Job walk for gas boilers inc H/S

We want to make sure you are happy with the work. Our engineer will explain what is going to happen, in detail. When you sign the below you're confirming that you're happy for us to start work and understand (and you're happy with) the following;

You're also confirming that;

I confirm that;

We want to make sure you're happy with the work we have done. Small details make a huge difference and no job is complete until our engineer has carried out all the tasks listed below. Please sign and confirm that you are happy with our work.

I confirm the work has been completed to my satisfaction and the engineer has;

Hazard - Parking & Offloading
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - High

Control Measures

• Use designated parking area,
• Abide by site traffic rules, where applicable
• Consideration for other traffic, pedestrians etc,

Hazard - Slips, Trips & Falls on the site
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - Medium

Control Measures

• Good housekeeping and site tidiness
• Report slip/trip hazards outside your control to management,
• Ensure good lighting available,
• Keep cables/pipes tidy,
• Wear suitable safety footwear

Hazard - Manual Handling
Whos at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - Medium

Control Measures

• Unload materials as close to workplace as possible,
• Use safe manual handling techniques,
• Limit lifting to 25 kg per person whenever possible,
• Use mechanisation where possible,
• Ensure traffic route is clear and well lit

Hazard - Working at Height
Whos at risk - Operatives
Risk level - High

Control measures

• Use the most suitable equipment for working at height (ladders/step ladders only to be used for light work of short duration, ladders for access, and only when it is not practicable to use scaffolding, guarded platforms, towers etc).
• Factors to take into account- duration of task, weight & size of material handled, tools required, height of operations, surroundings, other trades/ people in area, space availability
• Top and mid guard rails and toeboards required on edges and access equipment
• Compliance with safe systems of work for the access equipment used
• Ensure equipment is well maintained and inspected before use
• Ensure equipment is tall enough
• Ensure operatives are trained in the use of equipment
• Check ground conditions before use
• Check for overhead services or obstructions
• Site supervisor to authorise and monitor all working at height
• For more information refer to relevant sections in general risk assessments and handbook

Hazard - Falls through fragile surfaces
Who's at risk - Operatives
Risk level - High

Control measures

• Priority to be given to preventing access onto any surface which could be potentially unsafe

Hazard - Falling Objects or Materials
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - High

Control measures

• Use of tool belts
• Wear hard hats as necessary
• Wear safety footwear

Hazard - Working with electrical equipment
Who's art risk - Operatives
Risk level - High

Control measures

• Equipment to be Portable Appliance Tested
• Equipment subject to inspection before use
• RCD to be tested before use

Hazard - Contact with electrical supplies
Who's at risk - Operatives
Risk level - High

Control measures

• Isolation of circuits before undertaking work
• No live working during installation work
• Ensure other trades/colleagues/tenants etc cannot introduce power without authorisation
• All electrical work undertaken by qualified electrician
• Use of scanner to locate hidden electrical supplies
• Temporary power supplies installed by qualified electrician to BS7671

Hazard - Fire/explosion from gas supplies
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - High

Control measures

• Work on gas systems undertaken by competent person (ie GAS SAFE Registered Fitter)
• Gas isolated before work commences

Hazard - Handling vibrating equipment
Whos at risk - Operatives
Risk level -Medium

Control measures

• Management to select equipment with lowest vibration levels
• Management to establish duration to which operatives may be exposed to vibrating equipment (hire company can advise) and ensure that they do not exceed the exposure duration
• Job rotation
• Hands kept warm through wearing gloves and suitable warm rest faculties to be available

Hazard - Hazardous substances
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors
Riak level - low

Control measures

• Containers clearly marked showing contents
• Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for handling and storage
• Have data sheet available for dealing with spills
• Refer to COSHH assessments

Hazard - Work Equipment Hazards
Whos at risk - Operatives, general public
Risk level - Medium

Control measures

• Equipment purpose made and suitable for the job
• Equipment regularly serviced and well maintained
• Use by trained, authorised operatives
• Equipment inspected before use
• Guards and covers used when fitted
• Equipment stored in vans or storage units when not in use

