Integrated Risk Assessment and Work Activity Safety Plan

Contract: Working behind Temporary Traffic Management

Operation/Activity:
Risk Assessment No.
Part A - Introductory Information
Operation (Briefly describe the Job,
Location, Scope & Duration)
SMA/M62 Smart Motorways J25-J30
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The site is located on the M62 Junctions between J25-30, within Highways England Area 10 and Area 12 . The site offices are located at Gypsy Pond Farm,
Lindley Moor Road, Huddersfield, HD33TE. The risk assessment covers the following activities:
•Driving in and out of the traffic management
•Parking behind traffic management
•Working behind traffic management

4090004 - M62 - 022 - Method Statement - Working Behind Traffic Management

Associated Method Statements &

Risk Assessments

Note - Specific Risk Assessment Templates are available within the SHE Management System for dealing with specific risks such as COSHH, Noise, HAVS, Fire, Young Persons, Manual Handling, Legionella
etc. Where relevent complete a specific risk assessment, reference above and include within the overall RAMS documentation

Prepared by: Frederic Harter Supervisor: Rob Dainton

Checked by: Andy Williams Date: 20/12/2022

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Contract: M62 J25-30

Operation/Activity: Working Behind Traffic Management
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Part B - Integrated Risk Assessment

Initial Potential for Residual Potential

Harm for Harm
Control Measures - Can the hazard be removed?

Risk Rating

Risk Rating
Likelihood

Likelihood
HOLD POINT – review the Group SHE Portals and CosTeam for any

Impact

Impact
Who may be Initial Risk: likely result if hazard
No Hazards (potential for harm) relevant alerts, briefings, circulars, good practice, case studies,
harmed is realised
lessons learned, equipment and technologies etc.

• Ensure good housekeeping.

• Remove all waste from site.
• Keep to designated footpaths. If a walkway is busy during
Operatives and Sprains / Broken Bones / particular phase of the works, the frontline supervisors can advise
1 Slips, trips & falls 3 3 9 2 3 6
Project Team Concussion of alternative safe locations.
• Before working on uneven ground, a site briefing to the given
identifying the risk and the ground conditions no excess materials
to be left around the site.
• Full PPE must be worn at all times.
• No encroaching TM exclusion zone.
• Always work within traffic management and never leave coned
Working adjacent to live areas and walk or work within live lanes.
2 Operatives Injury/ Crushing/ Death 3 5 15 1 5 5
carriageway • The survey vehicle should be parked with 2 wheels off the hard
shoulder on the verge, between area of working and oncoming
traffic.
• Only vehicles with full Chapter 8 allowed onto site.

• Use correct lifting techniques, use alternative mechanical lifting

equipment where possible.
Operatives and • Do not lift more than you are capable of.
3 Manual Handling Back / Muscle Strains 4 3 12 2 3 6
Project Team • Contracting staff to receive manual handing training.
• Use suitable gloves, ensuring suitable tear resistance as well as
grip.

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Contract: M62 J25-30

Operation/Activity: Working Behind Traffic Management
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Part B - Integrated Risk Assessment

Initial Potential for Residual Potential

Harm for Harm
Control Measures - Can the hazard be removed?

Risk Rating

Risk Rating
Likelihood

Likelihood
HOLD POINT – review the Group SHE Portals and CosTeam for any

Impact

Impact
Who may be Initial Risk: likely result if hazard
No Hazards (potential for harm) relevant alerts, briefings, circulars, good practice, case studies,
harmed is realised
lessons learned, equipment and technologies etc.

• Do not place or stack tools and equipment close to the edge of

4 Working on side of slopes
the slope.
• Provide a suitable barrier at edge from which a person is liable to
fall more than 2 metres - all barriers to be placed far enough away
from edge of excavation that if it falls it will not enter the excavation
Operatives Slips, trips and falls 3 3 9 • If slope is rated amber (1:1 - 1:2) take precaution. If rated red 1 3 3
(steeper than 1:1), temporary steps should be in place.
• Ensure that all surveying equipment is suitable for working on
slopes.
Be aware that weather conditions could change rating of a slope
Only attempt to walk on slopes you feel comfortable with

• If a sharp object is found, do not touch it.

