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Wandsworth Borough Council Health and Safety Manual

Chapter 5Risk assessment

Contents

1. What is risk assessment?.................................................................................................3

2. Definitions.........................................................................................................................3

3. Key Responsibilities..........................................................................................................3

4. Risk Assessment Process................................................................................................4

4.2 Description of task and Location................................................................................4

4.3 Assessment details.....................................................................................................4

4.4 Hazard........................................................................................................................4

4.5 Risk.............................................................................................................................4

4.6 Individuals affected.....................................................................................................5

4.7 Control measures already in place.............................................................................5

4.8 Calculation of risk.......................................................................................................5

4.9 Control measures required to reduce risk..................................................................5

4.10 Calculation of residual risk......................................................................................6

4.11 Action Plan..............................................................................................................6

4.12 Line Manager’s sign off...........................................................................................6

5. Communication of risk assessments................................................................................7

6. Risk rating matrix..............................................................................................................8

7. Appendix B Risk assessment form...................................................................................9

8. Appendix C Completed risk assessment example.........................................................11

9. Appendix D. Frequently encountered hazards, risks and control measures – General areas.......................................................................................................................................13

9.1 Corridors...................................................................................................................13

9.2 Car parks..................................................................................................................15

9.3 Kitchens....................................................................................................................16

9.4 Staff rest areas.........................................................................................................18

9.5 Store rooms..............................................................................................................19

9.6 Admin office..............................................................................................................20

9.7 Engineering workshop..............................................................................................21

9.8 Woodworking room...................................................................................................22

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9.9 ICT suite...................................................................................................................23

9.10 Lone working.........................................................................................................24

9.11 Playgrounds..........................................................................................................26

9.12 Car parks..............................................................................................................28

9.13 Dining area............................................................................................................29

9.14 Classrooms...........................................................................................................30

9.15 Lunch/break time activities....................................................................................32

9.16 Halls......................................................................................................................34

9.17 Care taking duties (general)..................................................................................36

9.18 Art design and craft room......................................................................................39

9.19 Domestic science/cookery classroom...................................................................40

9.20 Biology laboratory.................................................................................................41

9.21 Chemistry/physics laboratory................................................................................42

9.22 Gymnasium...........................................................................................................43

Version

The table below shows the history of the document and the changes that were made at each version.

Version Date Summary of changes0.1 (draft) 18 July 2011 First issue draft for consultation1.0 04 April 2012 Initial issue1.1 01 October 2012 Change of APR to CBCR1.2 16 April 2013 Annual review1.3 13 January 2014 Annual review1.4 (draft) 15 August 2014 Draft for consultation – change of matrix and RA

form. Additional lone worker risk assessment2.0 16 November 2014 Re-issue

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1. What is risk assessment?

1.1 A risk assessment is simply a careful examination of what, in your work, could cause harm to people, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures.

1.2 Accidents and ill health can ruin lives and affect the business too if output is lost, machinery or premises are damaged, insurance costs increase or you have to go to court. You are legally required to assess the risks in your workplace so that you put in place a plan to control the risks.

1.3 There is no need to overcomplicate the process. In Wandsworth most risks are well known and the necessary control measures are easy to apply. You probably already know whether, for example, you have employees who use a computer display extensively during their working day and may not be seated appropriately, or where people are most likely to slip or trip. If so, check that you have taken reasonable precautions to avoid injury. In all cases, you should make sure that you involve your staff or their representatives in the process. They will have useful information about how the work is done that will make your assessment of the risk more thorough and effective. But remember, Line Managers are responsible for seeing that the assessment is carried out properly.

2. Definitions

2.1 a hazard is something with the potential to cause harm, such as chemicals, electricity, working from ladders, an open drawer etc;

2.2 the risk is the likelihood, high or low, that somebody could be harmed by these and other hazards, together with an indication of how serious the harm could be.

3. Key Responsibilities

3.1 All those with a Line Management responsibility must ensure that a full risk assessment of their work area is conducted. Thus Department Heads within Wandsworth Borough Council must ensure full compliance with this requirement.

3.2 All risk assessments must be communicated to all staff in the area assessed and must be reviewed:

on a regular basis; where a significant change has been made to the building or process; where there is reason to believe that the risk assessment is no longer valid; following an investigation of an accident; and where required as a result of an inspection or audit.



3.3 It is recommended that a Risk Assessment Group is set up. It should comprise those carrying out assessments, for example, a senior line manager a representative from the staff and a TU appointed representative. This will allow a sharing of good practice which should lead to a better understanding of the process and easier and more consistent identification of hazards and the assessment of risk.

4. Risk Assessment Process

4.1 A standard proformae has been produced to assist in the risk assessment process. Completion of the standard proforma is as follows:

4.2 Description of task and Location

4.2.1 Insert details of the task or area in which work is being carried out that is being assessed and where it is taking place. For example, working in the general/reception office (not office work in general).

4.2.2 Ensure that the location is clearly stated and that the name of the Assessor is detailed together with position held.

4.2.3 The Task should be descriptive of the activity and unambiguous.

4.3 Assessment details

4.3.1 For reference purposes a unique Number should be given to each assessment.

4.3.2 The Planned Review Date should be no greater than 1 year from the Date of Assessment and may be shorter if a high risk activity is being assessed.

4.4 Hazard

4.4.1 Walk around the workplace and look at what could reasonably be expected to cause serious harm.

4.4.2 Consult Union or Staff Safety Representatives and all other employees in the area being assessed who may be able to identify additional hazards that may not be obvious.

4.4.3 An example of a hazard that may be found in a general office environment is a trailing cable.

4.4.4 Should there be more than 5 hazards identified a new line may be inserted by highlighting the previous line and using the “insert below” in the Table Tools drop down.

4.5 Risk



4.5.1 Consider what risks are associated with the hazard.

4.5.2 Using the hazard example identified at paragraph 4.4.3, the major risk from a trailing cable is tripping over it.

4.6 Individuals affected

4.6.1 Consider all individuals who may be harmed by the hazard identified at paragraph 4.4.3.

4.6.2 This will include staff, pupils, visitors, contractors, trainees, members of the public, volunteers, those who share your workplace, etc.

4.7 Control measures already in place

4.7.1 These are the day to day ways that the area is managed in order to ensure the continued safety of all those working and visiting the area.

4.7.2 Using the example at 4.4.3 control measures already in place could be cable management within desks or a rubber cable strip placed on the floor.

