Diocese of Portsmouth - General Risk Assessment

HANDYPERSON (Facilities & Grounds Maintenance) V1 Name & Address of Church

Date of Assessment: / 1st January 2017 / Must Review by date: /

January 2018

/ Assessors Names: / Reference
Number:
Hazard / Risk Details: Security and General Maintenance
Lone working - Garden Maintenance, Manual Handling, Hazardous Substances, Working at Height
Electrocution, Slips, Trips and Falls
Persons effected: Full Name of Handyperson.
(Note: (Under 18 year olds MUST NOT be employed / used to undertake these tasks)
Hazard / Risks /

Existing Controls

/ Severity
of Harm
S / Likelihood
of Harm
L / Risk
Rating
L x S / Additional Control Measures
Buildings Security -
Violence – Verbal attack or assault. / ·  Access control arrangements maintained
·  Mobile phone (own phone) charged
·  Management contact maintained.
·  No contact with intruders –signs of entry call 999 for assistance
·  Specific Risk Assessments
·  Accident Reporting Procedures
·  Please see Diocesan H&S Policy Manual section on Violence. / 4 / 2 / 8
MEDIUM / Undertake appropriate training. Ensure procedure is known by relevant employee.
Garden Maintenance:
Injury from:
·  Noise
·  Mechanical hazards - cuts, crushing
·  Flying debris.
·  Slips trips & falls
·  Use of fuels and lubricants / ·  Day time working only – offices occupied
·  Other staff notified of work routine
·  Periodic maintenance and routine checks made & logged on all machinery
·  Electrical equipment PAT tested
·  Personal Protective (PPE) provided and used. Protection for: Eyes / Hearing / Feet / Hands
·  Accident Reporting Procedures / 3 / 3 / 9
MEDIUM / Undertake appropriate training and information given on routine checks.
Hazard / Risks /

Existing Controls

/ Severity
of Harm
S / Likelihood
of Harm
L / Risk
Rating
L x S / Additional Control Measures
Manual Handling:
Injury from:
·  Lifting, Pushing & Pulling
·  Slip trips and falls.
·  Muscle strain and sprain injuries.
·  Cuts from Sharp edges.
·  Crushing Injuries / ·  AVOID Manual Handling whenever possible
·  MH tasks assessed when unavoidable
·  Lifting aids provided and used i.e. wheel barrows, sack trucks.
·  SAFE lifting techniques applied and assistance requested when needed.
·  Good Housekeeping maintained
·  H&S Policy & Procedures – Please refer to the Diocesan H&S Policy Manual.
·  Specific Risk Assessments
·  Accident Reporting Procedures / 3 / 2 / 6
MEDIUM / Undertake appropriate training

Driving for Work

Accidents while driving own vehicle while undertaking work for the Diocese / ·  Apply Driving for work Policy
·  Have roadside and recovery assistance
·  Appointments made on Outlook accessible to the Diocese
·  Phone in to St Edmund House during office hours / 5 / 2 / 10
MEDIUM / ·  Inform work colleague of destination
·  Use your mobile phone to ask for assistance (emergency services, vehicle assistance/recovery provider & insurance).
·  Annual license check
Hazard / Risks /

Existing Controls

/ Severity
of Harm
S / Likelihood
of Harm
L / Risk
Rating
L x S / Additional Control Measures
COSHH
Exposure to hazardous chemicals with potential for inhalation or absorption through skin contact. / ·  COSHH Assessments in place
·  Substances identified – Bleach, cleaning agents, weed killers, insecticides, lubricants, petroleum, and diesel fuels.
·  Substances securely and safely stored (GOOD HOUSE KEEPING)
·  PPE - gloves, eye protection, safety clothing provided and used.
·  H&S Policy & Arrangements
·  Specific Risk Assessments
·  Accident Reporting Procedures / 3 / 1 / 3
LOW / ·  Undertake appropriate training
·  Spillages reported, area secured & identified with warning notices
Working at Height:
Falling from height causing physical injury or death.
Dropping load-causing injury to others.
Manual Handling injuries. / ·  AVOID Working at Height whenever possible
·  See Safe System of Work Sheet for working at height.
·  Step ladders used for access only for appropriate tasks.
·  Work platforms used for work periods over 30 min.
·  Class 1 Extension / Lean Ladders
·  Equipment routinely maintained and checked before use.
·  H&S Policy & Arrangements
·  Specific Risk Assessments at Parishes
·  Accident Reporting Procedures / 5 / 2 / 10
MEDIUM / Undertake appropriate training.
Record the checks made on ladders.
Hazard / Risks /

Existing Controls

/ Severity
of Harm
S / Likelihood
of Harm
L / Risk
Rating
L x S / Additional Control Measures
Electrocution
Fire, Personal Injury, Death / ·  Fixed Electrical Wiring tested every 5 years
·  Portable Appliances checked and Tested (Annually)
·  Equipment visually checked before use
·  Defects reported and dealt with by qualified (approved) contractors
·  H&S Policy
·  Specific Risk Assessments
·  Safe System of Work
·  Accident Reporting Procedures / 4 / 1 / 4
LOW / Undertake appropriate training
Minor cuts

Abrasions and contusions

/ ·  Tetanus vaccination to be provided for maintenance staff.
·  PPE Gloves, Safety Shoos provided
·  First Aid kit provided7 maintained
·  H&S Policy
·  Accident Reporting Procedures / 2 / 2 / 4
LOW / Undertake appropriate training
Review:
Date: / Name of Reviewer: / Signature of Reviewer / Comments:
January 2018
January 2019

RISK / PRIORITY INDICATOR KEY

SEVERITY (CONSEQUENCE) / RISK / PRIORITY INICATOR MATRIX
1. Negligible (delay only) / LIKELIHOOD / 5 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25
2. Slight (minor injury / damage / interruption) / 4 / 4 / 8 / 12 / 16 / 20
3. Moderate (Lost time injury, illness, damage, lost business) / 3 / 3 / 6 / 9 / 12 / 15
4. High (Major injury / damage, Lost time business interruption, disablement) / 2 / 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 / 10
5. Very High (Fatality / Business closure) / 1 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
LIKELIHOOD / SEVERITY (CONSEQUENCE)
1. Improbable / very unlikely
2. Unlikely / SUMMARY / SUGGESTED TIMEFRAME
3. Even chance / may happen / 12-25 / High / As soon as possible
4. Likely / 6-11 / Medium / Within next 3-6 months
5. Almost certain / imminent / 1-5 / Low / Whenever viable to do so

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