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  1. #1
    Ebony
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    Default Occupational Health & Safety Examples

    Following is an example of an actual small business Lawn & landscape company's Safety Portfolio.

    Mark Hughes from Lawns to Landscape (Vic) was kind enough to offer to share this with us and our members
    Last edited by indi_gal; 03-07-2004 at 09:09 AM.

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    Ebony
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    RISK MANAGEMENT

    · Employees are expected to operate all equipment according to their intended use. Manufactures directions are to be adhered to.
    · Training will be provided to ensure safe and competent use of all equipment
    · Any malfunction or breakdown of equipment must be reported immediately.
    · Daily checks must be carried out on all equipment to ensure they are safe to use.
    · All equipment will be serviced as and when due according to manufactures recommendations. And a preventative maintenance program will be performed weekly.
    · Grass is to be cut ensuring the grass is directed away from

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    Ebony
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    Daily pre-start checks (PSC)
    For self and plant.

    DIRECTOR ________________ SUPERVISOR ___________________

    · Safety vest to be worn at all time
    · Safety glasses (not sun glasses) to be worn while working
    · Ear plugs to be used while using any machinery, directions for use are on the box where you get the ear plugs, if you are still not sure about fitting ask your supervisor
    · Apply sun screen and wear a hat, sunscreen is located in the door of the F250 and in the clove box of the Ford AU
    · Cloves will protect your hands when doing manual work or from exposure to the cold, use them!
    · Safety cone to be placed at the end of the ramp while ramps are down

    ALL MACHINERY MUST BE USED IN ACORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURES RECOMMENDATIONS, PLEASE AVAIL YOURSELF TO THE MANUALS, THEY ARE LOCATED IN THE OFFICE ON THE MICROWAVE OR ASK A SUPERVISOR. THE MANUALS ARE IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER IN THE FOLDER .

    1. Check all oil, fuel, water, top up if necessary.
    2. Check for loose or missing parts on all machinery
    3. Greece F1145 as shown by supervisor, or according to manual
    4. Make sure all guards are in place
    5. Make sure work site is safe before starting, identify any potential hazards and take steps to avoid ie. Remove scrap steel or brick ets from lawn.

    · Be certain that all equipment is locked and secure after each job!!!!!

    6. SAFETY think it talk it work it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


    Once the above check has been made each day it is to be initialled and ticked off on the daily job sheet.

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    Ebony
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    REGULAR MAINTENANCE
    Weekly, Fortnightly & Quarterly Maintenance

    See Attached File
    Attached Files Attached Files

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    Ebony
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    JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS WORK SHEET

    JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS WORK SHEET

    CLIENTS NAME; _______________________________

    ACTIVITY _______________________________

    DATE _______________________________

    JSA no. _______________________________

    APPROVED BY _______________________________

    <div align="left"> <table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: medium none" width="90%"> <tr> <td valign="top" style="width: 123; border: .5pt solid windowtext; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; padding-bottom: 0cm" height="85"> <p class="MsoHeading7"> <span style="font-weight: 400"><font face="Verdana"><span lang="EN-US">Activity</span></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Verdana"> <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 8.0pt">List the tasks required to perform the activity in the sequence they are carried out</span></font></td> <td valign="top" style="width: 189; border-left: medium none; border-right: .5pt solid windowtext; border-top: .5pt solid windowtext; border-bottom: .5pt solid windowtext; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; padding-bottom: 0cm" height="85"> <p class="MsoHeading7"> <span style="font-weight: 400"><font face="Verdana"><span lang="EN-US">Hazards</span></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Verdana"> <span lang="EN-GB" style="font-size: 8.0pt">Against each task list the hazards that could cause injury when the task is performed;</span></font></td> <td valign="top" style="width: 246; 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border-left: .5pt solid windowtext; border-right: .5pt solid windowtext; border-top: medium none; border-bottom: .5pt solid windowtext; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; padding-bottom: 0cm" height="163"> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Verdana"> <span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 9.5pt">Mow lawn area</span></font></td> <td valign="top" style="width: 189; border-left: medium none; border-right: .5pt solid windowtext; border-top: medium none; border-bottom: .5pt solid windowtext; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; padding-bottom: 0cm" height="163"> <p class="MsoHeader"><font face="Verdana" style="font-size: 9.5pt"> <span lang="EN-US">Missiles from mower deck hit property or people</span></font></td> <td valign="top" style="width: 246; border-left: medium none; border-right: .5pt solid windowtext; border-top: medium none; border-bottom: .5pt solid windowtext; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0cm; padding-bottom: 0cm" height="163"> <ul> <li> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0"> <font face="Verdana" style="font-size: 9.5pt"><span lang="EN-US">Make sure guard is down</span></font></li> <li> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0"> <font face="Verdana" style="font-size: 9.5pt"><span lang="EN-US">Check grounds for potential missiles (stones, bottles, wood etc.) before and during mowing.</span></font></li> <li> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0"> <font face="Verdana" style="font-size: 9.5pt"><span lang="EN-US"> Disengage mower, Lower revs when within 25m of pedestrians</span></font></li> </ul> <p class="MsoNormal"><font face="Verdana" style="font-size: 9.5pt">&nbsp;</font></td> <td valign="top" style="width: 183; 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  6. #6
    Topcat
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    Thanks Ebony,

    This is a great help, and practical without the headache of how do i ?.

    Now I can make a start....

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