Risk Assessment May 2011 Revised: September 2014

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1 Assessment Falls from height leading to bruising, fractures and serious injuries. Only staff, students and volunteers over 18 are allowed to work at height. All staff required to work at height are competent, experienced and have received training Burns and electrocution from electric iron leading to serious injury All staff required to work with heated appliances are competent, experienced Equipment to be maintained and serviced regularly (PAT testing). Defective equipment taken out of use safely and promptly replaced. Trailing leads kept to a minimum. Using extension leads ad adaptors only when necessary. Cuts leading to serious injury All staff required to use sharp equipment scissors/knives) taught correct techniques for their use and only under supervision (where appropriate). Scissors/knives are used are correctly stored and kept out of reach when not in use.

2 Assessment Burns and scalds leading to serious injures Only staff, students and volunteers over 18 are allowed to produce hot beverages. All staff required to produce hot beverages are competent, experienced Close supervision when appropriate Equipment to be maintained and serviced regularly. Defective equipment taken out of use safely and promptly replaced. Irritation and harm to eyes, nose and upper respiratory tract Only staff, students and volunteers over 18 are allowed to use cleaning materials. All staff required to use cleaning materials are competent, experienced Skin sensitisation and disorders All cleaning materials stored appropriately and access restricted when in use. Immediate cleaning up of any spillage All containers clearly labelled. Adequate provision for hand washing (soap hot water) readily available. All wounds on exposed skin are suitably covered.

3 Assessment of posture problems and pain, discomfort or injuries, eg to their hands/arms, from overuse or improper use or from poorly designed workstations or work environments. All staff required to use computer equipment are competent, experienced Workstation and equipment set to ensure good posture and to avoid glare and reflections on the screen. Work planned to include regular breaks or change of activity. Reassessment to be carried out at any change to work feature, eg equipment, furniture or the work environment such as lighting. Headaches or sore eyes can also occur, eg if the lighting is poor. Shared workstations are assessed for all users. Defective equipment taken out of use safely and promptly replaced Users made aware of their entitlement to eye tests re-imbursement and payment towards glasses ( if required for specifically for DSE use) Supplementary equipment such as foot rests, document holders etc. Must be provided if needed. Violence and verbal abuse All staff required to work with members of the public are trained in dealing with disruptive people. All staff to be briefed on actions to be taken in event of an emergency situation.

4 Assessment All staff, students and volunteers to be accompanied by another staff member at all times. Details of emergency contact numbers, to be kept in the office. Back and other injuries Staff engaged in manual handling duties to be trained to do so in a safe and practical way. Training to include demonstration and practical exercises. No member of staff to attempt to lift or carry any heavy or outsized item without seeking help. Legal prosecution leading to financial consequences All staff under 18 must be supervised by an appropriate adult and receive training and regular reminders on protocols for selling age restricted items. Always ask for proof of age. No ID, No Sale and adopt a policy not to sell when there is doubt. Damage image of organisation leading to loss of credibility Display statutory signs and deterrent posters. Comply with the spirit and the letter of the law.

5 Assessment Loss of income to personal safety All staff under 18 must be supervised by an appropriate adult and receive training and regular reminders on protocols for receiving monies. No lone working Priority 1 Highly Unlikely 1 Trivial 1 Urgent action ( no 15 25) 2 Unlikely 2 Minor Injury 2 High Priority ( no 10 12) 3 Possible 3 Over 3 day Injury 3 Medium Priority ( no 5 9) 4 Probable 4 Major Injury 4 Low Priority no (2 4) 5 Certain 5 Incapacity or Death 5 Very Low Priority No Action required ( no 1)

6 Assessment Further Information The example document provided by HS Direct Ltd is supplied as a guide to enable you to complete your Assessment. We strongly recommend that you thoroughly read, edit and change your document. Control procedures within the document make reference to the appropriate method statement, and also COSHH assessments. All editing should be made by a competent person. If you are not competent to carry out this task you should seek training or professional assistance to enable you to carry out a suitable and sufficient assessment. A method statement should be completed for each of the risk assessments you have, enabling you to provide employees with a written safe system of work. All chemicals used must have a corresponding COSHH assessment. If your organisation has 5 or more employees, that includes all staff, not just site workers, then you also require by law a written health and safety policy. HS direct Ltd take great pride in providing help and assistance with all health and safety related paperwork for over 1500 clients throughout the UK using our Safety First Package. To get further information on the entire range of products and services we can assist you with please do not hesitate to call us on Our offices are open 8am 9pm Monday to Friday, and 9am - 5 pm at weekends.