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Operating during Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
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Operating during Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Location of Activity
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Assessors Name
MID_4657
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Date of Assessment
Gillian Harwood
15-07-2020
Next Review Date 15-07-2021
Names of Employees Consulted
Pandemic Work Procedure
Hazard Risk Rating
Paul Cowley
Training/Quali cations Required to Complete this Activity
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required to Complete this Activity
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MEDIUM
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Legislation, guidance and information used in support of this assessment
Other Risk Assessments Cross Referenced
Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations, 1992
Potential Risk Rating
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VERY LOW Potential Harm/Consequence 1
Likelihood That Harm Will Occur
Insigni cant
1
Very Unlikely
2
Minor
2
Unlikely
3
Moderate
3
Possible
4
Major
4
Likely
5
Catastrophic
5
Very Likely
Risk Rating The risk rating indicates the level of response required to be taken when adding actions to the improvement plan (RRP). Ratings between 15 and 25 require an urgent review of existing control measures.
If the Risk Rating is 15 or more and no further control measures are practicable, add the risk to the H&S Risk Register.
Hazard
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Who May be Harmed
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Lack of information
Current Control Measure in Place
Risk Rating With Current Control Measures In Place
Sample of any Reviewed Control Measures
Very Low Risk 1 - 2
No action required
Low Risk 3 - 6
Monitor
Medium Risk 8- 12
Action required
High Risk 15 - 16
Urgent Action
Critical Risk 20 - 25
Work Must Stop and take immediate action
Additional Control Measures Required
Potential Risk Rating After Additional Control Measures Implemented
Keeping up-to-date with o cial guidance
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NHS advice regularly checked and followed by the Senior Leadership Team (www.nhs.uk)
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Goverment advice regularly checked and followed by the Senior Leadership Team (www.gov.uk)
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Attendance at Covid-19 Clinics, webinars and CPD Regular review of NGB Advice and Guidance Following advice and guidance from industry bodies such as CIMSPA, UKActive, RLSS, PWTAG and Right Directions Revewing best practice examples from within the industry, including GM Active Reviewing other sectors were possible, such as Retail and Hospitality
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Access points to premises
Preventing the spread of Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in the building
No restriction of entry and exit points to the premises which reduces the control of persons entering/exiting the building/area
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Suitable locking/closing mechanisms available on non-emergency exit doors
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3
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1
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Restricted entry/exit on some external doors (not compromising emergency exits) View Files
Areas not being used are blocked o with barriers or have been locked to restrict access
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Automatic doors at main enterance and exit Covid-19 safety signage in place Queue system in place at building enterance with conceirge in place
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Social Distancing
Visitors in close contact with other visitors to the facility, incorrect social distancing
Sta
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Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child Visitor
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Pool bather loads reduced by 50% Government guidance on social distancing followed Group exercise classes reduced by a set percentage depending on the tness class Gym Maximum Occupancy set at 37 Pool bather maxium occupancy set at 30 Tables and chairs removed to ensure customers do not congregate Online booking system to be used to ensure numbers to activites can be controlled Areas not in use are blocked o or locked Covid-19 safety signage in place throughout the building Walkie-talkies in use for all activities to ensure that conceirge at front controls access to the building Maximum Activity session is limited to 90 minutes Contractor signing procedure in place to limit contractors on site Contractor works were possible, scheduled out of hours Sta eduate users constantly about social distancing Floor markings used were possible, detailing social distancing
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Toilet Tissue
Lack of toilet paper increasing risk of unhygienic hand sanitation
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Su cient planning with consumables suppliers in place
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2
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Hot water and hand soap available at all times Minimum stock levels for re-ordering cleaning equipment increased
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Hand sanitiser available throughtout the building
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Cleaning regimes in place for toilets to increase times they are cleaned Toilet tissues checked regularly by sta and replace when required Covid-19 Safety signage displayed −
Hand Washing Facilities
Lack of hand washing facilities leading to increased risk of spread of bacteria/virus
Sta
3
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Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
3
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Hand sanitation points provided Hand soap dispensers kept lled Paper towels provided Hot water system maintained to provide constant supply Extra hand disinfectant station in place throught the building handwashing facilities and toilets cleaned on regular basis Cleaning regime in place Minimum stock level for re-ordering cleaning equipment increased Push button taps in place so users can use elbows instead of hands Covid-19 safety signage displayed Su cent planning with consumbles supplier in place High touch point cleaning regime in place −
