(company name) - Task Risk Assessment
Task Assessment to be completed at task location
Date & Time
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Task Assessment completed by:
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Other
Total Team completing the task:
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Task Location
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insert site names here
Select option from drop-down list
Task Type
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Site Maintenance (mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, pruning, weeding)
Tree Felling
Log cutting (inc. use of axe)
Hedge Laying
Hedge Trimming
Other (see Task Type below for full details)
Select option from drop-down list
Task Type (if not listed in drop-down list)
Enter any additional details of task not covered by the 'Task Type' option
Take an example photo of the task area of work
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Does the task cover more than one area of work?
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Yes
No
Additional example photo of task area of work
Have you completed a 'Lone Working' Risk assessment?
Yes
No
Enter Lone Working Risk assessment reference no. for this task:
Equipment Required to complete the task
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Hedge Trimmer (short handle)
Hedge Trimmer (long handle)
Chainsaw
Mower (ride-on)
Mower (walk behind)
Strimmer (blade/ chord)
Strimmer (walk behind)
Pole Saw
Hand saw
Loppers
Leaf Blower (back-pack)
Leaf Blower (handheld)
Chipper
Merlot
Other
PPE Required to complete the task
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Safety Boots
Safety Hat
Ear Defenders
Eye Protection
Gloves (generic)
Chainsaw Trousers
Chainsaw Boots
Chainsaw Gloves
Chemical suit
Mask
Mask (medical)
Hand Sanitiser
Anti-Bacterial Wipes
Other
Are Chemicals/ hazardous substances required to complete the task?
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Yes
No
Chemicals/ hazardous substances required to complete the task
Fuel (diesel, unleaded etc.)
Fuel mix (unleaded/ oil mix 50:1 ratio)
Weed killer
Chainsaw oil
Lubricants (WD40 etc.)
Other
Chemical/ hazardous substance risks reduced by:
Correct storage/ transport containers used
Team trained in use of storage/ transport containers
Non-spill dispenser
Correct PPE in use
Spill kits available
Containment/ emergency training
Hazard Safety Data Sheets
Additional Risk assessments
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Other
Is the task affected by adverse weather conditions?
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Yes
No
Adverse weather conditions affecting the task
Light Rain
Heavy Rain
Ice
Snow
Light Winds
Heavy Winds
Sleet/ hail
Visibility due to extreme dark/ light conditions
High Temperatures (above 25°c)
Low Temperatures (below 5°c)
Fog/ mist
Other
Adverse weather risks reduced by:
Sun protection provided (hats, water, protection cream etc.)
Additional rest breaks
Correct PPE in use (weather protection)
Additional Risk assessments
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Other
Is the task affected by adverse ground conditions?
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Yes
No
Adverse ground conditions affecting the task
Tall Grass/ foliage
Wet Grass
Slopes
Uneven surfaces (including animal den holes, rocks, etc.)
Brambles & Blackthorn
Roots/ fallen branches
Dust
Mud
Dry grass (Risk of fire)
Adverse ground risks reduced by:
Correct PPE in use
Additional Risk assessments
Mechanical aids used
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Other
Is the task affected by road traffic/ moving vehicles?
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Yes
No
Road Traffic conditions affecting the task
Main road (heavy traffic)
Main road (light traffic)
Minor road (light traffic)
Farm vehicles operating
Contractor vehicles operating
Goods vehicles operating
Road Traffic risks reduced by:
Correct PPE in use
Additional Risk assessments
Use of radios for communicating Traffic proximity
Use of road signs
Road control/ closure (Traffic control signals)
Traffic observers in place
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Other
Is the task affected by the proximity of the general public?
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Yes
No
How is the task affected by the proximity of the general public?
Public footpaths
Public rights of way
Area of task is adjacent to public areas
Other
Risks to General Public reduced by:
Additional Risk assessments
Closed off work areas (use of fencing etc.)
Use of signs
Observers/ controller in place
All work stops when GP Within agreed distance (use 'Other' box below to record agreed distance)
Time/ day work carried out
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Other
Is the task affected by the proximity of Livestock/ wildlife?
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Yes
No
Livestock/ wildlife affecting the task
Sheep
Cattle (stampede/ trampling)
Dogs (bites)
Snakes/ reptiles (bites)
Birds (birds of prey, nesting birds)
Insects (Ticks, fleas, horse-flies etc.)
Livestock/ wildlife risks reduced by:
Additional Risk assessments
Closed off work areas (use of fencing etc.)
Observers/ controller in place
All work stops when livestock or wildlife within agreed distance (use 'Other' box below to record agreed distance)
Time of day work carried out
Team trained in snake spotting/ identification
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Tick Identification sheets
Other
Are there any environmental concerns that could be affected by the proximity of the task?
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Yes
No
Environmental concerns that could be affected by the proximity of the task
Proximity to water (streams, ponds, lakes etc.)
Proximity to nesting birds
Wildlife
Ancient monuments
Endangered/ rare/ protected plants
Risks to the environment reduced by:
Additional Risk assessments
Closed off work areas (use of fencing etc.)
Observers/ controller in place
Spill kits
Time of day work carried out
Emergency training
Work postponed/ rescheduled
Other
Any additional comments or information:
Additional Photo
Is the whole team conducting the task aware of the risks associated with the task (as identified in the assessment)?
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Yes
No
Is it safe to continue with the task?
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Yes
No
It is unsafe to continue with the task because:
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