RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPING
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| RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPING |
Risk Assessment for Landscaping" by HSE Documents offers a free, detailed guide to identifying hazards in landscaping tasks. It covers risks like equipment usage, manual handling, and chemical exposure, providing practical control measures to ensure safety and compliance in outdoor work environments. Perfect for professionals prioritizing health, safety, and environmental standards.
1.0. JOB / TASK STEP
1.1. Accessing the site and starting work
1.2. Conducting landscaping work
1.3. Completing task / pack up
2.0. HAZARDS / RISKS
2.1. Traffic hazards
2.2. Contact with services
2.3. Slips, trips and falls
2.4. Sunburn/dehydration
2.5. Electrical hazards
2.6. Noise hazards
2.7. Chemical hazards
2.8. Falls/injuries caused during landscaping works
2.9. Falling objects
2.10. Incorrect use of trestles
2.11. Incorrect use of mobile scaffold
2.12. Incorrect installation of scaffolding
2.13. Use of plant and machinery:
2.14. Crush injuries
2.15. Plant collision
2.16. Plant rollover
2.17. Risks related to excavations:
2.18. Contact with underground services
2.19. Unauthorized access
2.20. Trench collapse
2.21. Inadequate use of lifting equipment
2.22. Injuries caused by the use of hand and power tools
2.23. Plant or equipment malfunction
2.24. The worker is not competent with plant/equipment.
2.25. Eye injuries
2.26. Hand injuries
2.27. Flying debris
2.28. Silica exposure
2.29. Manual handling injuries
2.30. Equipment damaged during shift
2.31. Site security / unauthorized entry
2.32. Slips, trips, and falls
2.33. Hazardous substances and flammables
3.0. CONTROL MEASURES
3.1. Signage, flagging, or delineation of the work zone.
3.2. Workers to be aware of traffic hazards.
3.3. Maintain exclusion zones around power lines. Use spotters if necessary.
3.4. DBYD and ensure underground services are protected before excavation.
3.5. Good housekeeping. Wear non-slip shoes.
3.6. Pay attention when walking.
3.7. Sun protection (broad-brimmed hard hat, sunscreen, long-sleeve clothing).
3.8. Drink plenty of water. Avoid excessive caffeine.
3.9. Testing and tagging of electrical equipment. Safely run leads.
3.10. Inspect electrical equipment before use.
3.11. RCDs in use.
3.12. Hearing protection is to be worn if noise levels are over 85 dBA.
3.13. Ensure that the loud plant or equipment is positioned away from workers, if possible.
3.14. An up-to-date SDS register is available for all hazardous substances.
3.15. All safety controls are in place as per SDS. All spills are to be reported to the supervisor.
3.16. Refer to SDS for chemical properties and storage/handling procedures.
3.17. For works over 2m high (or 3m high in residential construction with roof pitch less than 26°), personnel are to ensure there is something physically stopping the worker from falling, e.g.:
3.18. Conducting the work of a solid construction
3.19. Using a fall prevention device (handrails etc.)
3.20. Conducting the work from a work platform
3.21. Using a fall restraint system
3.22. Using a fall arrest system.
3.23. Staff are to be trained and competent in using safety equipment and procedures for working at heights (working at heights training may be required).
