Health & Safety Policy — Lawn Mowing Haringey

This Health and Safety policy sets out the commitment of our Lawn Mowing Haringey and related garden services to protect employees, clients and members of the public. It applies to all activities including routine lawn care in Haringey, grass cutting and garden mowing services in the area. The policy emphasises risk reduction, safe systems of work, and a culture of continuous improvement across every site we attend.

Our aims are to maintain a safe working environment and to minimise harm from equipment, chemicals, manual handling and traffic. We promote competence through regular training, documented procedures and clear supervision. Managers, crews and subcontractors engaged in Haringey lawn mowing and turf maintenance must follow the controls set out here and report hazards or near misses without delay.

Scope and responsibilities

This document covers all tasks associated with garden mowing Haringey, including preparatory site checks, use of ride-on mowers, pedestrian mowers, strimmers, hand tools and disposal of green waste. Senior management retains overall responsibility for health and safety policy, while team leaders are responsible for task risk assessments and ensuring operatives understand and follow safe working procedures.

We conduct regular risk assessments prior to starting work. Assessments identify hazards such as uneven terrain, slopes, hidden obstacles, overhead and underground services, public footpaths and roadside verges. Controls include defined exclusion zones, use of appropriate barriers, scheduling work to avoid peak pedestrian times and ensuring machinery has appropriate guards and functioning emergency stops.

Training and competence

All operatives receive induction training and periodic refresher courses tailored to their role. Training topics include safe operation of petrol and electric mowers, safe refuelling and battery handling, correct use of cutting attachments, first aid awareness and manual handling techniques. Records of competence are maintained and only trained staff are authorised to operate specialist equipment.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory on site. Mandatory items include hearing protection, eye protection, safety footwear with reinforced toes, high-visibility clothing and suitable gloves. Additional PPE such as chainsaw trousers, face shields or respiratory protection is provided when assessments deem them necessary. PPE is inspected, maintained and replaced as required to ensure ongoing protection.

Machinery safety and maintenance form a critical part of our approach. Routine pre-start checks are carried out daily and all maintenance is logged. Defective machines are removed from service until repaired. Fuel handling procedures reduce fire and spill risks, and battery charging is carried out in well-ventilated, designated areas with appropriate fire prevention measures.

We operate a clear policy for safe use of chemicals such as herbicides, weed killers and lubricants used in grass cutting Haringey. Chemicals are stored securely, COSHH-style assessments guide their use, and only trained staff apply products following manufacturer instructions and environmental precautions to avoid runoff or contamination.

Manual handling controls include mechanical aids for heavy or bulky loads, team lifts where needed and avoidance of unnecessary handling through planning. Staff are trained in correct lifting posture and briefed on ways to set up tasks to reduce repetitive strain and musculoskeletal injuries during garden maintenance and turf work.

Traffic management and public safety measures are applied when work takes place near roads, driveways or busy footpaths. These include signage, cones, banksmen for vehicle movements, and temporary closures of footways if required. Public interaction is managed by polite but firm communication and ensuring that work areas are left secure between shifts to protect passers-by.

Waste management and environmental controls ensure grass cuttings, green waste and packaging are disposed of responsibly. Composting, authorised green waste transfer and avoidance of littering are standard practices. We aim to reduce environmental impact by selecting efficient equipment and minimising unnecessary travel between service locations within the borough.

Reporting and record-keeping underpin continuous safety improvement. All incidents, injuries and near misses are reported promptly, investigated to identify root causes and reviewed to implement corrective actions. Regular site audits and toolbox talks reinforce standards, while safety performance is reviewed at management meetings to identify trends and training needs.

Emergency preparedness includes first aid provision, clear communication plans and contingency arrangements for fire, severe injuries or significant spills. Designated first aiders accompany larger teams and each crew carries a basic first aid kit appropriate to field work. Emergency services are contacted where necessary and incidents are logged for follow-up.

Responsibilities are clearly allocated: management develops policy, supervisors implement controls and staff follow safe systems of work. Everyone is expected to take reasonable care for their own health and safety and for that of others. The policy supports a no-blame approach to reporting hazards and encourages suggestions for safer working practices.

Monitoring and review We review this policy at least annually and whenever significant changes occur in equipment, staffing, or work methods. Continuous improvement is driven by audits, feedback from crews and analysis of incident reports. By maintaining a robust health and safety framework for our lawn care services in Haringey, we ensure safer outcomes for employees, clients and the wider community.