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Workplace Hazards in Landscaping
This fact sheet is for secondary school students undertaking
work experience programs, and for their host employers. It can
beused as a tool to assist with task planning, and to develop
appropriate induction, training and supervision to minimise any
risk tostudents while they are at work.
Students must be given instruction, and must be supervised at
all times. Consideration must always be given to hazardswhen
allocating tasks. If any risk exists, students must N! undertake
the activity.
Hazard Possible Harmful
Effects
Possible Employer Action
to Prevent Injury / Illness
Preventative Action
Students Can TakeMachinery includinggraders, back hoes,bob cats,
mowers,post hole diggers,chainsaws, poweredhand tools!
"mputation, crushing, cuts
#earing loss followingprolonged exposure toexcessive machinery
noise!
$nsure only trained operators
carry out the work
%eep safe distances between the
work and other people workersand members of the public!
&rovide appropriate personal
protective e'uipment &&$!including hearing
protection
Students must N! operatehazardous machinery
Machinery operations such as
earth moving, post hole digging!may be observed from a
safedistance
$lectricity includingelectrical extensionleads to hand
helde'uipment used outof doors ( such as
drills, nail guns!
$lectric shock, electrocution )o not use electrical
e'uipment
near water or in wet weather
$nsure electrical e'uipment and
leads are regularly inspected,tested and tagged
*ock out and tag faulty e'uipment+e.g.)"-$ / )0 0T 12$
3e aware of any potential for
electrical e'uipment or leads tomake contact with water
Immediately report any electrical
fault in e'uipment or leads
including extension leads!
2lips, trips and fallsworking on unevensurfaces, slippery
orloose ground,embankments!
3roken bones, sprains andstrains
"ssess terrain and re'uired tasks
&rovide appropriate training
emove fall and tripping ha4ards
e.g. holes not filled in, electricalleads left on the
ground!
5ear appropriate footwear boots
or sturdy shoes!
)o not undertake any work at
height, or near an edge from whichyou might fall
#a4ardoussubstances anddangerous goodsincluding
pesticides,herbicides, petrol forvehicles, chainsawsand mowers!
2kin contact or accidentalswallowing of chemicals e.g.from a
splash! can result innausea, allergic reaction and6orpoisoning
7umes can cause headache,
nausea, di44iness, vomiting
1se the least ha4ardous product
for each 8ob
&rovide safety information on
labels and through Material 2afety)ata 2heets M2)2!
&rovide appropriate &&$
*abel all containers
&rovide chemical disposal bags or
bins
7ollow safe handling procedures
5ear &&$ including gloves,
mask, overalls! where provided
)ispense and mix chemicals in
well/ventilated areas
Make sure chemicals are not
decanted into unlabeled containers
9lean up spills immediately and
dispose of waste material safely!
1: radiation 2unburn, skin cancer &rovide shade where
practicable
&rovide appropriate headgear,
&&$ and sunscreen
5ear appropriate clothing to
minimise 1: radiation exposure
1se &&$ and sunscreen
#eat and cold 7atigue, heat stress in hotand6or humid
conditions.)iminished concentration canresult in in8uries if
safetymeasures are not followed
&rovide regular rest breaks
&rovide shade where practicable
e/schedule work if extreme
weather conditions present risk
&rovide water in hot weather
&rovide appropriate &&$
3e aware of weather conditions (
rest and seek assistance if you feelthat heat or cold may be
affectingyou
5ear clothing appropriate to the
conditions
Take regular rest breaks in shade
Manual handlingbending, reaching,pulling, lifting!
Musculoskeletal disorders,including sprains and strains
&rovide mechanical aids 1se team lifting
7ollow instructions and training 2eek help when you think a
team
lift is re'uired
2exual harassment,work place bullying
$motional stress, fear andanxiety, physical illness
$stablish work place policy
&rovide staff briefings or training
eport any concerns immediately
