Risk Assessment Summary Sheet Ref 060

Activity/Workplace; Grass Cutting (Use of Pedestrian Mower)

Risk Assessment Hazard of Activity: Grass Cutting – Use of Pedestrian Mower

Likelihood

Likelihood
Severity

Severity
Risk Risk
Rating Rating
Risk before Responsible after
Hazard Risk Group controls CONTROL MEASURES Person controls
Operator, Before use consult the manufacturer’s operating manual for the
other machine and be familiar with the controls, etc. in particular the
Entrapment/ persons emergency stop.
entanglement in Serious injury, in the Machine must be serviced in line with manufacturer’s
3 4 1 4 4
moving parts and cuts, bruising vicinity 12 instruction.
blades and Visually inspect equipment before commencing work and
General monitor conditions throughout. operator
public Check the condition of guards and safety devices along with /supervisor
Flying Particles- basic checks such as oil levels. Never use a machine with
Cuts, bruising eye
Debris, stones, defective, damaged or missing guards.
injuries to operator
litter. Etc throw up 2 3 6 Never attempt to clear blockages while machine is running. 1 3 3
and person in the
by mower during Switch off and isolate before carrying out work on machine.
vicinity
operations Never place hands, fingers or feet near or in the vicinity of the
Damage to cutter blades.
Exposure to Noise hearing and Hand Assess each site before and during use- separately assess
2 2 4 banks, slopes, debris, etc. Check grassed area to be cut 1 2 2
& vibration Arm Vibration
Syndrome before work commences and remove any object that may
Members of the block or entangle in the cutting blades or may become airborne
public exposed to during cutting, i.e. wires, cables, litter, drink cans or bottles etc.
Pedestrian/ work Never over reach while using machine. Always maintain
risks causing 2 3 6 1 3 3
interface secure footing and a well balanced stance, care must be taken
injury & property
damage on slippery/wet surfaces or grass or on sloping ground. Never
wear loose or baggy clothing; it can become entangled on
Fire - refuelling & Fire/explosion
moving parts of the machine.
build up of grass property damage,
3 4 12 Always wear correct PPE including eye protection, hearing 1 4 4
around engine or burns, scalds,
protection, safety footwear and high vis.
exhaust serious injury.
Observe good manual handling techniques when lifting and
Manual handling empting grass collection box.
Empting grass
injuries, cuts and 2 2 4 Never leave machines unattended. Switch off when not in use 1 2
collection box
pinch injuries and during refuelling. Do not smoke during refuelling operation
Slippery Slips and falls of and ensure fuel is stored correctly. Exhaust gasses are
conditions/ operator causing 2 3 6 poisonous. NEVER operate when there is damage 1 3 3
sloping ground injury.

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