4.7.3 Examples of frequently encountered hazards, the risk they present and the standard control measures are detailed in Appendix C. Items 9.1 to 9.10 are encountered throughout Wandsworth establishments and items 9.11 onwards are more likely in schools and settings.

4.8 Calculation of risk

4.8.1 The Risk Calculator should be used to ascertain the overall risk using the likelihood of the risk arising from the identified hazard being realised and the severity of any resulting injury. The interpretation of the resulting score is in the table below the risk calculator. Likelihood x severity = level of risk.

4.8.2 Using the example at 4.4.3 the likelihood of anyone tripping over the cable if the existing control measures are in place is“unlikely”. If there were no existing control measures in place then the likelihood of someone tripping over the cable is “lllkey” if there are only one or two people in the area this could increase to “very likely” if the trailing cable was on a busy walkway. The seriousness of the injury could range from a “major injury” such as a broken arm to a “minor injury” such as a graze or sprain thus the risk ranges from “very high” to “very low”. The worst likely case should always be assumed.

4.9 Control measures required to reduce risk

4.9.1 If the existing control measures are deemed adequate and the risk calculation is 2 or below then, unless an additional control can be readily implemented, there is no need



to provide any additional control measures. However, control measures in place should be regularly monitored. Proceed to 4.10.

4.9.2 If the existing control measures are not deemed adequate, being either not there or the risk calculation is 3 or above, additional measures need to be introduced.

4.9.3 When considering additional control measures the following principles should be applied in the following order:

4.9.3.1 Elimination of the hazard – do we need to do the job at all?4.9.3.2 Substitution of the hazard – can a less hazardous material be used. For

example the use of water based paints rather than oil based paints.4.9.3.3 Isolate the people from the hazard – put barriers between pedestrians and

vehicles4.9.3.4 Control by engineering methods – place guards on rotating machinery (e.g.

in a workshop)4.9.3.5 Control by administrative means – ensure policies are complied with, place

signs to warn of hazards, etc.4.9.3.6 Issue Personal Protective Equipment – this should only be used as a last

resort if all other measures fail to reduce the risk to an acceptable level. An example of PPE is the use of ear defenders to minimise the effects of noise or protective clothing to avoid splashes from chemicals.

4.10 Calculation of residual risk

4.10.1 The Risk Calculator should be used again to ascertain the likelihood of the risks arising from the identified hazard being realised and the seriousness of any resulting injury now that additional control measures have been identified.

4.10.2 Steps 4.8 and 4.9 must be repeated until the residual risk is reduced to a value as low as possible. A reading under 4 should always be aimed for.

4.10.3 A residual rating of 9 would mean that work must stop until hazards are suitably controlled.

4.11 Action Plan

4.11.1 Where additional control measures have been identified (paragraph 4.9) an action plan should be formulated showing what actions are required to implement the required additional control measures, who will implement these and by when.

4.11.2 Once actions have been completed the Date completed box should be filled in with both the date and the signature of the person verifying that the actions are complete.

4.12 Line Manager’s sign off



4.12.1 The line manager must check the risk assessment to ensure that all significant hazards/risks have been recorded and annotate that they agree with each assessment. The line manager must also state that there are no outstanding actions or that they have will take follow up actions. These must be noted on the form.

4.12.2 If the risk assessment shows that further measures are required, appropriate action should be taken, commensurate with the degree of risk involved and it should be stated on the proforma, precisely what actions have been set in hand.

4.12.3 All assessments requiring further action are to be retained by the line manager and kept under constant review. Additionally, on completion of the initial review of assessments, line managers are to ensure that all significant hazards associated with the work activity in their area have been identified and the risk assessment raised.

5. Communication of risk assessments

5.1 Copies of completed risk assessments are to be made available to, and discussed with, all employees engaged on the activities to which they relate. In particular, individuals are to be advised on:

the risks to their health and safety; the preventative and protective measures (i.e. control measures identified in

the risk assessment); and the risks created by others working in the immediate vicinity.



6. Risk rating matrix

SeveritySlight harm

(1)Moderate harm

(2)Extreme harm

(3)

Health

Nuisance and irritation, e.g. headaches

Temporary ill health leading to discomfort

Partial hearing loss, asthma, ill health

leading to permanent minor disability

Severe life shortening diseases, permanent disabilityAcute fatal diseases,

permanent total disability

SafetySuperficial e.g. bruisesSuperficial e.g. minor

cuts, eye irritation

Lacerations, burns, concussion, minor

fractures e.g. fingers/toes

Multiple injuries, major fracturesFatal injuries

Like

lihoo

d

Unlikely (1)

Isolated or “one off” occurrenceUnusual but may have happened before

VERY LOW LOW MEDIUM

Likely (2)

Will probably occur several times a year

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Very likely

(3)

Recurring and frequent, predictable

MEDIUM HIGH VERY HIGH

Very low(1)

These risks are considered acceptable. No further action is necessary other than to ensure that the controls are maintained.

Low(2)

No additional controls are required unless they can be implemented at very low cost (in terms of time, money and effort). Actions to further reduce these risks are assigned low priority. Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are maintained.

Medium(3-4)

Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be lowered, but the costs of additional risk reduction measures should be taken into account. The risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time period (usually no greater than within 3 months).Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are maintained, particularly if the risk levels are associated with harmful consequences.

High(6)

Substantial efforts should be made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently within a defined time period (usually no greater than within 1 month) and it might be necessary to consider suspending or restricting the activity, or to apply interim risk controls, until this has been completed. Considerable resources might have to be allocated to additional controls. Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are maintained, particularly if the risk levels are associated with extremely harmful consequences and very harmful consequences.

Very high(9)

These risks are unacceptable. Substantial improvements in risk controls are necessary, so that the risk is reduced to an acceptable level. The work activity should be halted until risk controls are implemented that reduce the risk so that it is no longer very high. If it is not possible to reduce risk the work should remain prohibited. The H&S Team must be consulted.



7. Appendix B Risk assessment form Description of task and specific area being assessedClick here to enter text.

Location Click here to enter text.

Risk Assessment No. Click here to enter text.

Name of Assessor Click here to enter text.

Position Held Click here to enter text.

Date of Assessment Click here to enter a date.

Planned Review Date Click here to enter a date.

No. Hazard Risk Individuals Affected Control measures in place1 Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text.

2

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3


4


Calculation of risk (use risk calculator)Severity (A) Likelihood (B) Risk =AxB


EXAMPLE


No Control Measures required to further reduce risk Action by whom By when Completed

Click here to enter text.

Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Click here to enter a date.

