Title Page

  • Date and Time

  • Your Name

  • Job Role

  • Task outline and Location

  • DRA Number

Dynamic Risk Assessment

  • Do you have the necessary trade specific qualifications and authority to carry out the work?

  • Have you completed the required training including e-learning?

  • Have you checked in with the Shift/ Facility Lead and do you have job sheets for the task?

  • Have you informed the Clients representative and those in the area where you will work?

  • If working alone, have you made arrangements for regular contact during your work?

  • Do you understand the up to date MOP/ SOP/ EOP/ Run book/ Risk assessment for the task?

  • Have you got the relevant Safety Data Sheet for the chemical/ substances?

  • Have you carried out an inspection of the tools/ equipment?

  • Where required, are Calibration, Test Certificates and Formal examinations in date?

  • Are the tools and equipment serviceable and fit for purpose?

  • Are access routes safe and adequate?

  • Are the weather conditions, work area temperature and ventilation safe for work?

  • Have you got adequate space and lighting?

  • Are you protected from contact with energy sources, falls from height, machinery and moving vehicles?

  • Have you deployed the necessary Barriers and Hazard warning sign at and around the work area?

  • Do you know the emergency arrangements?

  • Do you know how and where to get first aid and eye wash?

  • Do you know how to report Hazards and accidents?

  • If PPE is required, have you got it and is it approved?

  • Do you know how to check the condition and do you know how to use and maintain your PPE?

  • Detail the PPE that should be used here.

Who is at risk from your work?

  • Visitors

  • Contractors/ Vendors

  • The Public

  • Young Persons

  • Staff/ On site team

  • Others

  • Describe the RISK CONTROL measures you have in place to manage the risk.

  • Are you satisfied that it is safe to perform the work in the manner in which it will be performed in that location and environment AND all necessary checks and emergency procedures are in place and satisfactory?

Hazards to Consider

  • Electrical Energy

  • Bio Hazard

  • Manual handling

  • Work near water

  • Lone working

  • Use of/ Exposure to gas or gasses

  • Fragile surface/ roof

  • Working at Height/ Fall/ Drop

  • Excessive noise

  • Adverse weather

  • Vehicle movement

  • Excessive vibration

  • Asbestos potential

  • Slips and Trips

  • Poor ventilation

  • Moving machinery

  • Dust/ Fumes

  • Confined spaces

  • Waste/ Pollution

  • Fire / Heat / Cold

  • Violence

  • Pressure/ Vacuum

  • Poor lighting

  • Chemical contact/ spill

  • Vermin

  • Access and Egress

  • Radiation

  • PPE

Risk Controls Measures to Consider

  • Lone working arrangements

  • Effective means of communication (tested)

  • Two persons working

  • Authority for access

  • Inspection up to date

  • Pre-use check

  • Current SOP/ MOP

  • Stop and check asbestos register

  • Guarding

  • Powered platform

  • Podium tower

  • Approved ladders/ steps

  • Safe access equipment

  • Edge protection/ kickplate

  • Approved tools/ equipment

  • Permit to work

  • Lifting aids

  • Remote cooling/ heating

  • Adequate ventilation

  • Task lighting

  • Earthing and LOTO

  • Housekeeping

  • Waste control

  • PPE

  • Harness/ Lanyard

  • Floatation device

  • Inoculation (specify)

  • Hygiene and Egress

  • Atmospheric measurements

  • Fire/ First aid controls

  • Specialist training

  • Specialist intervention

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