ARRIVA UK BUS RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD

GEN/001 GRAYS
ASSESSMENT REFERENCE : LOCATION:

ACTIVITY/TASK:
BODY AND PAINT SHOP ACTIVITIES
PERSONS AT RISK:
ENGINEERS CARRYING OUT BODY AND PAINT SHOP ACTIVITIES

Inherent Risk Risk Control Measures Risks Further Action required to Residual Risk
Potential for injury, Likeli Risk
Hazard Risk Rating Relevant Arriva Policies and Controlled be taken at this location
harm and or damage Severity Likelihood Precautions Severity - Rating
Procedures Yes/No?
hood

Vehicle
Movements
associated with
Site traffic & vehicle UKB-HSE-104
workplace The Workplace Transport Risk Assessment has identified traffic
movement including Workplace Transport;
transport and 5 4 20 routes and risks and precautions and these have been fully Yes Ongoing 3 4 12
reversing vehicles TBT Vehicle Movement
reversing implemented
e.g. bus, car, fork lift
operations in and
around workshops
and the yard

Work at height is avoided wherever possible or alternative

Yes None
methods used

Site Specific Risk Assessment carried out by competent person

(WAH Awareness Course) to determine most suitable access Yes None
equipment and method of work

Suitable access equipment fit for purpose provided for access to

Yes None
side and roof of vehicles

Towers and platforms erected and inspected by trained personnel

Yes None
(PASMA) in accordance with manufacturer's instructions
UKB-HSE- 102
Suitable access ladder or platform used for accessing vehicles Risk Assessment
Major injury incl. Yes None
Fractures whilst raised on vehicle hoists. Users trained in the use of equipment
UKB-HSE-107
accessing and
Work at Height;
Work At Height working at height e.g. Ladders used only by trained personnel and only for access OR
5 4 20 3 3 9
- General Windscreen and where activities are of short duration where features of the UKB-HSE-122 Yes None
window replacement/ premises prevent use of other equipment such as tower scaffold, Personal Protective Equipment;
Other work on raised work platforms, MEWP etc.,
or high sided vehicles
Access equipment subject to visual inspection before use. site specific risk assessment
Employees trained in use of the equipment and pre use visual Yes None
inspection

Access equipment inspected by trained personnel every 6 months

in accordance with manufacturers instructions. Records of Yes None
inspections are retained.

Personal fall protection where issued (to authorised competent

persons) is subject to statutory examination undertaken 6 monthly N/A None
by third party

Contractors activities involving working at height are subject to risk

assessment, method statement and written SSW e.g. permit to Yes None
work

Vehicle park brake released and neutral gear selected. Drive gear
Yes None
never engaged whilst vehicle raised

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 Use of lifting equipment restricted to authorised personnel Yes None

Operators carry out a pre use visual inspection of lifting

equipment, accessories and axle stands prior to use, a planned
yes None
maintenance regime is in place for lifting equipment and
accessories

Operators are not permitted to work under vehicles whilst

Yes None
lifting/lowering. Power is isolated prior to commencement of work

Secondary means of support is used at all times (Pit Jacks to be

Failure/Misuse of /
defective lifting
Working on
equipment; jacks,
vehicles raised
ramps, axle stands 5 4
on lifting
can cause fatal or
equipment
serious impact or
crushing injuries
locked-off), at least 4 suitably rated axle stands positioned as
close as possible to each column lift or in the case of jacked
vehicles (Pit Jack or other Jack) as close as possible to the Yes None
immediate work area applied to the correct jacking point of its UKB-HSE-108
underside, as identified by the vehicle manufacturer to protect Lifting Operations and Lifting
from impact or crush injuries Equipment
UKB-HSE-109
Work Equipment
20 At least 6 column lifts are used whenever lifting triaxle vehicles. 3 3 9
N/A None
Employees have received instruction in configuration of 6 lifts SOP 10 - Jacking Equipment;
SOP
17 - Vehicle Hoists;
Regular statutory thorough examination of all lifting equipment and TBT Working Under
accessories every 6 months and axle stands inspected annually by Vehicles Yes None
a competent third party and records retained on site.