Click here to enter a date.







Calculation of residual risk (once the above control measures have been implemented) (use risk calculator)Severity (A) Likelihood (B) Risk =AxB

Line Manager’s sign offI agree with the risk assessment recorded above.There are no outstanding actions OR I have taken the following actions: Click here to enter text.

Signed Click here to enter text. Position Click here to enter text. Date Click here to enter a date.


EXAMPLE


8. Appendix C Completed risk assessment exampleDescription of task and specific area being assessedWork in admn office

Location Smallville Primary

Risk Assessment No. SM001

Name of Assessor Bill Smith

Position Held Deputy Head

Date of Assessment 15/03/2014

Planned Review Date 01/03/2015

No. Hazard Risk Individuals Affected Control measures in place1 Loose telephone cable Slips and trips Staff and visitors Cable covered by rubber strip

2

Electric heater Burns, electrocution Staff and visitors Heater placed away from staff and furniture and other flammable material. Regular PAT testing

3

Heavy boxes of photocopier paper Starins to back Staff and visitors Boxes of paper stored at waist height. Paper removed as individual packets.

4

Extensive computer use Eye strain, musculoskeletal injury, e.g. wrist strain

Staff None

5 Boxes on top of cupboards Boxes falling causing impact damage

Staff and visitors Steps provided, only light items stored, tidied on a regular basis

Calculation of risk (use risk calculator)Severity (A) 2 Likelihood (B) 2 Risk =AxB 4



No Control Measures required to further reduce risk Action by whom By when Completed

4 DSE self assessments to be carried out by staff and checked by Deputy Headteacher Staff and Deputy Headteacher 01/04/2014 Click here to enter a date.

5 Items to be checked if need on a regular basis. Additional storage to be explored and boxes removed

Offic Manager 30/04/2014 Click here to enter a date.




Calculation of residual risk (once the above control measures have been implemented) (use risk calculator)Severity (A) 2 Likelihood (B) 1 Risk =AxB 2

Line Manager’s sign offI agree with the risk assessment recorded above.There are no outstanding actions OR I have taken the following actions: DSE forms issued with instructions for completion. Health and Safety Team advised of need for assistance. Top of cupboard boxes to be weeded and unnecessary items stored elsewhere or binned.

Signed Click here to enter text. Position Headteacher Date 15/03/2014



9. Appendix D. Frequently encountered hazards, risks and control measures – General areas

9.1 Corridors

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Slips, trips, falls Pupils

StaffVisitorsCleanersContractors

Regular inspection of flooring by Premises Officer. Prompt maintenance of defects discovered

Items stored in corridor Trips, falls, obstruction to fire escape route, fire spread

ditto Good housekeeping procedures Regular inspection Ensure bags and coats are not blocking corridors Identify designated storage areas elsewhere in the building Removal where surplus to requirement Items not to be stored on top of cupboards due to:

increase in ability of a fire to spread;likelihood of boxes falling from cupboard onto individual below

Spilt liquidsWet floors on rainy days

Slips, falls ditto Reporting procedure for identified spillages with prompt action to clean up Safe procedures for cleaning up including Universal Precautions for body fluids and

referral to Safety Data Sheet for hazardous chemicalsHot radiators/heaters Burns ditto Low surface temperature radiators where young or special needs children are

present Radiator covers where this isn’t practicable

Open or broken windows

Falls, cuts, impact injury

ditto Opening limiters fitted to windows above ground floor Risk assessment for glazing in doors and door panels considering location and

height of glazing, traffic volumes etc. Windows opening into corridors to be guarded to prevent impact Broken panes to be covered with protective film or tape

Electrical safetyTrailing cables etc. Trips, falls ditto Avoid use of extension leads

Ensure sufficient sockets Use of cable covers where cables are a semi-permanent fix and present a trip

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Cleaners to ensure closest socket outlet to be used when using electrical appliances

Fire safetyDefective fire doors Compromised escape

routeditto Fire doors to be fitted with self closure device

Fire doors not to be propped open unless by magnetic holder with release linked to fire detection system

Regular maintenance check to ensure minimal gap between leaves etc.Display work Rapid fire spread

Compromised escape route

ditto Keep displays to a minimum Keep displays a reasonable distance apart i.e. not touching each other Use fire retardant screens or display cabinets



9.2 Car parks

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentImpact with vehicle, building or pedestrian

Death or major injury to pedestrian, damage to building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Separate pedestrian and vehicle routes with physical segregation such as barriers Designated crossing points located at safe places with appropriate signs and

markings Adequate lighting of routes Pedestrian doors opening onto vehicular routes to have barrier to protect persons

exiting Limit number of cars on site Ensure clear marking of parking bays/slots

Reversing vehicles Death or major injury to pedestrian,Damage o building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Minimise vehicles allowed onto site, particularly during start and end of day Use one-way system for vehicles where possible Physical protection around vulnerable areas of buildings e.g. Bollards or barriers Adequate lighting of car parks Keep pupils clear of car parks

Speeding vehicles Death or major injury to pedestrian, traffic accident, damage to building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Speed limit on site with clear signs and markings displayed Communication of speed limit to staff and visitors Separate pedestrian and vehicle routes with physical segregation

Use of car parks/parking areas for contractors

Death or major injury to pedestrian, traffic accident, damage to building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Ensure adequate segregation between vehicles and pedestrians Ensure pedestrian use of area is covered in method statements Ensure training given to staff, pupils and contractors

Automatic/electronic gates

Trapped or crushed limbsAmputation

StaffPupilsVisitors

Ensure adequate supervision Ensure safety cut-outs provided Ensure sensors to prevent premature closing of gates



9.3 Kitchens

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentHot surfaces/liquids Fat burns to

hands and armsSteam scalds

Kitchen staff Avoid carrying hot liquids and materials if there is a risk of spillage Ensure gloves are used when handling hot pans. Implement safe system of work for the cleaning and draining of fat fryers, combo

ovens, etc. Ensure staff are trained in the correct use of kitchen equipment

Retrieval of items from store rooms, especially above head height

Falls from height Kitchen staff Provision of step ladder Ensure staff use mechanical aids Training of staff in correct procedure Heavy items stored at waist height Frequently used items stored at most accessible location Floor surfaces kept free from obstruction and clean

General movement around the kitchen/store rooms

Trips Delivery staffKitchen staff

Use of sensible footwear All areas kept free from obstructions

Slips Kitchen staffDelivery staff

Use of non-slip footwear Ensure spillage’s are cleared up immediately Ensure cleaning signs are used and located in prominent places All floor surfaces kept clean and free from build up of, for example, grease Cleaning undertaken when catering is not in progress

