The Lawn Mower Safe Operating Procedure (SOP) gives businesses a clear way to operate lawn mowers safely and efficiently, from the hazards and precautions to a step-by-step guide to starting, mowing and shutting down.
It covers the hazards (noise, flying materials, blades, hazardous chemicals and fire), the PPE to wear, operator training, the pre-operational inspection, maintenance, fuelling, gardening safety tips, and fire equipment and first aid.
A hazard checklist for powered non-mobile plant, with Y, N and NA for each item, helps confirm every safety measure is in place before work starts.