Object Handling Risk Assessment Form

Manual Handling Assessments

Following on from HSE’s audit of CDC waste services they issued an Improvement Notice under the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (as amended) requiring CDC to undertake manual handling assessments across its waste operations.

In order to comply with the Improvement notice the following assessments where undertaken

Paper & Card in area accessible by waste vehicle
Paper & Card in an area un-accessible by a waste vehicle
Wheeled bin in an area accessible by a waste vehicle
Wheeled bin in an area un-accessible by a waste vehicle
Wheeled bin on a rural round
Paper & card on a rural round
Commercial waste on a rural round
Commercial waste on an urban round

The HSE have requested assessments 1-4 inclusive to be forwarded to them. The remainder assessments will be completed by the 1st June 2014

Example Photographs of un-accessible and un-adopted roads that waste is collected from

Current Collection method for Paper and Card

Method when using old collection box (which was integral to a wheelie bin)

MANUALHANDLING OF OBJECTS RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

RISK ASSESSMENT DETAILS

DIAGRAMS OR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ACTIVITY

TEAM / Waste
TITLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT / Paper & Card in area accessible by waste vehicle
DETAILS OF ACTIVITY
Lifting of plastic bags used for collection of cardboard and paper. Bags are loaded into a slave bin; accessible area refers to any area where by the waste vehicle can safely manoeuvre to the kerbside to collect the slave bin
RISK ASSESSMENT LOG REF / N/a
OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS CROSS REFERENCED / N/a
WORKPLACE INSTRUCTION REF / N/a
DATE OF ASSESSMENT / 6-3-2014
MANAGER CARRYING OUT RISK ASSESSMENT / Jonathan Grainger; Paul Florentine, Jim Hurst
NAME OF EMPLOYEE CONSULTED / Jonathan Green
LOCATION OF ACTIVITY / Various
SIGNATURE OF ‘MANAGER/SERVICE MANAGER’
(This is to confirm that actions have been identified to eliminate critical risks and control high risks so far as is reasonably practicable)
Signature / Date
/

Can the manual handling be avoided (e.g. do you need to move the object at all – can the activity take place where the item already is, or can the activity be carried out in a different way, or be automated or mechanised)? Please give full details why manual handling cannot be avoided:
Questions to consider / If Yes, identify current controls in next column / State problems occurring from the task and current controls in place /

