Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level SHEARING Can anyone’s body parts be sheared between two parts of plant, or between a part of the plant and a work piece or structure? Y N PRESSURISED CONTENT Can anyone come into contact with fluids or gases under high pressure, due to plant failure or misuse of the plant? Y N ELECTRICITY Can anyone be injured or burnt due to: Damaged or frayed electrical cords would pose an electrical hazard. Operator may inadvertently cut through electric lead. Operating the lawnmower in wet weather exposes the operator to electrical hazards. Operator to check for damaged electrical cords prior to use. Operator to exercise vigilance in location and positioning of electric lead. Ensure the lawnmower is not used during wet weather or in areas where water has pooled. Ensure equipment is serviced on a regular basis, tested and tagged and appropriate isolation procedures (e.g. lock out tags) are in place. Live electrical conductors? (e.g. exposed wires) Y N Working in close proximity to electrical conductors? Y N Access to electricity? Y N Damaged or poorly maintained electrical leads, cables or switches? Y N Major Possible High Water near electrical equipment? Y N Major Possible High Lack of isolation procedures? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
Cons Like Risk Level ERGONOMICS Can anyone be injured due to: The use of the lawnmower may involve repetitive body movements, awkward positions and the need for excessive effort if required to push lawnmower up a steep incline. Ensure appropriate rest breaks are taken. Ensure the lawnmower is not used for extended periods of time. Poorly designed workstation? Y N Repetitive body movement? Y N Minor Rare Low Constrained body posture or the need for excessive effort? Y N Minor Possible Medium Design deficiency causing psychological stress? Y N Inadequate or poorly placed lighting? Y N Does the plant impact on the surrounding workplace and create potential hazards? (Consider potential impact on the design and layout of the workplace) Y N Is the location of the plant inappropriate? (Consider potential effects due to environmental conditions and terrain) Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level
RADIATION Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant suffer injury or illness due to exposure to radiation in the form of any of the following: infra-red radiation ultra violet light microwaves Y N NOISE Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, suffer injury due to exposure to noise? Y N Minor Possible Medium Operation of the lawnmower can result in high noise levels. Ensure appropriate hearing protection is worn whilst operating the lawnmower. VIBRATION Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to vibration? Y N FRICTION Can anyone be burnt due to contact with moving parts, materials or surfaces of the plant? Y N SUFFOCATION Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or atmospheric contamination? Y N CONDITION Is a hazard likely due to the age and condition of the plant? (Consider how hard the machine has been worked, and whether it is used constantly or rarely). Y N Can anyone be injured as a result of the plant not serviced appropriately and/or maintained in line with manufacturer’s recommendations? Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures
Can anyone be injured by explosion of gases, vapours, liquids, dusts, or other substances? Y N TEMPERATURE/MOISTURE Can anyone come into contact with objects at high or low temperatures? Y N Can anyone suffer ill-health due to exposure to high or low temperatures? Y N Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health due to exposure to moisture? Y N OTHER Can anyone be injured or suffer ill-health from exposure to: Operation of the lawnmower may cause dust and other debris to become airborne. Ensure appropriate PPE is worn. Chemicals? Y N Toxic gases or vapours? Y N Fumes/Dusts? Y N Minor Possible Medium Other? (please specify) Y N 4. Risk Assessment Signoff Authorised By: Signature: Date: