Unit NG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).

Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit NG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* Genial General Contractors Limited (know as GGC Ltd)
Site location* 28 Finch Complex, San-Fernando. Trinidad & Tobago, West Indies.
Number of workers 30 ( 15 Males : 15 Females)
General description of the organisation Genial General Contractors Limited (GGC Ltd.) is a large company which comprises of a
main head office and carpark( which houses the HR Department as well as upper
management), lay down yard, large workshop floor, employee’s break room and personal
storage area.

GCC Ltd is one of the country’s leading Contractor and services range from Government
contracts, to the construction of commercial and residential buildings.
Most of our Government contracts deal with the upkeep and general maintenance of all
Sporting Facilities (5 total across the country). GGC Ltd are mostly know for the
construction of commercial and residential buildings because the company supplies all
materials and labour from foundation to finish. As such there is frequent movement of the
company’s trucks and forklifts between the laydown yard and workshop floor.

The Company runs a continuous rotating 12 HR shift system, 4 on with 2 off days
(7am:7pm and 7pm:7am) for the junior staff members. While upper management and the
HR Department work a regular 8-4, with weekends and public holidays off.( both shifts
have an 1hr lunch break)

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Description of the area to be included in the
risk assessment
Any other relevant information
* If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.
You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.
Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was
carried out this should include:
 sources of information consulted;
 who you spoke to; and
 how you identified:
- the hazards;
- what is already being done; and
- any additional controls/actions that
may be required.
Part 2: Risk Assessment
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The Risk Assessment will encompass the laydown yard and workshop floor only ( which
includes (employee break room and personal storage area). The Main Head Office and
carpark have a separate Risk Assessment.
The Safety Supervisor (who reports to the Area Manager) is directly responsible for the
Health and Safety
Initially I began by researching the best practices relating to Genial General Contractors
Limited. The IOSH and HSE’s websites has an extensive wealth of information .eg.
“Health and Safety in Construction” (HSG150) and “Using Contracts” (INDG368)
https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg1 , https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg368.pdf ,
for deciding the control measures that should be implemented.
Following an overview of all the information, I decided to conduct a series of random
interviews that would cover the greater area of the workshop floor and the people who are
directly responsible for the day to day specific job roles. In addition I carried out some
walk about to gather information first-hand about the different hazards and the existing
control measures. The information gathered from the interviews and walk about served to
be a helpful source.
Further investigation into GGC Ltd records, KPI’s and Incident Logs were also carried out,
to see what types of incidents occurred within the last 6months and whether there was a
pattern.
Finally, I referred to my notes from the interviews, walk about and web research to guide
me on any additional control measures or actions that may be needed.
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 Organisation name: Genial General Contractors Limited
Date of assessment: 27th April, 2022
Scope of risk assessment: Laydown yard and workshop floor (which includes employee break room and personal storage area)

Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
category and and how? required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
1-Electricity All workers using Proper personal protective 1. Eliminate faulty or defective 2 days Safety Officer
electrical equipment. equipment (PPE) usage. electrical cables and equipment. (1, 2, 4)
Poorly 2. Monitor environmental changes 1day
maintained Electrical shock, burns, Equipment checklist and handling during task, such as humid air or HR Manager
electrical before use rainfall to prevent shock. (3)
muscle tremors,
equipment, 3. Training for workers about proper 2 days
uncontrollable muscle handling and storage of
which could These controls are inadequate as
lead to contractions and equipment
more can be done.
malfunctions. respiratory failure. 4. Supervision on jobsite, to ensure
1 day
proper use of electrical equipment

