Cons Like Risk Level SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Due to the uncontrolled Operator to inspect work Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity outdoor environment that environment for hazards prior to of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: the lawnmower may commencing work. Uneven, slippery or steep work operate in, there is a risk Major Possible High Y N of a slip, trip and fall to surfaces? Ensure appropriate footwear is the operator (e.g. steep worn whilst operating the Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the Major Possible High Y N slopes, pot holes, etc.). lawnmower. vicinity? Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of Major Possible High Y N the plant? Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor Major Possible High or walking surfaces (i.e. lack of a Y N surface, unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?) 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 Y N protection? Other Y N Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Hazards Inspected Cons Like Risk Level FIRE AND EXPLOSION Major Unlikely Medium The storage and handling Ensure engine is stopped and Y N Can anyone be injured by fire? of fuel (e.g. refuelling) may has cooled down before
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