Name of Business:-

YOUNG PERSONS RISK ASSESSMENT FOR A WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT

Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999

Occupational Sector / Transport and Logistics
Job Title / Distribution Manager
Main Tasks and duties / Distribution managers plan and manage the control and movement of goods or raw materials. Using sophisticated telecommunications systems, they work with purchasing officers, warehouse managers and transport managers to make sure that the right goods are delivered on time to the right place, at the right price.
The work usually involves:
  • liaising with others, such as purchasing officers and transport managers
  • monitoring stock levels, re-ordering goods and arranging transport
  • tracking the movement and return of goods by computer
  • overseeing the ordering process and the packaging of goods ready for dispatch
  • forecasting stock levels, delivery times and costs
  • recruiting, training and managing staff
  • evaluating quotations, preparing contracts and 'outsourcing' as necessary
  • reviewing supply networks and developing more efficient systems
  • troubleshooting problems and emergencies
  • using advanced computer systems to provide specialist services.

Specific Hazard Identified / Current Control Measures / Additional controls for the young person to make sure the risk is adequately controlled / The following control measures will apply to this job
(tick box)
Use of IT equipment / Employers to give full training on equipment.
Regular visual checks. Employees to be aware of hazards using electrical equipment.
Regular breaks.
Portable appliances to be examined & tested. / 5 Full induction and training to be given to young person.
6 Constant supervision and regular breaks arranged.
7 Report any general fatigue to supervisor.
8 When using computer ensure young person is sitting in the correct position.
Office Machinery
(e.g. Photocopier/document shredder). / Employers to give full training on equipment.
Regular visual checks. Employees aware of hazards using electrical equipment.
Portable appliances to be examined & tested. / 12Full induction and training
given to young person.
13Constant supervision.
Young person to be made aware of handling hazards when using machinery (i.e. paper jam clearance).
Workplace conditions e.g. floors, ventilation, temperature, lighting
Risks – Slips, trips and falls resulting in fractures, bruises, grazes or cuts from contact with sharp edges, respiratory difficulties, dehydration / Workplace is generally clean and tidy
dequate lighting, heating and ventilation is provided
Workplace and fittings are well maintained / Young person advised on housekeeping procedures
Fire e.g. hot equipment and flammable materials – cardboard boxes, flammable chemicals
Risks – Burns or respiratory damage from fire caused by flammable materials igniting, electrical fires / 19Flammable materials stored and labelled correctly e.g. cardboard
Fire systems in place as identified in fire risk assessment e.g. smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire points, fire doors
Employees fully aware of emergency procedures
Employees made aware of the requirements of No Smoking legislation and restrictions enforced
Electrical systems and portable electrical equipment maintained and fit for purpose e.g. fused and rated / Young person informed of all emergency procedures
Young person added to list of staff for roll call in the event of a fire or drill
Manual Handling / Manual handling induction and training; and
Employees to be given manual handling video/ booklet.
Dual lifts to be used where appropriate. / 29 Appropriate lifting and handling training to be given.
30 Young persons to only lift objects that are within their acceptable capabilities.
Moving vehicles
Cars/vans/delivery vehicles/fork lifts/front loaders / 31. Designated parking area
32 Segregation between pedestrians and vehicles, where reasonable and practical / 33 Driving prohibited to young person
34 Young person is made aware of segregation routes (through induction)
Travel in vehicles / 35Employees have coordinated visits supported by written itinerary
36Employees instructed on appropriate conduct and behaviour
37Mobile phone provided / 38Young person supervised at all times, not permitted to work alone
39Young person not permitted to be responsible for large amounts of money

Young persons risk assessment completed by:- ______Date:- ______

Name of student:- ______

Copy of risk assessment sent to:- ______Date:- ______

A copy of the risk assessment will be sent to the parents via the school/college