This Leaf Blower Risk Assessment/JSA (Job Safety Analysis) is pre-filled for using petrol or electric leaf blowers to clear leaves, dust and debris. It covers 7 activities, from site arrival and the pre-start inspection to fuel handling and emergency response, with the hazards, control measures and risk ratings before and after controls for each. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Gardeners and grounds maintenance crews
Landscapers and garden maintenance businesses
Cleaning contractors clearing car parks and paths
Property, strata and facilities maintenance businesses
A risk assessment, also called a JSA, JSEA or task risk assessment, records the hazards of a task and how you control them. If the task is part of high risk construction work, the law requires a SWMS for that work, so use our Leaf Blower SWMS instead.
Use it to
Show clients, insurers and auditors how you manage the risks
Apply for tenders, contracts and supplier panels
Get through prequalification with Avetta, Cm3 and other contractor portals
Induct new workers and train them in the task
What this risk assessment covers
Site arrival and inspection, including open holes and moving vehicles or plant
Pre-start inspection, missing guards and incorrect parts
Manual handling from repetition and posture
Noise and hearing damage from prolonged use
Dust, pollen and exhaust fume inhalation
Stones, sticks and debris striking eyes or nearby people
Electric shock from damaged leads or wet conditions on electric blowers
Refuelling petrol blowers, including fumes, skin contact and ignition
Unauthorised use and housekeeping
Fuel spills, noise and dust control, plus post-work checks for hot engine parts
Emergency response to fire, fuel ignition, electrical incidents or injury
What's included
Hazards and control measures for 7 work activities
Risk ratings before and after controls, with a 5x5 risk matrix and the hierarchy of controls
PPE requirements checklist
Plant and materials list, including extension leads, fuel containers, 2-stroke oil and a spill kit
Daily pre-start checks, scheduled maintenance and electrical testing, plus induction training
Site specific hazards section for anything unique to your job
Further controls action plan to track anything still to be done
Worker sign-off sheet and worker consultation record
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing a risk assessment from a blank page
Covers the most common hazards and control measures for this work, ready to use out of the box
Fully editable, so you can add, remove or change anything to suit your workplace and how your team works
Helps your business stay compliant, with risk ratings, an action plan, worker sign-off and consultation records already set up
Comes with a step-by-step implementation guide
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, ABN, area and site details.
Check it suits your workplace and task, edit anything you need to, and consult your workers before you finalise it.
Brief your team and collect signatures.
Common questions
Do I need a SWMS or a risk assessment for using a leaf blower?
Only if the work is high risk construction work, for example clearing debris next to a road in use, or on a construction site where powered mobile plant is moving. Routine garden and grounds work isn't, so a SWMS isn't mandatory. You still have to manage risks like flying debris and fuel handling, and a risk assessment or JSA is a practical way to record how. Clients and prequalification portals often ask for one. If the job is high risk construction work, use our Leaf Blower SWMS instead.
Does it cover petrol and electric blowers?
Yes. It covers refuelling and fuel spills for petrol blowers, and electric shock from damaged leads or wet conditions for electric blowers.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any hazard, control or rating, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