All lifting equipment and accessories are suitably rated marked

Yes None
with SWL and unique identifying reference. SWL never exceeded

Operators are competent and instructed in safe use of the

equipment, aware of relevant Safe Working Practice and have
been instructed to never work beneath a vehicle supported only by Yes None
a jack and are competent to organise and execute a safe lifting
operation

A defect reporting and recording process is in place whereby

defects are reported immediately to the line manager, defective
Yes None
equipment taken out of use immediately, and records of fault and
remedial action taken retained

Use of lifting equipment restricted to authorised personnel only Yes None

Emergency stop controls are kept free from obstructions and UKB-HSE-107 Yes None
tested at pre-use inspection Work at Height;
Personnel may All lifting equipment which carries personnel is subject to UKB-HSE-108
become trapped inspection and service and thorough examination every 6 months Lifting Operations and Lifting Yes None
Access Cage/ beneath cage as it is and records retained
5 4 20 Equipment; 3 3 9
Platform being lowered
suffering impact or
Personnel instructed and trained in safe, correct work methods UKB-HSE-109
crushing injuries Yes None
and use of equipment Work Equipment;

Defect reporting and recording process is in place, defects

reported immediately and defective equipment taken out of use, Yes None
records of fault and remedial action taken retained

Avoid carrying out body and paint shop activities next to any
Yes None
inspection pit

Unauthorised persons are prevented from accessing the pit area Yes None

Warning signage is displayed in advance of reaching a pit from

Yes None
any direction to warn employees of danger area

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 Walkways in the vicinity of pits are clearly designated and well
maintained and kept free from slip and trip hazards. Spillages are
Yes None
contained and cleared immediately and the area is subject to an
effective cleaning regime

Length of time the pit is uncovered is kept to minimum. i.e.

covered with vehicle and shorter vehicles are supplemented with Yes None
pit boards and barriers

Guard rails, chains or extendable (TENSATOR) barriers are used

Work At Height on each aspect that presents a hazard to warn employees of open UKB-HSE-107
Potential for fatality edges. A moveable pit bridge fitted with a handrail and toeboard is Work at Height
Yes None
associated with or major injury if provided as a crossing point and where there is need to work at
5 4 20 4 3 12
working near persons fall into a front or rear of vehicles and a fall is likely. Pit bridges are to an SOP 8 - Deploying Pit Bridges;
vehicle inspection vehicle inspection pit approved specification, the marked SWL is never exceeded. TBT Vehicle Inspection Pits
pits

The pit is illuminated at all times to enable the danger area to be

Yes None
seen. Defective lamps are replaced as soon as practicable

Pit edges are clearly highlighted using yellow and black bands of
slip resistant paint. Walls of the pit are painted white and kept Yes None
clean

Dry, clean and well lit points of access and egress are provided Yes None

Jumping over pits and working from an open edge of a pit is not
Yes None
permitted.

Safety footwear provided is oil and slip resistant and has toe and
midsole. Wearing of safety footwear is enforced by local Yes None
management

Injury caused by Work platforms are fitted with toe boards to prevent falling objects UKB-HSE-107 Yes None
items falling or being Work at Height;
inadvertently A minimum amount of tools and materials, sufficient to carry out
Falling objects yes None
knocked from the work only to be stored on the platform during use UKB-HSE-110
e.g. tools/other 5 4 20 3 3 9
scaffold tower, Workplace safety and Hygiene;
equipment
Access Platform or
similar by person Area around the access equipment is cordoned off from TBT Vehicle Inspection Pits
Yes None
working at height pedestrians

Separate and detailed Workplace Transport Risk Assessment

(GEN/010) undertaken to identify site specific risks and Yes None
precautions
Adequate lighting is provided and maintained throughout the
Yes None
building, the perimeter and car parking areas

A good standard of housekeeping maintained to keep work areas

Yes None
and walkways clear
UKB-HSE-104
Retractable air lines or suspended 'susi' air lines used where Workplace Transport;
Slips, Trips and A range of major and possible, alternatively the number of airlines in use is kept to a
Falls associated minor injuries as a minimum. Where there is no alternative to trailing leads and UKB-HSE-110 Yes None
with trailing cables result of slip trips or hoses, safety mats/covers are used with signage displayed Workplace safety and Hygiene;
and air lines, falls due to trailing air informing of hazard
4 4 16 3 3 9
uneven surfaces, lines pneumatic UKB-HSE-122
changes of level tools, spillages, Spillages are communicated by use of signage, contained using Personal Protective Equipment Yes None
and poor uneven surfaces & absorbent materials and cleared up immediately
housekeeping poor housekeeping TBT Vehicle Inspection Pits;
Gritting and snow clearing procedures in place in adverse weather TBT Slips Trips and Falls
Yes None
conditions (snow, ice, rain, wet leaves)

Employees are given instruction on how to maintain anti slip

properties of safety footwear, i.e. keeping soles and treads of Yes None
boot/shoe clean of debris.