Additional control measures

(Possible changes to be made to systems/tasks, load,
Workplace/space, environment. Communication that is needed)
Yes / No
TASKS – do they involve:
- Holding or manipulating loads away from the trunk? / x
-twisting the trunk? / X / When picking up bags and feeding the slave bin
-stooping? / X / If bags are partially empty or flat on ground / Explore Alternative ergonomic container
-reaching upwards? / X / To empty into slave bin / Explore Alternative ergonomic container
-large vertical movements? / X
-long carrying distances? / x
-strenuous pushing or pulling of loads? / x
-repetitive handling? / x
INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITY – does the job:
-require unusual strength, height, capability etc.? / X
-create a hazard to those who might reasonably be considered to be pregnant or to have a health
problem? / x / Pregnant worker assessments undertaken when required; and known health problems referred to Occupational Health department to assess fitness to work
-create a problem for children or young persons? / X / Young person Assessment undertaken as identified
- require special information or training for its safe performance? / X / Induction training undertaken, supported by Tool box talks / Manual Handling Training required
LOADS – are they:
-bulky or unwieldy? / x
-difficult to grasp? / X / No handles on the bags and slippery when wet / Explore the option for an alternative ergonomic container
-unstable, unpredictable or with contents likely to shift? / X
-sharp, hot or otherwise potentially damaging ? / x
-heavy ? / X / When full weight around 9kg dry & 13kg wet / Explore the option for alternative ergonomic container with suitable drainage properties.
-awkwardly stacked? / X
-too large for handler to see over? / X
ENVIRONMENT – are there:
-space constraints preventing good posture? / X
-uneven, slippery or unstable floors? / X / Cobbles and uneven ground on un adopted roads – appropriate footwear and caution advised / Kerb side collection to be introduced
-variations in level of floors or work surfaces including kerbs? / X / Kerbs – caution advised through induction training and tool box talks / No change
-obstacles on the route including doorways? / X
-hot/cold/humid/extremes of temperature conditions? / x / Natural variations in weather temperature staff are issued with appropriate PPE including waterproof coats for winter time etc.
-conditions causing ventilation problems or gusts of wind? / X
-poor lighting conditions? / X
Other Factors:
-Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protective equipment (PPE)? / X
-is the work rate imposed by a process? / X / Although task & finish promotes a faster work-rate amongst staff / Review the process of task and finish
- are there insufficient rest or recovery periods? / X / Rest period as required and when on route to tip
- are there sudden changes in workload due to seasonal factors / X
- do workers feel they have been given enough and appropriate training / x / Manual Handling training out of date / Undertaken Manual Handling training and assess attendance
- is there anything else that may cause a risk of injury to the person performing the task. Give details / x / See general risk assessment for activity
SUMMARY OF RESIDUAL RISKUse the results from the questions above and the Risk Rating Matrix and Evaluation Tables to determine the Residual Risk Rating (1) with current control measures and (2) after further proposed control measures
(1) RESIDUAL RISK RATING WITH CURRENT CONTROLS IN PLACE / 20
(2) RESIDUAL RISK RATING WITH ADDITIONAL CONTROLS IN PLACE / 12
If the current Residual Risk Rating after additional controls in place is 16 or more, the risk must be added to the
H&S Risk Register
If the current Residual Risk Rating is 23+ STOP ACTIVITY and contact the Health and Safety Team /

RISK RATING MATRIX & EVALUATION

POTENTIAL HARM LIKELIHOOD

Catastrophic / Fatal injury / Highly Probable / The event is extremely Foreseeable / More likely to occur
Major / RIDDOR reportable Major Injuries/ Diseases/Dangerous Occurrence / Probable / The event is very Foreseeable /
Moderate / Serious injury likely to result in a RIDDOR reportable 7 day injury / Possible / The event is Foreseeable
Minor / Multiple minor injury / Unlikely / The event is not very Foreseeable
Insignificant / Individual minor injuries / Remote / The event is un-foreseeable / Less likely to occur

POTENTIAL HARM

Catastrophic / 17 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25
Major / 12 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21
Moderate / 6 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16
Minor / 2 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11
Insignificant / 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7
Remote / Unlikely / Possible / Probable / Highly Probable
LIKELIHOOD
COLOUR / RISK RATING / REQUIRED ACTION
SCORE / ASSESSMENT
1 – 5 / Very Low / No action required
6 – 10 / Low / No action required
11 – 15 / Medium / Action required *
16 – 20 / High / Immediate action required *
21 – 22 / Critical / Immediate action required *
23 – 25 / CRITICAL / WORK MUST STOP
* review existing controls / introduce new controls as far as reasonably practicable
ACTION PLAN (insert additional rows if required) / TO BE ACTIONED BY / ACTION COMPLETE
Further control measures identified to reduce risks so far as is reasonably practicable / POSITION / NAME / DATE / SIGNATURE / DATE
1 / Manual Handling Training required ASAP / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 16/04/14
2 / Kerb side collection to be introduced / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 01/07/14
3 / Explore the option for alternative ergonomic container with suitable drainage properties. / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 01/05/14
4 / Review the process of task and finish / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 01/12/14

COMMENTS AND INFORMATION

Use this section to confirm how risk assessment findings and controls have been communicated to staff
(and others who need to know)and any other comments and information
SCHEDULED DATE OF NEXT REVIEW (MINIMUM OF ANNUALLY) / ARE THERE ANY CHANGES TO THE ACTIVITY
SINCE THE LAST ASSESSMENT? CLARIFY THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE STILL IN PLACE AND MONITORED ON A REGULAR BASIS. / SIGNATURE OF
MANAGER / DATE OF REVIEW

