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HEALTH & SAFETY BOOK

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Contents

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Health & Safety Book Issues and updates

Employee Safety Handbook (extract from Company Rule Book) Health & Safety general policy statement Health & Safety Organisation Key Personnel Health and Safety Responsibilities Employee legal responsibilities Safety Rules General Safety Rules

4 5 7 8 9 10 15

GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENTS Slips, Trips & Falls - RA001 Work Related Stress – RA002 Foundries – COSHH & Health Surveillance – RA003

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AREA RISK ASSESSMENTS Office Area Risk Assessment Mould room Area Risk Assessment Wax room Area Risk Assessment Shell room Area Risk Assessment Metalwork room Area Risk Assessment Pour room Area Risk Assessment Patina room Area Risk Assessment Staff mess room Area Risk Assessment

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GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT INDEX

HEALTH & SAFETY BOOK ISSUES AND UPDATES Pages 1 - 59

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Issue/Update Issue 1

Date 26th April 2022

EMPLOYEE SAFETY HANDBOOK Note: For the purposes of our Health and Safety Policy the word ‘employee’ refers to any person in the service of London Bronze Casting Ltd including those who are referred to as Sub-Contractors, Workers, Self-employed, Volunteers etc. This, however, in no way affects their employment status. This Employee Safety Handbook has been produced to provide employees with Health and Safety information. It also includes information about your duties as an employee and will help you to understand Health and Safety issues which affect you at work. It contains the following: . General Policy . Organisation and responsibilities . Employees’ responsibilities, rules and procedures WHAT THE LAW REQUIRES Our organisation, under current legislation, has to have a written Health and Safety General Policy statement for the protection of our employees and others who may be affected by our work activities. Our Health and Safety Policy and Arrangements reflect our commitment to the provision of a safe working environment. We are legally required to identify the duties and responsibilities for employees who have a specific role in managing health and safety in our workplace.We also have a responsibility and duty to ensure that you are: . Aware of and understand the Health and Safety General Policy. . Aware of and understand the health and safety rules relating to your work. . Provided with adequate information, instruction, training and supervision. . Made aware of the significant risks associated with your work activities and how they may affect others. . Provided with Safe Systems of Work. . Provided with a safe and healthy working environment. The policy is reviewed at regular intervals. We provide other documents containing relevant information in addition to training and instruction to help you to carry out your work safely.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY GENERAL POLICY STATEMENT LONDON BRONZE CASTING LTD At London Bronze Casting we recognise our duties under current health and safety legislation and we will endeavour to meet the requirements of this legislation and maintain a safe and healthy working environment. The Directors are aware of their responsibilities to ensure they take all reasonable precautions, to ensure the safety, health and welfare of those that are likely to be affected by the operation of our business. London Bronze Casting Ltd recognises its duty to make regular assessment of the hazards and risks created in the course of our business. We also recognise our duty, so far as is reasonably practicable: . to meet our legal obligations to maintain safe and healthy working conditions; . to provide adequate control of the health and safety risks so identified; . to consult with our employees on matters affecting their health and safety; . to provide and maintain safe tools & equipment; . to ensure the safe handling and use of substances; . to provide information, instruction and training, where necessary, for our workforce; taking account of any who do not have English as a first language; . to ensure that all workers are competent to do their work, and to give them appropriate training; . to prevent accidents and cases of work related ill health; . to actively manage and supervise health and safety at work; . to have access to competent advice; . to seek continuous improvement in our health and safety performance and management through regular (at least annual) review and revision of this

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policy; and . to provide the resource required to make this policy and our Health and Safety arrangements effective. We also recognise: . our duty to co-operate and work with other employers when we work at premises or sites under their control to ensure the continued health and safety of all those at work; and . our duty to co-operate and work with other employers and their workers, when their workers come onto our premises or sites to do work for us, to ensure the health and safety of everyone at work.

To help achieve our objectives and ensure our employees recognise their duties under health and safety legislation whilst at work, we will also inform them of their duty to take reasonable care for themselves and for others who might be affected by their activities.

In support of this policy a responsibility chart and more detailed arrangements have been prepared.