Door Mechanisms
Contact points on doors / revolving doors creating increased risk of bacteria /virus contamination
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Sensor operated mechanisms in place
Contractors
Robust cleaning regime in place
Customer Adult
Hand sanitation provided on entry/exit
Customer Child
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2
Hand Sanitation provided at entry and exit point of actiivety areas
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1
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Elbow Door Handles Mechanisms installed on handles of doors that are required to be pulled to open Automatic doors used at building enterances Covid-19 safety signage in place Su cient planning with consumables supplier in place High touch point cleaning regime in place
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Visitor Access
No restriction on visitor access to public areas increasing potential spread of bacteria/virus contamination
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Restricted areas kept locked to prevent unauthorised access
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Conceirage at building enterance controls access to the building View Files
Restricted areas that can not be locked, are closed o with the use of barriers
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Covid-19 safety signage in place Turnstiles located at reception control accessinto the centres activites
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Sta unwell
Handling sta /customers presenting symptoms whilst in the facility
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4
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1
Sta continuing to work if feeling unwell
Sta Contractors
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Sta must self-isolate if they feel unwell and have u like symptoms Government guidance followed Sta must inform their line manager if they have to self isolate because of a family member having COVID-19 or showing symtoms
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Sta must inform their line manager if they have been asked to self isolate due to guidance from the NHS track and trace
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Customers unwell
Customers entering the premises with u-like symptoms
Customer Adult
Customers should be tactfully refused entry and directed to self-isolate and call/email NHS 111
Customer Child
Government guidance followed
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6
Safe distance maintained at all times
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High risk employees
Sta
Government guidance followed
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Sta behaviour
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4
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Home working arranged as appropriate Social distancing encouraged View Files View Links
Sta behaviour
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HR procedures in place for those unable to work from home and required to isolate as per government guidelines
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1x1
High Risk Employees (as de ned by government, including those who are pregnant, have underlying health issues, employees over the age of 70 years)
Those employees who are at higher risk if contracting Covid-19
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conceirge will ask if customers has had any COVID19 symtoms before allowing access into the centre
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Sta
Sta in workplace increasing risk of community transmission
Sta practice social distancing as much as possible
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6
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Training to be completed bt sta on COVID19 to ensure correct behaviour is displayed View Files
Professional behaviour shown at all times
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Workspace
Poor workspace hygiene leading to increased risk of transferring bacteria/virus
Sta
2
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Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
5
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Annual Lux checks carried-out Information posters, advisory notices and sta training in good hygiene practice and techniques in line with government guidance Viricidal sprays available for wi[ping down work surfaces and equipment Hand sanitiser available Robust cleaning schedule in place which is monitored Training to be provided on cleaning Work Instructions for spec c cleaning Sta to use their own equipment during shift equipment used by sta is to be sanitised and cleaned before and after use COVId-19 safety signage displayed throughtout the building
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Physical contact
Sta Contractors
Handshaking or other greeting increasing risk of transferring bacteria/virus
Customer Adult Customer Child
Handshaking and general close personal greetings are discouraged
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3
Travel
Sta
Travel for business purposes
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Hand washing protocols and hygiene facilities in place View Files
Hand sanitisers are in place throughtout the building
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COVID-19 safety signage in place throughtout the building
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Video conferencing used for meetings, contact with suppliers, and where necessary, customers
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First Aid
First Aid
Withdrawal of rst aid to a person in need could put their life at risk
Sta
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4
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Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
6
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1
First aid trained personnel available during opening hours Preservation of life a priority Strict hygiene protocols in place to try to reduce transmission and adhered to First aid refreasher completed before returning to work NPLQ competancy tests completed for all NPLQ trained sta PPE provided and must be worn bt sta treating any close up rst aid
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CPR
Sta
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
Sta displaying u-like symptoms excluded from training
