Example of a completed risk assessment for a accommodation (Hotel Herðubreið)

Date Accommodation
1 June 2014 Hotel Herðubreið

Risk Risk Description

Blow Fall outside

Fall on level ground Fall in reception

Fall on level ground Slipping in a shower/bath

Fall on level ground Falling over cables or loose items

Blow Guests (children) knock against sharp edges

Heat or cold Hot water burn in a shower/bath

Blow Snow, ice or icicles falling off roofs

Infection Food poisoning
Infection Faulty pipes contaminate water
Fire Building on fire

Loose objects fall on guests in earthquake

Nature
ccommodation (Hotel Herðubreið)

Person Responsible
Anna Önnudóttir

Available Controls Severity Likelihood Risk Value Action

Anti-slip measures as needed; steps equipped
with handrails; adequate lighting
2 1 2 No
Placing of warning signs when floors are wet or
slippery (included in rules on work procedures)
2 1 2 No
None. Incidents have occurred. 2 3 6 Yes
All cables securely placed. Regular inspection of
rooms; mats replaced if corners upturned.
(included in rules on work procedures)

2 1 2 No
None 2 1 2 No
Pipes; mixer taps conform to building regulations
2 1 2 No
None 2 2 4 Yes
Work permit from health inspectorate. 1 1 1 No
Pipes conform to building regulations 1 2 2 No
Evacuation plan in place. Fire defences conform
to building regulations
3 1 3 No
No loose objects above beds. Evacuation plan.
Not in earthquake area
2 1 2 No
Example of a filled-in Action plan

Date Accommodation
1 June 2014 Hotel Herðubreið

Risk Protective Measures

Slipping in a Place anti-slip devices in shower bottoms and bathtubs
shower/bath
Snow, ice or icicles Maintain regular inspection in winter. Display warning
falling off roofs signs where there is risk of falls from roofs
Person Responsible
Anna Önnudóttir

Operator Compleation
AÖ 1 July 2014

AÖ 1 October 2014

3 Very serious
2 Fairly serious
1 Minor
3 Very serious
2 Fairly serious
1 Minor
Key to risk assessment
High
Likelihood
Severity Danger
Life threatening or serious injuries with a risk of
Blow
long-term disability
Victim will recover from injuries sustained but
Fire
requires medical attention
Minor injuries which cause discomfort;
Fall on level ground
scratches or abrasions
Fall from height
Likelihood Edged material
Possibility of incident high – happens often Heat or cold
Incident could occur – frequency low Electric shock
Low risk of incidents – seldom happens Hazardous materials
Nature
Infection
3 3 6 9 Other

Medium 2 2 4 6
Low 1 1 2 3
1 2 3
Unacceptable Low Medium High
Examination
Risk

required Severity
Acceptable
 Danger Examples

Blow Icicles or snow from the roof

Fire

Fall on level ground Individual stumbles on obstacles

Fall from height Falling down stairs

Edged material Cut
Heat or cold Burn, frostbite, hypotherminia
Electric shock Open electrical boxes, unprotected cables
Hazardous materials Irritant materialin public areas
Nature Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
Infection Contaminated drinking water, bathing water
Other