Lawn Gangs Safety Checklist

• Lawn Gangs Safety Inspection

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Document No.

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Site Details

• Site / Project Name

• Use this audit to assess the following aspects of this site as Safe, At Risk or Not Applicable. Unsafe response indicate that attention is required to bring items to a satisfactory standard. Notes and photos should be attached where appropriate, particularly to At Risk items.

Work Areas

• Do you wish to examine work areas on this safety walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect grounds for obstacles or hazards

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Any rocks, tree branches, metal objects and other debris have been removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ground is dry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Activities are being conducted during daylight hours

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Terrain hazards have been identified, including long grass, slopes, holes, ruts, bumps,

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Impalement Hazards, such as tree branches (none present, or adequately marked)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Do you wish to examine PPE on this safety walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hard Hats (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Safety Glasses with Side Shields (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Face Shield / Goggles (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Respiratory Protection (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Hearing Protection (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Appropriate Clothing (in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Gloves (available, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Foot Protection (fit for task, worn by crew and in safe condition)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Sun safety (sunscreen, hats)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Tools and Equipment

• Do you wish to examine tools and equipment on this safety walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• General condition of tools

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Tools and Equipment inspections take place and are recorded

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Right tools are being used for tasks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Crew members are trained to be competent in the tools appropriate for their work tasks

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Hustler Raptor XDX

• Operator is wearing appropriate PPE

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator has completed all required safety training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator has completed a site induction

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator has all required PPE: steel capped boots, long pants, hearing protection, eye protection, safety googles with side shields, sun safety

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify safety start interlock system

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All safety guards, shields and covers are in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mower blades sharp and securely fastened

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Tyres visually inspected

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check oil level, engine

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are no loose bolts, fasteners or damaged parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There is sufficient fuel for operation and no evidence of fuel leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• the engine compartment, top of the deck, exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s station are clean and free of grass clippings, and other debris.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• A site inspection has been conducted and areas unsuitable for Raptor, such as near slopes, retaining walls, drop offs, embankments, draining ditches and water have been identified

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The raptor will not be operating on slopes greater than 15 degrees

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety barriers in place to prevent bystanders/children/other workers coming into Raptor operating area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Honda HHB25 Blower

• Operator has completed all safety training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator is trained and competent in the use of the blower

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE in use, including long sleeved shirt, long pants, googles, helmet, face shield, ear protection, safety gloves, steel capped boots, dust mask

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blower visually inspected for any damage and looseness of fastening parts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• No evidence of oil or gasoline leaks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Terrain has been examined, no steep slopes or slippery ground

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blower is not being operated in a confined or partially enclosed area, or near open windows or doors (risk of carbon monoxide poisoning)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety barriers in place to prevent others and pets from coming near the blower

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blower has sufficient fuel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine oil checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air cleaner, throttle level, nuts, bolts and fasteners checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Honda 1.1hp Brush Cutter (Bike Model)

• Operator has completed all required safety training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator is trained and competent in the use of the brush cutter

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area has been inspected for any debris, stones, branches, wire etc have been removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety barriers in place to prevent other persons or pets being within trimmer operating area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE in use, including long sleeved shirt, long pants, googles, helmet, face shield, ear protection, safety gloves, steel capped boots, dust mask.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine oil level checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fuel levels checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Air cleaner checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Throttle cable checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Quick-release latch checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Cutting attachment checked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Blades inspected for wear and damage, blade nut tightened (wear gloves during inspection)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Debris shield intact and in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All nuts and bolts tightened

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Engine will not be operated in a confined space

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Honda Buff Pro Blade Brake M&C Mower

• Operator has completed all required safety training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Operator is trained and competent in the use of the mower

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• All PPE in use, including long sleeved shirt, long pants, googles, helmet, face shield, ear protection, safety gloves, steel capped boots, dust mask.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area has been inspected for any debris, stones, branches, wire etc have been removed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Safety barriers in place to prevent other persons, children, pets entering the mowing area

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Area has been inspected for excessive slopes (more than 20 degrees)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Grass is dry

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Disconnect spark plug cap and then inspect cutter blades for damage or excessive wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check engine oil levels

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Mower has sufficient fuel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Ensure air filters are clean and in good condition

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect grass catcher for holes, cracks and excessive wear

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Safety

• Do you wish to examine electrical safety on this safety walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Extension Cords are not causing trip hazards or used inappropriately

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Power Tools are undamaged and being used fit for purpose

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

Personnel

• Do you wish to check personnel and this safety walk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Behavior is orderly and professional

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Clear communication is possible without needing to shout

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Proper lifting technique demonstrated

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There is no evidence that any participants are under the influence of alcohol or other substances

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• There is no evidence that workers are fatigued

  Yes

  No

  N/A

People Safety

• Do you wish to check work crew safety knowledge at this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Approach at least one team member and record their responses to the following. Make clear this is not an assessment of the team member themselves, but rather the safety procedures on site.

Team Member

• Has the team member attended a pre-start meeting or toolbox talk within the last week?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the team member able to describe the correct process to follow in an emergency situation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the worker able to identify three hazards they may encounter in their tasks today?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Team member signature (to verify this interview took place NOT to assess their safety knowledge)

  Sign

General Comments

• Any further comments or recommendations arising from this inspection?

• Add any additional relevant photos

  Media

• Have all required corrective actions been added as Actions to this inspection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Please add any corrective actions to the appropriate questions above before completing this report

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• First aid kit is on site and full stocked

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Fire extinguisher available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sufficient safety cones/tape on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• First aider is available on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off

• Name & Signature of Inspector

  Sign

• Name & Signature of Site Supervisor / Foreman

  Sign