Note: A signed and dated copy is available.

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HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANISATION

The Directors has overall responsibility for the implementation of this policy.

The policy is implemented by key personnel who may be allocated specific responsibilities for managing health and safety.

DIRECTORS

EMPLOYED/CONTRACTED STAFF (where/if applicable)

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LONDON BRONZE CASTING LTD Key Personnel Health and Safety Responsibilities Introduction - Health and safety legislation places specific duties on employers to make arrangements to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees whilst at work and others (such as visitors and contractors) that might be affected by their undertakings. To help us comply with these duties we reserve the right to assign specific health and safety responsibilities to Key Personnel for their areas of work. In addition, Health & Safety arrangements may include: . Our Health and Safety Policy. . Safety responsibilities for key personnel, where applicable . Safety arrangements to deal with health and safety issues in our workplace. . Risk assessments. . Procedures to deal with emergencies. . Employee safety rules. . Additional information such as documented Safe Systems of Work, specific safety rules and fire precautions, are also provided. Other information provided to help employees with health and safety issues includes: . The displayed Health and Safety Law Poster. . The displayed current Employer’s Liability Insurance Certificate (or electronic version) . Health and Safety literature and information leaflets. . Appropriate safety information and the significant findings of risk assessments. . Information relating to Safe Systems of Work.

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EMPLOYEE LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES

As an employee you have a legal duty to take reasonable care of yourself and others and to co-operate with management on all aspects of health and safety.

You must co-operate with and follow all emergency arrangements.

You must ensure that you report all accidents, near misses or damage to equipment and property as soon as possible. You must co-operate and assist with any accident/ incident investigations when asked.

You must refrain from deliberate acts or interference with anything provided in the interests of health, safety and welfare. This includes alteration, removal or deliberate disablement of guards and other safety devices and unauthorised alteration or repair of equipment.

You must carry out your tasks in a safe manner and follow any instructions or Safe Systems of Work provided to you by Management. Should you identify any hazard or hazardous situation, you must report it to the person in charge immediately, or as soon as possible.

You have a duty to ensure that all personal protective equipment provided for you is worn as directed, kept clean, maintained and stored in the correct manner.

It should be remembered that a breach of health and safety legislation by you may constitute a criminal offence and action may be taken against you by the Enforcing Authority, which can result in heavy penalties, i.e. fines and/or imprisonment.

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SAFETY RULES

This section outlines some of the general health and safety rules. There may be other more specific procedures about how you carry out your tasks for which training / instruction will be provided or specific working practice adopted. Accident Procedures You must report all injuries suffered at work (however minor) to management on an 'Accident/Incident Report Form'. You must report all near misses, dangerous occurrences, damage/loss of company or third party equipment to management immediately and complete the appropriate Report Form which should be handed to the Directors at the earliest opportunity. Working Practices You must not operate any equipment or use hazardous substances unless you have been trained and authorised to do so. You must use all work equipment in accordance with your training and instructions. You must report any fault, damage, defect or malfunction in any equipment to management immediately or if this is not possible as soon as reasonably practicable. You must not make repairs to any work equipment unless you have been trained and authorised to do so. When cleaning work equipment you must use the correct procedure as instructed. Work equipment must not be left switched on without someone in control of it. Employees under 18 years old must not operate (unless under direct supervision) or clean certain dangerous machinery. You must use all hazardous substances in accordance with written assessments and instructions. All hazardous, flammable or explosive substances that are not in use must be stored correctly in their designated safe storage areas. You must obey the Drugs and Alcohol Policy of the organisation. You must carry out manual handling tasks as instructed. You must comply with all safe working procedures as detailed by the organisation.