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 PPE: Safety footwear which is oil and slip resistant and has
protected toe and midsole is provided and wearing enforced by Yes None
management

Hazardous manual handling operations i.e. where there is

Yes None
significant risk of personal injury, are avoided wherever possible

A detailed manual handling assessment has been undertaken and UKB-HSE-105

documented for hazardous manual handling operations that Manual Handling Yes None
Manual Handling
Personnel may suffer cannot be avoided
- associated with
soft tissue injury, UKB-HSE-109
repetitive
back pain and other Work Equipment
movement or
MSD's as a result of Mechanical aids and assistance are available and used where
lifting, pushing,
poor posture while 4 4 16 detailed assessment indicates necessary. Mechanical aids are UKB-HSE119 Yes None 3 3 9
pulling and
working, over subject to inspection and maintenance records Occupational Health and
carrying of items
stretching, repetitive Surveillance
by bodily force
movement and TBT Manual Handling
and twisting and
carrying items Pre existing medical conditions are identified by pre employment Site specific manual handling
stretching Yes None
medical and health questionnaire risk assessments

Employees have received training, information or instruction in

relation to the risks and precautions associated with manual
Yes None
handling safe lifting techniques and safe use of any mechanical
aids

Use of machinery is restricted to authorised persons only yes none

Engines/machinery are isolated when working in vicinity of moving

yes None
parts/drive belts

Guards are fitted and maintained in place on dangerous or rotating

yes None
parts of machinery and tools

If working on vehicles, VOR Steering wheel covers and notices are

Yes None
used to indicate when vehicles are not be started or moved

Emergency stop controls are provided, highlighted, kept free from

Yes None
Moving parts of obstructions and tested periodically for functionality
Entrapment, nipping
machinery UKB-HSE-109
and impact injury
associated with Work Equipment;
associated with use Pre use checks carried out which includes functionality of guards
operation and Yes None
of moving or 4 4 16 and safety devices 3 3 9
maintenance of UKB-HSE-122
dangerous parts of
mechanical Personal Protective Equipment;
workshop equipment
equipment Defect reporting process in place and "Do Not Use" notices are TBT Work Equipment
and machinery yes None
displayed on damaged/defective equipment

Operators trained and instructed in correct use of the equipment

Yes none
and guards

PPE: 'B' rated (medium impact) and 'F' rated (low impact) safety
goggles to EN166 are provided at designated eye protection areas yes None
or have been issued directly to personnel

PPE: Overalls are provided and worn. Close fitting gloves e.g.
disposable blue nitrile (NOT latex) are issued and wearing Yes None
enforced by managers

PPE: Safety Footwear provided and worn is oil and slip resistant
Yes None
and has protected toe and midsole (EN 345)

Use of equipment restricted to competent authorised users only Yes None

Cuts, abrasions,
ejection injuries
Suitable guards fitted and maintained as required UKB-HSE-109 Yes None
caused by using a
Use of hand- Work Equipment;
range of workshop
operated
hand-operated 4 4 16 Pre-use checks of equipment carried out by user yes None 3 3 9
workshop UKB-HSE-122
equipment e.g. Vice,
equipment Personal Protective Equipment
Bench/Pillar Drill,
Defect reporting system in place TBT Work Equipment yes None
Bench Mounted
Saws
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 hand-operated 4 4 16 3 3 9
workshop UKB-HSE-122
equipment e.g. Vice,
equipment Personal Protective Equipment
Bench/Pillar Drill,
TBT Work Equipment
Bench Mounted
Saws
Suitable PPE (as determined by the task) is issued and worn by
Yes None
operators

