Lawn Mowing Notting Hill Health & Safety Policy

This Health and Safety policy sets out the commitment of Lawn Mowing Notting Hill to provide safe, reliable and legally compliant lawn care and gardening services across our service area. Our priority is to protect employees, clients, contractors and members of the public while delivering high-quality lawn mowing, garden maintenance and turf management. The policy applies to all activities carried out by our team, including strip mowing, edging, shrub management and seasonal tidy-ups. We recognise that well-managed safety procedures reduce incidents and improve service performance.

Policy statement and scope

We are committed to maintaining a safe working environment. This policy covers all aspects of lawn mowing in Notting Hill and nearby neighbourhoods where our operatives work. Every manager, employee and subcontractor is expected to understand and follow the safety arrangements. The organisation will provide the necessary resources to implement safe systems of work, training and suitable protective equipment. We will take reasonable steps to prevent harm and ensure that operations are carried out in a way that safeguards health and minimises environmental impact.

The scope of the policy includes risk assessment, use of machinery, handling of fuels and oils, manual handling tasks, interaction with members of the public and traffic, and the safe disposal of green waste. This covers routine lawn maintenance, emergency call-outs and one-off landscaping jobs. We will not assume tasks that would expose staff to unacceptable risk without suitable controls, and we will always identify hazards before work begins.

Risk assessment and control measures

We adopt a proactive risk-based approach. All jobs must be preceded by a site assessment that identifies specific hazards and control measures. Control measures are prioritized in the following order: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).

Key control measures include:

• Pre-job site checks for slopes, underground services and hazardous debris;
• Maintenance schedules for mowers, trimmers and power tools to ensure safe operation;
• Use of appropriate PPE such as hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, eye protection and high-visibility clothing;
• Clear segregation of work areas from public footpaths and roadways using temporary barriers and warning signs;
• Safe fuel handling procedures and spill containment resources;
• Manual handling training and mechanical aids where possible.

These measures are applied to every job, from routine lawn cuts to more complex garden maintenance. We regularly review procedures to reflect changing equipment, weather conditions and task complexity.

Equipment, training and PPE

All operatives receive induction and role-specific training covering machinery operation, risk assessment, traffic awareness and emergency first aid. Training records are retained and refreshed at scheduled intervals. Equipment is inspected before each use; faults are logged and defective items are taken out of service. We insist on the use of appropriate PPE at all times and provide guidance on selection and care of protective clothing and devices. Staff are encouraged to report hazards and suggest improvements.

Emergency procedures, reporting and record-keeping

A clear emergency protocol is in place for injuries, near misses, fuel spills and unexpected hazards. Teams carry first aid kits and have access to emergency communications. All accidents, incidents and near misses must be reported immediately and recorded in the company incident register. We investigate incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Records are used as part of ongoing health and safety monitoring.

Responsibilities and continual improvement Responsibility for health and safety is shared. Management provide resources, training and oversight; supervisors enforce safe systems of work; and operatives follow procedures and use protective measures. We conduct regular toolbox talks, site audits and management reviews to ensure policy effectiveness. Performance indicators such as incident rates, audit findings and training completion are tracked and acted upon to drive continual improvement in our lawn care and garden services.

Legal compliance and contractor management We commit to meeting applicable health and safety obligations within our service area while avoiding excessive local detail on statutory requirements. Subcontractors are selected on the basis of competence and adherence to safety standards. Contracts include clear safety expectations and obligations. We also coordinate with property custodians to manage shared risks and inform residents of planned works that may affect them.

Monitoring and review The policy is reviewed periodically and after any significant incident, change in equipment or introduction of new work processes. Reviews consider operational feedback and lessons learned. Revisions are communicated to staff and incorporated into training and site procedures. This ensures our approach to Notting Hill lawn maintenance remains current and effective.

By adopting these measures Lawn Mowing Notting Hill demonstrates a practical, measured and accountable approach to health and safety in lawn mowing services, garden upkeep and landscape operations. Our objective is clear: to reduce risk, protect people and deliver dependable, professional lawn care across the communities we serve.