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Working Conditions / Environment You must use the correct tools for the task being undertaken. You must clear up any spillage within the work area as soon as possible and report any hazardous conditions that exist. Waste hazardous substances must be disposed of in a safe and approved manner. Do not allow hazardous substances to enter drains or sewers. You must keep all areas clean and tidy. You must dispose of all rubbish and waste materials as instructed. You must report any hazardous conditions to management. Fire Precautions You must report any use of fire fighting equipment to management. Do not attempt to fight fires unless you have been trained how to do so. You must comply with all established emergency procedures. You must not obstruct any fire escape route, fire equipment or fire doors at any time. Locked or obstructed fire escape routes must be reported immediately to management. You must not interfere with or misuse any fire equipment provided. Any fire doors should be kept closed at all times, unless fitted with an automatic release device. Hygiene You must maintain high standards of personal hygiene at all times when at work. You must protect all open wounds with a suitable dressing, whilst at work. You must not consume food or drinks in a place where it may become contaminated. Health

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You must report to management any medical condition or use of medication which could affect your safety or the safety of others. You must co-operate with the organisation’s health surveillance provisions. You must inform management, as soon as possible, if you are pregnant. You must inform management of any infections or illness immediately. Decisions to keep you away from work, due to illness, will only be taken after careful consideration. You must not attend work under the influence of either alcohol or illegal drugs.

Hazard / Warning Signs, Signals and Notices You must comply with all workplace warning signs, signals and notices displayed.

Vehicles Do not drive or operate any work vehicles without approval. You must not allow unauthorised passengers in work vehicles. You must not use work vehicles for unauthorised purposes. You must not overload work vehicles. You must promptly report to management any medical condition that could affect your ability to drive. You must promptly report to management any endorsements or changes to your driving licence. You must not use a hand held mobile phone whilst driving. Smoking is not permitted in work vehicles.

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Protective Clothing and Equipment You are required to use all personal protective equipment as instructed. You must not damage or misuse personal protective equipment. Personal protective equipment must be stored correctly. You must inform management of any personal protective equipment defects or loss.

Gross Misconduct You will be liable to summary dismissal if you are found to have acted in either of the following ways: • Serious breaches of the preceding health and safety rules, which endanger the lives of or may cause serious injury to employees or any other person. • Interference with or misuse of any equipment for use at work, such that it may cause harm. HAZARD REPORTING You are encouraged to report, directly to the Directors, hazards, unsafe conditions and practices that may affect you or others in order to reduce the possibility of injury/illness at work.

CONSULTATION To encourage your involvement in the health and safety of the organisation we provide opportunities for consultation with employees through various means. If you have any health and safety concerns you should raise them with the Directors. Every effort will be made to provide consultation and communication on important health and safety issues such as: . Risk Assessments and subsequent Safe Systems of Work

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. Workplace hazards . Emergency procedures . New working practices / new work equipment . Workplace welfare issues OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH Hazards that have the potential to harm you, or anyone connected with our business, are identified in our risk assessments. Where appropriate, Occupational Health needs will be identified through our risk assessment process. Suitable control measures will be implemented and where necessary, Occupational Health services will be provided. You will be informed of any requirement for you to take part in health monitoring. We anticipate that you will provide full cooperation by attending for health monitoring should this be deemed necessary. Results of such monitoring will be confidential. RISK ASSESSMENTS We carry out the process of risk assessment to reduce the risk of injury and ill health, and identify: . The significant hazards that employees may be exposed to. . Who could be harmed and how. . Identifying existing control measures. . The likelihood of someone being harmed by the hazard. . What (if any) further actions are required. . Appropriate Safe Systems of Work and necessary training. For further information on the completion of risk assessments and to view those relevant to your specific role you should speak to the Directors.

SAFETY RECORDS We have a need to maintain records of our activities. Information of these can be obtained on request from the Directors.

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General Safety Rules

Applicable to all Employees, Visitors and Contractors

1. You must obey all rules, signs and instructions 2. You must attend relevant health and safety training 3. Only undertake tasks for which you have been trained 4. Ensure that all equipment used is in a safe condition 5. Wear Personal Protective Equipment as specified 6. Do not enter unauthorised areas 7. All accidents, incidents, hazards, near misses and dangerous occurrences must be reported to the person in charge as soon as possible after the incident 8. Smoking is not permitted in any work vehicle. 9. Maintain good housekeeping at all time. 10. Ensure all pedestrian and vehicle traffic routes are kept clear at all Times.