3.24. Working at heights gear is to be fit for purpose and tested/tagged (if required).
3.25. For works under 2m high, risks are to be assessed and managed.
3.26. When working from ladders workers need to remember the following:
3.27. Only industrial ladders are to be used
3.28. Work from the top 2 rungs of a ladder is not permitted
3.29. Ladders and other working at heights equipment are to be inspected before use
3.30. Workers should never lean or conduct heavy work off a ladder.
3.31. Personnel need to pay attention to signs and do not enter any exclusion zones established on site.
3.32. All workers are to wear the correct PPE.
3.33. When working with trestles workers must:
3.34. Inspect trestles before use for damage or defects
3.35. Secure trestles on a stable surface to prevent tipping
3.36. Ensure handrails or harnesses are used, as required
3.37. Follow weight capacity guidelines and not overload trestles.
3.38. When working with mobile scaffolds workers must:
3.39. Inspect mobile scaffold for damage before use
3.40. Lock wheels to prevent unintended movement
3.41. Use guardrails and platforms, as required
3.42. Avoid overloading and respect weight limits.
3.43. When working with scaffolding supervisors/workers must ensure that it is:
3.44. Built by competent workers (high-risk license is required if scaffold is over 4m)
3.45. Fit for purpose
3.46. Located on a stable ground
3.47. Equipped with guard rails, mid rails, and toe boards
3.48. Equipped with safe access without gaps.
3.49. Scaffold that is deemed unsafe must be locked out or tagged out.
3.50. The scaffold needs to be inspected by a competent person before use:
3.51. After alterations or repairs
3.52. After an event (e.g., high winds or storms, hit by plant, unauthorized modifications) that could affect scaffold integrity or stability
3.53. At regular intervals at most 30 days.
3.54. Workers are to keep their distance from plants and machinery.
3.55. Only competent and authorized personnel are allowed to use plants and machinery.
3.56. Lift loads or attachments over workers
3.57. Ride on machinery (unless in approved seating)
3.58. Operate machinery under the influence of drugs or alcohol
3.59. Use a phone while operating a plant or machinery.
3.60. Ensure plant exclusion zones are implemented and enforced.
3.61. Use spotters as necessary.
3.62. Before excavation works personnel need to ensure that:
3.63. Underground services are identified and marked (via DBYD or service locators)
3.64. Exclusion zones are established as per located services where it is impossible to locate and mark all services a full-time competent spotter should be with the plant at all times.
3.65. Barricades, fencing, and signage must prevent unauthorized access near trenches.
3.66. Before entering a trench, that is over 1.5m, workers need to ensure that:
3.67. They are authorized to do so (e.g., via excavation permit)
3.68. Battering, benching, or shoring is installed
3.69. Safe access is provided.
3.70. Before lifting operations workers need to ensure that:
3.71. Lifting plant and equipment is approved and fit for purpose
3.72. Lifting gear is tested/tagged
3.73. Exclusion zones are established.
3.74. Workers need to inspect all lifting gear before use.
3.75. It is PROHIBITED to:
3.76. Exceed SWLs of lifting equipment
3.77. Stand under suspended loads.
3.78. Workers are to use taglines if necessary.
3.79. Workers are to be competent and trained in hand/power tools.
3.80. Workers are to inspect the tools and cords for damage before use.
3.81. Workers are to ensure all electrical leads are tested and tagged.
3.82. Workers are never to remove guarding or make other alterations to tools.
3.83. Adequate PPE is to be worn as required.
3.84. Ensure pre-start checks are completed.
3.85. Ensure all guarding is in place and fit for purpose.
3.86. Report any faults to the supervisor.
3.87. Ensure all safety glasses are worn. Ensure all guarding is in place.
3.88. Only competent and authorized personnel to complete this task.
3.89. Ensure all guarding is in place. Ensure appropriate gloves are worn.
3.90. Safety glasses (double eye protection when welding/grinding).
3.91. Exclusion zones around hazardous work.
3.92. Ensure areas are wet down to reduce dust.
3.93. Ensure dust extraction is used on equipment (if fitted). Wear appropriate respiratory PPE if dust levels cannot be controlled.
3.94. All personnel must be inducted.
3.95. Adopt good posture and manual handling techniques.
3.96. Use of mechanical devices. Team lifting.
3.97. Report damaged equipment to the supervisor and tag it out.
3.98. Ensure gates/fences are secured before leaving the site.
3.99. Ensure tools and equipment are stored appropriately.
3.100. Place all rubbish in a bin.
3.101. Ensure hazardous substances and flammables are stored appropriately.