MANUALHANDLING OF OBJECTS RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

RISK ASSESSMENT DETAILS

DIAGRAMS OR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ACTIVITY

TEAM / Waste
TITLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT / Wheeled bin in area directly accessible by waste wagon
DETAILS OF ACTIVITY
Wheeled bin used for general waste; glass & plastics and garden waste, where by they are collected and loaded to the wagon via a bin lift; accessible area refers to any area where by the waste vehicle can safely manoeuvre to the kerbside to collect the bin
RISK ASSESSMENT LOG REF / N/a
OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS CROSS REFERENCED / N/a
WORKPLACE INSTRUCTION REF / N/a
DATE OF ASSESSMENT / 6-3-2014
MANAGER CARRYING OUT RISK ASSESSMENT / Jonathan Grainger; Paul Florentine; Jim Hurst
NAME OF EMPLOYEE CONSULTED / Jonathan Green
LOCATION OF ACTIVITY / Various
SIGNATURE OF ‘MANAGER/SERVICE MANAGER’
(This is to confirm that actions have been identified to eliminate critical risks and control high risks so far as is reasonably practicable)
Signature / Date
Can the manual handling be avoided (e.g. do you need to move the object at all – can the activity take place where the item already is, or can the activity be carried out in a different way, or be automated or mechanised)? Please give full details why manual handling cannot be avoided:
Questions to consider / If Yes, identify current controls in next column / State problems occurring from the task and current controls in place /

Additional control measures

(Possible changes to be made to systems/tasks, load,
workplace/space, environment. Communication that is needed)
Yes / No
TASKS – do they involve:
- holding or manipulating loads away from the trunk? / x
-twisting the trunk? / X
-stooping? / X
-reaching upwards? / X
-large vertical movements? / X
-long carrying distances? / x
-strenuous pushing or pulling of loads? / x / No due to these area’s been accessible by the vehicle and a kerb side collection
-repetitive handling? / x / Average round is circa 1200 house’s so dependant on the number of houses that require collection a crew of two people on a shift will do on average circa 400-500 repetions a shift, hence the reason for the wheeled bin and staff receive manual handling training / Ensure Manual Handling training is refreshed and in date.
INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITY – does the job:
-require unusual strength, height, capability etc.? / X
-create a hazard to those who might reasonably be considered to be pregnant or to have a health
problem? / x / Pregnant worker assessments undertaken when required; and known health problems referred to Occupational Health department to assess fitness to work
-create a problem for children or young persons? / X / Young person Assessment undertaken as identified
- require special information or training for its safe performance? / X / Induction training undertaken, supported by Tool box talks / Manual Handling Training required
LOADS – are they:
-bulky or unwieldy? / x
-difficult to grasp? / x
-unstable, unpredictable or with contents likely to shift? / x
-sharp, hot or otherwise potentially damaging ? / x
-heavy ? / X / Can be heavy when full but wheeled bins used to enable it to be moved safely
-awkwardly stacked? / X
-too large for handler to see over? / X
ENVIRONMENT – are there:
-space constraints preventing good posture? / X
-uneven, slippery or unstable floors? / x / Cobbles and uneven ground on un adopted roads – appropriate footwear and caution advised / Kerb side collection to be introduced
-variations in level of floors or work surfaces including kerbs? / X / Kerbs – caution advised through induction training and tool box talks / No change
-obstacles on the route including doorways? / X
-hot/cold/humid/extremes of temperature conditions? / x / Natural variations in weather temperature staff are issued with appropriate PPE including coats for winter time
-conditions causing ventilation problems or gusts of wind? / X
-poor lighting conditions? / X
Other Factors:
-Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protective equipment (PPE)? / X
-is the work rate imposed by a process? / X / Although task & finish promotes a faster work rate amongst staff / Review the process of task and finish
- are there insufficient rest or recovery periods? / X / Rest period as required and when on route to tip
- are there sudden changes in workload due to seasonal factors / X
- do workers feel they have been given enough and appropriate training / x / Manual Handling training out of date / Undertaken Manual Handling training and assess attendance
- is there anything else that may cause a risk of injury to the person performing the task. Give details / x / See general risk assessment for activity
SUMMARY OF RESIDUAL RISKUse the results from the questions above and the Risk Rating Matrix and Evaluation Tables to determine the Residual Risk Rating (1) with current control measures and (2) after further proposed control measures
(1) RESIDUAL RISK RATING WITH CURRENT CONTROLS IN PLACE / 19
(2) RESIDUAL RISK RATING WITH ADDITIONAL CONTROLS IN PLACE / 12
If the current Residual Risk Rating after additional controls in place is 16 or more, the risk must be added to the
H&S Risk Register
If the current Residual Risk Rating is 23+ STOP ACTIVITY and contact the Health and Safety Team /

