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Operating during Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
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Operating during Covid-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
Location of Activity
Ref No.
Rochdale Leisure Centre
Assessors Name
ROC_4625
QMS/Work Instructions
Date of Assessment
John Matson
10-07-2020
Next Review Date 10-07-2021
Names of Employees Consulted
Pandemic Work Procedure
Hazard Risk Rating
Andy Entwistle
Training/Quali cations Required to Complete this Activity
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Required to Complete this Activity
Nebosh
LOW
none
Legislation, guidance and information used in support of this assessment
Other Risk Assessments Cross Referenced
Workplace (Health, Safety & Welfare) Regulations, 1992
Potential Risk Rating
none
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
+
+
1
Who May be Harmed
Category
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
1x1
1
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Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
Sta
Add Description/Detail of how harm is caused
Contractors Customer Adult
National advice regualrly checked by John Matson
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Government advice and governing body guidance checked by relevant members of SLT
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Customer Child
−
+
Category
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
Sta Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
Suitable locking/closing mechanisms available on non-emergency exit doors
1x1
1
Social Distancing
Visitors in close contact with other visitors to the facility, incorrect social distancing
Group exercise class capacity reduced by 50%
Contractors
Gym occupancy reduced by 50%
Customer Adult
Pool bather loads reduced by 50%
Visitor
−
Toilet Tissue
Lack of toilet paper increasing risk of unhygienic hand sanitation
Sta Contractors Customer Adult
Hand Washing Facilities
Lack of hand washing facilities leading to increased risk of spread of bacteria/virus
1x1
1
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Government guidance on social distancing followed
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activities paced out in di erent locations to allow distancing
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Member and sta comms in place
1x1
1
1x1
1
1x1
1
1x1
1
one way systems, tra c lights and signage in place to maintain distancing
Su cient planning with consumables suppliers in place
1x1
1
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Hot water and hand soap available at all times View Files View Links
Sta
Hand sanitation points provided
Contractors
Hand soap dispensers kept lled
Customer Adult
Paper towels provided
Customer Child
1
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Customer Child
−
1x1
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one one entrance door open and controlled by concierge
Sta
Customer Child
Please select additional control measure or manual
Restricted entry/exit on some external doors (not compromising emergency exits)
alarms activated if re doors opened
−
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2x3
6
Hot water system maintained to provide constant supply
fuses removed and extra sanitiser installed
Additional hand sanitation point tted
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foot operated pedal bins in toilet areas relevant signage in place advising of hand washing
−
2
1x1
1
Door Mechanisms
Contact points on doors / revolving doors creating increased risk of bacteria /virus contamination
Sta
Sensor operated mechanisms in place
Contractors
Robust cleaning regime in place
Customer Adult
Hand sanitation provided on entry/exit
Customer Child
−
Visitor Access
No restriction on visitor access to public areas increasing potential spread of bacteria/virus contamination
Sta Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
−
+
Category
Sta unwell
Customers unwell
arm handles indtalled to prevnt opening doors with hands
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doors that are not re doors propped open
Restricted areas kept locked to prevent unauthorised access
Arm pulls ted to key doors
1x1
1
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Phyisal barriers in place to prevent access
1x1
Customers entering the premises with u-like symptoms
Sta Contractors
1
booking only for initial opening areas not is use blocked and locked o
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meeting rooms not available for bookings
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Handling sta /customers presenting symptoms whilst in the facility
Sta continuing to work if feeling unwell
−
arm handles installed
Sta must self-isolate if they feel unwell and have u like symptoms
2x2
4
sta received covid training
Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
1x1
1
Government guidance followed signage in place advising of symptoms and actions to take before entry
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concierge at reception trainined and control entry
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Customer Adult
Customers should be tactfully refused entry and directed to self-isolate and call/email NHS 111
Customer Child
Government guidance followed
2x2
4
sigange on display before entry
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Guidance for customers to be distributed
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guidance on the website and on video
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+
Category
High risk employees
High Risk Employees (as de ned by government, including those who are pregnant, have underlying health issues, employees over the age of 70 years)
Sta
Government guidance followed
2x1
2
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actions for RA to be sent to HR
1x1
1
Home working arranged as appropriate
Those employees who are at higher risk if contracting Covid-19
Social distancing encouraged HR procedures in place for those unable to work from home and required to isolate as per government guidelines
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sta survey completed −
