RA-HS104 Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance
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Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Risk Assessment
This fully completed landscaping and grounds maintenance risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with soil preparation, turfing, planting, hard landscaping, lawn mowing, strimming, hedge cutting, and pesticide application, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with landscaping and grounds maintenance including;
- Pesticide and herbicide exposure causing toxic effects, skin sensitisation, and respiratory harm
- Thrown debris from strimmers, mowers, and hedge cutters causing eye and face injuries
- Manual handling injuries from carrying turf rolls, paving slabs, and landscaping materials
- Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) and whole-body vibration (WBV) from prolonged plant use
- Sharp tool injuries from hedge trimmers, edging tools, and pruning equipment
- Adverse weather exposure including sun, heat, cold, and working in wet conditions
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) assessment and PA1/PA6 certification for pesticide use
- Safety glasses, face shields, and exclusion zones around debris-throwing equipment
- Mechanical handling aids for heavy materials and team lifts for large slabs and turf rolls
- HAVS exposure monitoring and anti-vibration gloves for regular vibrating tool users
- Sun protection, hydration, and weather monitoring for outdoor workers
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Landscaping and Grounds Maintenance Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This landscaping and grounds maintenance risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, landscaping contractors, grounds managers, and any employer with a duty to assess risks under the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations 2002 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.