risk assessment
Risk assessment
Project: Refurbishing internal strip. Activity: Glass partitioning.
Project No: 1. Completed by: David William Haule.
Date: 04th/November/13.
People affected: Operatives, site visitors and general public. Hazards
Possible affects/harms
Pre control risk rating
Required controls
Post control risk rating
High
Medium
Low
High
Medium
Low
Adhesives
Vapor may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Irritating to eyes.
Medium
Use only on well ventilated areas.
Avoid contact with eyes by wearing protective glasses and gas mask whenever necessary.
Low
Power tools Operators risk injuries if they receive a shock from faulty electrical equipment.
Medium
Operators should check all cables of all powered tools or equipments before use and report the faulty ones.
Low
Mobile scaffolding Unauthorized adjustments may lead to instability.
Mismatch of components may cause collapse or topple.
Medium
Ensure daily pre-user checks are carried out.
Make sure the quantity, quality and compatibility of the components prior to erection.
Low
Hidden pipes and cables
Operatives risk a possible electric shock during drilling holes through walls.
Medium
Cable locating device should be used before drilling through walls starts.
Low
Sharp objects/materials
Operators risk injury of cutting themselves or piercing.
Medium
All drill bits will be carried in a tool belt and removed and fitted accordingly to instructions.
Low
Working at heights
Falling objects may injure people around.
Falling of staff may cause fractures or lead to fatality.
High
Platform trellis, with guardrail used for stairwells and operators are trained in how to put it up, use and dismantle.
Sufficient step ups should be available.
Low
Manual handling
Back pain from lifting
Project: Refurbishing internal strip. Activity: Glass partitioning.
Project No: 1. Completed by: David William Haule.
Date: 04th/November/13.
People affected: Operatives, site visitors and general public. Hazards
Possible affects/harms
Pre control risk rating
Required controls
Post control risk rating
High
Medium
Low
High
Medium
Low
Adhesives
Vapor may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Irritating to eyes.
Medium
Use only on well ventilated areas.
Avoid contact with eyes by wearing protective glasses and gas mask whenever necessary.
Low
Power tools Operators risk injuries if they receive a shock from faulty electrical equipment.
Medium
Operators should check all cables of all powered tools or equipments before use and report the faulty ones.
Low
Mobile scaffolding Unauthorized adjustments may lead to instability.
Mismatch of components may cause collapse or topple.
Medium
Ensure daily pre-user checks are carried out.
Make sure the quantity, quality and compatibility of the components prior to erection.
Low
Hidden pipes and cables
Operatives risk a possible electric shock during drilling holes through walls.
Medium
Cable locating device should be used before drilling through walls starts.
Low
Sharp objects/materials
Operators risk injury of cutting themselves or piercing.
Medium
All drill bits will be carried in a tool belt and removed and fitted accordingly to instructions.
Low
Working at heights
Falling objects may injure people around.
Falling of staff may cause fractures or lead to fatality.
High
Platform trellis, with guardrail used for stairwells and operators are trained in how to put it up, use and dismantle.
Sufficient step ups should be available.
Low
Manual handling
Back pain from lifting