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Generic Risk Assessment Reference: RA001 Risk Assessment Title: Slips, Trips and Falls Task Process: Slipping, Tripping and Falling

Review Date: 11/01/2020 Risk Assessor: Vincent Jack Persons at Risk: Employees, Directors, Sub-Contractors, Members of the Public

Likelihood x Severity = Risk Ranking Number Likelihood Score Severity Score Outcome Highly Improbable 1 Negligible Injuries 1 Remotely Possible 2 Minor Injuries 2 Occasional 3 Major Injuries 3 Fairly Frequent Almost and Certainty

Hazard

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Slips, Trips and Falls in Workshop due to uneven or slippery surfaces

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Fatal Injuries Catastrophic Fatalities

RRN

4x4=16

POWRA = Point of Work Risk Assessment Risk Ranking Number (RRN) = Likelihood x Severity Low Risk = Med/High Risk = 11High Risk = Med/Low Risk = 6-10 1-5 15 16-25 No further action Further control measures may be required Immediate remedial required action required

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Control Measures ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

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

RRN After Measures

Any Further Action & Picture Aids

3x3= 9

Injury due to yard/office hazards such as uneven, wet, slippery surfaces, untidy surroundings or changes in level

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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

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3x3= 9

Date

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 Nature of Risk – specific causes Control Measures Workplace identified within each hazard precautions Hazards category

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existing

workplace

Further Control Measures to consider

Demands Long hours

Cut out unnecessary work communications e.g. outside the working hours

Inadequate staffing 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 Inappropriately trained Skills not recognised or promotion prospects not fulfilled

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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

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

Consider changing the way jobs are done by moving people between jobs if possible/give individuals more/less responsibility if required

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 Inadequate resources for task

Tools and equipment used as necessary for each task

V Jack/T Winstanley to discuss purchasing/changes in method

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 Physical Working Environment:

Toolbox talks carried out

Poor temperature control

Maintain good airflow through workshop

Lack of facilities

Employees encouraged to take breaks in the shade and plenty of fluids are provided

Dusty working areas Environmental factors such as weather

First aid kits avaialable Rest area and facilities provided RPE/Dust masks available Risk assessments for company tasks are available to employees

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Psychological Working Environment: Threat of aggression or violence

Zero tolerance regarding work place bullying / violence and aggression

Verbal abuse

Complaints are fully investigated through appropriate channels

Individuals not getting on with other individuals

Individuals encouraged to discuss concerns with Vince/Tom

Lack of control over work

Employees are listened to with work that they dislike for example, and wherever possible it will be distributed to others

Control

Fixed deadlines

Further encourage employees to be forward-coming with new suggestions or sharing concerns

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

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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

Support Sickness and absence management

Systems in place

Return to work system

Absence and sickness monitored

Consider a more clearly structured Returning to Work system

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. Inductions

Staff have a thorough induction when first joining the company

Consider ‘top-up’ induction for returning staff after a long absence for example

A wide range of training is provided Toolbox talks carried out regularly and are available at all times Post disciplinary, suspension

grievance

Staff are supported as appropriate practice

Relationships Poor working relationships

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Factors are investigated

Consider training in interpersonal skills

Staff complaints or rising absence trends

Non-discrimination policy and workplace standards are in place Complaint procedures are followed

Bullying Confrontational communication styles Racial or Sexual harassment

Constructive and positive communicative styles are encouraged

Consider confidential reporting system

Zero tolerance regarding workplace bullying Confrontational communication styles are addressed by Directors as appropriate Mediation procedures carried out if necessary Role Clear Job roles and responsibilities

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

Lack of communication

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

Change Fears about job security Poor communication Inexperience of new technology for example Lack of skills of new tasks

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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

Lack of understanding regarding why change must happen

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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 Negligible Injuries 1 Remotely Possible 2 Minor Injuries 2 Occasional 3 Major Injuries 3 Fairly Frequent Almost and Certainty

Hazard

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Fatal Injuries Catastrophic Fatalities

RRN

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Risk Ranking Number (RRN) = Likelihood x Severity Low Risk = Med/High Risk = 11High Risk = Med/Low Risk = 6-10 1-5 15 16-25 No further action Further control measures may be required Immediate remedial required action required

Control Measures ⚫ ⚫ ⚫

Permanent Disablement/Early Death from dust from sand, fettling and kiln relining & shell moulding, causing Silicosis

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POWRA = Point of Work Risk Assessment

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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.

