Location: , Building Site - Storage Areas Countersigned: Risk Activity Site Store Site Store Site Store Hazard

Identified Floor Space Fire Smoking by Staff Members Exposure Persons who may be Exposed:

Assessment By: Existing Controls Risk Rating Likelihood Severity Overall Risk

Assessment Date: Proposed Actions/Controls (Long/medium/short term)

REF NO: DL11 After Risk Reduction Likelihood Severity Overall Risk Responsible Person

Risk of Tripping

Whole time Visitors

Ensure all bays are kept clear of any hazards that may cause injury. Put up safety warning signs Fire extinguishing equipment, supplied and maintained, designated assembly points exits clear and easily opened. Emergency lighting provided. Manual alarm system provided. Fire drills and emergency procedures posted in conspicuous locations. Staff trained in Fire Safety Precautions and records of same kept and available for inspection Confine smoking to designated external areas Move skip with cardboard boxes away from gas container at side entrance to site

All Senior Storekeeper Property Maintenance Manager Senior Storekeeper

Staff inhalation of fumes

Staff

12

Danger of Causing combustion of flammable materials

Staff

15

All

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Risk of tripping Staff

All rubbish and obsolete equipment should be removed from stores area and put in skip. Stores to be cleaned on a regular basis to keep level of dust to a minimum.

All Senior Storekeeper

General Housekeepin g Site Store Site Store Site Store Site Store Site Store Noise Working at Height Access Manual Handling

Hearing Loss

Staff

Fall from height

Staff

Trips, Slips & Falls

Staff

Noise levels to be kept below 85 90 decibel level. Staff not to subject colleagues to unnecessary load noise Written ladder inspection to be carried out Erect secure ladder and platform with safety rail Do not obstruct access to and from exits, passageways, and fire equipment. Ensure good house keeping Use correct manual handling techniques when lifting or putting down stores. All members of staff are trained in the correct methods of manual handling & lifting techniques.

All

Safety rep in Charge Senior Storekeeper Safety reps in Charge All Safety reps in Charge All

Back Injury

Staff

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Ingestion, inhalation or absorption of chemicals.Dan gers to respiratory system.Fire/Ex plosion.Skin Irritation. Dermatitis.Eye Damage.Corro sive Burns

Staff

Staff

Manufactures Material Safety Data sheets are available and instructions are to be complied with. Labelling should be provided on chemical containers and should be read before use. Inhalation and skin contact should be avoided. Protective clothing and eye protection should be worn when using dangerous substances. Splashes on skin should be washed off immediately. Personal hygiene i.e., washing hand etc., before meals & after finishing work. A designated storage area should be used. Ingestion, inhalation, skin absorption to be avoided. Correct storage as per manufacturer's instructions. Spillages to be dealt with according to Safety Data Sheet Consult MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) Products should be used to manufactures instructions. Staff are trained to provide emergency first aid. Eliminate or substitute for less hazardous substances/materials where possible. All chemicals are stored in proper containers & locked in a suitable storage area.

All in Charge Assistant Store Manager All safety reps

Potentially Harmful Substances Potentially Harmful Substances

Toxic Substances:Chemicals Cleansers & Detergents.Hydraulic Fluids.Oils.Fuels.Corrections Fluids As above

All in Charge Assistant Store Manager All safety reps

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Fire, Explosion, Death or serious injury

Staff

Fire, Explosion, Death or serious injury. Risk of spontaneous combustion when stored in conjunction with Flammable liquids or with oils or greases Fire, Explosion, Death or serious injury

Staff

Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each liquid. Provide suitably marked containers to HSG 50. Provide suitable signage (no smoking, flammable liquids etc.) Restrict access to competent persons. Provide separate stores for compressed air and/or Oxygen. Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each product. Provide suitable signage. Restrict access to competent persons

Assistant Store Manager

Flammable liquids: Petrol, Diesel, Kerosene, Paint, Flammable Liquid and Solvents Stores Flammable Liquid Stores Flammable Liquid Stores Flammable Liquid Stores Compressed air, Oxygen Liquefied Petroleum Gas Housekeepi ng

Assistant Store Manager Safety Development Officer

Staff

Slips Trips and falls Staff 2 2 4

Provide separate ventilated stores for LPG. Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each product. Provide suitable signage. Restrict access. Restrict access. Institute proper housekeeping measures.

