• Segregate pedestrians from earthmoving plant across the full pitch construction area
• Fence the construction zone to exclude the public, especially in parks and school grounds
• Complete COSHH assessments for turf adhesives, infill materials, and line marking paints
• Suppress dust during sand and rubber crumb infill spreading operations
• Use mechanical aids for handling heavy turf rolls, sand bags, and crumb containers
• Test drainage and sub-base compaction at specified intervals before surfacing
• Use safe working platforms for floodlight column erection and goal post installation
• Protect the completed pitch surface from construction traffic and material storage
• Brief the team on public exclusion measures and the daily work programme
• Ensure lifting operations for floodlights and goals follow a documented lift plan

• DON'T allow ground workers on the pitch during earthmoving without plant segregation
• DON'T let the public access the construction zone in parks or schools
• DON'T use turf adhesives without ventilation and the PPE specified in the COSHH assessment
• DON'T spread dry sand or rubber crumb in windy conditions without dust suppression
• DON'T lift heavy turf rolls manually without mechanical aids or team handling
• DON'T erect floodlight columns or goals without a lift plan and safe access equipment
• DON'T drive construction vehicles across the completed pitch surface
• DON'T skip compaction testing on drainage and sub-base layers before surfacing
• DON'T apply line marking chemicals without checking the COSHH assessment first
• DON'T store materials or park plant on the completed pitch playing surface

See also: Landscaping Safety Awareness | Fencing and Gate Installation