+
3
Category
Sta behaviour
Sta behaviour
Sta
1x1
1
Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
sta inductions and training completed
Sta practice social distancing as much as possible
Sta in workplace increasing risk of community transmission
sta training and reinductions completed View Files View Links −
Workspace
Poor workspace hygiene leading to increased risk of transferring bacteria/virus
Sta Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
Information posters, advisory notices and sta training in good hygiene practice and techniques in line with government guidance
1x1
1
Viricidal sprays available for wi[ping down work surfaces and equipment
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1x1
1
1x1
1
1x1
1
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Hand sanitiser available
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Robust cleaning schedule in place which is monitored sta on recption have individual headsets and keyboards no hot desking and o ce space reduced by 50% capacity
−
Physical contact
Sta Contractors
Handshaking or other greeting increasing risk of transferring bacteria/virus
Customer Adult Customer Child
−
Travel
Sta
Travel for business purposes
Handshaking and general close personal greetings are discouraged
1x1
1
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Signage and training to be undertaken
Hand washing protocols and hygiene facilities in place View Files
concierge may wear a viser
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Business related travel restricted to essential sta only
1x1
1
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Please select additional control measure or manual
Video conferencing used for meetings, contact with suppliers, and where necessary, customers View Files View Links
−
Category
+
First Aid
First Aid
Withdrawal of rst aid to a person in need could put their life at risk
Sta
1x1
1
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Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
4
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Approach to rescue breaths to be agreed
1x1
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 sta trained on changes to 1st aid via online platform NPLQ sta trained on changes to RLSS training
−
CPR
Sta
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
Sta displaying u-like symptoms excluded from training
1x1
1
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1x1
1
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
−
+
Category
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
2x1
2
Waste Disposal
Inappropriate disposal of waste, in particular used tissues, increasing the risk of contamination
Sta Contractors Customer Adult Customer Child
Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
Restriction of areas available to sta /public to reduce facilities to be cleaned View Files
sta trained on new procedures via tool box talks
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new cleaning schedules completed
−
training on new procedures delivered
Work instructions in place on disposal of waste in line with government guidance in link below
1x1
1
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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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waste to be kept for 72 hours if con rmed Covid case or disposed as a Categiry B collection
−
5
Cleaning Practice
1x1
1
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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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Government guidelines followed: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid19-decontamination-in-non-healthcaresettings/covid-19-decontamination-in-nonhealthcare settings new cleaning products to ensure sanitisation and disinfecting cleaning products are disposable after use colour coding system to be followed and ata trained
−
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
−
+
Category
Handling
1x1
1
Category
Facility closure
1x1
Sta
sta trained on new processes and chemicals as part of reinduction to site
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Work instructions in place
1x1
1
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1x1
Closure of building due to Covid19 infected person having been or suspected to have been in the premises, or insu cient sta to
1
Personal protective equipment provided for handling items if required View Files View Links
Business Continuity
1
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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
+
Please select additional control measure or manual
Handling post or packages
Handling post, packages or food
−
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Sta Customer Adult Customer Child
Minimum sta ng levels identi ed to safely operate. Building closed if such numbers are not available
1x1
1
Flexible emergency rosters introduced to maintain a level of service
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Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
Please select additional control measure or manual
1x1
1
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−
Infected person
Deep clean and sanitisation of facility Government advice followed
6
1x1
1
Covid-19 infected person having been or suspected to have been in the premises
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Sta Contractors Customer Adult
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Customer Child
−
Cleaning Provision
Contracted cleaning provision interrupted or discontinued
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Sta
Business continuity plan in place
Contractors
Sta trained in cleaning tasks
1x1
1
Add Sample Measure
Customer Adult
Please select additional control measure or manual
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Revision History
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rochdalemanager@stitch.com
John Matson
Initial draft completed by Jm
20-06-2020 17:28:45
rochdalemanager@stitch.com
Andrew Entwistle
none
10-07-2020 14:24:32
rochdalemanager@stitch.com
Andrew Entwistle
none
10-07-2020 14:46:53
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