2-Slips, Trips All workers onsite General housekeeping are 1. Eliminate spills and leakages. Use 2weeks Safety Officer
and Falls conducted at the completion of of degreasers and spill kits. (2, 3)
Possible injuries may ever job. 2. Use of overhead cable racks or
Improper include bruises, sprains, cable trays as a means of 1week Senior Job
securing corded equipment. Tech (1)
lighting in work cuts from tripping over Proper signage and lighting of
3. Incorporate Job completion 1wwek
areas, spillage obstacles. In severe work areas checklist, with the focus on area
of fuels or cases broken bones or cleanliness.
machine oils, even death, if slippery These controls are inadequate
debris surfaces (from fuel and oil as more can be done.
obstructing spillage) are present
pathways eg.
Cables,
welding leads
and ropes
3-Hazardous All employees and visitors. Proper hygiene and basic protocol 1. Educational training on the 2weeks Area
Substances (wear mask, wash hands with importance of being Manager (3,

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
category and and how? required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
(Biological). The virus in it’s extreme soap and 6ft distancing from vaccinated. 4)
form may cause death. surrounding individuals). 2. Routine screening for 1month
Coronavirus Minor symptoms may Safety Officer
unvaccinated employees.
(Covid-19) include shortness of breath, Temperature monitoring at all 1week (1,2,5)
sore throat, flu like entry points carried out daily.
3. Where applicable keep all
symptoms and respiratory gathering to a minimum and
discomfort These controls are inadequate as conduct meetings via
more can be done. available electronic
platforms (Zoom, Google
Meet).
4. Implement Covid policy. 2months
5. Mandatory use of proper 1week
PPE (KN-95 face mask)
4-Fire All employees onsite and Fire and smoke alarms 1. Training on proper fire handling 1month Safety Officer
visitors. and extinguishing of the different (1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Fires can Extinguisher (correct type for classes of fires.
occur in the Fires have many causes classes of fires) placed in 2. Updated emergency evacuation 2months
and fire Response plan.
workplace by like faculty or misused appropriate locations.
3. Clearly defined Muster Points. 2weeks
radiation, electrical equipment, 4. Eliminate all faulty electrical
direct burning, deliberate ignition, hot Fire Response Team. 2weeks
equipment and sources of ignition.
convection works and smoking 5. Ensure safe and proper storage 3weeks
and material. All of which These controls are inadequate for all flammable materials.
conduction. It could lead to individuals as more can be done. 6. Proper signage for designated
1week
was observed being burnt or smoking areas.
that hot work asphyxiating due to 7. Install early fire detection devices.
(Flame sensors and smoke 1month
was ongoing smoke inhalation. Severe
next to cases may lead to death. alarms).
combustible
materials.
5-Noise All employees working for Carry out noise surveys when
1. Installation of noise cancelling
long hours on the shop work is being done. 2months
materials, to dampen high loud Safety Officer
Prolonged floor.

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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
category and and how? required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
noise from Use of appropriate PPE noise areas. (1,2,3)
construction Excessive exposure to (personal protective 2. Issue personal noise meters.
activities. noise above 80dB equipment). 3. Control the time spent, in high 3weeks HR Manager
(decibel) would cause noise areas and equipment. 1month (4)
4. Schedule audiometry testing on a
hearing loss. These controls are inadequate
biannual mandatory basis. 2weeks
as more can be done.

6-Confined All employees carrying Fire watch and Confined space 1. Trained and competent 1week Safety Officer
Space out duties in similar personnel stationed at job site. persons assigned to the job (1,2,3)
spaces. site, to serve as rescue team.
Unsuitable Conduct gas testing at the 1week
2. Monitor and continuously
access and Muscular discomfort and beginning and as necessary
egress from during the job. check the atmosphere for
disorders, strains, any hazards, for the duration
hazardous work
respiratory illnesses and
areas. Use of positive airflow equipment, of the job .
Engulfment in asphyxiation. like extraction fans, to ensure 3. Rotate the employees, to 1week
toxic proper circulation of air. limit the exposure of
atmosphere.
prolonged activities in the
These controls are inadequate as
more can be done. confined space.

