SA- 370 - Recent incidents involving bogged ride-on mowers highlight the importance of assessing ground conditions before use, avoiding unstable terrain, and ensuring any equipment recovery is carried out by trained and competent personnel to prevent injury, plant damage, and site impacts.
Key risk controls
* Inspect the site before starting work.
* Monitor ground conditions continuously.
* Avoid soft, wet, or unstable terrain.
* Stop work if conditions become unsafe.
* Use only trained personnel for recovery tasks.