RISK RATING MATRIX & EVALUATION

POTENTIAL HARM LIKELIHOOD

POTENTIAL HARM

Catastrophic / 17 / 22 / 23 / 24 / 25
Major / 12 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 21
Moderate / 6 / 13 / 14 / 15 / 16
Minor / 2 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11
Insignificant / 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7
Remote / Unlikely / Possible / Probable / Highly Probable
LIKELIHOOD
COLOUR / RISK RATING / REQUIRED ACTION
SCORE / ASSESSMENT
1 – 5 / Very Low / No action required
6 – 10 / Low / No action required
11 – 15 / Medium / Action required *
16 – 20 / High / Immediate action required *
21 – 22 / Critical / Immediate action required *
23 – 25 / CRITICAL / WORK MUST STOP
* review existing controls / introduce new controls as far as reasonably practicable
ACTION PLAN (insert additional rows if required) / TO BE ACTIONED BY / ACTION COMPLETE
Further control measures identified to reduce risks so far as is reasonably practicable / POSITION / NAME / DATE / SIGNATURE / DATE
1 / Manual Handling Training required ASAP / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 16/04/14
2 / Kerb side collection to be introduced / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 01/07/14
3 / Review the process of task and finish / Waste and Recycling Manage / Paul Florentine / 01/12/14
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COMMENTS AND INFORMATION

MANUALHANDLING OF OBJECTS RISK ASSESSMENT FORM

RISK ASSESSMENT DETAILS

DIAGRAMS OR PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE ACTIVITY

TEAM / Waste
TITLE OF RISK ASSESSMENT / Paper & Card in area directly un- accessible by waste vehicle
DETAILS OF ACTIVITY
Lifting of plastic bags used for collection of cardboard and paper. Bags are loaded into a slave bin; un accessible areas includes back alleys, un adopted roads and areas where waste wagon will not safely pass
RISK ASSESSMENT LOG REF / N/a
OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS CROSS REFERENCED / N/a
WORKPLACE INSTRUCTION REF / N/a
DATE OF ASSESSMENT / 6-3-2014
MANAGER CARRYING OUT RISK ASSESSMENT / Jonathan Grainger; Paul Florentine; Jim Hurst
NAME OF EMPLOYEE CONSULTED / Jonathan Green
LOCATION OF ACTIVITY / Various
SIGNATURE OF ‘MANAGER/SERVICE MANAGER’
(This is to confirm that actions have been identified to eliminate critical risks and control high risks so far as is reasonably practicable)
Signature / Date
/

Can the manual handling be avoided (e.g. do you need to move the object at all – can the activity take place where the item already is, or can the activity be carried out in a different way, or be automated or mechanised)? Please give full details why manual handling cannot be avoided:
Questions to consider / If Yes, identify current controls in next column / State problems occurring from the task and current controls in place /