Abrasive wheels and associated equipment used by competent

authorised persons only, regularly inspected and maintained and Yes None
Cuts, abrasions, and records retained
Projectiles/
penetration injuries UKB-HSE-109
Sharp Edges
from Panel Work / Work Equipment;
associated with PPE: 'B' rated (high impact) safety goggles are provided at
Metal
cutting and 4 4 16 designated eye protection areas or have been issued directly to Yes None 3 3 9
Cutting/Fabrication UKB-HSE-122
fabrication, personnel
Handling Personal Protective Equipment
handling glass
Glass/Fibreglass
etc.,
/Grinding/Sanding,
PPE: Cut resistant PU coated gloves to cut resistance between 3
Yes None
and 5 are issued and wearing enforced by managers

Detailed COSHH Assessments have been carried out,

documented and outcome communicated for all activities involving Yes None
hazardous substances
Implementation of control measures, adherence to agreed work
methods and use/ maintenance of PPE/RPE is monitored Yes None
periodically by management

Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems subject to thorough

yes None
examination at least every 14 months and records retained

Pre employment health screening undertaken to identify fitness to

work i.e. with sensitisers and air fed BA, as applicable to activity.
Employees participate in ongoing annual health surveillance Yes None
ALL activities 3 4 12 programme which includes lung function testing and skin checks 2 4 8
as a minimum

Activities restricted to trained and authorised employees in

designated areas. Unauthorised personnel not permitted in
working area. Adequate instruction and information in the risks,
Yes None
precautions, correct work methods and the use, maintenance and
cleaning of PPE/RPE is provided to employees. Records are
retained

Employees have received instruction to report failures in control

Yes None
measure, defective equipment and the onset of an ill health effect

A high standard of personal hygiene and cleanliness is maintained Yes None

Direct contact with the skin is avoided wherever possible. Risks

from dermatitis explained to staff and staff trained to recognise Yes None
symptoms such as dry, itchy, red skin
Skin conditions and
dermatitis from Good hygiene practices, employees encouraged to wash hands
exposure to paints 3 4 12 regularly and dry thoroughly access to barrier/pre creams and Yes None 2 3 6
adhesives, solvents moisturisers
and degreasers
Wearing of PPE is enforced by management. Minimum PPE
yes none
requirements are detailed in COSHH Assessments

A tailpipe exhaust extraction system must be installed and fitted to UKB-HSE-110 Workplace
Exposure / the exhaust pipe BEFORE the engine is started whenever there is safety and Hygiene
Diesel Engine yes None
contact with need for the engine to be left running and during revving of
Exhaust Emissions engines during testing.
harmful UKB-HSE-116 COSHH
can cause eye 4 4 16 3 3 9
substances for
irritation and Local Exhaust Ventilation is maintained and subject to thorough
employees UKB-HSE-119 Occupational
breathing difficulties examination at least every 14 months. Records of examination are Health and Surveillance Yes none
carrying out Body
Repair Activities retained.
including accident UKB-HSE-122 Personal
damage repair Protective Equipment
and refurbishment Activities restricted to trained authorised personnel, spraying
including Body carried out only in spray booths and gun cleaning in enclosed TBT COSHH Routes of Entry; Yes None
Surface system TBT COSHH
Preparation, Dermatitis
Filling, Mixing, Spray Booth clearance tests are conducted at least every 14
Painting and Hot months by a third party as part of the through examination of the Yes None
Works LEV system
see also COSHH risk
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mists and spraying of
isocyanate-based
Filling, Mixing,
Painting and Hot
Works
see also COSHH risk
Fine paint spray assessments
Annual health surveillance programme in place to include regular
mists and spraying of Yes None
lung function , skin checks and periodical urine testing
isocyanate-based
paints (2-pack) and
gun cleaning can 4 4 16 Vehicle sprayers use visor type air fed breathing apparatus
result in respiratory maintained in accordance with manufacturers recommendations yes None
irritation and and tested every 3 months
occupational asthma
(sensitisation)
Vehicle sprayers have been instructed how to carry out a self fit
Yes None
test and they check RPE is working properly before each use

PPE and RPE are periodically inspected by management to

No RPE required
ensure adherence to cleaning and maintenance regime

Wearing of PPE/RPE is enforced. Minimum PPE/RPE

requirement is nitrile gloves, coveralls with a hood and full visor air NO RPE required
fed BA for painting
4 4 16
Confirmation sought that no lead paint is inherent to bus surface Yes None

