Health and Safety Policy for Lawn Mowing Teddington
Purpose: This Health and Safety policy sets out the commitments and procedures maintained by Lawn Mowing Teddington to deliver safe garden mowing services and professional lawn care. Our objective is to protect employees, clients, contractors and the public while carrying out lawn maintenance, turf care and groundskeeping across our service area. This document applies to all routine mowing, edging, turf treatments and site preparation carried out by the company.
Scope and policy statement: The policy covers operational activities for lawn mowing in Teddington and nearby neighbourhoods delivered by our team. We are committed to managing risks through planned controls, ongoing training and robust equipment maintenance. All staff must follow the procedures described and act with regard for safety, the environment and community considerations during every task.
Risk assessment and task planning: Before any job commences a site-specific risk assessment will be recorded. Assessments will identify hazards such as slopes, hidden obstacles, traffic, pedestrians, pets and access limitations. Planned controls include exclusion zones, signage placement, machinery isolation, and safe systems of work to reduce the likelihood and consequence of incidents. The findings will be communicated to the team in briefing sessions and documented on the job sheet.
Responsibilities: Management is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources, training and monitoring. Supervisors will implement safe systems and provide instruction. Every operative has a duty to follow procedures, wear PPE and report hazards. Contractors and temporary staff engaged for Teddington lawn maintenance must meet our competence standards and read this policy before starting work. Non-compliance may lead to disciplinary action where safety is compromised.
Training and competence: All operatives undertaking lawn mowing in Teddington will receive induction and task-specific training covering equipment operation, fuel handling, environmental awareness and first aid basics. Training records are maintained centrally and reviewed annually. We provide refresher training, on-the-job coaching and ensure new employees work under supervision until deemed competent. Training emphasises hazard recognition, safe lifting and avoidance of hazardous manual handling when moving mowers and powered equipment.
Personal protective equipment and equipment safety: Staff are required to use PPE appropriate to the task. All machinery, including petrol and battery mowers, trimmers and blowers, will be subject to pre-use checks and scheduled maintenance. Faulty equipment must be removed from service. Operators must follow manufacturer guidance for guards, cutting deck adjustments and safe starting procedures.
Key PPE and controls include:
- Hearing protection: earmuffs or earplugs when using noisy machinery
- Eye protection: safety glasses for cutting, edging and debris control
- Leg and foot protection: chainsaw trousers where required and steel-toe boots
- High-visibility clothing when working near roads or driveways
- Hand protection: suitable gloves for handling equipment and plant material
Site safety, public protection and environmental controls: When providing Teddington lawn care services we will safeguard public spaces by cordoning work areas and notifying occupants where necessary. Traffic management will be applied for verge work and roadside collections. We control grass cuttings to prevent blockages to drains and pathways, and take steps to protect wildlife and trees while carrying out grounds maintenance.
Emergency procedures and incident reporting: In the event of an accident, fire, fuel spill or medical emergency, operatives should follow the site emergency plan and contact the nominated first aider. Incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions must be reported immediately and recorded in the incident log. We investigate root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. First aid kits and spill kits are carried on vans and replenished after use.
Monitoring, review and continuous improvement
We monitor compliance through regular site inspections, toolbox talks and performance reviews. Health and safety performance is reviewed at management meetings and the policy is updated in response to legislative changes, best practice or following incidents. Our goals include reduced accidents, improved training uptake and well-maintained machinery.