RRN After Measures

Any Further Action & Picture Aids

3x3= 9

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Cancer and lung disease from Ferrous Foundry Fume

Lung diseases such as asthma from investment casting or spray coating casting

In addition to Point 1. ⚫ Authorised staff only to access work area ⚫ Foundry fume to be kept under control and not to contaminate the whole workshop ⚫ Provide high level air vents/low level inlets ⚫ Ensure good air flow/ventilation ⚫ Switch on extractor fans when working ⚫ Ensure extraction/ventilation equipment is used correctly, is in good working order and maintained regularly. Every day look for signs of damage. ⚫ Follow instructions in maintenance manuals. ⚫ Ventilation engineer to examine extraction thoroughly and test performance at least every 14 months, or 6 monthly for non-ferrous metals. Keep records ⚫ Fit a pressure gauge near the extraction point to show that the extraction is working correctly ⚫ Cleaned, extracted air to be discharged to outside the building, away from doors, windows and air inlets ⚫ Carry out a weekly visual check to ensure that roof vents or extractor fans are correctly clearing the fume properly ⚫ Keep all records of examination and tests for at least 5 years ⚫ Overalls suitable for work with molten metal to be worn ⚫ Use a contract laundry or a suitable equivalent to wash work clothing ⚫ Provide RPE with an assigned protection factor of at least 10. Disposable RPE to be thrown away at the end of the task. For pouring and casting RPE should be assigned with a protection factor of at least 20 ⚫ Clean workrooms on a weekly basis - do not use a brush or compressed air ⚫ Pouring to be carried out in designated area and other workers to be well clear of moving ladles and casting operations. ⚫ Whenever possible, keep the ladle covered during transport

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Toolbox Talk 008 carried

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Revision: 01 Diarised Review Date: 11/01/2021 Read and understood by: Issue 1

Print Name

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Signature

Date

RA004 - OFFICE AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Display

Staff

Appropriately sized desks and chairs.

Monitors/DSE working for all staff using laptops.

Supervisor

15th May 2022

equipment

screen

risk

problems

posture and

pain,

discomfort or injuries, eg to their hands/

action

Done

Good lighting in the office.

arms, from overuse or improper use or from poorly

designed

workstations or work environments. Headaches

sore

eyes can also occur, eg if the lighting is poor.

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What are the hazards?

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Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

action

Done

RA005 - MOULD AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Manual Handling

Employee

Using Resin material for large moulds to reduce the weight.

Annual refresher Manual handling techniques for all staff.

Workshop Supervisor

4th January 2023

Ensure signage to remind clients & staff.

Workshop Supervisor

15th May 2022

Clients visiting to pick up their moulds

action

Done

Use plaster/jesmonite moulds for smaller works artworks. Toolbox talk – Workshop Supervisor explains the correct procedure for lifting to all new employees. Use lifting equipment for lifting and transporting large heavy moulds. As above

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As above

What are the hazards?

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Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

action

Done

RA006 - SHELL AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Silicon Dust

Department Technicians/Other Employees/ Visitors

Reduced Silicon content by changing materials with less Silicon Content.

Planning implementation proposed LEV

Operation Manager

1 August 2022

Silicosis

Increased shell room workspace to ensure housekeeping is more efficient.

Workshop Supervisor

15th May

Lung Diseases & other raspatory diseases

action

Done

Technicians wearing air fed Mask. Researching LEV suppliers As above

As above

Warning signs hung outside room Paper masks available locally to visitors & infrequent staff members of Shell area.

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What are the hazards?

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Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

action

Done

RA007 - METALWORK AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Fumes from Welding

Employees welding

Good ventilation in room.

Planning implementation proposed mobile LEV system.