Inhalation of Lead and Sanders equipped with on tool dust extraction system Yes None
dust from sanding paint
and upholstery 4 4 16 Local Exhaust Ventilation installed, maintained and subject to
Yes None
activities can cause thorough examination at least every 14 months. Records retained
respiratory irritation
Battery powered RPE No None
FFP2 RPE as minimum (Qualitative Face Fit Testing required) NO None not available as task no carried out

On-torch extraction fitted for use with welding processes NO No welding

Local Exhaust Ventilation installed, maintained and

Activity subject to thorough examination at least every 14 No No welding
Welding, flamecutting inside months. Records retained
and other hot work building
Metal fumes can Battery powered RPE with welding visor No No welding
cause breathing 3 4 12
difficulties leading to FFP3 disposable respirator (or half mask with P3 filter)
lung disease and No No welding
(Qualitative Face Fit Testing required)
asthma
Battery powered RPE with welding visor No No welding
Activity
outside
building FFP3 disposable respirator (or half mask with P3 filter) No No welding
(Qualitative Face Fit Testing required)

A detailed fire risk assessment, which also incorporates DSEAR

requirements, has been undertaken and documented by
Yes None
competent persons and the outcome communicated to employees UKB-HSE-111
and contractors as relevant to the activities they undertake Fire Safety;

UKB-HSE-116
All control measures identified in the detailed Fire Risk COSHH; Yes None
Assessment have been fully implemented
Personnel can suffer
burns and smoke
Flammable liquids kept to minimum working quantities within the UKB-HSE-120
inhalation as a result Yes None
workshop and stored in signed flameproof metal cabinet Electrical Safety
of fire.
5 4 20 3 4 12
Etch primers /
thinners and paint Flammable and oxidising compressed gases are kept to minimum HS&E Advice Note
working quantities within the workshop and stored in secure Fire Safety Order Yes None
mists are highly
flammable external areas
FIRE/001
All electrical tools & equipment used within the spray booth and Fire Risk Assessment
within 1m of the mixing room are EX approved and are intrinsically N/A None not available as task no carried out
safe UKB-HSE-PTW111.2
Hot Work Permit
A means of fire detection and alarm and fighting fire is provided,
inspected and maintained at all times and Personnel are instructed yes None
and trained in evacuation procedures

Work activity outside the designated area is controlled and

Fire and Yes
coordinated by hot work permit
explosion

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UKB-HSE-116
Fire and
explosion

Area cleared of all combustibles or flammable materials before

Yes
work commences and checked one hour after completion UKB-HSE-111
Fire Safety
Local Exhaust Ventilation installed, maintained and subject to UKB-HSE-116 Yes
thorough examination at least every 14 months. Records retained COSHH;
Hot Work e.g.
MIG/TIG welding, Fire retardant protective screens/enclosures used to barrier to HS&E Advice Note
Yes
Plasma cutting, oxy- protect others Fire Safety Order
fuel brazing, heating,
soldering etc. 4 4 16 Welding and cutting equipment is inspected annually by trained FIRE/001 4 4 16
Yes No welding on site permitted
generates sparks or competent person Fire Risk Assessment:
causes molten
metal/slag can cause Personnel are aware and adhere to correct start up and shut down UKB-HSE-PTW111.2
severe burns procedures and these include purging after use (oxy-fuel Hot Work Permit Yes
equipment)

Only competent staff who have received training, information and

instruction in welding and cutting etc. processes are authorised to UKB-HSE-122 Yes
use welding equipment Personal Protective Equipment

PPE: Wearing of PPE/RPE is enforced. Minimum PPE/RPE

requirement is face shield to EN175, leather welding gauntlets, No No RPE so welding is not carried out
flame retardant overalls, apron and safety footwear

All fixed electrical equipment and systems are tested on 5 year

cycle (20%annually) by a competent NICEIC/ECA registered Yes None
electrician

Safety critical recommendations from the periodic testing and

portable appliance testing have been fully addressed and records Yes None
of faults and remedial action are retained on site

All fixed electrical equipment is capable of being isolated from the

Yes None
power supply

Cordless, low(110v) or extra low (24v) voltage equipment is

provided and used as suitable to environment. Where 230V
Yes None
supply unavoidable only 'double insulated' equipment is provided
and used

