Risk Assessment Title: Brickwork & Block Work at Ground Level.

Task/Activity/Process/Workplace/Equipment: (Being Assessed):

Brickwork & Block Work at Ground Level.

Task/Activity Hazards Existing Control Measures RISK

List significant steps in Describe all hazards identified and People at Describe fully all existing controls applicable for Rating
No. Likelihood Severity
Job/Task their effects for each task Risk each hazard. No. A/T/U

1. Brickwork and block Manual handling: improper manual
work at ground level. handling techniques may result in
slips, trips, falls and musculoskeletal
injuries.
Site  Training in safe manual handling 2 3 6 A
Operatives. techniques is provided.
 Well maintained wheelbarrows are
provided and distance from material
offloading areas is minimised.
 Clear access routes to work areas are
provided and maintained.
 Ergonomic arrangements of spots and
brick stacks are enforced.
 Team lifts are considered and
encouraged.
 Mechanical handling of lintels is
considered and encouraged where
appropriate.

2a. Weather. Heat stress/risk of melanoma from Site  Drinking water is provided. 2 3 6 A
prolonged sun exposure. Operatives.  Heat stress symptoms are monitored.
 Equipment such as suntan lotion is
provided where appropriate.
 The hottest part of the day is scheduled
to be avoided.
2b. As above. Hypothermia from wind chill, poor Site  Protective clothing is provided. 2 3 6 A
weather conditions and static nature Operatives.  Temporary weather resistant structures
of work. over the work area are erected.
 Suitable clothing and drying rooms are
provided.
 Shelter close to the work area with
warming facilities is provided.
 Knowledge of symptoms of ill-health is
practised and health checks for operatives
are undertaken where appropriate.

3. Masonry or stacks of Collapse of unset masonry or stacks of Site  Heights of fresh walling and storage of 2 3 6 A
bricks or blocks. bricks or blocks may lead to severe Operatives, materials is limited.
musculoskeletal injuries. Client,  Weather is monitored for high intensity.
Contractors,  Temporary support is provided.
Visitors.  Use of special cements or additives to
achieve high early strength is encouraged.

4. Electricity. Direct contact with exposed electrical Site  Suitably protected 110v supplies are 2 3 6 A
services may result in shocks or in Operatives, provided
extreme cases electrocution. Client,  Frequent Portable Appliance Testing
Contractors, occurs.
Visitors.  Substitution with non-electric mixers is
undertaken where appropriate.

5a. General Work. Prolonged exposure to irritants may Site  Appropriate PPE is provided and worn. 2 3 6 A
result in development of skin Operatives.  Education about the risks of exposure is
conditions such as dermatitis. provided.
 Health surveillance of workers is
undertaken where appropriate.
 Suitable washing facilities with warm
water and skin conditioning creams are
provided.
5b. As above. Splashes in the eye, particularly from Site  Appropriate PPE is provided and worn. 2 3 6 A
lime, may result in irritation, Operatives,  An in-date eye wash station is available.
inflammation or even loss of sight. Client,
Contractors,
Visitors.

6. Moving machinery or Contact with moving machinery or Site  Maintenance of mixer guards is enforced. 2 3 6 A
vehicles. vehicles may result in lacerations or Operatives,  Training in acting as a banksman for
musculoskeletal injuries. Client, forklift operations is provided.
Contractors,  Use of premix or silo mixed mortar is
Visitors. encouraged.
 Appropriate PPE is provided and worn.
 Separation of vehicles and pedestrians is
encouraged.

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7. Use of machinery/ Exposure to dust may result in eye Site  FFP3 face masks are provided and worn 2 3 6
General Work. irritation and respiratory issues. Operatives, when appropriate.
Client,  Water fed dust suppression to Petrol Disc
Contractors, cutters are used and bench cutters are
Visitors. provided as an alternative.
 Appropriate PPE is provided and worn.
 An in-date eye wash station is available.

8. Use of hand tools. Improper or unauthorised use of hand Site  Appropriate shears or safety knives to cut 2 3 6 A
tools may result in lacerations or other Operatives. strapping to Brick Packs is provided.
severe physical injuries.  Only those authorised in the use of hand
tools may use them.
 Appropriate training in correct usage is
provided.
9. Confined Spaces. Work in confined spaces can result in Site  All excavation sides are adequately 2 3 6 A
excessive fume inhalation leading to Operatives, supported.
asphyxiation. Client,  All sites are well ventilated.
Contractors,  If appropriate ventilation cannot occur,
Visitors. then appropriate PPE for fume exposure
is provided and worn.
 Only qualified and competent individuals
are used to complete work in confined
spaces.