7-Work at Employees working on and Toolbox talks are carried out 1. Constant supervision of 3days HR Manager
Height anyone around the before all jobs are initiated. employees during the course of (3)
scaffolding. their duties on the scaffolding.
Working on or Inspection of scaffolding done 2. Areas below and around the job 2days Senior
around Injuries may include but not site to be cordon off, while the job Supervisor (1)
daily.
scaffolding, limited to broken bones, is in progress. Only authorized
workers could fractures and internal personnel allowed into area Safety Officer
fall off the injuries. Worst cases my Proper PPE, full body harness 3. Training of employees on the
1week (2,4)
scaffolding result in death. are used throughout the proper use of harnesses and
platform and duration of the job. tools/materials while working on a
tools/materials height.
can be dropped These controls are inadequate 4. Eliminate falling tools, by the use

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Hazard Who might be harmed
category and and how?
hazard
from a height.
8-Hazardous Employees who are
Substances handling these substances
(Chemical) on a daily basis.
Use of fuels These substances are
(gasoline and known as carcinogens/
diesel)and sensitizers, prolonged
paints are exposure can cause severe
frequently used skin irritation and overtime
in the workshop. occupational dermatitis.
Inhalation of the vapours
may cause lung damage.
9-Vibration Employees who are
conducting workshop area
Prolonged use jobs
of equipment
such as grinders Consistent and prolonged
and other heavy use of equipment with high
electrical tools. vibration, can lead to hand-
arm vibration (HAV).
Symptoms include nerve
damage, muscle weakening
and joint damage. It is an
incurable condition.
10-Radiation All employees and visitors in
close proximity of testing
Non-destructive area.
testing, with the
use of X-Rays. Chronic effects can arise
following exposure to high
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What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
required? further actions Responsible
to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
as more can be done. of lanyards. 1day
Spill kits are available for all area 1. Ensure proper signage of all 2weeks Safety Officer
using these substances. containers and storage areas are (1,2)
well defined.
Proper PPE, are used when 2. Restricted access to chemical 2weeks HR Manager
handling these substances storage areas. Only suitable and (3)
(chemical gloves, googles and supervised personnel allowed in
rubber suits) these areas. Area Manager
3. Eliminate the mishandling of (4)
1month
These controls are inadequate as chemicals, by conducting training
more can be done. for employees on spills and safe
handling.
4. Install eye baths and safety
showers, at all high risk areas. 2weeks
Use of proper insulated handheld 1. Eliminate the vibration sources, by 1month Civil
tools are allowed. mechanising the use of tools. Engineering
2. Substitute the vibration sources 2weeks (1,2,4)
Maintenance schedule for all for something else that does the
handheld tools are carried out on a same job, but generate less Safety Officer
monthly basis. vibration. (3)
3. Job rotation, so that vibration 1week
These controls are inadequate as exposure is shared between
more can be done. several workers.
4. Limit the duration of exposure, by
calculating how long it may take to 1week
do the job with a particular tool
and limit the action.
Ensure proper PPE is used 1. Deploy additional Safety Officers 2days Safety
at testing sites, to ensure entry for Officer(1,2)
Areas where testing is being done, authorized persons only.
is cordoned off with tape and 2. Eliminate radiation exposure as 1week HR Manager
appropriate signage. far as reasonably practicable. (5)
3. Where this is not possible (pt.2), 2weeks
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Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for
category and and how? required? further actions Responsible
hazard to be person’s job
completed title
(within …)
and low doses of radiation. exposure should be reduced to Civil
There is no known safe level These controls are inadequate as the lowest level reasonably Engineering
of exposure below which no more can be done. practicable. (3,4)
chronic effects may occur. 4. Exposure must be risk-assessed 2weeks
The exposed person may by a competent person.
suffer damage to the 5. Training and information must be 1week
immune system, hair loss, given to all the potentially affected
genetic mutations and even employees.
cancer

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial
arguments
GGC Ltd is morally obligated to provide an environment that has safe and healthy working conditions for all
it’s employees. Simply put “it’s the right thing to do”. Employees have the right to go to work an earn a living
and return home in the same state, not suffering from ill health or serious physical injury. It’s not morally
correct to sacrifice human health for the organization’s activities. This is implied by the employer’s duty of
care.