An up to date asset register of electrical equipment has been

developed and is available on site. No electrical equipment to be Yes None
used unless permission given from local management UKB-HSE-120
Electrical Safety;
Fatal or serious injury
due to electrocution Electrical appliances and tools are maintained in accordance with UKB-HSE-119
Electrical Occupational Health and Yes None
and burns as a result manufacturers recommendations
Equipment - 5 4 20 Surveillance; 4 3 12
of faulty electrical
General
installations or Portable electrical appliances are tested annually and records of UKB-HSE-109 Yes None
equipment testing retained Work Equipment;
TBT Safe Use of Electrical
Appliances
Extension Leads should be protected by a residual current device
(RCD), with a residual rating not exceeding 30mA. All leads must
Yes None
be safely routed and if they cross a walk-way, they are to be
suitably covered so as not to be a trip hazard

Where extension leads are necessary, they must be of a minimum

length considering the task for which they are being used and the
Yes None
current rating should not be exceeded. Extension leads must not
be added to extension leads (Daisy Chain)

Defect reporting and recording process is in place, defects

reported immediately and defective equipment taken out of use, Yes None
records of fault and remedial action taken retained

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 Employees have received training, information or instruction in
relation to the risks and precautions associated with electrical Yes None
equipment and how to carry out pre use visual checks

Maximum air pressure for tyre inflation is set to 140psi and this
Yes None
pressure is never exceeded

Maximum air pressure for general tool operation is 90psi and this
Yes None
pressure is never exceeded

Tools are coupled using quick acting self sealing or venting

connections. All air lines must be safely routed and if they cross a
Yes None
walk-way, they are to be suitably covered so as not to be a trip
hazard
UKB-HSE-109
Maximum safe working pressures have been identified and are Work Equipment;
Yes None
NEVER exceeded and this is enforced by managers
UKB-HSE-115
High pressure air
Written Scheme of Examination prepared for air receivers and Hand Arm Vibration;
injection e.g. draining
air tanks/ coupling regular thorough examination carried out by a competent third Yes None
Compressed Air 4 5 20 party 3 3 9
and use of pneumatic
tools / Compressed
All tools and air lines subject to pre use inspection and an UKB-HSE-121
air Yes None
appropriate maintenance regime Pressure Systems

TBT Safe Use of Air Tools

Operators instructed and trained in correct work methods and use
of equipment including, instructions for the safe operation of the
Yes None
system (Start-up and Shutdown Procedures) and the action
required in the event of an emergency.

A defect reporting and recording process is in place whereby

defects are reported immediately to the line manager, defective
Yes None
equipment taken out of use immediately, and records of fault and
remedial action taken retained

Pre existing HAVS and associated conditions identified by pre

Yes
employment medical

Separate and detailed risk assessments undertaken to identify

Yes
risks and precautions to those likely to be exposed

A purchasing policy is in place to ensure replacement of tools with

Yes none
more suitable, fit for purpose low vibration alternatives
UKB-HSE-115
Hand Arm Vibration;
Tools and equipment are regularly inspected and are maintained
Yes none
Hand Arm in accordance with manufacturers recommendations UKB-HSE-119
Vibration Exposure to vibration Occupational Health and
associated with when using Surveillance;
4 5 20 Maximum air pressure for general tool operation is 90psi and this 3 4 12
the use of power pneumatic tools can Yes none
and pneumatic cause HAVS pressure is never exceeded TBT Hand Arm Vibration;
tools
A regular programme of health surveillance is provided for Individual HAVS Assessments
employees likely to be exposed to a personal dose of >2.5m/sec2
Yes none
or have an existing condition which makes them more vulnerable
to the risk

Employees have received training, information or instruction in

relation to the risks and precautions associated with vibration and Yes none
safe use of the tools

Where necessary gloves have been issued to keep hands warm Yes None

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 Pre existing Noise and associated conditions identified by pre
Yes None
employment medical

Noisy areas and tasks have been identified during biennial site
noise surveys and areas where noise exceeds 85dB(A) Yes None
demarcated as hearing protection zones