Additional control measures

(Possible changes to be made to systems/tasks, load,
workplace/space, environment. Communication that is needed)
Yes / No
TASKS – do they involve:
- holding or manipulating loads away from the trunk? / x
-twisting the trunk? / X / When twisting to pick up bags and feeding the slave bin
-stooping? / X / If bags are partially empty or flat on ground employees have to stoop to the floor to reach the bags and potential remove a stone weighing the bag down. / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-reaching upwards? / X / To empty into slave bin / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-large vertical movements? / X / When loading the slave bin from a half full bag on the floor / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-long carrying distances? / x / As the current method relies on collecting the bags from back alleys and unadopted roads this result in excessive carrying of the bags and pulling the slave bins / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-strenuous pushing or pulling of loads? / x / When pulling the slave bin along unadopted roads and cobbled alleys / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-repetitive handling? / x / Average round is circa 1200 house’s so dependant on the number of houses that put the bags out a crew of two people on a shift will do on average circa 400-500 repetions a shift / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes to minimise the lifting and bending involved in the repetitions.
INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITY – does the job:
-require unusual strength, height, capability etc.? / X
-create a hazard to those who might reasonably be considered to be pregnant or to have a health
problem? / x / Pregnant worker assessments undertaken when required; and known health problems referred to Occupational Health department to assess fitness to work
-create a problem for children or young persons? / X / Young person Assessment undertaken as identified
- require special information or training for its safe performance? / X / Induction training undertaken, supported by Tool box talks / Manual Handling Training required
LOADS – are they:
-bulky or unwieldy? / x / Full bags can be bulky and unwieldy to lift / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-difficult to grasp? / X / No handles on the bags and slippery when wet / Explore Alternative ergonomic container with drainage holes
-unstable, unpredictable or with contents likely to shift? / x
-sharp, hot or otherwise potentially damaging ? / x
-heavy ? / X / When full weight around 9kg dry & 13kg wet / Explore the option for alternative ergonomic container with suitable drainage properties.
-awkwardly stacked? / X
-too large for handler to see over? / X
ENVIRONMENT – are there:
-space constraints preventing good posture? / X
-uneven, slippery or unstable floors? / X / Cobbles – appropriate footwear issued and caution advised to staff through tool box talks / Use collection points to eliminate crews using the un adopted roads
-variations in level of floors or work surfaces including kerbs? / X / Kerbs – caution advised through induction training and tool box talks
-obstacles on the route including doorways? / X
-hot/cold/humid/extremes of temperature conditions? / x / Natural variations in weather temperature staff are issued with appropriate PPE including waterproof coats for winter time etc.
-conditions causing ventilation problems or gusts of wind? / X
-poor lighting conditions? / X
Other Factors:
-Is movement or posture hindered by clothing or personal protective equipment (PPE)? / X
-is the work rate imposed by a process? / X / Although task & finish promotes a faster work rate amongst staff / Review the process of task and finish
- are there insufficient rest or recovery periods? / X / Rest period as required and when on route to tip
- are there sudden changes in workload due to seasonal factors / X
- do workers feel they have been given enough and appropriate training / x / Manual Handling training out of date / Undertaken Manual Handling training and assess attendance
- is there anything else that may cause a risk of injury to the person performing the task. Give details / x / See general risk assessment for activity
SUMMARY OF RESIDUAL RISKUse the results from the questions above and the Risk Rating Matrix and Evaluation Tables to determine the Residual Risk Rating (1) with current control measures and (2) after further proposed control measures
(1) RESIDUAL RISK RATING WITH CURRENT CONTROLS IN PLACE / 21
(2) RESIDUAL RISK RATING WITH ADDITIONAL CONTROLS IN PLACE / 12
If the current Residual Risk Rating after additional controls in place is 16 or more, the risk must be added to the
H&S Risk Register
If the current Residual Risk Rating is 23+ STOP ACTIVITY and contact the Health and Safety Team /

RISK RATING MATRIX & EVALUATION