Hedge Cutter Flail Risk Assessment PDF

Department Hedge Cutter Flail © Cambridge Safety Solutions All Rights Reserved Explanation of the risk Rating...

Department Hedge Cutter Flail © Cambridge Safety Solutions All Rights Reserved Explanation of the risk Rating Cutting hedges, ditches, embankments and roadsides. Description of Activity The Tractor operator PROBABILITY x SEVERITY = RISK RATING Staff working in the area Who is at Risk Members of the public (Visitors) PROBABILITY Animal (pets and wildlife) and any third party within SEVERITY working area. Unlikely Likely Certain Open spaces around paddocks 1. Minor injury or damage Areas in which activity takes Amenity areas place Grounds and Gardens x 2. Major injury or damage Road sides 1 2 3 3. Severe injury or serious illness or Driving Licence Operator training (by competent person) death. Severe damage Minimum Level of training or Induction training qualifications required RISK RATING ACTIONS TO BE TAKEN FROM RISK RATING 1 -3 LOW RISK Carry on with activity, ensuring controls are in place. No further controls are required. 4 -6 MEDIUM RISK Implement further controls if practical to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. Monitor risk level to ensure no increase. 9 HIGH RISK Stop activity immediately. Implement further controls to reduce the risk if possible. Find an alternative method. This sample template is provided ‘as is’ and Cambridge Safety Solutions excludes all representations, warranties, obligations and liabilities in relation to the template to the maximum extent permitted by law. Cambridge Safety Solutions is not liable for any errors or omissions in the template and shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage of any kind caused by its use. Use of the template is entirely at the risk of the User and should you wish to do so then independent legal advice should be sought before use. Hedge Cutter Flail. November 2020. V1. 1 of 3  Existing Residual Risk Rating ADDITIONAL CONTROLS TO FURTHER risk rating IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS EVENT EXISTING CONTROLS TO REDUCE THE RISK REDUCE RISK TO AN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL HAZARD (Minimum Controls always in place) Probabilit Probabilit Severity Severity Rating Rating y y Driver must be looking through mesh or Injury due to driver polycarbonate glazing Only trained and qualified personnel to use Entanglement. Lacerations, being hit by rotating All windows must be closed. 2 2 4 these machines and attachments 1 2 2 dislocation of joints, amputations. components inspect the hedge before starting to cut and remove wire, bottles, cans and other debris Instruct all operators about the hazards of Entanglement. Lacerations, Tractor engine must be switched off and PTO the PTO. Power take off dislocation of joints, amputations, must be fully stopped before handling 2 3 6 1 3 3 severe twisting of body parts Undamaged guard in place Wear close fitting clothing to prevent entanglement of loose clothing parts Road warning signs (hedge-cutting in place} should be in place and any third parties kept Injury being hit by away Instruct all operators about the hazards of Entanglement. Drawing in cutting heads or Never start or continue to work a machine if cutting heads. Lacerations, dislocation of joints, 2 2 4 1 2 2 machine arms as they people are nearby or approaching. Stop and amputations. move wait until they are at a safe distance; some cutting heads may continue to freewheel for up to 40 seconds after being stopped. Entrapment between Be aware when working behind tractor and tractor and machine Crushing. trapping, nipping machine Operator training, regular tool box talks and 2 3 6 1 2 2 when hitching or severing, cutting or puncturing Where possible two staff to hitch and unhitch review of training unhitching machine from tractor. Damage to property, vehicle or follow the manufacturer's instructions for Tractor overbalancing Tractor should be on stable and even ground machine through not securing the 2 3 6 hitching or unhitching the machine from the 1 2 2 when arm is extended when arm is extended. equipment correctly. tractor Gradual hearing loss due to Ear defender’s mandatory Operator training, regular tool box talks and Noise (>90 Db) 2 2 4 1 2 2 prolonged exposure to noise review of training Hedge Cutter Flail. November 2020. V1. 2 of 3 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Related Risk Assessments ITEM SYMBOL REQUIRED NOTES Use of road vehicles on public highway Manual Handling SAFETY BOOTS Working near or adjacent to water As required by class of HI-VISABILITY highway CLOTHING For checking hydraulics. CoSHH EYE PROTECTION Full face mask for  Oils handling using chemical  Fuels spray. Mandatory EAR PROTECTION For maintenance Reference and Guidance GLOVES  Health & Safety at Works Act 1974  Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations 1992  The Provision and use of Work Equipment Regulations 1992  Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 HARD HAT  The Traffic Signs Manual – Chapter 8  New Street & Road Works Act (Guide) Red Book  Approved Code of Practice  Safe Operating Procedures (Operators Manual) FACE MASK  Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994  Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1993  Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 OTHER  Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations  Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005  Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 A Safety advisor will monitor and review the controls to reduce the risks in accordance with company Policy. Risk assessments will be reviewed annually or more often if required. The information contained within this risk assessment should be taken as minimum requirement and is not to be considered exhaustive Risk Assessment completed by: Signature Date: Review Date: Or Following any changes, alterations, new additions or following any incident Hedge Cutter Flail. November 2020. V1. 3 of 3