Ventilation Accidents due todizziness andfainting

Kitchen staff Extraction canopy provided over hobs Openable windows (with appropriate fly screens etc.) Ensure provision of cold drinks and appropriate rest breaks for staff Maintenance of extraction equipment to ensure adequate air changes and

adequate movement of air HygienePenetrations to wall, ceiling or floor

Rodent infestation Whole school Ensure that regular inspection identifies any penetrations Ensure immediate remedial action to make good

Electrical/gas safetyElectrical and Gasinstallation

Fire Explosion

Regular visual inspection of gas and electrical appliances. Maintenance of gas appliances by CORGI registered engineer annually Electrical Installation inspected by NICEIC registered engineer every 5 years



Use of electricalgoods in the kitchen

Electric Shockdue to contactwith water

Kitchen staff All electrical items are PAT tested. Avoid use of extension leads. Do not locate electrical equipment near water sources.

Chemical safety (COSHH)Storage of HazardousChemicals

Spillage ofhazardouschemicalsMisuse ofchemicals.

Staff COSHH assessment undertaken for chemicals Cleaning compounds stored in lockable store away from any food source Cleaning undertaken when catering is not in progress

Use of HazardousChemicals

Dermatitis tohands.Chemical burn to skin/eyes.Inhalation oftoxic fumes

CleanerKitchen staff

COSHH assessment undertaken for chemicals Use restricted to competent staff Suitable personal protective Equipment used e.g. gloves, goggles, non-permeable

apron, etc. Staff receive training in COSHH assessment

Manual handlingLifting of large saucepans, etc.

Musculo-skeletalinjury

Kitchen staff Limit use of large pots and pans Undertake manual handling assessment for kitchen Ensure staff training in manual handling techniques Avoid lifting items that are too heavy Seek assistance from colleagues

Work equipmentUse of hand tools(knives)

Cuts to fingersand hands

Kitchen staff Ensure knives are not left lying around or left in washing up water Ensure training of staff Ensure storage of knives in suitable racks or sheaths

Use of Machinery Entanglement indough mixerAmputation offingers fromfood slicer

Kitchen staff Prevent the use of dangerous pieces of machinery by young persons and unauthorised users

Provide appropriate training to operatives of machinery Conduct a specific risk assessment for the use of dangerous machinery Ensure fixed guard to food slicer is in place at all times. Ensure loose clothing is removed prior to commencing work. And clothing is not

near moving parts of machinery.



9.4 Staff rest areas

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Personal injury Staff

Visitors Floor inspection and defect reporting procedure with prompt remedial action Good housekeeping Objects stored safely, walkways kept clear Immediate cleaning up of spillages

Hot water Scalds, burns StaffVisitors

Kettles and boilers placed in a safe position to minimise potential for burns and scalds

Defective furniture or equipment

Personal injury StaffVisitors

Furniture and equipment to be maintained in good condition Reporting procedure for identified defective items with prompt removal or remedial

action HygienePoor hygiene Illness, infection Staff

Visitors Fridges to be regularly cleaned and defrosted Out of date food removed

Electrical safetyElectrical equipment e.g. kettles, boilers

Electrocution StaffVisitors

Portable appliances to be electrically tested (PAT) and visually inspected prior to use

Fixed wiring to be tested

9.5



9.5 Store rooms

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentFalling objects Injury Staff Secure shelving provided

Shelves not overloaded Storage to be organised with heavy objects at lower levels

Reaching high shelves Falls, strains Staff Appropriate steps, kickstools etc. provided to reach high shelves Store frequently used items at easily accessible locations Store heavy items on lower levels, preferably at about waist height to reduce risk of

manual handling injuries Electrical safetyElectrical equipment & sockets

Electrocution Staff Portable appliance testing and regular visual inspection Fixed Installation testing

Fire safetyFlammable substances Fire, explosion Staff

Whole school Flammable substances to be stored in a purpose-made, lockable fire-resisting

cabinet, labelled with hazard warnings, preferably outside Minimise amount stored and used and where stored internally only the amount for

the job in hand to be stored. Bulk storage to be externally. Lids to be kept on containers No smoking or other sources of ignition permitted in areas where flammable

vapours may be present Dispose of flammable waste including contaminated cloths etc. safely

Chemical safety (COSHH)Hazardous substances Ill Health Staff Hazardous substances to be stored according to guidance in COSHH assessment

and/or Material Safety Data Sheet provided by supplier Substances to be in original container with clear labels and hazard warnings – no

decanting Store to be locked except when in use



9.6 Admin office

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Slips, trips, falls Staff

Visitors Regular inspection of flooring by Premises Manager Prompt maintenance of defects discovered

Falling objects Injury Staff Secure cupboards to wall where possible Do not overload shelves Storage to be organised with heavier items at lower levels Only store sufficient consumables for immediate (next 5 days) use

Reaching high shelves Falls, strains Staff Appropriate steps, kickstools etc. provided to reach high shelves Store heavy items on lower levels

Electrical safetyTrailing electrical cables Trips, falls Staff

Visitors Avoid use of extension leads Ensure sufficient sockets Cable covers

Electrical equipment & sockets

Electrocution Staff Portable appliance testing Fixed Installation testing

Fire safetyFire egress Death Staff

Visitors Ensure fire exits are kept clear at all times Ensure staff familiar with fire exit routes Where staff have a specific role in fire evacuation ensure that they are fully trained

Personal safety/healthUse of computer terminal RSI Staff Carry out DSE self assessment

Arrange implementation of items identified in risk assessment Ensure sufficient breaks are taken away from the keyboard/mouse

SecuritySecurity Serious injury Staff Ensure segregation between visitors and staff by provision of, for example, a

security screen Only allow access to the office/school area once identity of visitor established

9.7



9.7 Engineering workshop

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General EnvironmentDust Inhalation Pupils

Staff Dust extraction, where possible, otherwise, suitable respiratory protective

equipment Enclose work area and ventilate

Electrical safetyElectricity Electric shock Readily accessible emergency stops and other controls

Earth leakage circuit breakers for all machinery Regular inspection and test

Trailing cables Tripping, damage to cable

PupilsStaff

Avoidance of trailing cables Preventative maintenance and periodic electrical safety testing procedures in place