Financial impacts can be categorized into:

Direct Cost: the measurable cost arising directly from an accident .eg.
 Injury cover
 Adverse health cover
 Damage cover
Indirect Cost: these arise indirectly as a consequence of the event. Indirect costs are often difficult to
quantify precisely and may be hard to identify. eg.
 Product/ Material damage
 Loss of contracts, reputation and sales
 Production delays and consequent overtime expenses
 Expenditure on emergency supplies
 Sick pay and temporary labour

GGC Ltd has a legal duty to protect it’s employees under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974. Any
breach to this legislation, the company would be liable to enforcement action by the Health and Safety

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Justification for action 1
Action
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
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Executive (HSE). A HSE Inspector has many powers under the HSW Act 1974 to investigate, examine
workplaces an issue notices. The two types of enforcement notices are:
 Improvement notices- work can continue but conditions need to be improved by the next inspection
scheduled time.
 Prohibition notices-:work is brought to an immediate halt and fees can be imposed (20,000 pounds).
( HSE Inspectors are entitled to an intervention cost at the sum of 160pounds/hr.)
Conditions have to be meet before an Inspector can issue either notices. Should GGC Ltd be prosecuted and
found guilty of any breach to the HSW Act 1974, this can lead to unlimited fines and/or imprisonment of up to
six months at Magistrate Court, or two years at Crown Court. ( Unlimited fines can be in the sum of tens-of-
thousands pounds and are not recoverable by insurance policies).
Training on proper fire handling and the extinguishing of different classes of fires. Hazard
category- Fire.
Specific legal duties that GGC Ltd has to comply with comes under the Regulatory Reform (Fire
Safety ) Order 2005 (FSO) and under fire safety legislation to deliver an adequate level of safety
throughout the construction process. 3. This guidance had been written to provide a guide for the
responsible person; to help them carry out fire risk assessments for straightforward or less complex
projects. 16. Where the responsible person (see Part 3 for who is responsible) implements and
preventative and protective measures, they must do so on the basis of the principles in Part 3 of
Schedule 1 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Regulations 3 and 16
By not having properly trained individuals in the management of Fire safety, GGC Ltd are therefore
failing in this duty.
The likelihood of injuries arising out of a fire are very likely. This is due to the lack of administrative
controls, like the proper training of employees. To mitigate this situation, it will significantly cost the
company time and money.
When considering the severity, I have set four (4) categories:
 Minimal: No injury or damage occurred.
 Minor: Injury requiring first aid and /or repairable damage caused to
plant/equipment/building.
 Major: Injury requiring hospital treatment/ stay and /or significant damage caused to
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How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and
 whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.
Justification for action 2
Action
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
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plant/equipment/building.
 Catastrophic: Death and/or irreparable damage to plant/equipment/building.
The severity rating for this hazard being realised has been set at ‘Catastrophic’. It is very probable
that injuries will require medical treatment and/or hospitalization.
Training on proper fire handling and extinguishing of different classes of fires, will minimize the
occurrences of fires.
I have given a time scale of one (1) month as this is task specific type training. The company will
have to source a reliable and highly accredited institution, with competent and capable lectures. It is
hoped that this undertaking will be completed well within the one- month timeline.
At the end of the training and evaluation of lessons learned, this action will fully control the risk once
put into action.
Installation of noise cancelling materials, to dampen high loud noise areas. Hazard category –
Noise.
Specific legal duties that GGC Ltd has to comply with comes the Control of Noise at Work
Regulations. An employer shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be under a like duty of any
other person at work who may be affected by the work done by the employer. 6.-(1) The employer
shall ensure that risk from the exposure of his employees to noise is either eliminated at the source,
or where this is not reasonably practicable, reduce to a low level as reasonably practicable. 3- (1)
These regulations shall have effect with the view to protect persons against risk to their health and
safety arising from exposure to noise at work. Regulations 6-(1) and 3-(1).
By exposing employees to prolonged high levels of noise, which is above recommend threshold
GGC Ltd are therefore failing in this duty.