Operatives and • Cover it with an object that can avoid one to be in contact with it,
5 Sharp objects, needles Cuts, infections 2 3 6 1 3 3
Project Team e.g. piece of wood.
• Call the supervisor for further actions.
• All site team to wear full P.P.E (Hi-Vis long sleev vest, trousers,
hard hat, safety boots, light eye protection and gloves).
• All procedures must be followed outlined within "Working behind
Operatives and
6 Traffic Collisions Death/Crushing/Limb Damage 3 5 15 Traffic Management" RAMS. 1 5 5
Project Team
• Always drive according to speed limits and be aware of your
surroundings when driving. 10MPH within TM and 5MPH when
driving past personel/plant/equipment.

Operatives and • Mobile devices can only be used within the boundary of a
7 Use of mobile devices Serious injury, Death 3 5 15 1 5 5
Project Team designated safe zone.
• Good housekeeping to be maintained.
• Avoid climbing steep slopes.
• Any hazards/rubbish encountered which cannot be tidied safely.
Operatives and
8 Working on uneven ground Slips, trips and falls 3 3 9 should be reported to the site foreman and near-miss observation 1 3 3
Project Team
put in.
• Assessment of the site to be made before working in poor
weather conditions.

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Part B - Integrated Risk Assessment

Initial Potential for Residual Potential

Harm for Harm
Control Measures - Can the hazard be removed?

Risk Rating

Risk Rating
Likelihood

Likelihood
HOLD POINT – review the Group SHE Portals and CosTeam for any

Impact

Impact
Who may be Initial Risk: likely result if hazard
No Hazards (potential for harm) relevant alerts, briefings, circulars, good practice, case studies,
harmed is realised
lessons learned, equipment and technologies etc.

• Keep dry; wear warm layers of clothing and warm footwear.

Operatives and • Wet clothes to be changed immediately and taken to the drying
9 Winter working Slips, frost bites 3 3 9 1 3 3
Project Team room.
• In snow/frost conditions, footpaths are to be salted/gritted.
• Provide substantial barriers near excavation.
• Do not allow any operatives to work near unsupported
10 Working near excavation Operatives Fall or crush injuries 3 4 12 1 4 4
excavations.
• Keep vehicles away from excavation wherever possible.

Consultation between plant co-ordinators and survey team upon

site arrival.
All plant operatives to have red zone training and be briefed
11 Moving plant / vehicles Operatives Crushing injury / death 3 5 15 process 1 5 5
All works to be barried out to prevent unauthorised access.
Any works near to machines ensure thumbs up from driver before
passing & machine is isolated if working near by

• Communicate with operatives to stop works if a member of the

Operatives and
12 Public presence Physical and Mental abuse 3 3 9 public comes onto the site or within working area. 1 3 3
Project Team
• All the dealings with the public are to be polite and professional.

• Advance signing to indicate members of public that roadworks

are taking place.
Operatives and • Gate system to be provided.
13 Unauthorised access to TM Intrusion / Third party injuries 3 3 9 2 3 6
Project Team • If followed in by a member of the public, politely ask the driver to
wait in a safe place and follow project procedures for the removal
of public vehicles from site.

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Contract: M62 J25-30

Operation/Activity: Working Behind Traffic Management
Risk Assessment No. 22

Part B - Integrated Risk Assessment

Initial Potential for Residual Potential

Harm for Harm
Control Measures - Can the hazard be removed?

Risk Rating

Risk Rating
Likelihood

Likelihood
HOLD POINT – review the Group SHE Portals and CosTeam for any

Impact

Impact
Who may be Initial Risk: likely result if hazard
No Hazards (potential for harm) relevant alerts, briefings, circulars, good practice, case studies,
harmed is realised
lessons learned, equipment and technologies etc.

Wear FFP2/3 RPE when 2 or more people are in vehicle.

