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Location
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Date
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Dynamic Risk Assessment carried by
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Activity to be carried. (provide copy of RAMS)
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Risk Assesment
Hazard Present (General Activities)
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A1. Asbestos exposure
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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
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A2. Dust exposure
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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. Area must be cordoned off, by means of cones, barrier tape and warning signage to warn people of works taking place
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A3. Electrical hazards
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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.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A4. Environmental hazards/Bees/Wasps/Vermin and hazardous waste
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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 client/office to instigate a competent contractor to remove hazard.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A5. Drilling activities
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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 Installation manager or Health & Safety Department for further advise. No loose clothing to be worn when drilling, log hair should be tied back to prevent entanglement. Before drilling through walls in properties 1 storey and above where there is a risk to the public from falling debris in places such as shops, public foot paths/pavements, roads, communal areas of properties such as gardens and patio areas), 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.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A6. Falls from Heights using Ladders and access equipment
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HARM - Serious Injuries or Death
PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives / Members of the public
RISK RATING- High -
CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. 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. All ladders to be secured by eye bolts and straps.
Safety harnesses must be worn and attached using rope and cowl when three points of contact cannot be maintained. -
RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A7. Manual Handling
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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 dobe 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
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A8. Slips and Trips
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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
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A9. Unsafe ground conditions (I.E - uneven or soft)
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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. If unable to do this please contact your Installation Manager.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A10. Weather conditions (I.E -severe gales or snow etc)
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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.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A11. Un-cooperative residents or members of the public
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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
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A12. Presence of needle injuries inside properties and buildings
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HARM - Needle injuries, possibility of contracting serious diseases
PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives
RISK RATING- High -
CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Operators to be extra vigilant and cautious when working in properties and buildings. If needles are found, work must stop immediately. You must inform Installation Manager and leave the area. If injuries are sustained, you must attend the nearest hospital immediately.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A13. Working in access roads, car parks or public places
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HARM - Injuries to members of the public, slips &trips or head injuries fro 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. If working in a public highway, works must comply with the New Road Street Works Act 1991 red book.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A14. Removal of waste
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HARM - Serious back damage, sprains, torn ligaments
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 taken back to Head office/depot at the end of each working day where it is must be segregated into the correct skips/bins. This will then be taken away by a licensed waste contractor
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A15. Overhead lines (striking of telecommunication or power lines)
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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 contact the installation manager
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RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A16. Working in a confined space
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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. a calibrated gas detection unit must be used and chamber must be vented prior to opening. IF GAS IS DETECTED - if flammable gas close chamber and call 0800 111999 National gas emergency number if non- flammable vent chamber through adjacent chambers and create flow of air through to resolve issue.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A17. Working in residents or communal gardens
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HARM - Serious Injuries or Death
PERSONS AT RISK - Members of the public
RISK RATING- Medium -
CONTROL MEASURES TO BE IMPLEMENTED -. Cones, barriers and warning signage to be in place around work area and adequate signage to be in place at all entrances, exits of the building and along all pathways.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Low
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A18. Chemical Hazards (Hazardous substances)
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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
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A19. Work Equipment
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HARM - Serious Injuries
PERSONS AT RISK - Operatives, Electrocution, Death,
RISK RATING- High -
RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
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A20. High risk or complex installations
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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, engineers 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.
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RESIDUAL RISK - Medium
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Additional control measures required?
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Any Additional Control Measures Required?
Work at Height Rescue Plan
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Do you have to work at height?
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Do you use ladder or MEWP?
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Working Team Operators
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What communication systems will be used?
- Direct Voice Communication
- Whistle
- Mobile Phone
- Walkie-talkies
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Rescue Team & First Aiders
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Are operators trained competend (and in date) in use of rescue equipment?
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Emergency Hospital Number
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Who will alert the emergency services and hospital?
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How will rescuers get to casualty?
- Rescue ladder
- Keys to building & roof
- Pull casualty in through window/balcony
- Suspended access equipment
- Aerial equipment from ground
- Remote rescue kit
- Pull casualty up through floor/slab/roof
- Climb/abseil down building/structure
- Crane man basket
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What equipment is needed to ensure rescue within 5 minutes?
- Rescue ladder
- Remote rescue kit
- Toxic shock kit
- Safety ropes
- MEWP
- First aid kit
- Aerial ladder truck
- Suspended access equipment
- Rope/pulley rescue system
- Crane man basket
- Stretcher
- Resuscitator
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How will others be protected?
- Assign someone to direct traffic
- Set up barriers
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How will accident scense be protected?
- Prevent further injury or damage
- Preserve scene
- Set up barriers
- Report incident/even
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Other considerations
- Unsual features of pole/building structure
- Weather conditions
- Being faraway to emergency services/hospital
- Language barriers