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6
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Only compressions practiced during ongoing training View Files
Compressions and rescue breaths demonstrated during a quali cation course
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If rescue breaths carried out, then lungs/airways to be replaced and disposed of safely and face and mouth of manikin wiped with disinfectant wipes in between each use and disposed of safely Manikin face thoroughly washed with disinfectant at the end of training session NPLQ competancy tests completed for NPLQ Quali ed sta prior to the centre opening sta observe social distancing during training PPE to be worn during training were applicable Hand sanditisers avalilable throughout the training Manikin chest is thoroghly washed with disinfectant at the end of the training sesion
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Cleaning Sta
Cleaning and Waste
Reduced levels of cleaning sta available increasing risk of being unable to provide adequate cleaning services
Sta Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
Additional multiskilled sta rostered to carry out cleaning tasks
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6
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1
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Restriction of areas available to sta /public to reduce facilities to be cleaned Cleaning completed by all levels of sta
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Centre fully cleaned prior to opening
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cleaning regimein place during centre operation Deep cleaning of high use areas completed regularly
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7
3
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Waste Disposal
Inappropriate disposal of waste, in particular used tissues, increasing the risk of contamination
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Work instructions in place on disposal of waste in line with government guidance in link below
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Personal protective equipment available, including gloves, aprons, face masks View Files
Waste placed in plastic rubbish bags and tied, then placed immediately in normal secured waste disposal receptacle
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hand towels use in toilets are placed in pedale bins to stop transmission of infections or diseases sta to wash hands following disposal of waste Colour coded cleaning in place to stop cross contamination Waste bins emptied frequently were additional cleaning and waste is required following a suspected case of COVID-19, waste is double bagged and safely set asied for 72 hours, prior to placing in general waste
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Cleaning Practice
Poor cleaning practice increasing risk of bacterial/viral contamination
Sta
Robust general cleaning schedule in place
Contractors
Cleaning tasks monitored by supervisor
Customer Adult
Additional cleaning programmed for high touch points - including light switches, furniture, handrails, IT equipment, desks, phones, push plates, taps, dispensers, lockers etc.
Customer Child
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3
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Government guidelines followed: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid19-decontamination-in-non-healthcaresettings/covid-19-decontamination-in-nonhealthcare settings work instructions in place for cleaning tasks Cleaing training completed by all sta prior to centre opening Colour coded cleaning system in place Cleaning manual completed −
Substances and Equipment
Untrained sta using cleaning substances and equipment
Sta
COSHH assessment for all substances in place
Contractors
Work instruction for tasks in place
Customer Adult
Only sta trained in safe methods and use of substances carry out cleaning tasks, including mechanical cleaning equipment
Customer Child
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Handling
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Handling post or packages
Sta
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Handling post, packages or food
Work instructions in place
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Personal protective equipment provided for handling items if required
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Government guidelines followed: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guid to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/guid for-employers-and-businesses-on-coronavirus-cov Hands are washed or sanitised after handling post of packages
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Business Continuity
Facility closure
Closure of building due to Covid19 infected person having been or suspected to have been in the premises, or insu cient sta to
Sta
Minimum sta ng levels identi ed to safely operate. Building closed if such numbers are not available
Customer Adult
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1
Flexible emergency rosters introduced to maintain a level of service
Customer Child
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Infected person
Covid-19 infected person having been or suspected to have been in the premises
Sta
Deep clean and sanitisation of facility
Contractors
Government advice followed
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Customer Adult
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Customer Child
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Cleaning Provision
Contracted cleaning provision interrupted or discontinued
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Sta
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Sta trained in cleaning tasks
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Contractors Customer Adult
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Customer Child
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Revision History
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Date
middletonmanager@stitch.com
Gillian Harwood
Completed Note: Business Continuity plan ?
22-06-2020 12:19:07
Reviewed By
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Comment
Date
middletonmanager@stitch.com
Paul Cowley
More Updated
15-07-2020 16:54:45
middletonmanager@stitch.com
Paul Cowley
Further amendments as per government guidance
15-07-2020 20:28:42
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