Work equipmentRotating parts Entanglement Pupils

primarily Stop/start controls fully operative and adjustable guards to chucks of fixed

machines eg. pillar drillsContact Injury by moving

partsPupils primarily

All machines have lockable isolators and are locked off and only used by authorised trained persons

Sharp swarf Cuts PupilsStaff

Hand protection Frequent cleaning and control of swarf in containers

Flying fragments Eye injury PupilsStaff

Eye protection to be worn Screens to protect passers-by

Grinding wheel bursting Flying fragments PupilsStaff

Wheels substantially enclosed by side and rim guards Eye shields in place Only trained staff members mount wheels

Tool catching in wheel Injury by moving parts

Pupils primarily

Tool rests adjusted close to wheels

Sharp hand tools Cuts Pupils primarily

Tool storage controlled and tools allocated under supervision



9.8 Woodworking room

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentWood dust Injury by inhalation,

flammable atmosphere created

PupilsStaffVisitors

Local exhaust ventilation removes dust from machine Good housekeeping so as to remove dust deposits from surfaces

Noise Hearing damage PupilsStaff

The area is designated a hearing protection zone

Electrical safetyElectricity Electric shock Pupils

Staff Readily accessible emergency stops and other controls. Residual current circuit breakers for all machinery All machines have lockable isolators and are locked off and only used by

authorised trained persons Work equipmentContact with cutter Lacerations

Injury may be severePupils primarily

Saw blade or machine cutter(s) enclosed by adjustable guards to the greatest degree possible

Ejection of wood Impalement PupilsStaffVisitors

Splitting (riving) knife in place at all circular saws. Anti-kick-back devices on planer/surfacing machines

Moving belt drive Trapping Pupils primarily

Securely fixed guards in place all over drive mechanisms

Sharp hand tools Injury,Cuts

Pupils primarily

Tool storage controlled and tools allocated under supervision



9.9 ICT suite

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Slips Trips Falls Pupils

StaffVisitors

Inspection of flooring Prompt maintenance of defects

Trailing electrical cables Trips, Falls PupilsStaffVisitors

Avoid use of extension leads Ensure sufficient sockets Use of cable covers where cables are a trip hazard

Electrical safetyElectrical equipment & sockets

Electrocution PupilsStaff

Portable appliance testing Visual inspection for computer equipment which cannot be electrically tested Fixed Installation testing

Personal safety/HealthUnsuitable screen or set-up

Eye strain, headaches, muscular skeletal disorders

PupilsStaff

Screen to be adjustable for height, angle, contrast, brightness etc. Workstation layout to be in accordance with guidance in WBC Health and Safety

Policies and Guidelines manual

Unsuitable seating Muscular skeletal disorders

PupilsStaff

Ensure seating is adjustable with proper backrest where used for significant periods of time

9.10



9.10 Lone working

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measuresLone office working on site

(includes hot desking away from own office)

Accident/injury, delayed assistance in emergency.

Physical assault

Cuts/abrasions/ musculoskeletal and other physical injuries

Staff Only agreed risk tasks to be undertaken, Avoid high risk activities Workstation to be tidy and correctly set up – DSE assessment in place Good housekeeping in place (drawers and cupboard doors closed, bags, coats,

boxes safely stored) Mobile or landline phone available Head teacher / manager of intention to work outside regular hours. Reduce time spent working alone so far as is reasonably practicable. Ensure a colleague is aware you are working alone and who to contact in the event

of overdue contact. Notify staff on site of location / estimated duration of task if working on site remote

from others. Adequate security in place. Access to site controlled e.g. through coded doors etc. Use of visitor badges / signing in book Ensure all external doors / windows secured to prevent unauthorised access. Do not allow access to unknown callers. External lighting adequate Key holders should be strictly controlled and numbers kept to a minimum. Electrical equipment switched off when not in use Any faulty equipment to be reported with no attempt made to self-repair Aware of emergency evacuation procedure

Lone working in home office


Physical assault


StaffPossibly family members

Only agreed risk tasks to be undertaken, Avoid high risk activities Workstation to be tidy and correctly set up – DSE assessment in place Good housekeeping in place (drawers and cupboard doors closed, bags, coats,

boxes safely stored away from work area) Mobile or landline phone available Ensure a colleague, partner, friend etc. is aware you are working alone and who to

contact in the event of overdue contact. Ensure all external doors / windows secured to prevent unauthorised access. Do not allow access to unknown callers. Electrical equipment switched off when not in use Any faulty WBC equipment to be reported with no attempt made to self-repair



Lone working offsite, home visits, etc.


Physical assault


Staff For home visits background information on the family is gathered beforehand, a specific risk assessment conducted where necessary.

Checks made on the Check Before Contact Register (CBCR) Where higher risk identified visits not to be conducted alone Reduce time spent working alone so far as is reasonably practicable. All staff to be familiar with lone working procedures Staff not carrying valuable equipment or own possessions in plain sight Avoid work during hours of darkness unless absolutely necessary in which case

park in well lit areas, avoid dark isolated bus stops, use known taxi firm Mobile phone available, charged and switched on with number known to office staff Agreed schedule –times and location of visits to be known. Office based staff to have access to lone workers electronic calendar/diary Visits recorded on office whiteboard Response procedure in event of overdue contact, details of escalation procedure in

the event of non-contact Contact point available in office Code word to be used to signal emergency Staff own experience and training in recognising signs of aggression and avoiding /

de-escalating this. Regular supervision and arrangements for debrief / feedback from staff Regular review of existing procedures and risk assessments taking into account

any incidents that have occurred Any incident recorded and reported and CBCR updated where required

All lone working circumstances

Stress/isolation Staff Procedures in place to keep staff informed of office developments Staff to notify manager if feelings of isolation or stress present Managers to be trained in stress recognition Stress risk assessment in place where required Regular team meetings held in office environment involving both office and lone

workersAdditional control measures to be out in place for staff at increased risk e.g. new or expectant mothers, inexperienced staff etc. and lone working activities avoided where practicable.



9.11 Playgrounds

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentTrees and branches Trips, cuts, etc. Pupils

primarily Ensure root damage is minimised to prevent trip hazard Prune back overhanging and low branches Be aware of neighbouring trees Engage arboreal services

Poisonous or thorny plants Poisoning, skin irritation, scratches

Pupils primarily

Consideration of safety when selecting plants with reference to position of planting and age of children on site etc.

Inspection of areas for unsuitable plants and weeds Grounds maintenance procedures

Hard surfaces FallingScratches, bruises, cuts, etc.

