Health and Safety Policy for Lawn Mowing Battersea

Policy statement: This document sets out the health and safety policy for our lawn mowing and garden maintenance operations, covering all aspects of lawn mowing in Battersea and adjacent service areas. Our aim is to protect employees, sub-contractors, customers and the public by maintaining safe working methods and a safe working environment. The company recognises its duties under general health and safety principles and is committed to practical measures that reduce risk while delivering professional Battersea lawn mowing and garden care services.

Scope and objectives

This policy applies to all personnel engaged in garden mowing Battersea projects, including permanent staff, temporary workers and any contractors working on our behalf. Objectives include preventing injury and ill health, minimising environmental harm, ensuring correct use of equipment, and establishing clear responsibilities. We will promote a culture where safety is an integral part of daily operations for every lawn care Battersea assignment, from routine grass cutting to more complex grounds maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities: Management is responsible for providing leadership, allocating resources, and ensuring risk assessments are carried out. Supervisors must implement safe systems of work and ensure workers are competent. Employees and operatives are required to follow instructions, use personal protective equipment (PPE) and report hazards. Everyone has a duty to co-operate with safe working arrangements and to refrain from actions that may endanger others during garden mowing activities.

Training, competence and equipment

All staff involved in lawn mowing in Battersea will receive induction and job-specific training covering machine operation, safe handling of fuels and lubricants, noise awareness, and manual handling. Equipment will be maintained to the manufacturer's standard and pre-use checks recorded. Training records will be kept up to date. Key controls include:

• PPE: protective footwear, eye protection, hearing protection and high-visibility clothing;
• Machine checks: daily inspection, service logs and defects reporting;
• Licensing and qualifications: valid training for ride-on mowers and powered tools.

Risk assessment and safe systems: Prior to any job, a documented risk assessment will identify hazards such as slopes, hidden obstacles, nearby pedestrians, traffic and overhead/underground services. Controls may include exclusion zones, clear signage, banksman or traffic management, and the use of spotting assistance. For complex sites, a method statement will be prepared. Safe systems must be reviewed when conditions change or following an incident.

Machinery, fuels and hazardous substances: All powered equipment used for Battersea lawn mowing and garden maintenance must have guards in place and emergency stop features operational. Fuel and oil are treated as hazardous substances: they will be stored in secure containers, labelled and used in accordance with COSHH principles. Spill kits and basic containment must be available on site. Regular maintenance reduces failure risk and prevents accidents due to poor condition.

Manual handling and working posture: Staff will be trained in correct lifting techniques and the use of mechanical aids where possible. Tasks involving repetitive motions will be rotated to reduce strain. Where heavy lifting is unavoidable, team lifts and correct planning will be used. This preserves staff health and helps maintain service quality for garden mowing Battersea customers.

Traffic, pedestrians and site safety

When working near roads, footpaths or driveways we will implement robust controls to protect the public. These controls include cordoning, cones, signage and competent banksmen. Vehicles and trailers used for transporting mowers will be properly secured and compliant with road safety practices. Noise and dust will be managed to limit disturbance in residential areas without compromising safe operation.

Incident reporting, first aid and emergency response: All incidents, near misses and hazards are to be reported immediately. We maintain first aid provisions appropriate to the scale of work and ensure that personnel know emergency contacts and procedures. Accidents will be investigated to identify root causes and prevent recurrence. Records will be maintained to support continuous improvement in safety management for lawn care Battersea activities.

Monitoring, performance and review: Health and safety performance will be monitored through site inspections, audits and review of incident records. Key performance indicators will include training completion, equipment inspection rates, incident frequency and timely completion of corrective actions. This policy will be reviewed annually or after significant change to operations, equipment or regulations to ensure relevance to our garden mowing Battersea work.

Commitment: The company and its employees are committed to embedding these safety principles in every aspect of service delivery. By following this policy we will protect people, preserve the environment and deliver high-quality, reliable lawn mowing and garden maintenance services across our service area. Signed on behalf of management as an expression of this continuing commitment to safe working practices.