Foundries –COSHH & Health Surveillance–RA003

Change

Staff complaints or rising absence trends

Bullying Confrontational communication styles Racial or Sexual harassment Non-discrimination policy and workplace standards are in place Complaint procedures are followed Constructive and positive communicative styles are encouraged Zero tolerance regarding workplace bullying Confrontational communication styles are addressed by Directors as appropriate Mediation procedures carried out if necessary

Clear Job roles and responsibilities

Lack of communication Job role is made clear during induction If staff are unclear they are encouraged to discuss with Directors

Good communication systems exist Close employee involvement and daily discussions with Directors takes place

Fears about job security Poor communication

Inexperience of new technology for example Lack of skills of new tasks Communicating regularly and honestly in lead up to change and during Additional training provided as required e.g. for new technology/equipment Involve employees in change process and take their ideas and suggestions on board Consider confidential reporting system

Lack of understanding regarding why change must happen

Issue: 01 Diarised Review Date: March 2021

Generic Risk Assessment Reference: RA003 Risk Assessment Title: Foundries - COSHH & Health Surveillance Task Process: FOUNDRY WORK Review Date: 03/03/2020 Risk Assessor: Vincent Jack Persons at Risk: Employees, Directors, Sub-Contrators, Members of the Public

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

Permanent Disablement/Early Death from dust from sand, fettling and kiln relining & shell moulding, causing Silicosis 4x4=16 Toolbox Talk 008 carried out Avoid breathing in Dust, Mist or Fume Prevent Dust Clouds - do not sweep work areas - use a type H vacumn device fitted with a HEPA filter. Keep surfaces clean Suitable extraction/dust suppression measures taken/maintenance checks undertaken/equipment cleaned/ working properly. Report any defects. Health surveillance arranged for all employees and records kept Management to undertake regular floor checks to visually assess workers to ensure correct work methods are being carried out and formally record any non-compliances Personnel to alert management of incorrect work methods being undertaken by others and corrective action to be initiated Correct PPE to be worn properly and kept clean Avoid wearing cotton or knitted clothing Exposure measurements to be undertaken and records kept Facilities provided for washing, storage or clean and contaminated work clothing and a refreshment area. Wash dust off of skin. 3x3=

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