Operations Manager

15th May

Workshop Supervisor

4th January 2023

P3 Masks welding.

worn

when

action

Done

Researching LEV systems for welding. Abrasive Wheels

Employees using pneumatic and electric tools: Cuts Burns Entanglement Electric shock

Tool box talks for all new employees to tell them how to correctly use and check the equipment.

Annual Abrasive Wheel refresher.

Storage of discs in dry environment. Operations manager & Workshop supervisor monitor staff usage of tools. Electrical tools PAT tested. Electrical tools inspected by technicians before use.

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What are the hazards?

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Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

action

Done

RA008 - POUR AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Molten Metal

Employee suffers burns

Ensure employees have correct PPE: Gloves / Jacket / Trousers / Boots / Visors

Training / Induction SOP form for new employees for Pour Area.

Workshop Supervisor

1st September 2022

Visitors suffer burns

action

Done

Use appropriate lifting equipment correctly to minimise splash. Inspect crucibles before use. Operation manager to monitor all technicians using molten metal. Ensure Visitors accompanied and away from Hazard.

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are kept

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

As above

As Above

Training program for taking Junior level Pour technicians to Experienced level.

Operations Manager

1st September 2022

Fire

Employees – Burns and Smoke Inhalation

As above

Refresher Course for Fire Hazards & emergency procedures.

Workshop Supervisor

4th January 2023

Visitors – Burns and Smoke Inhalation.

Ensure fire extinguisers are in good working order

action

Done

Refresher Course for fire marshall.

Ensure employees are aware of where the correct fire extinguishers are in the correct area. Toolbox talk for all new employees to identify the correct fire extinguishers – where the assembly point is & where the fire alarm is. Fire Marshalls in place.

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What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Manual Handling

Employees – Sprains, Strains, back injuries, soft tissue injuries to wrists hands and necks.

Toolbox talk – Workshop Supervisor explains the correct procedure for lifting to all new employees.

Annual refresher Manual handling techniques for all staff.

Workshop Supervisor

4th January 2023

Broken bones in feet by dropping heavy items.

action

Done

Use lifting equipment for lifting and transporting large heavy casts. Annual Load Inspection on equipment.

testing lifting

Steel toe caps boots. Stopping work correctly.

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RA009 - PATINA AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Various Chemicals

Respiratory illnesses

Well environment.

Create COSHH sheets for chemicals used in the foundry.

all

Workshop Supervisor

1st August 2022

Gas fired torches Refresher training.

Workshop Supervisor

4th January 2022

Burns Internal organ damage from long term exposure.

ventilated

action

Done

Eye PPE & RPE supplied. Cover skin where practical. Using trained persons use chemicals. Workshop Supervisor & operations manager monitor the training of new patina employees.

Fire

Employee burns from various gas fired torches.

Ensuring competent persons sets up & uses equipment. Check tools before usage. Ensure regulators are being used on Gas bottle.

Issue 1

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

action

Done

PPE eyes when used.

Issue 1

RA010 - STAFF MESS AREA RISK ASSESSMENT Company name: LONDON BRONZE CASTING Date of next review: 1 / June / 2022

Assessment carried out by: Ryan Gardner Date assessment was carried out: 27/4/2022

What are the hazards?

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

Slips trips and falls.

Employees and Visitors

Removing storage units from Mess to create more room to improve good housekeeping.

Create a Staff rota for Housekeeping of staff mess area.

Workshop Supervisor.

9th May

Issue 1

action

Done

Name of employee let known every Monday morning meeting.

What are the hazards?

Issue 1

Who might be harmed and how?

What are you already doing to control the risks?

What further action do you need to take to control the risks?

Who needs to carry out the action?

When is the needed by?

action

Done

GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENTS INDEX

Title Reference Number

Date of Assessment Slips, Trips and Falls

11/01/2020

RA002

Work Related Stress

03/03/2020

RA003

Foundries

Date Reviewed & Reviewed By

RA001

COSHH

Health

03/03/2020

Surveillance RA004

Office Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA005

Mould room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA006

Wax room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA007

Shell room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA008

Metalwork room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA009

Pour room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA010

Patina room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

RA011

Staff mess room Area Risk Assessment

27/4/2022

Issue 1