Pupils primarily

Consideration of surface type with respect to age of children and use of play area Suitable play surfaces installed around play equipment in accordance with British

Standards Daily inspection of playground

Defective ground surface Trips, bruises, cuts, etc.

Pupils primarily

Regular inspection of area Reporting procedure for any defects Making good of surface damage or covering with, for example, planters, benches,

etc. Prompt remedial action

Trespassers, uninvited members of the public

Abduction, assault, harassment

PupilsStaffCleaners

Signage regarding trespassing Well maintained, unbreached fencing (no holes or damage), regularly inspected Adequate supervision when children are at play

Playground equipment Personal injury, falls, cuts, fractures

Pupils primarily

Inspection of sports/play equipment prior to use Annual inspection by a competent person at least annually Regular maintenance of equipment Security to prevent vandalism of equipment Adequate supervision of pupils

HygieneLitter, glass Cuts, possible

infectionPupils Daily inspection of playground

Litter picking carried out as requiredUsed needles HIV, Hep B etc. Pupils

Staff Daily Inspection of playground Safe litter-picking procedures involving use of personal protective clothing – only

carried out by PM



Safe disposal of material collectedAnimal faeces Infection Pupils

primarily Prevent dog walking on site so far as is reasonably practicable Signage prohibiting dog walking on site Safe clearing procedures involving use of personal protective clothing only carried

out by PM Safe disposal of collected waste



9.12 Car parks

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentImpact with vehicle, building or pedestrian

Death or major injury to pedestrian, damage to building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Separate pedestrian and vehicle routes with physical segregation such as barriers Designated crossing points located at safe places with appropriate signs and

markings Adequate lighting of routes Pedestrian doors opening onto vehicular routes to have barrier to protect persons

exiting Limit number of cars on site Ensure clear marking of parking bays/slots

Reversing vehicles Death or major injury to pedestrian,Damage o building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Minimise vehicles allowed onto site, particularly during start and end of day Use one-way system for vehicles where possible Physical protection around vulnerable areas of buildings e.g. Bollards or barriers Adequate lighting of car parks Keep pupils clear of car parks

Speeding vehicles Death or major injury to pedestrian, traffic accident, damage to building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Speed limit on site with clear signs and markings displayed Communication of speed limit to staff and visitors Separate pedestrian and vehicle routes with physical segregation

Use of car parks/parking areas for contractors

Death or major injury to pedestrian, traffic accident, damage to building or other vehicle

StaffPupilsVisitors

Ensure adequate segregation between vehicles and pedestrians Ensure pedestrian use of area is covered in method statements Ensure training given to staff, pupils and contractors

Automatic/electronic gates

Trapped or crushed limbsAmputation

StaffPupilsVisitors

Ensure adequate supervision Ensure safety cut-outs provided Ensure sensors to prevent premature closing of gates



9.13 Dining area

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Slips, trips, falls Staff

Pupils Regular inspection of flooring by Premises Manager Prompt maintenance of defects

Spilt food and liquids Slips, falls StaffPupils

Regular cleaning of floors Prompt clearing up of spillages

General food debris after lunchtime

Slips, falls StaffPupilsVisitors

Ensure staff clear and sweep/wash the area immediately after last sitting

Obstacles Trips, falls StaffPupils

Walkways to be kept clear of bags etc. Adequate space allowed between tables for access

Defective furniture Personal injury e.g. falls, grazes, bruises, fractures

StaffPupils

Regular inspection routine with prompt remedial action

Hot foods and liquids Scalds, burns StaffPupils

Staff trained Trays provided Adequate supervision for age of pupils

Broken glass/crockery Cuts StaffPupils

Plastic items preferred Breakages cleared up promptly by staff Chipped or damaged items discarded safely

HygieneGeneral food debris after lunchtime

Infestation StaffPupils

Ensure staff clear and sweep/wash the area immediately after last sitting

Electrical safetyElectrical equipment & sockets

Electrocution StaffPupils

Portable appliance testing and regular visual inspection Fixed Installation testing No trailing cables Use of RCDs on moveable hot cabinets



9.14 Classrooms

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Slips, trips, falls Pupils

Staff Regular inspection of flooring by Premises Manager Prompt maintenance of defects

Liquid spillages Slips, falls PupilsStaff

Supervision in use of liquids in class Immediate cleaning up of spillages

Hot radiators or heaters Burns Pupils primarily Low surface temperature radiators where young or special needs children are present

Consider guardingOpen windows Falls Pupils primarily Opening limiters fitted to windows above ground floor

Inward opening windows to be suitably guarded to prevent impactDoors Trapped fingers Pupils primarily Consider installation of door guards

Provide adequate supervision particularly at busy times (start and end of sessions)

Storage Trips, falls, impact damage

PupilsStaff

Items not to be stored on top of cupboards due to: increase in ability of a fire to spread; likelihood of boxes falling from cupboard onto individual below

Items not to be stored in circulation routes Fire exits to be kept clear at all times

Furniture Trips, falls, possible infection

Pupils primarily Ensure clear circulation routes to avoid possible collision with furniture Regular maintenance checks to ensure furniture of sound construction Ensure surfaces of desks are clean

Electrical safetyTrailing electrical cables Trips, falls Pupils

Staff Avoid use of extension leads Ensure sufficient sockets Use of cable covers where cables are a trip hazard


Electrocution PupilsStaff

Portable appliance testing and regular visual inspection Fixed Installation testing

Fire safetyPropped open fire doors Spread of fire and

smokePupilsStaffVisitors

Ensure fire doors are kept closed at all times



Personal safetyViolent and disruptive pupils

Personal injury PupilsStaff

Ensure suitable procedure is in place for dealing with disruptive behaviour Ensure suitable procedure is in place for physical restraint of children (last resort) Ensure constant supervision

Violent parents Personal injury Staff primarily Ensure effective contact with other nearby staff/headteacher is available Ensure staff have been suitably trained in defusing anger situations

9.15



9.15 Lunch/break time activities

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentSteps and steep slopes Slips, trips, falls Pupils

Staff Games not to be played on steps Ensure theses areas are gritted in the winter when ice and snow present No running

Work equipmentFalls from climbing apparatus

Major injury e.g. fractures

Pupils Restrict numbers on apparatus at any one time Consider segregating age groups Maintain safety surfacing below apparatus Supervision of use required at all times Apparatus not to be used when wet and slippery Children to wear appropriate footwear

Play items (e.g. Skipping ropes, footballs etc)

