Health and Safety Policy — Lawn Mowing Acton

Policy statement: This Health and Safety Policy sets out the commitment of Lawn Mowing Acton and its associates to provide safe gardening and lawn care services across our service area. Our aim is to protect employees, contractors, clients and members of the public during all lawn maintenance and garden works. This policy applies to every activity undertaken by the company, including lawn mowing in Acton, hedge trimming, turfing, and seasonal maintenance. We will take all reasonable steps to prevent accidents, reduce occupational risks and ensure compliance with good practice.

Our objectives include ensuring safe systems of work, maintaining equipment, providing appropriate personal protective equipment, and delivering adequate training. Managers are responsible for implementing safety arrangements while every operative has a duty to follow instructions and report hazards. The policy underscores our emphasis on proactive risk control and continual improvement across the local gardening and landscape maintenance sector.

Responsibilities and roles

The responsibilities for health and safety are allocated to ensure clear accountability. Senior management will lead on policy, risk assessment and resource allocation. Supervisors must ensure daily job briefings, equipment checks and compliance with safe working methods. Operatives on-site are required to follow safe operating procedures, wear specified PPE, and use correct lifting and handling techniques. Sub-contractors engaged for specialist tasks must demonstrate equivalent standards. This distribution of duties supports robust safety delivery for all Acton lawn care and maintenance operations.

Risk assessment and safe systems

Every job begins with a site-based risk assessment covering site access, ground conditions, underground services and pedestrian traffic. Identified hazards are recorded and control measures implemented. Controls include segregation of work zones, use of warning signage, and scheduling noisy tasks to minimise disruption. Our approach to Acton lawn maintenance stresses simple, effective measures: identify, assess, eliminate where possible, and mitigate remaining risks using appropriate controls and supervision.

Equipment and maintenance: All machinery, handheld tools and powered equipment undergo regular inspection and servicing. Mowers, strimmers and blowers are maintained to manufacturer standards and checked before each shift. Faulty equipment is isolated and serviced by competent personnel. Fuel handling and storage follow safe practices to prevent fire and spillage. Battery-powered options are used where practical to reduce vibration and noise exposure during residential lawn mowing services.

Personal protective equipment is provided and must be used as required: safety boots, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves and hi‑vis clothing where appropriate. Training on correct PPE use, manual handling, and machinery guarding is mandatory for personnel delivering gardening services in and around Acton, ensuring operatives remain competent and confident in safe execution of tasks.

Training, competence and supervision: We deliver ongoing training and assessments to ensure staff competence for all lawn care activities. New staff receive induction covering emergency procedures, site-specific hazards and safe working methods. Periodic refresher training and tool-specific instruction are provided. Supervisors conduct regular performance checks and toolbox talks to keep safety risks visible and controls effective. Emphasis is placed on situational awareness when working near public footpaths, driveways and roads.

Reporting, incident investigation and first aid: All incidents, near misses and unsafe acts must be reported immediately. Investigations identify root causes and lead to corrective actions to reduce recurrence. First aid provision is suitable to the size of the workforce and typical hazards; trained first-aiders are available on-site or nearby, and clear escalation procedures are communicated to all staff. Accident records are retained and reviewed to support continuous improvement in our lawn care operations.

Operational controls and environmental considerations

Operational controls include safe storage of chemicals, correct use of herbicides and pesticides where necessary, and adherence to environmental best practice. We minimise waste by reusing and recycling green waste where possible and dispose of hazardous materials responsibly. Vehicle safety is maintained with regular checks and driver training for safe loading and manoeuvring at customer sites. Traffic and pedestrian management procedures are applied for roadside grass cutting or verge maintenance.

Monitoring, review and continuous improvement

The policy, risk assessments and safe working procedures are monitored through site audits, inspections and performance reviews. Feedback from staff, recorded incidents and changing operational conditions inform periodic review. Management will ensure the policy remains suitable and effective for Acton lawn mowing services and associated gardening activities. Changes to equipment, legislation or service delivery will prompt review and retraining where necessary.

Communication and consultation: We actively communicate safety information to staff and consult employees on health and safety matters. Safety briefings, written procedures and on-site signage ensure information is accessible. Lone working protocols and emergency contact instructions are in place to safeguard operatives working independently on garden maintenance tasks.

In summary, this Health and Safety Policy for our lawn maintenance and gardening services sets out a clear commitment to safe, competent and environmentally conscious operations. It is the responsibility of everyone associated with the company to uphold these standards and to contribute to a safety-focused culture that protects people, property and the local environment while delivering quality lawn care throughout our service area.