Name: Landscaping Activities Risk Assessment
Brand: BlueSafe Online
SKU: prod_01KBY6VCN0Z6984QZR2G5M2EA3
Price: 79.50 AUD
Availability: InStock

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers landscaping activities from site setup and material handling through to plant use, ground disturbance and emergency response. It supports planning and risk management by addressing services, vehicles, tools, chemicals, environmental conditions and uneven ground.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

Plan site access, work areas, services, ground conditions and weather
Handle plants, soil, pavers, timber and other materials safely
Operate powered hand tools and small plant while managing debris and maintenance risks
Coordinate mobile plant, vehicles, deliveries, reversing and loads
Manage excavation, post holes, spoil placement and ground stability
Handle chemicals, fuels, organic materials and spills carefully
Control dust, noise and airborne contaminants during landscaping work
Check electrical tools, leads, outdoor power use and nearby services
Manage slips, trips and falls on uneven, wet or obstructed ground
Prepare for heat, UV, weather, remote work, wildlife and emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out landscaping activities.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Activity	Potential Hazards
Site access, planning and work area set-up	Unauthorised entry by pedestrians, clients or other trades Vehicle and plant interaction at entry points Unidentified overhead or underground services Poor site conditions including unstable ground, trip hazards and restricted access Weather changes affecting safe work
Manual handling of plants, soil, pavers, timber and materials	Musculoskeletal strain from lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling Crush injuries to hands and feet when moving heavy items Repetitive movements and awkward postures during planting and edging Overexertion when unloading materials
Operation of powered hand tools and small plant	Cuts, entanglement or struck-by injury from mowers, trimmers, brushcutters, hedge trimmers, chainsaws or augers Flying debris striking workers or the public Hand-arm vibration and loss of control Poorly maintained guards, switches or safety devices Fuel handling and hot surfaces
Mobile plant, vehicles and deliveries	Collision between excavators, skid steers, loaders, trucks and workers Reversing incidents and blind spots Plant rollover on uneven, soft or sloped ground Loads falling during loading or unloading Unauthorised operation of plant
Excavation, post holes and ground disturbance	Contact with underground electrical, gas, water, sewer or communications services Collapse of trench sides or post holes Falls into open excavations Struck-by injuries from excavator buckets or spoil placement Ground instability around edges
Chemicals, fuels and organic hazards	Exposure to herbicides, pesticides, fertilisers, cement products or fuel Skin and eye irritation, inhalation of vapours, dusts or mists Incorrect decanting, storage or labelling of chemicals Spills contaminating workers, soil or drains Biological hazards from mulch, compost, moulds, animal waste or contaminated water
Dust, noise and airborne contaminants	Dust from soil, mulch, cutting, grinding or sweeping Respiratory irritation and reduced visibility Excessive noise from mowers, blowers, cutters, grinders and compressors Flying particles during cutting or trimming Exposure of nearby workers or the public to airborne contaminants
Electrical hazards and services	Electric shock from damaged leads, tools or outdoor power use Contact with overhead powerlines during planting, digging or plant movement Use of electrical equipment in wet conditions Unauthorised repairs to electrical equipment
Slips, trips, falls and work on uneven ground	Slips on wet grass, mud, loose gravel or irrigation overspray Trips on hoses, tools, roots, materials and uneven surfaces Falls on slopes, embankments, retaining edges or steps Minor falls leading to sprains, fractures or struck-by incidents near plant
Heat, UV exposure, weather, remote work and emergencies	Heat stress, dehydration and sun exposure Reduced concentration and fatigue leading to other incidents Storms, high wind or lightning affecting trees, plant and electrical risk Delayed response to injury when working in isolated areas Bites, stings or contact with wildlife

Need to tailor this risk assessment?

Use the BlueSafe Portal to add site-specific activities, hazards, controls, responsibilities and review details before the assessment is put into use.

Acceptance Guaranteed: If your client or principal requests changes during document review, BlueSafe will help revise the document at no extra cost and support resubmission until it is accepted.

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of hazardous chemicals in the workplace — 2.1 How to identify which chemicals are hazardous; p. 15.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing noise and preventing hearing loss at work — 5. Controlling the risks; p. 29.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.
Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.

Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
Initial and residual risk ratings
Assigned responsible persons for each activity
Risk matrix and assessment classification
Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
Site-specific customisation before use

Landscaping Activities Risk Assessment

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