Assistant Store Manager Safety Development Officer Assistant Store Manager Safety Development Officer

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Personal injury. Spillage of liquids leading to a risk of fire or explosion Risk of entrapment in emergency situation Spillages. Trip hazards leading to fire hazards Spillage of liquids leading to a risk of fire or explosion Spontaneous combustion due to rags/paper waste accumulating

Staff

Staff

Provide suitable and suitably marked storage areas within store for each liquid. Provide suitably marked containers to HSG 50. Provide suitable signage (no smoking, flammable liquids etc.) Restrict access to competent persons Provide alternative exit

Assistant Store Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores Flammab le Liquid Stores Flammable Liquid Stores Flammable Liquid Stores

Storage Access/Eg ress Poor lighting Lack of spillage clean up policy

Assistant Store Manager

Staff

Upgrade lighting system

Assistant Store Manager

Staff

Provide proper decanting facilities

Assistant Store Manager

Lack of decanting facilities Flammable Liquid Stores

Staff

Institute and enforce a suitable clean up policy

Assistant Store Manager

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Trip hazards leading to fire hazards.

Staff

Floor marking of Ramp and clear walkway area within store

Assistant Store Manager

Flammable Liquid Stores Electrical Hazards

Steep ramp Electricity & Electrical Equipment

Misuse of electricity can result in fire, explosion and electrocution, inflicting personal injury, burns & fatality

Staff Public

12

All broken, damaged electrical equipment, frayed cables, loose connections etc., should be reported and taken out of use immediately & labelled defective. Keep metal ladders and other equipment away from overhead or surface mounted wiring. Switch off & isolate electrical equipment after use. Do not attempt unauthorised repair or maintenance. Do not use electrical equipment in wet or humid conditions. Do not allow water to come in contact with electrical equipment. Ensure CO2 extinguishers available for use in event of electrical fires.

All in Charge Assistant Store Manager

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Misuse of electricity can result in fire, explosion and electrocution, inflicting personal injury, burns & fatality

Staff Public

12

Fire Electric Shock

Staff Public

Equipment should be operated to manufacturers instructions. Extension leads should be fully extended when in use. Trip hazards from cables should be minimised. All electrical installations and equipment should comply with the requirements of the E.C.T.I Regulations. All personnel are trained in the treatment of persons suffering form electrical shock, electrocution & electrical burns. All electrical equipment is repaired by competent persons & a maintenance schedule is in operation. Room locked at all times. Door fitted with appropriate signage. Only authorised persons allowed to enter. Wiring and plant installed as per E.C.T.I. standards. Power room not to be used for any other purpose Suitable fire extinguisher (CO2) provided

All in Charge Assistant Store Manager

Electrical Hazards Electrical Switch Rooms

Electricity & Electrical Equipment Electric Power Room

Manager in Charge Assistant Store Manager

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For each hazard the risk is calculated using a 5 x 5 matrix. An estimate of likelihood and severity gives a risk rating. b) Likely Hood of occurrence a) Severity Likelihood Very Likely To Happen (5) Likely (4) Moderately Likely (3) Unlikely (2) Verry Unlikely (1)

Severity of Harm
Serious Injury (4) High (20) High (16) High (12) Med (8) Low (4) Moderate Injury (3) High (15) High (12) Med (9) Med (6) Low (3) Minor Injury (2) Med (10) Med (8) Med (6) Low (4) Low (2) Slightly Harmful (1) Low (5) Low (4) Low (3) Low (2) Low (1)

Threat to Life (5) High (25) High (20) High (15) Med (10) Low (5)

11 + Needs Immediate Remedy

6 10 Proceed with Caution

1 -5 No Action Needed

c) Risk Levels

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