Minor injury e.g. grazes, bruises, cuts

Pupils Ensure items are used only for their intended purpose e.g. in the case of a skipping rope for skipping, not to tie people up

Games to be played in appropriate location to prevent injury to those involved and others e.g. where sufficient space and suitable surfacing

Personal safetyBullying Stress, physical injury Pupils Ensure an anti-bullying policy is in place

Adult supervisors should be familiar with the policy Training for supervisors in identification and prevention of bullying

Fighting Minor injury, possibly major injury

Pupils Supervisors aware of school rules on appropriate behaviour Supervisors trained in how to deal with this type of situation

Rough games ditto Pupils Prohibit inappropriate games from the schoolInadequate response to accidents

More serious injury PupilsStaff

Adequate numbers of supervision to account for emergency situations First aid kits located close by in school buildings Trained first aiders present on the site and available during lunch and break times Supervisors who do not have first aid training are aware of the action they should

take in the event of an injury and what not to do SafeguardingUnsupervised contact with adults

Abduction, assault, child protection issues

Pupils Points of access onto the site for visitors minimised with clearly signed routes to the reception

Avoid children playing in areas out of sight of supervisors Areas of site identified as higher risk made “out of bounds” Supervision levels appropriate for the layout of the site and the play areas



Children leaving site Injury, abduction Pupils Maintained, unbreached fencing (no holes or gaps) Gates closed Parental consent obtained for children who need to go home for lunch Adequate supervision in the vicinity of any gates

9.16



9.16 HallsHazard Risk Who? Standard control measures

General environmentDefective flooring Slips, trips, falls Staff

PupilsVisitors

Regular inspection of flooring by Premises Manager Prompt maintenance of defects

Under stage storage area

Injury, dust, fire StaffPupils

Pupils not permitted to access this area No flammable liquids or gases to be stored under stage

Temporary “self-build” staging

Slips, trips, falls StaffPupils

Ensure staging is built by a competent person Ensure stability is tested prior to each use Ensure suitable steps up to the staging are provided Ensure where a covering is used that it is suitably secured with no loose edges

etc.Raised stage area Falls Staff

Pupils No unsupervised access by pupils onto stage Regular inspection of stage for condition and stability

Open windows Falls Pupils primarily Opening limiters fitted to windows above ground floor level Windows opening into area to be guarded to prevent impact

Hot radiators or heaters Burns Pupils primarily Low surface temperature radiators where young or special needs children are present

Work equipmentUse of gym equipment Slips, trips, falls Pupils primarily Ensure teacher supervising activity is qualified

Ensure effective supervision of pupils Ensure equipment visually inspected prior to use Ensure regular maintenance of equipment (at least annually) Consider specific risk assessment for each activity

Storage of gym equipment

Trips, falls PupilsStaffVisitors

Ensure suitable storage Where equipment needs to be stored within the hall ensure properly secured to

prevent overturning Electrical safetyTrailing electrical cables Trips, falls Staff

PupilsVisitors

Avoid use of extension leads Ensure sufficient sockets Use of cable covers where cables are a trip hazard


Electrocution StaffPupils

Portable appliance testing and regular visual inspection Fixed Installation testing

Large number of people congregated

Insufficient escape, crushing

StaffPupils

Establish safe limit for maximum number of people to be allowed in the hall Layout of seating to allow space for escape



Visitors Ensure suitable procedure for evacuation established and communicated to all staff present

Ensure announcement regarding fire escape routes, sounders, etc. prior to performance

9.17



9.17 Care taking duties (general)

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures Electrical safetyUse of electrical equipment

Electrical shockBurns

Premises Officer Annual, regular electrical test (PAT). Ensure all connections are properly fixed. Visual inspection pre-use A residual current device should be used in higher risk situations, e.g., equipment

used outside or in wet conditions, and for equipment where there is a risk of cables being severed.

Chemical safety (COSHH)Cleaning / using chemicals

Dermatitis, chemical burns to skin/eyes, inhalation of toxic fumes

Premises Officerand those in the vicinity

Less hazardous chemicals used wherever possible. Material Safety Data Sheet for substances obtained from supplier and guidance

followed. COSHH Assessment completed for all hazardous chemicals and control

measures implemented. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (eg. gloves, goggles etc.) provided

and worn where identified in COSHH assessment. Restrict access by others when hazardous substances in use. Activities

undertaken outside of school hours where possible. Immediate cleaning up of any spillage

AsbestosRepair / maintenance Release of asbestos

fibresPremises OfficerWhole school

Check Site asbestos register for location of asbestos containing material. Do not undertake any works until guidance in Asbestos Register is consulted. If in any doubt as to the presence of asbestos seek professional assistance. Permission to work to be completed for any work on fabric of the building.

Manual handlingGeneral lifting and carrying

Back injuries, sprain, strains

Premises Officer Specific Manual handling assessment to be carried out for all tasks involving lifting or carrying and the identified control measures implemented

Training given in correct lifting techniques. Minimise manual handling Appropriate footwear worn Mechanical lifting aids available (trolleys etc.) Improve workplace layout. Store heavy items at waist level.



Work equipmentCleaning using equipment

Back injuries, sprains, strains

Premises Officer Manual Handling Assessment carried out for use of floor buffer etc. Specific training given in correct procedure for use of such equipment

Use of hand tools (drills, wood cutting equipment, hedge cutters, strimmers, etc.)

Cuts, amputation Premises Officerand those in the vicinity

Ensure guards fitted where required Only use equipment for the purpose intended PPE supplied and used where appropriate Equipment visually inspected prior to use Equipment subject to regular maintenance (PAT where appropriate) Ensure nuisance from fumes where petrol driven devices used Establish safe working area where debris may be released (strimming, hedge

trimming, etc.) Personal safetyLone working – locking / unlocking building

Accident, injury,Assault, delayed assistance in emergency

Premises Officer Ensure there is adequate lighting. If possible follow different procedure daily. Building locked down as soon as possible at end of school day. Controlled access to building e.g. through coded doors etc. On site security system Use of visitor badges / signing in book Challenging unknown visitors where safe to do so. Key holders should be strictly controlled and numbers kept to a minimum. Access to phone/mobile to call for help Post incident support

Lone working - working in school alone in isolated locations

Accident, injury, delayed assistance in emergency

Premises Officer Only agreed tasks to be undertaken, Avoid high risk activities (e.g. working at height);

Mobile phone carried Notify staff on site of location / estimated duration of task if working on site remote

from others. Reduce time spent working alone so far as is reasonably practicable. Notify manager of start time and when finished.

