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Work Related Stress–RA002
from H&S BOOK
Generic Risk Assessment Reference: RA001
Review Date: 11/01/2020 Risk Assessment Title: Slips, Trips and Falls Risk Assessor: Vincent Jack Task Process: Slipping, Tripping and Falling Persons at Risk: Employees, Directors, Sub-Contractors, Members of the Public
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Likelihood x Severity = Risk Ranking Number Likelihood Score
Outcome Severity Score
Highly Improbable 1 Remotely Possible 2 Occasional 3 Negligible Injuries 1 Minor Injuries 2 Major Injuries 3
Fairly Frequent 4 Almost and Certainty 5 Fatal Injuries 4 Catastrophic Fatalities 5
Hazard RRN POWRA = Point of Work Risk Assessment
Low Risk = 1-5
Risk Ranking Number (RRN) = Likelihood x Severity
Med/Low Risk = 6-10 Med/High Risk = 1115 High Risk = 16-25
No further action required Further control measures may be required Immediate remedial action required
Control Measures RRN After Measures Any Further Action & Picture Aids
Slips, Trips and Falls in Workshop due to uneven or slippery surfaces 4x4=16 Personnel to check rails and foot steps before using ladder Rails & foot steps must be free from grease & debris and must be clean In wet weather personnel are to take extra care around the entrance area Cables to be stored away neatly when not in use Personnel are not to stand or tilt on chairs Tools are to be stored in allocated areas and not left lying about Spill kits to be readily available for spillages Personnel to alert anyone present of a spillage to prevent slips or trips
All areas to be well lit
All walkways to be left clear and deliveries to be sorted immediately Regular floor checks to be undertaken 3x3=
9
Injury due to yard/office hazards such as uneven, wet, slippery surfaces, untidy surroundings or changes in level 4x4=16 All cables are stored away neatly or on reels Awareness of uneven surfaces in the yard to be observed Lighting to be used to indicate changes in levels, where appropriate Slopes and steps may be indicated with fluorescent yellow paint Personnel are not to stand or tilt on chairs All work-related rubbish is to be placed in the bins/bags provided. Tools are stored in allocated areas and not left lying about Spill kits are readily available for spillages Personnel to alert anyone present of a spillage to prevent slips or trips Regular floor checks to be undertaken
Revision: 01
Diarised Review Date: 11/01/2021
Read and understood by: Print Name Signature Date
3x3= 9
Generic Risk Assessment Reference: RA002 Risk Assessment Title: Work Related Stress Task Process: Any task undertaken at work
Risk Assessor: Vincent Jack Date of Assessment: 03/03/2020 Personnel at Risk: Employees/Directors/Sub-Contractors We consider the level/severity of risk is dependent on the individual and therefore only the Nature of the Risk and Control Measures have been listed.
Existing Workplace Hazards Nature of Risk – specific causes identified within each hazard category Control Measures – existing workplace precautions Further Control Measures to consider
Demands
Long hours Inadequate staffing
Inappropriately trained Skills not recognised or promotion prospects not fulfilled Cut out unnecessary work communications e.g. outside the working hours Adequate holiday allocations are taken to ensure adequate rest
New staff are taken on as necessary to comply with current work loads
Regular working hours with a 45 minute lunch break Weekend work is optional All employees have regular training reviews, and are booked into further courses as necessary Career planning discussions within the company/annual review
Boring or repetitive work
Inadequate resources for task
Physical Working Environment: Poor temperature control Lack of facilities
Dusty working areas Environmental factors such as weather Nature of work is changeable and if an employee complains about a particular task it is taken into account whenever possible in order to avoid prolonged periods of that particular task Time that breaks are taken can be flexible to suit individuals on particular jobs. Staff have an important say in how tasks/jobs are carried out, working within a team Tools and equipment used as necessary for each task If on a job where alternative equipment/tools are needed, employees suggest what is necessary and it is provided whenever possible/ another working method will be implemented Toolbox talks carried out
Maintain good airflow through workshop Employees encouraged to take breaks in the shade and plenty of fluids are provided First aid kits avaialable
Rest area and facilities provided RPE/Dust masks available Risk assessments for company tasks are available to employees Consider changing the way jobs are done by moving people between jobs if possible/give individuals more/less responsibility if required
V Jack/T Winstanley to discuss purchasing/changes in method
Psychological Working Environment: Threat of aggression or violence Verbal abuse
Individuals not getting on with other individuals Zero tolerance regarding work place bullying / violence and aggression Complaints are fully investigated through appropriate channels
Individuals encouraged to discuss concerns with Vince/Tom
Control
Lack of control over work
Fixed deadlines Employees are listened to with work that they dislike for example, and wherever possible it will be distributed to others
Employees have annual reviews in which they can formally feed-back information to the Directors e.g. what work they particularly like, any changes/improvements they think should be implemented etc. Deadlines are designed, whenever possible, to be achievable – if a deadline has to change due to works going wrong etc. then it is discussed and changed as necessary with Directors Further encourage employees to be forward-coming with new suggestions or sharing concerns
Support
If employees feel that they require more training in a particular area, this is gladly reviewed Work is regularly monitored by Directors and an open line of communication at all times is given
Sickness and absence management Return to work system
Inductions Systems in place Absence and sickness monitored
Staff encouraged to share any concerns they may have One-to-one meetings held as required Consideration of flexibility of working hours due to personal situations etc. Staff have a thorough induction when first joining the company A wide range of training is provided Toolbox talks carried out regularly and are available at all times
Post disciplinary, grievance or suspension Staff are supported as appropriate practice
Relationships
Poor working relationships Factors are investigated Consider a more clearly structured Returning to Work system
Consider ‘top-up’ induction for returning staff after a long absence for example
Consider training in interpersonal skills