Garden Work Risk Assessment Form
Complete this form to systematically assess and document potential risks associated with garden work activities.
Type of garden work being assessed
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Please Select
Lawn mowing
Pruning
Weeding
Hedge trimming
Planting
Other
Identify the most significant hazard for this task
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Slips, trips, and falls
Sharp tools or equipment
Exposure to chemicals
Manual handling/lifting
Animal/insect bites
Other
Rate the likelihood of the identified hazard occurring
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Very Unlikely
1
2
3
4
Very Likely
5
1 is Very Unlikely, 5 is Very Likely
Rate the severity of potential harm from the identified hazard
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Minor
1
2
3
4
Severe
5
1 is Minor, 5 is Severe
How effective are the current control measures for this hazard?
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1
2
3
4
5
Select the level of training provided to workers for this garden work
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No training
On-the-job training
Formal safety training
Refresher course completed
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) used for this task
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Gloves
Safety glasses
Ear protection
Protective footwear
Long sleeves/pants
Other
Indicate your agreement with the following statements about garden work safety
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Rows
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly Agree
I am aware of the risks involved in this task
1
2
3
4
5
I know how to use the equipment safely
6
7
8
9
10
I understand the emergency procedures
11
12
13
14
15
Have any incidents or near-misses occurred during this type of garden work in the past year?
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Yes
No
Additional comments or observations regarding garden work risks
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