Risk Assessment Activity: Site: Supervisor Date
Flower boxes are to be fixed to wall 1.5m away from swimming pool. Small site. Architectural Technologist 4/12/12
Hazard Identification and Risk Evaluation Hazards
Who is affected?
Lifting heavy objects Working at height
Construction worker Construction worker
Risk Evaluation 12 8
Swimming pool
Construction worker/public/AT
12
HIGH
Slippery floor
Construction worker/public/AT
9
MEDIUM
Power tools - Safety
Construction worker
16
HIGH
Power tools - Health
Construction worker/public/AT
6
LOW
Falling objects
Construction worker/public/AT
12
HIGH
Residual Risk HIGH MEDIUM
Control Measures The hazards (problems) above relate to the control measures (solutions) below. Implementing these measures will reduce the risk. 1
PHYSICAL - Can cause injury to back etc. 15kg/linear metre = 60+kg. Use technology to lift. Teach construction worker how to use technology safely.
2
PHYSICAL – Can cause injury to any part of body. Only 3m high. Use barriers/harness at height to prevent falling.
3
CHEMICAL – Can cause someone to drown. 1.5m away from site. Use barriers at ground level. Warning signs.
4
PHYSICAL – Can cause minor injury or worse if pool is unguarded. Use slip-proof lining on floor. Wear helmets.
5
PHYSICAL – Can cause minor/lethal damage to body. Electrocution a risk. Use a battery drill instead of electronic tools. Use hand guards. Teach construction worker safety.
Risk Evaluation=
Likelihood
Likelihood x Severity 1
Very Unlikely
2
Unlikely
3
Possible
4
Likely
5
Very Likely
A freak combination of factors would be required for an accident/incident to occur
A rare combination of factors would be required for and accident/incident to occur
Could happen when accidental factors are present
Not certain to happen but an additional factor may result in and accident/incident
Almost inevitable that an accident/incident would result
Severity How serious would the consequences be? Consider the type of hazard: physical, biological, chemical, ergonomic
1
2
3
4
5
Negligible
Slight
Moderate
High
Very High
Negligible injury, no absence from work
Minor injury requiring first aid treatment
Injury leading to lost time
Involving a single person, serious injury or death
Involving multiple persons, serious injury or death
Low 1
Low 2
Low 3
Low 4
Low 5
Low 2
Low 4
Low 6
Low 3
Low 6
High 9
High 12
High 15
Low 4
Medium 8
High 12
High 16
High 20
Low 5
Medium 10
High 15
High 20
High 25
Medium Medium 8 10
How often does the hazard occur? Consider the task, frequency, duration, method of work and employees involved
Risk
Score
Comment
LOW
1-6
Usually an acceptable level provided that the control measures are adhered to
MEDIUM
8-10
HIGH
12-25
Further controls may be needed .e.g. better equipment, strict supervision of task, additional training Task must not proceed. Reassess the risks for all hazards and introduce better control measures.