Health & Safety Policy — Lawn Mowing Hounslow

Our company is committed to providing safe, reliable lawn mowing Hounslow and associated garden maintenance services. This policy sets out arrangements to protect clients, members of the public, employees and subcontractors while we deliver grass cutting, verge trimming and garden tidying across the service area. The aim is to prevent harm by reducing risk in every job, meeting recognised good practice for Hounslow lawn mowing and similar grounds maintenance work.

Scope and responsibilities

All staff and contractors engaged in our mowing services in Hounslow must follow this policy. Managers are responsible for ensuring risk assessments are current, training is delivered, and equipment is safe. Employees must report hazards, wear required personal protective equipment and carry out tasks as trained. The policy covers domestic lawns, communal green spaces and light commercial grounds where we provide lawn care Hounslow clients expect.

Risk assessment and safe systems

Before any lawn mowing or turf edging work begins a specific risk assessment will be carried out. This considers site access, slopes, hidden hazards (e.g. cables, irrigation), proximity to roads and pedestrians, weather and the presence of pets or children. A Safe System of Work (SSOW) will be documented and followed: equipment checks, exclusion zones and communication protocols. These controls reduce risk for both operatives and the public during routine grass cutting and garden maintenance.

Training, competence and supervision

All operatives receive formal induction and periodic competency training for powered mowers, strimmers, rotary cutters and push mowers. Training covers operational safety, guarding, safe handling of fuels, and battery or engine-specific procedures. Supervisors perform regular checks and refresher briefings so that team members remain confident in delivering safe garden mowing and shrub maintenance.

Equipment, maintenance and PPE

We require a documented maintenance programme for all machinery used in grass cutting and landscape upkeep. Pre-start checks, servicing schedules and records ensure equipment is in safe condition. Personal protective equipment such as safety boots, hi-vis, eye and ear protection, gloves and leg protection for brushcutters will be provided and worn. Routine mower maintenance reduces mechanical failure and the risk of on-site incidents.

Controls and safe working practices

Wherever we operate our teams follow established controls to manage risk:

• Site preparation: remove debris and identify hidden hazards
• Exclusion zones: cordon off work areas near public footpaths and roads
• Traffic and pedestrian safety: use signs and operatives to manage crossings
• Manual handling: use correct lifting techniques and mechanical aids
• Fuel handling and storage: refuel in ventilated, secure areas

Incident reporting and first aid

All accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences are recorded, investigated and used to improve safe working procedures. First aid kits are available on-site and designated first aiders are identified for every crew. Where necessary, emergency procedures include contacting emergency services and isolating hazards to prevent further harm. Learning from incidents feeds into continuous improvement for our Hounslow gardening and lawn mowing operations.

Environmental and public considerations

Our approach recognises environmental constraints and local amenity. Noise, dust and grass clippings are managed to minimise nuisance. Waste grass and green waste are handled in accordance with environmental best practice; clippings are collected or mulched as requested by the client. Wherever possible we use low-emission equipment or battery-powered tools to reduce environmental impact while performing professional lawn care and garden mowing.

Policy review and commitment

We will review this Health & Safety policy annually or after significant change, to ensure it reflects current best practice for lawn care services, turf maintenance and mowing operations in the area. Commitment to safety is integral to how we operate: from scheduled lawn mowing Hounslow bookings to one-off garden clearances, safety, competence and environmental responsibility guide every task. Managers and employees are expected to maintain high standards and to contribute to a safer working environment for all.