Health and Safety for Grounds Management

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The identification and assessment of a risk followed by planning and taking action to reduce and lessen the effects of an undesirable event or reduce the likelihood of the event happening in the first place.

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A subjective judgement or value decision, which is made about a risk; in particular the perceived likelihood of harm being incurred from an action or decision.

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Determining what is a safe grass surface will depend upon the location and use of the surface.

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Another name for Work Method Statement.

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Instructions on how to work safely for a particular activity. Another name for Work Method Statement.

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The use of machinery, especially ride-on machines and tractors, presents a potential high risk of injury to its user, especially due to often many moving parts on a machine and any attachments it may be using.

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Embedded in the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the duty of an employer to an employee for “the provision and maintenance of plant and systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health;” (Section 2 (2)(a)).

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The provision of adequate training, instruction and supervision in the use of any item of equipment.

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The taking of adequate precautions in the handling, storage, transport and use of pesticides to minimise the risk of harm to humans, wildlife and the environment.

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Ensuring a synthetic surface is safe to use requires many actions to be undertaken. Synthetic surfaces are not all-weather, nor maintenance free, nor minimal maintenance.

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