Responding to intruder alarm holiday periods / out of hours

Accident, injury,Assault, delayed assistance in emergency

Premises Officer Carry mobile phone to call for help. Before entering the grounds, notify someone of the situation, and the intention to

investigate. Make regular calls to those notified above to update them as to the situation. If a break-in has occurred, do not attempt to enter the premises until the police

arrive. If confronted by intruder(s) before the police arrive, do not attempt to tackle or

restrain them.



Restraining of intruders should be left to the police who are trained in dealing with such situations.



9.18 Art design and craft room

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures Electrical safetyElectricity Electric shock Pupils

Staff Electrical equipment is subject to regular safety inspection and test ('PAT testing') Residual current circuit breakers cover the workroom Fail-safe interlock or trapped key device cuts power on opening kiln

Work equipmentPaints, inks etc. Harm to health Pupils primarily Only low hazard paints and inks usedSharp blades Cuts Pupils primarily Safety blades used where possible

Controlled storage and allocation of craft knives etcHot kiln Burns Pupils

Staff Kiln used only under teacher supervision Protective gloves for handling hot items If in workroom, kiln is caged

Fume inhalation(kiln)

Harm to health PupilsStaff

Kiln room has effective extract ventilation

Damaged asbestos in kiln

Asbestosis PupilsStaff

If damaged, prompt attention required by competent licensed asbestos contractors

Personal safety/healthInhalation of dusts including pottery glazes

Harm to health PupilsStaff

If working with clay/pottery, avoidance of spillages Spilt clay slip not allowed to dry out, ie dry dust avoided Controlled allocation of small quantities of glaze materials and use of leadless

glazes.



9.19 Domestic science/cookery classroom

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentHot surfaces liquids Burns, scalds Pupils

Staff Adequate supervision and safe working procedures in place

Slippery floors Slips and trips PupilsStaff

No obstacles in walkways and regular cleaning of floors Non-slip floor surfaces

Work equipmentSharp equipment Cuts Pupils primarily Controlled storage and use of knives

Machinery Injury Pupils primarily Guards fitted and interlocks fully operative on any mixers, blenders etc or restricted use

Electrical/Gas safetyElectricity Electric shock Pupils

Staff Electrical equipment is subject to regular safety inspection and test ('PAT testing) Emergency cut-off button provided Central lock-off provided to prevent unauthorised use

Gas Fire, explosion PupilsStaff

Gas equipment is under planned maintenance A separate fire risk assessment is done Emergency cut-off button provided Central lock-off provided to prevent unauthorised use

9.20



9.20 Biology laboratory

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures Electrical/Gas safetyElectrical equipment Electric shock Pupils

Staff Electrical equipment is subject to regular safety inspection and test ('PAT testing') Emergency cut-off button provided Central lock-off provided to prevent unauthorised use

Gas Bunsen burners Burns, fire Pupils primarily Supervision appropriate to the level of student ability Emergency cut-off button provided Central lock-off provided to prevent unauthorised use

Chemical safety (COSHH)Chemicals hazardous to health

Injury to health PupilsStaff

Standard laboratory procedures in place and communicated to all at risk Fume cabinets receive 14-monthly thorough examination and test as well as

periodic in-house checks Students equipped with safety eyewear (appropriate to the type of risk: impact,

dust or chemicals) and other PPE as indicated by CLEAPSS assessmentsContact with animals and waste

Bites, Asthma, Infection

PupilsStaff

Application of CLEAPSS science risk assessments and guidance for procedures/experiments

No playing with animals, no unnecessary contact, controlled and supervised handling of animals

Cleaning procedures to minimise airborne dusts, accumulation of animal wasteMicro-organisms Infection Pupils

Staff Standard laboratory procedures in place and communicated to all at risk Fume cabinets receive 14-monthly thorough examination and test as well as


dust or chemicals) and other PPE as indicated by CLEAPSS assessments Work equipmentGlassware Cuts Pupils

Staff Controlled storage and allocation of glassware Supervision appropriate to level of student ability Breakages cleaned up promptly by staff member

Sharp equipment, knives, scalpels

Cuts Pupils primarily Controlled storage and use of knives, scalpels



9.21 Chemistry/physics laboratory

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures Electrical/Gas safetyElectrical equipment Electric shock Pupils

Staff Electrical equipment is subject to regular safety inspection and test ('PAT testing') Emergency cut-off button provided Central lock-off provided to prevent unauthorised use

Gas Bunsen burners Burns, fire Pupils primarily

Supervision appropriate to the level of student ability Emergency cut-off button provided Central lock-off provided to prevent unauthorised use

Fire safetyFlammable or explosive chemicals

Fire, explosion PupilsStaff

Application of CLEAPSS science risk assessments and guidance for procedures / experiments

Flammable liquids stored in purpose-built cabinet which is normally locked and is hazard-marked.

Students equipped with safety eyewear (appropriate to the type of risk: impact, dust or chemicals) and other Personal Protective Equipment as indicated by CLEAPSS assessments

Fume cabinets receive 14-monthly thorough examination and test as well as periodic in-house checks

Chemical safety (COSHH)Chemicals hazardous to health

Injury to health PupilsStaff

Standard laboratory procedures in place and communicated to all at risk Fume cabinets receive 14-monthly thorough examination and test as well as


dust or chemicals) and other PPE as indicated by CLEAPSS assessments Work equipmentGlassware Cuts Pupils

Staff Controlled storage and allocation of glassware Supervision appropriate to level of student ability Breakages cleaned up promptly by staff member



9.22 Gymnasium

Hazard Risk Who? Standard control measures General environmentDefective flooring Slips Trips Falls Pupils

Staff Inspection of flooring Prompt maintenance of defects

Broken glazing Cuts PupilsStaff

Risk assessment for glazing in doors, door panels and windows, considering the location, height of glazing and type of activities carried out nearby

Impact resistant toughened glass or glazing protection provided where risk assessment indicates that it is required

Sports equipment storage area

Injury, dust, fire PupilsStaffVisitors

Equipment safely stacked Regular inspection of area Good housekeeping, area kept clean and tidy

Work equipmentMisuse of sports equipment

Injury Pupils primarily

Adequate supervision by trained authorised staff Induction for users in correct method of use Secured against unauthorised access First aid trained staff to deal with injuries

Defective sports equipment

Injury PupilsStaff

Planned inspection and maintenance routine with testing where appropriate for type of equipment

Defective items removed from area or locked away where possible or marked clearly to indicate they should not be used


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