A purchasing policy is in place to ensure replacement of noisy

yes None
tools and equipment with suitable, low noise alternatives

Individual Noise Monitoring is carried out for all engineering staff UKB-HSE-127
Impact noise and Yes None
likely to be exposed to excessive noise levels Noise at Work;
prolonged exposure
Noise
to continuous high A regular programme of health surveillance is provided for those UKB-HSE-119
associated with
levels of noise i.e. exposed to noise above 85dB(A) and other vulnerable employees Occupational Health and Yes None
the workshop
from pneumatic and exposed to level in excess of 80dB(A)
tools and Surveillance;
metal cutting tools, 4 4 16 3 3 9
machinery,
compressors, loud Hearing protection is provided for employees exposed to noise
compressed air UKB-HSE-122
radios and other above 80dB(A) Employees are trained in how to use, check and yes None
and other Personal Protective Equipment;
noisy equipment can maintain properly.
background noise TBT Noise & Hearing Protection
cause damage to
Site Noise Surveys
hearing Hearing protection is selected to ensure noise is attenuated to
between 70 and 85dB(A) at the ear to prevent under/over
Yes None
protection. Issue of ear plugs or defenders is recorded and records
retained.

Wearing of hearing protection is mandatory (enforced by local

management) when levels exceed 85dB(A) e.g. when using
Yes None
air/electric powered tools or when working adjacent to those
operating air/electric powered tools

Employees have received training, information or instruction in

Yes None
relation to the risks and precautions associated with noise

Only trained and competent users are permitted to use welding

Yes None
equipment
Exposure to UV light
UKB-HSE-109
during arc welding Welding is undertaken in designated areas wherever possible or Work Equipment;
UV Radiation can damage shielded from other workers using welding screens to enclose the Yes None
associated with unprotected eyes and 3 4 12 activity 3 4 12
UKB-HSE-122
welding skin, cataracts and,
Personal Protective Equipment
long term, skin
cancer Operators are issued with face shield and flame resistant overalls,
apron and safety footwear and wearing is enforced by No No RPE so welding not permitted
management. Records of issue of PPE issues are retained

Engineering Managers assess the need for lone working and

identify any restricted activities e.g. high risk such as working at
Yes No
height, lifting operations; and physical activities which may require
more than 1 person. A record of this assessment is documented

Employees are made aware of any restricted activities and are

Yes No
trained and competent to carry out the tasks required of them

Lone workers are physically and mentally capable of carrying out UKB-HSE-102
tasks and there are no existing medical conditions or Risk Assessment
yes No
vulnerabilities that would make the work unsuitable and where
relevant night worker assessments are carried out UKB-HSE-118
Working
First Aid
unaccompanied can
put some workers at Public access is restricted, warnings signs are displayed and high UKB-HSE-119
Lone Working increased exposure 5 4 20 Yes No 3 3 9
risk areas are cordoned off Occupational Health and
to risks from
Surveillance
dangerous or difficult
tasks Lone workers are appropriately monitored e.g. arrangements are
in place to maintain an appropriate level of contact UKB-HSE-122 Yes No
before/during/after the shift Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
UKB-HSE-125 Lone Working

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 dangerous or difficult
tasks
UKB-HSE-122
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE)
There is a contingency plan in place for dealing with emergencies UKB-HSE-125 Lone Working
and accidents and an appropriate means of communication is
yes no
available to the lone worker. Consideration has been given to any
foreign workers

An appropriately stocked and maintained first aid kit and basic

Yes No
instructions are readily available

There is a procedure in place for ensuring injuries, incidents, near

Yes No
misses and other safety concerns are reported to line managers

Any associated paints and solvents are stored in closed containers

Yes None
in a secured location with ready access to MSDS and spill kit
Potential for
Pollution
environmental Paint, solvent and other wastes from the body and paintshop are
associated with
damage/ pollution to contained and disposed of as hazardous waste. Sites producing UKB-HSE-201
inappropriate Yes None
land and more than 500kg /year have been registered with the Environment Control of Pollution
disposal of paint 3 4 12 2 3 6
watercourses as a Agency
and solvent
result of liquid
wastes or large
discharges or
spillages Suitable spill kits containing absorbent materials are provided to
spillage
enable employees to contain, clear and dispose of spillage
Yes None
immediately. Employees have been trained in the use of the spill
kit

