Risk assessment for accommodation (with examples)

Date Accommodation

Risk Risk Description

Fall on level ground Slipping in a shower/bath
Fall on level ground Fall in reception

Fall on level ground Falling over cables or loose items

Heat or cold Burns caused by hot water in shower/bath

Blow Snow, ice or icicles falling off roofs

Infection Food poisoning

Fire Building on fire

Nature Guests hit by loose objects in an earthquake

Fall on level ground Falling outside, for example in steps

Fall from height Varying floor levels

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to fill in the empty boxes, adding items which apply to the accommodation in question. Please take into account the s
as building style and design, the layout and placing of furnishings and household items etc. Climate and geographical l
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Person Responsible

Available Controls Severity Likelihood Risk Value Action

Slip protection in bath and shower bottoms 0
Placing of warning signs when floors are wet or
slippery (included in rules on work procedures)
0
All cables securely placed. Mats replaced if
corners upturned. Regular inspection of rooms
(included in rules on work procedures)

0
Temperature controlled mixer taps in use are
regularly inspected (included in rules on work
procedures)
0
Snow traps placed over entrances. Icicles
regularly removed where required (included in
rules on work procedures)
0
Active internal monitoring (included in rules on
work procedures)
0
Evacuation and fire protection plans in place
0
No loose objects above beds. Evacuation plan in
place. Building outside earthquake zone
0
Slipping protection as needed, steps equipped
with railing and sufficient lighting
0
Level edges clearly marked with banner. Warning
signs
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

odation (hotel, guesthouse etc.) indicating risks which may be relevant to this type of operation. It is important
ommodation in question. Please take into account the special conditions which may apply in each location, such
ngs and household items etc. Climate and geographical location may also be expected to affect anticipated risks.
Action plan

Date Accommodation

Risk Protective Measures

Person Responsible

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

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 material in public areas
Nature Volcanic eruptions, earthquakes
Infection Contaminated drinking water, bathing water
Other