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The Lawn Edger Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Tripping hazards
- overhead power lines
- 2. Site inspection
- Slippery surfaces
- uneven terrain
- 3. Equipment setup
- Electrical faults
- sharp blades
- 4. Mobilization
- Manual handling injuries
- vehicle accidents
- 5. Starting the edger
- Noise exposure
- kickback
- 6. Edging operation
- Projectile debris
- vibration-related injuries
- 7. Maintenance
- Cutting injuries
- hazardous substances
- 8. Break/rest periods
- Poor ergonomics
- overcrowding
- 9. Storage of equipment
- Theft
- unauthorised use
- 10. Transport to the next site
- Road accidents
- spillage during transport
- 11. Fuel refilling
- Fuel spills
- inhalation of fumes
- 12. Final inspection
- Undetected hazards
- incomplete work area checks