Use hand sanitiser before entering and after exiting vehicle.
Transmission of COVID 19
Driver and Reduce passenger capacity by 50%.
14 Travelling by vehicle (Airborne Risk (Working within 3 4 12 1 4 4
Passengers Take 10 minute breaks in journey every 30 to 45 minutes.
2m) / Touch Contamination Risk)
Nominated driver to clean and sanitise interior of vehicle at the end
of each shift.
Prepared by: Frederic Harter Supervisor: Rob Dainton

Checked by: Andy Williams Date: 20/12/2022

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Contract: Working behind Temporary Traffic Management

Operation/Activity: SMA/M62 Smart Motorways J20-J25
Risk Assessment No. 22

Part C Work Activity Safety Plan

This activity and information must be declared at the Start of Shift Briefing

Driving in and out of the traffic management

Parking behind traffic management
Operation/ Activity Summary:
Working behind traffic management

Residual Potential for Harm

Site Control Measures
HOLD POINT - have you checked the Group SHE Portals and
No Hazards (potential for harm) Likelihood Impact Risk Rating Training/Certification required (list)
CosTeam?
Can the hazard be removed?

Ensure good housekeeping, remove all waste from site. Keep to

1 Slips, trips & falls - Sprains/ broken bones / Concussion
designated footpaths. If a walkway is busy during a particular phase of
the works, the front-line supervisors can advise of alternative safe
2 3 6
locations. Before working on uneven ground, a site briefing to the given
identifying the risk and the ground conditions. Extra care needs to be
taken when walking to the work area from their parked car.

• No encroaching into TM exclusion zone.

• TM in a form of cones and barrier tape to be in place.
• Place advance signing or variable message signs (VMS) that the
2 Working near live carriageway - Injury/Crush/Death 1 5 5
road users can see clearly.
• Reflective signs and equipment need to be kept clean to maintain
clear visibility.
• Boarding and alighting vehicles, whenever practicable, from the side
of the vehicles furthest away from live traffic.
• Ensure that access or egree vehicle only when there is a suitable gap
3 Boarding and alighting vehicles - Slips, trips and falls 2 3 6
in the traffic flow.
• Check your mirrors to ensure vehicles behind you are at a safe
distance from you.
• Advance signing to indicate members of public that roadworks are
taking place.
• Gate system to be provided.
4 Unauthorised access to TM - Intrusion / Third party injuries 2 3 6
• If followed in by a member of the public, politely ask the driver to wait
in a safe place and follow project procedures for the removal of public
vehicles from site.
Ensure that the access is clear prior to entering the TM. Reduce
speed when TM is entered. Gain a safe speed whilst joining the
5 Traffic collision - Death / Crush / Limb damage 1 5 5 motorway from the TM. Keep a safe distance from other vehicles while
entering and exiting the traffic management. Walk at an arms length
behind the barrier to cover the deflecion zone.
First Aid Contact (Name & Telephone No/Radio ID) Brendan Gallagher - 07766731809

Permits required Additional PPE Manager Responsible Rob Dainton

Supervisor/Foreman Responsible Rob Dainton

N/A N/A Date: 26/08/2020

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Prepared by: Approved by:

Signature Signature

Name Jamie Mackle Name Frederic Harter

Post Senior Engineer Post Agent

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Risk Assessment score rating

Likelihood of harm (L) Severity of Impact (S) 5 5 10 15 20 25 Conclusions

Likelihood (L)
1 Very low - Unlikely harm will occur 1 Insignificant 4 4 8 12 16 20 High (Red) STOP! Hazard must be removed or all practicable steps are to be taken to reduce level of risk
2 Low - Harm may seldom occur 2 Minor - Minor Injury (no lost time) 3 3 6 9 12 15 Medium (Amber) Additional control measures to be included the reduce and control risk
3 Medium - Harm may occur frequently 3 Significant - Lost Time Injury 2 2 4 6 8 10 Low (Green) Risk to be controlled as far as is reasonable practicable
4 High - Likely that harm will occur/near certainty 4 Severe - Major Injury/Over 7 day absence 1 1 2 3 4 5
5 Very High - Very Likely harm will occur/certain 5 Very Severe - Fatality 1 2 3 4 5
Severity (S)

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