Information
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Task Detail
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Location
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Date
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Risk Assessor
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1. COMPETENCE<br>a.) Do you have the necessary training/ certification (NPTC/ Lantra) to carry out the work?
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2. COMMUNICATION<br>a.) Have you informed all people who will be affected by your proposed work?
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b.) If lone working, have you made arrangements for regular contact during your time on site?
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3. RISK CONTROL INFORMATION<br>a.) Have you been briefed on the relevant risk assessment for the task/s to be performed?
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b.) Have you been briefed and do you have access to the relevant COSHH assessment where required?
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4. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT <br>a.) Have you carried out an inspection of the tools/ equipment you will use and are they fit for purpose and in good repair?
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b.) Where required, are calibration, conformity and / or test certificates valid?
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5. WORK AREA CONDITION<br>a.) Do you have access to the area?
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b.) Are the site conditions safe for work to proceed?
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c.) Are the current weather conditions satisfactory and unlikely to affect site safety and/ or personal safety?
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6. WORK AREA PROTECTION<br>a.) Are adequate barriers & hazard warning signs in place?
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7. EMERGENCIES<br>a.) Do you know where the closest Accident and Emergency (A&E) Department is?
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8. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)<br>a.) Is your PPE appropriate and sufficient for the task?
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If you answer "No" to any question DO NOT START WORK until you have consulted your supervisor.
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Please select High Medium or Low in the list of hazards listed below where you believe a hazard exists for the task you are carrying out or in the environment you are working. Use the information below to calculate the risks:
High: Not adequately controlled- Potential to cause fatal or major injury- CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR FURTHER ADVICE.
Medium: Not adequately controlled- Potential to result in lost time injury (over 3 days) or long term health effects or significant property or environmental damage- CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR FOR FURTHER ADVICE.
Low: Only if you believe the risk is adequately controlled and the potential risk of injury is minimal. -
HAZARD
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Electricity/ Comms (e.g BT)
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Adverse Weather
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Moving Vehicles (e.g On highway)
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Moving Machinery (e.g On Site)
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Confined spaces
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Use or Exposure to Gas
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Fire
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Noise
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Heat
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Violence/ Aggressive Behaviour
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Slips or Trips
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Steps/ Ladders
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Uneven Surfaces
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Vibration
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Ventilation
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Mobile Elevated Work Platforms
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Mobile Crane
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Dust or Fumes
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Vermin (Weils Disease)
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Manual Handling
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Poor Lighting
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Chemicals
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Access and Egress
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Syringes/ Sharps
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Work near water
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Is anyone else at risk from your work, e.g Third party / Others?
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If yes, please give details:
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Is there a safe system of work with controls in place? NB: Any changes in on site conditions will require amendments to this assessment- please record them and brief your team accordingly.
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Names of all people briefed:
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Site Notes:
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Please email this document to landscapes@placesforpeople.co.uk
