Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level IMPACT AND CUTTING INJURIES Can anyone be crushed/cut/struck etc. due to: The moving lawnmower blades pose a significant risk to an operator’s hands and body parts. The operator will expose themselves to extreme risks if any attempt to inspect or undertake maintenance to the undercarriage of the lawnmower occurs whilst mower is on. Stones and other debris may be thrown out from the spinning blades. Ensure that lawnmower is turned off and the blades have stopped rotating before performing maintenance. Inspect the area to be mown for stones, branches or other debris that may become a projectile prior to undertaking task. Ensure that lawnmower is not used during high pedestrian traffic periods (e.g. outside school hours). Material falling off the plant? Y N Uncontrolled/unexpected movement of plant/load? Y N Major Unlikely Medium Lack of capacity to slow, stop or immobilise plant? Y N The plant tipping or rolling over? Y N Parts of the plant disintegrating or collapsing? Y N Contact with moving parts during testing, inspection, operation, maintenance, cleaning or repair? Y N Major Possible High Being thrown off or under the plant? Y N Contact with sharp or flying objects? (e.g. work pieces being ejected) Y N Moderate Possible Medium The mobility of the plant? Y N Inappropriate parts and accessories being used? Y N Other Y N
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
Cons Like Risk Level SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: Due to the uncontrolled outdoor environment that the lawnmower may operate in, there is a risk of a slip, trip and fall to the operator (e.g. steep slopes, pot holes, etc.). Operator to inspect work environment for hazards prior to commencing work. Ensure appropriate footwear is worn whilst operating the lawnmower. Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Y N Major Possible High Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Y N Major Possible High Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Y N Major Possible High Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor or walking surfaces (i.e. lack of a surface, unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?) Y N Major Possible High If operating or maintaining plant at height can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N Lack of guardrails or other suitable edge protection? Y N Other Y N Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level FIRE AND EXPLOSION Can anyone be injured by fire? Y N Major Unlikely Medium The storage and handling of fuel (e.g. refuelling) may Ensure engine is stopped and has cooled down before