Hazard - Dust
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - Low

Control measures

• Do not sweep up unless damped down

Control measures

• Fire procedure in place on site
• Fire extinguishers in vicinity and in van
• Adequate number of suitable and useable fire exits
• Site tidiness and good housekeeping
• Fire procedure covered during induction

Hazard - Fire
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors
Risk level - low

Hazard - Disturbance of asbestos
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - Low

Control measures

• Client to provide asbestos register or survey report before work commences. If available.
• Operatives to have asbestos awareness training

Hazard - Noise
Who's at risk - Operatives, other workers, visitors, general public
Risk level - Low

Control measures

• Wear hearing protection

Hazard - Violence / Aggression
Who's at risk - Operatives
Risk level - Low

Control measures

• Policy to avoid confrontation
• Report concerns to management asap
• Have mobile phone available to call for help if required
• If under threat of robbery/missing hand over any articles immediately

Hazard - Lone Working
Who's at risk - Operatives
Risk level - Med

Control measures

• Management to know location of operative throughout the day
• Contact office on arrival (with estimate of length of time for task)
• Regular contact with office with updates if task over 1 hour duration.
• Final contact with office immediately you leave property.
• Mobile phone to be available at all times and fully charged
• Prior assessment of risk of violence / aggression (see above)
• Team working in higher risk areas (ie in lofts)

Hazard - Children in premises
Who's at risk - Children
Risk level - Med

Control measures

• Operatives to request that parents/guardians keep children away from site and site work
• Ring management for advice if parents not co-operative
• Clear up at the end of each shift
• Do not leave tools / equipment etc in a place accessible to children
• Close front door / gates etc to ensure children do not wander from premises

Hazard - Pets / Animals in premises or in vicinity
Who's at risk - Operatives
Risk level - Med

Control measures

• Operatives to request that tenants keep pets / animals in a secure place away from site and site work
• Ring management for advice if tenants not co-operative
• Do not approach animals when there is a risk of being attacked
• If in doubt, leave or do not enter premises
• In event of a dog / animal bite arrange for medical assistance and tetanus injection

Hazard - Access Problems
Who's at risk - Operatives
Risk level - Med

Control measures

• Management to plan work and pre-arrange visit
• Management to request good and free access to work areas
• Operatives to request that tenants move equipment, furniture etc and tidy up areas as required to enable safe access to work areas
• If necessary, and as a last resort, operatives to move furniture etc before starting work
• Ring management for advice if tenants not co-operative
• Good housekeeping by operatives
• Bring materials onto site as required rather than store materials in the site

All electrical equipment (inc. chargers) PAT tested
Tools & equipment in good condition
All tools stored safely when not in use
RCD in use/good condition
Test meters/gas analyser calibrated and in date
All extension cables in good order
Safe use of tools & equipment observed
Earth continuity leads available
Vehicle parked safely/safe access/egress
Signage & barriers displayed/closed
RAMS available
Valid Gas Safe card produced
DRA started/completed
Customer briefed on work and risks
Safe isolation of gas & electricity
Good housekeeping (slips, trips, falls)
Dust sheets/Roll and Stroll used
Adequate lighting (loft or cramped work)
Manual handling training received
Safe lifting techniques observed
Lifting aids used
Walk-boards used in loft space
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Carried out using safe methods
Heat Mat/Cool Gel/Water Spray used
Fire extinguisher in each working area & at front door
Safety footwear worn and in good condition
Gloves in good condition and worn
Hard hat/bump cap worn (inc. chin strap)
Face masks in good condition and available
Hi Viz vest/jacket worn and available
Safety glasses in good condition and worn
Hearing protection available and worn
Disposable nonslip over shoes available
Harness worn (if required) and in good condition (Inspected in the last 12 months)
Copy of Water Carriers License available
Waste stored securely
Spill Kit available (if applicable to work)
Asbestos Awareness training received
Vehicle secure
First Aid Kit inc. eyewash available
Housekeeping (storage - cab and back)
Any damage to vehicle
Tyres in good condition
Data security observed
Ladders stored securely
Any actions raised must be rectified within 28 days.
Ladder ID visible and in good condition
Ladder accessories in good condition
Safe working at height methods observed (TETRA)
Scaffold structure erected correctly
Edge protection suitable & sufficient
Scaffold tag or certificate complete