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"Common Sense, Common Safety"

Lord Young published his report on health & safety legislation on Friday (http://www.number10.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/402906_CommonSense_acc.pdf)

One thing I noticed that will be of interest as winter approaches was this quote from the report:

"Dur

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Oct 18, 2010

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Man decapitated as he fed branches into a wood chipper

An American tree worker has died by decapitation after a tree line, used for lowering branches to the ground, became wrapped around his neck as he fed the branches into a wood chipper, reports the Telegraph. "The gruesome accident happened in Tampa,

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

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Which strimmer for lawn edging with low vibes?

I bought a stihl FS38 recently but it's a bitch on the hands. Has anyone got a recommendation for a machine that can be used vertically (fairly light with a loop handle) with low vibes?Thanks

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Machinery

4 Replies · Reply by Geoff Norfolk Aug 7, 2010

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Are competence certificates necessary to use garden machinery?

"COUNCIL gardeners were ordered to stop cutting grass - as they are no longer qualified to use LAWNMOWERS. A four-strong team have been given "alternate duties" after their safety certificates expired. They must now wait to be retrained before they c

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

7 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Jul 2, 2010

Safety Sunnies...

As we are all aware, the sun has finally come out and safety sunglasses are a must whilst working, not only to look uber cool but also to stop stones travelling at 300mph off the end of your strimmer going into your eye.I was just wondering what make

Started by Neil Bishop

7 Replies · Reply by Neil Bishop Apr 14, 2010

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Come Home Safely campaign from the HSE

ALTHOUGH the Health and Safety Executive get a lot of criticism, I though this video which forms part of their Come Home Safely campaign was worth sharing. The campaign is aimed at farmers, who are increasingly working alone with more and more equ

Started by Craig McGinty in Health and Safety

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ladders , health & safety

i presume its correct ' when working on ladders' ;it is health and safety regs that 2 people are present.1. do you work alone2.do you charge for 2 people on site?3.do you only work with 2 people and explain to the customer the situation?4.what does y

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Marketing

3 Replies · Reply by Kieran Ray Feb 28, 2010

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Health and safety - instant blade brake on circular saw

I know that this isn't gardening or landscaping equipment but I thought it so extraordinary that it was worth posting up on here.

Just imagine if this worked with chainsaws (kickback??) or hedge cutters etc.

I still cannot believe that this is real

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

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Work related Injuries

Hi, This Is probaly one of the weidest discusions on here but I was woundering what are the worst injuries people have sustained at work?Grusume I know but all the health and safty talk got me thinking.MY self I have crushed my tumb In the hudraulics

Started by Kieran Ray in Health and Safety

7 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Oct 16, 2009

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Can you remove a radiator cap when an engine is hot?

I was cutting grass over the weekend in an area that had run wild with half a seasons growth. The Tractor is Kubota B7001 and I have a 48 inch (1.2 metre) wide two bladed rotary attached via the three point linkage, run from the power take off. In pl

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 19, 2009

Health and safety

i think that this question/statement is extremely important.i currently have HAVS (hand and arm vibration syndrome), i am on Nifidipine tablets 3 times a day for a month. i am awaiting blood sample results.i get blotches/raised/swollen areas on both

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Health and Safety

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Downloadable Health and Safety at Work template

If you are planning to move into commercial landscaping or maintenance your company will be required to provide a health and safety document for the contracts officer to view (he might also request a copy for file).

Download this template document t

Started by Phil Voice in Documents

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network Aug 24, 2022

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Downloadable Risk Assessment

If you are planning to move into commercial landscaping or maintenance your company will be required to provide a risk assessment document for the contracts officer to view (he might also request a copy for file).

Download this template document to

Started by Phil Voice in Documents

17 Replies · Reply by Tim Read May 18, 2020

Hand-arm vibration syndrome HAVS - vibration white finger

I've been noticing my fingers/hands swelling up as soon as i touch cold drinks /things basically - turning white for a while and blotchy and no circulation.

I didnt think anything of it the first few times , then showed my mate 'who said mine havent d

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Jul 8, 2009

Health and safety in gardens allotment

Hi all, Does anyone know where or how can I get knowledge about health and safety in gardens allotment. Is there any book or online info.thanks

Started by Ofer El-hashahar

2 Replies · Reply by Ofer El-hashahar Dec 31, 2008

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