Competent, resourced and adequately insured contractors and

service providers only are appointed via a thorough, documented Yes None
contractor evaluation process
UKB-HSE-102
Unfamiliarity with site Contractors and other service providers have assessed risks from Risk Assessment
or poor coordination their activities. A copy of any assessments are available on site Yes None
of construction and whilst work activities are being undertaken UKB-HSE-114
Contractor other work activities Contractor and Supplier
Management - and failure to Arrangements are in place to ensure contractors sign in and report Management
associated with implement risk 4 4 16 to a site contact prior to starting work on site and sign off site yes None 2 3 6
access and control measures when work completed UKB-HSE-111
control on site could cause damage Fire Safety
to assets and injury High risk work e.g. hot work, roof work, electrical work is
to employees and coordinated by use of permit or authorisation to work systems, as UKB-HSE-120 Yes None
visitors appropriate to the risk Electrical Safety

Warning signs displayed to prevent unauthorised access to

yes None
hazardous areas

There is a potential
for asset loss or
damage and
personnel being at
risk from arson,
Public and violence /aggression. Security risks have been evaluated by a competent person and UKB-HSE-104
Unauthorised Members of the 4 5 20 fencing, CCTV, intruder alarms, gate management provided as Workplace Transport Yes None 3 4 12
Access public could suffer appropriate to the risk
fatality or major injury
if struck by moving
vehicles or entering
unauthorised
hazardous areas

UKB-HSE-103
lack of preparedness Injury Incident and Near Miss
Emergencies - or failure to react to A separate assessment of the requirement for first aiders and first Reporting and Investigation
Injuries, incidents emergencies or give 5 4 20 aid facilities for this location has been made and documented and Yes None 3 4 12
near misses first aid quickly could complied with UKB-HSE-118
potentially be fatal First Aid

Site Specific First Aid Needs

Risk Assessment

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 Provision has been made for toilets, showers, lockers, drinking
water, mess room/canteen and arrangements communicated at Yes None
induction
Mess room and kitchen provided where hot drinks can be made
yes None
and food can be heated and eaten
Toilets and washing facilities are readily accessible yes None

A suitable supply of drinking water and cups provided Yes None

UKB-HSE-1102 Workplace
Safety
Hygiene and Locker room available for drying and storage of clothing and PPE UKB-HSE-116
Inadequate Yes None
comfort provided
welfare/working COSHH
associated with
arrangements can
poor welfare 4 4 16 Mess and kitchen facilities are cleaned daily and there is a good 3 3 9
result in unhygienic UKB-HSE-122 yes None
arrangements and standard of housekeeping maintained in mess areas
conditions and ill Personal Protective Equipment
working
health Workplaces are inspected on a regular basis and the actions from (PPE)
conditions Yes None
the inspections addressed. Inspections are documented

Employees are required to maintain hand hygiene standards.

Recommended gloves are used, hands washed and dried
Yes None
thoroughly and moisturising after creams used.
Managers/supervisors ensure compliance

Employees required to wear nitrile gloves when working in

engineering environment where risks associated with oil/skin Yes None
contact. Managers/supervisors ensure compliance

KEY:

Risk Rating = Severity (Consequence) x Likelihood

Severity: 1= Superficial Injury, no first aid Likelihood: 1 = Very Unlikely Residual Risk Score 16 - 25 HIGH RISK
2= Minor Injury or Illness, first aid required 2 = Unlikely Rating: Cease activity immediately until further controls can be introduced. Escalate
where significant resources are needed to mitigate the risk
3= Injury or Illness requiring medical attention 3 = Fairly Likely Score 9 - 15 MEDIUM RISK
4= RIDDOR reportable / Major Injury or Illness 4 = Likely Implement existing controls, monitor regularly and try to improve further
5= Fatal injury to one or more persons 5 = Certain Score 1 - 8 LOW RISK
No further action required but ensure controls are maintained

MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN

ACTION RESPONSIBILITY DUE DATE DATE COMPLETED

RPE to be ordered Paul Engelmann 20 06 2021

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 ASSESSMENT SIGNATORIES
GENERIC ASSESSMENT
ASSESSOR(S): UK Bus H&S Forum ASSESSMENT DATE: May 2020
Name/Job Title National Risk Assessment Group
REVIEW DUE: May 2022

LOCAL ASSESSMENT
ASSESSOR(S): Paul Engelmann ASSESSMENT DATE:
Name/Job Title Engineering Manager
REVIEW DUE:
ASSESSOR(S): Bob Petitt
Name/Job Title Operations manager

VERIFIED BY SENIOR MANAGER OR DIRECTOR:

Guy Engelmann DATE:
Name/Job Title Chief Engineer

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