Safety Risk Assessment

SRA 0007
Electrical Works
One Direct Maintenance Ltd

Persons at Risk (Groups) Risk Assessor Appointment Tel. No. Description of Task or Activity
A – One Direct employees Mark Bloxidge H&S Manager 0208 821 5197 Electrical works undertaken by One Di-
B – Contractors/Sub contractors 07900 160656 rect operatives
C – Tenants
D – Members of the public

Work Type Review Date

Routine July 2019

Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

1) Electric shock A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Electrical work to be carried out by trained M 1) Electrical qualifications to L
and competent operatives and in line with the be checked and verified for
Electrocution, Electricity at Work regulations 1989 and the all operatives and records
burns, heart 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations kept on file
failure 2) Apart from testing circuits all work should be 2,8) Safe isolation procedures
carried out on dead circuits should be implemented
3) If live working is essential then it should be to prevent uncontrolled re
carried out under a permit to work system energisation of circuits
4) Occupants of properties should be made
aware of the work being undertaken
5) Testing equipment to be calibrated by
competent Person in line with testing
schedule and records kept

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

6) Hand tools to be insulated to 1000v

7) Operatives to be in possession of an
appropriate fire extinguisher
8) Operatives should take care when working in
the presence of live circuits and make dead
where possible
9) Operatives should be trained in the
emergency procedures of dealing with
electrical shock
10) W
 hen chasing, drilling or cutting holes cable
detection should be used

2) Injury to A,B,C,D S O M 1) Ensure work areas in communal areas M 1) See working in communal L
others are appropriately cordoned off and safety areas risk assessment
signage is in place 3) Electrical hazards to be
Injury to 2) When working in occupied properties ensure covered in site induction
occupants or that tenant is aware of works being under where appropriate
operatives taken and any associated risks
3) Good communication should be maintained
with other trades with regards to specific See Contingency Plan 3
electrical hazard

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

3) Hazardous A,B,C,D S P H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list and control M 2) PPE to be issued, recorded, L
Substances approach prior to the use of or creation of monitored and replaced
hazardous substances or materials where appropriate
2) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as 3) Stop work if unsure
identified about asbestos
3) Consult appropriate asbestos information for information provided for
the property / task the task and report to
4) Hover up dust, don’t sweep supervisor / manager

5) Avoid drilling or cutting hard woods and MDF

where possible
See Contingency Item 4
4) Working in A M O L 1) Take regular breaks by ensuring task rotation L L
confined 2) Limit to short duration works where possible
spaces 3) Ensure appropriate levels of task lighting

Musculoskeletal
injuries, cuts,
abrasions
5) Use of hand A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good condition M 1,2,3,4,5) Condition and L
tools 2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in appropriate use of hand
line with tools to be checked during
Cuts and 3) electrical tools to be insulated to 1000v H&S inspections
abrasions, 6) PPE to be issued, recorded,
4) All tools to be appropriately stored to avoid
flying objects monitored and replaced
damage
where appropriate

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

5) All damaged tools to be removed from use

immediately
6) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as
identified
7) Prevent use of tools by unauthorised persons
8) See SRA for hand and power tools

6) Use of power S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good condition M 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14) Condition M

tools 2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in and appropriate use of hand
line with any manufactures instructions tools to be checked during
Cuts and 3) All tools to be inspected by the user prior to H&S inspections
abrasions, use 11)      PPE to be issued,
flying objects, 4) All tools to be guarded as per manufacturer’s recorded, monitored
entanglement, instructions and replaced where
electrocution appropriate
5) Guards to be inspected regularly
6) All tools to be covered under an appropriate
PAT schedule
7) All tools to be battery powered or 110V
8) Ensure that all cables are secured to avoid
trip hazards
9) Ensure dust extraction is fitted to all tools if
required

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

10) P
 revent use of tools by unauthorised
persons, to include tenants and members
of the public
11)        Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn
as identified
12)        Allow sufficient space to work safely
13)        All tools to be appropriately stored to avoid
damage
14) A
 ll damaged tools to be removed from use
immediately
15)        See SRA for hand and power tools
7) Slips, trips S F H 1) All cables to be taped down, covered or M 1,2) To be monitored during L
and falls attached at a high level to prevent trip H&S inspections
hazards 2) Regular waste collections
Trips on 2) All materials and waste to be tidy or removed to take place in order to
trailing cables from site prevent build-up of waste
or materials, 3) Maintain good housekeeping standards and on site
Falls from prevent trip hazards
height
8) Striking A,B,C,D S O H 1) Existing plans to be consulted M 1) Existing plans to be L
services 2) Detection equipment to be used to scan prior confirmed with detection
to drilling, cutting or digging holes equipment or by exposing
Damage to area in a controlled
property manner

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

9) Working at A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure correct means of access equipment or M 1) Insulated WAH equipment L
Heights working platform is identified for every task should be used
2) See SRA’s for working at
Injury from height
falls or being
struck by
falling objects
10) Manual A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and competent in the M 1) Document operative L
handling task training and competence
2) Safety footwear to be worn at all times 2,3) PPE to be issued,
Sprains 3) Gloves available for use where required to recorded, monitored and
and strains, prevent splinters and pinch injuries replaced where appropriate
impact injury, 4) Resources available for team lifts where 4) Ensure correct resources
lacerations appropriate are allocated as required
5) Order timber in easy to handle sizes and 1,2,3,4,5) See SRA for manual
quantities where possible handling

11)      Noise A,B,C,D S P H 1) Most work is restricted to short duration M 1) Noise monitoring to be L
2) Use self-dampening tools where available carried out for tasks and
Sprains 3) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as equipment that fall outside
and strains, identified the scope of short duration
impact injury, 2) Hearing protection to be
lacerations worn for all equipment
that exceeds levels of 85db

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

12)      Hand arm A M P M 1) Tools with built in HAV dampener protection M 1,2) HAV questionnaires to be L
vibration to be used where available completed for all operatives,
2) Gloves to be worn when using tools that any existing conditions or
Exposure to generate vibration or impact new symptoms to be referred
occupational to occupational health
injuries to advisor
blood vessels,
nerves and
joints

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

NO YES NO

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

NO YES YES

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION

YES YES

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Contingency Plan
Item No

Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action

1 Unauthorised entry to working area. 1) Aggressive behaviour / damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave One
Violence and aggression / public access Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if
to restricted work area required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.

2 Electricity failure / flood / pipe
leak / striking cable / pipework
Lighting failure / water in
premises / electrocution
1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
order for the work to re-start.

3 Poor communication / lack of contact 1) Poor standard of work / low customer satisfaction / 1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work
between direct labour and sub- violent and aggressive behaviour from customer procedures and standards, H&S inspections to take place.
contractors
Poor standards / work being carried out
in an inappropriate manner

4 Disturbance of asbestos containing 1) Lack of appropriate asbestos information supplied 1) Implement emergency asbestos procedure.
materials for the property / task
Exposure to asbestos related illness 2) Failure to comply with asbestos procedures

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I = Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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