The likelihood of injuries arising out of employees being exposed to prolonged high levels of noise
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How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and
 whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.
Justification for action 3
Action
Specific legal arguments
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are very likely. This is due to the lack of administrative controls, like the proper PPE for employees
and engineering controls for equipment. eg. Gas driven generator, without noise dampeners. To
mitigate this situation, it will significantly cost the company time and money.
Please see ‘Justification 1’ for the severity categories. The severity rating for this hazard has been
given as ‘Major’. It is very probable that injuries will require medical treatment and/or hospitalization.
Installation of noise cancelling materials (to dampen high loud noise areas), will reduce the noise
exposure to all employees.
I have given the timescale of two (2) months for this task to be implemented, as this is a specific
type of equipment. GGC Ltd, will have to source suitable suppliers and arrange timely deliverables.
It is my projection that this task will be completed in the given timeframe of two (2) months. On
completion of the installation and in conjunction with the employees PPE, this would fully control the
risk.
Constant supervision of employees during the course of their duties on the scaffolding. Hazard
category – “Work at height “.
Specific legal duties that GGC Ltd has to comply with comes under the Work at Height Regulations
2005. The Regulation requires the provision of appropriate information, instruction and training to
employees. 4-(1) Every employer shall ensure that the work at height is properly planned,
appropriately supervised, carried out in a manner that is as far as reasonably practicably safe.
3.The employer shall ensure that the work be carried out only when weather conditions allow for
safe work continuance and not jeopardize the health and safety of persons involved in the work.
Regulations 4-(1) and 3.
By allowing work at height jobs to occur without constant supervision, GGC Ltd is therefore failing in
this duty.
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Consideration of likelihood AND severity
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that you
indicated in your risk assessment;
and
 whether you think the action will fully
control the risk.
Part 4: Review, communicate and check
Suggested word counts for each section:
 Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
 How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
 Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.
Planned review date/period with
reasoning
How the risk assessment findings will be
communicated AND who you need to tell
How you will follow up on the risk
assessment to check that the actions
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The likelihood of injuries occurring from work at height are very likely . This is due to the employees
complacency and not following the rules, because of the lack of constant supervision.
Please see ‘Justification 1’ for the severity categories. The severity rating for this hazard has been
given as ‘Major’. It is very probable that injuries will require medical treatment and/or hospitalization.
Constant supervision of employees during the course of their duties will improve safe work
practices. This will eliminate accidents and reduse downtime, owing to loss time.
I have given the time frame of three(3) days for this task. GGC Ltd would have to appoint additional
supervisor while jobs are being carried out on heights. Temporary safety officers can be solicited for
specific, non-continuous task that require working on heights. This would fully control the hazard.
Company policy is to review risk assessment at least twelve (12) months. Therefore, I set the
review date to be no later that 3rd April, 2023. I will also confirm that it be reviewed before this date:
 Any new equipment or working procedures brought in.
 Changes in relevant legislation or standards (eg. ACoPs) that affect GGC Ltd.
 Significant changes to the number of employees and/or changes to working hours
I will arrange a meeting with the Area Manager to discuss and assign the actions of the risk
assessment. I will summarize and provide the findings/actions for the workshop floor supervisors
via emails and with follow up meeting where necessary. The findings will also be imparted on all
employees in the next toolbox meeting and the actions that are to be taken . A summary of the risk
assessment and actions to be taken, will also be posted on the company’s intranet for employee
perusal.
Notification and reminders will be set five (5)days before each action is due to be completed.
Conversations will all relevant and responsible persons for each of the actions, to acquire feedback
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have been carried out on the progress against each action. Should any setbacks arise, I will find out the reasons for the
occurrences and provide additional support where necessary. Actions that are overdue, will be
referred to the area manager.

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