SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS There may be a slip, trip Operator to inspect work Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity or fall risk to the operator environment for hazards prior to of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: due to equipment being commencing work. used outdoors and in a Uneven, slippery or steep work Minor Possible Medium Y N surfaces? diverse range of Ensure the hedge trimmer environments. blades come to a complete stop Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the Minor Possible Medium Y N before moving or placing the vicinity? equipment down. Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of Minor Possible Medium Y N the plant? Ensure appropriate working at Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor Minor Possible Medium heights risk controls are in place or walking surfaces (i.e. lack of a Y N when working from a ladder or surface, unprotected holes, work platform. penetrations or gaps?) If operating or maintaining plant at height Ensure appropriate footwear is can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: worn. Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Minor Possible Medium Y N Lack of guardrails or other suitable edge Y N protection? Other Y N Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Hazards Inspected Cons Like Risk Level FIRE AND EXPLOSION Major Possible High The storage and handling Ensure fuel is appropriately Y N Can anyone be injured by fire? of petrol (e.g. refuelling) stored (e.g. away from ignition
SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: There may be a slip, trip or fall risk to the operator due to equipment being used outdoors and in a diverse range of environments. Operator to inspect work environment for hazards prior to commencing work. Ensure the hedge trimmer blades come to a complete stop before moving or placing the equipment down. Ensure appropriate working at heights risk controls are in place when working from a ladder or work platform. Ensure appropriate footwear is worn. Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Y N Minor Possible Medium Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Y N Minor Possible Medium Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Y N Minor Possible Medium Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor or walking surfaces (i.e. lack of a surface, unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?) Y N Minor Possible Medium If operating or maintaining plant at height can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N Minor Possible Medium 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 Possible High The storage and handling of petrol (e.g. refuelling) Ensure fuel is appropriately stored (e.g. away from ignition