Dynamic Risk Assessment

• Date

  Date

• Dynamic Risk Assessment carried out by

• Activity to be carried out

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Hazard Present (General Activities)

• A1. Asbestos exposure

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Ill health from exposure to asbestos
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of public
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED - If asbestos is suspected in the area you are working, work must be stopped immediately and reported to project management. Works will only continue when an asbestos survey of the affected work area has been carried out by a competent person/company and is either declared safe to work in or an alternative method of working has been found. The asbestos register must be scanned in the specific areas before any further works are undertaken

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A2. Dust exposure

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Ill health from exposure to dust inhalation
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of public
  RISK RATING- Medium

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED - Face masks must be worn at all times whilst drilling or in dusty environments. Where necessary area must be cordoned off, by means of cones, barrier tape and warning signage to warn people of works taking place

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A3. Electrical hazards

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Electrocution
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED - routes for installation should be planned to ensure existing electrical services are avoided.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

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• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A4. Environmental hazards/Bees/Wasps/Vermin and hazardous waste

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Potential of contracting various diseases
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of the public
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED - If any environmental hazards such as wasps/bees nests/vermin/ hazardous waste etc are discovered, then work is to stop immediately and contact pest control to remove the hazard

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A5. Drilling activities

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Eye Injuries due to dust particles, Loss of hearing or partial deafness, Injuries to passing pedestrians, falling debris, Entanglement, entrapment,
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives/Members of the public
  RISK RATING- Medium

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Eye protection must be worn at all times when drilling to avoid eye injuries occurring. Hearing protection must be worn when undertaking noisy activities such as drilling. Noise levels must not exceed 85 dba. If unsure, contact Ben or Shaun for further advice. No loose clothing to be worn when drilling, long hair should be tied back to prevent entanglement. Before drilling through walls in properties 1 storey and above where there is a risk to others from falling debris an area wide enough directly below on the outside must be cordoned off with cones, barrier tape and clear warning signage to prevent unauthorised access.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A6. Falls from Heights using Ladders and access equipment

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Serious Injuries or Death
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of the public
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. First of all question whether ladders need to be used or would the job be safer with a scaffold tower or access equipment. All operatives must have a valid working at heights certificate. Ladders must be in good condition and set on level ground at the correct angle (1 in 4). Where this cannot be achieved, additional stabilising devices must be employed. Where possible ladders to be secured by eye bolts and straps.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A7. Manual Handling

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Serious back damage, sprains or torn ligaments
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Operatives to assess for Load (What is it that you are going to lift), Individual (Are you up to the lift), Task (Does the task need to be done manually or can it done by other means i.e. mechanical devices?) and Environment (What are the conditions and do you have a clear route?). All have been trained in manual handling technique

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A8. Slips and Trips

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Strains, broken legs, arms, head injuries
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- Medium

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Operatives to ensure that: • All work areas will be regularly inspected to ensure that good standards of “housekeeping” are maintained at all times.
  • Appropriate protective clothing must be worn, especially safety footwear.
  • Operatives are required to take reasonable care of their own safety when working and moving about a site. This means keeping their work area clean and tidy at all times.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A9. Unsafe ground conditions (I.E - uneven or soft)

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Serious injuries or Death
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Levelling device to be used on ladder where ground is uneven. Use designated pathways.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A10. Weather conditions (I.E -severe gales or snow etc)

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Falls from height, Serious injuries or Death
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. In the event of excessive weather work will be stopped specifically high winds on MEWP, Ladders, Cradles and roof works. Also extra care is needed when working in snow and ice. Under no circumstances should work continue in these circumstances.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A11. Un-cooperative residents or members of the public

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Possibility of being attacked by abusive resident or member of public
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Operative to avoid confrontation with residents/members of the public and walk away from situation. This must be reported to line management immediately

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A13. Working in access roads, car parks or public places

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Injuries to members of the public, slips &trips or head injuries from falling objects
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of the public
  RISK RATING- Medium

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -.Operatives are to ensure that work areas are cordoned off with cones, barriers and suitable signage to prevent un-authorised entry. If possible try to minimise works within these areas.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A14. Removal of waste

  Yes

  No

• HARM - potential injury to the public/fire hazard/environmental hazard
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of the public
  RISK RATING- Medium

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. All waste that is created on site such as cardboard, cable, wood, metal brackets, bricks and electrical equipment must be disposed of in the compound at the end of each working day where it must be segregated into the correct skips/bins.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Low

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A15. Overhead lines (striking of telecommunication or power lines)

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Serious Injuries or Death
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Equipment must not be used in vicinity of overhead lines. Additional care must be taken when moving ladders as to not to strike the lines. Should the work be too close to power lines, stop and discuss with your line manager

• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A16. Working in a confined space

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Serious Injuries or Death
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Ensure adequate lighting is available prior to entry. hard hat to be worn at all times whilst working in confined space to avoid head injuries.

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• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A18. Chemical Hazards (Hazardous substances)

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Risk of burns, inhalation and ingestion
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. In order to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous substances, the following measures will be implemented:
  • All operatives involving, or which may involve, exposure to substances hazardous to health will be medically assessed if required by legislation.
  • Appropriate control measures will be implemented if it is not possible to eliminate, or substitute for a less hazardous substance (See separate COSHH risk assessment).
  

• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?

• A20. High risk or complex installations

  Yes

  No

• HARM - Serious injury or Death
  PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
  RISK RATING- High

• CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. A Permit To Work must be used in any situation where the work is of high risk to operatives. Operatives must be fully briefed of conditions set out in permit and must be signed for by an authorised person. All work areas must be segregated from members of the public by using cones, barrier tape and warning signage. At the end of works, technicians must check area to ensure that it is safe and poses no risk to members of the public. Authorised person will then check area fully and sign off permit to say works are completed.

• RESIDUAL RISK - Medium

• Additional control measures required?

• Any Additional Control Measures Required?