ARRIVA UK BUS RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD

ASSESSMENT REFERENCE : GEN/011 GRAYS & GRAYS CMF

LOCATION:

ACTIVITY/TASK: 6AM - 2PM MON-FRI -

RECLAIMATION & MOT REPAIRS Engineering Trainees i.e. Apprentices, Young persons or Work Experience
(List activities involved in and hours and PERSONS AT RISK: (a young person is anyone under 18 years old, a child is anyone who
days of the week to be worked) has not yet reached the official age at which they may leave school often
referred to as the minimum school leaving age (MSLA))

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING - CMF SIMON LAWRENCE (EM)

SUPERVISOR YEAR 1:

NAME: ANYA CARTER & TOMMY HOWELL JOHN DOUCETTE & RICHARD MCKENNA-BOTTON
MENTOR YEAR 1:

APPRENTICE YEAR 1 TASKS

• Safe use of vehicle lifting equipment, including use of support stands • Arriva wheel preparation, wheel removal and fitment procedures, correct use of torque wrench • Basic tasks
on engines, cooling systems, fuel systems, lubrications systems and exhaust systems • Basic tasks on chassis systems and components, including steering systems, braking SUPERVISOR YEAR 2:
systems, wheels, tyres and hubs, suspensions • Basic tasks on transmission systems, including automatic gearboxes and components, prop and drive shafts • Basic tasks on
electrical systems and components • Basic tasks to develop knowledge of bus body construction

MENTOR YEAR 2:
APPRENTICE YEAR 2 TASKS
• Intermediate tasks to develop skills and knowledge of engine design and systems to include cooling, fuel, lubrication and exhaust systems
• Intermediate tasks to develop skills and knowledge of chassis systems including steering systems components and geometry, suspensions components systems and geometry,
braking systems and components, tyres, wheels and hubs
• Intermediate tasks to develop skills and knowledge of braking systems and components
• Intermediate tasks to develop skills and knowledge of transmission systems including automatic gearboxes and components, prop and drive shafts
• Intermediate tasks to develop skills and knowledge of electrical systems including electrical circuits, batteries and charging systems, and electrical auxiliary systems SUPERVISOR YEAR 3:
• Conduct supervised routine servicing activities to manufacturers and company standards on all the above systems

APPRENTICE YEAR 3 TASKS

Carry out vehicle inspections under supervision to DVSA and company standards
• Carry out advanced diagnosis and repairs of mechanical and electrical bus and coach components and systems
• Conduct routine servicing and non-routine repairs to manufacturers and company standards MENTOR YEAR 3:

APPRENTICE YEAR 4 TASKS MENTOR YEAR 4:

Carry out vehicle inspections under supervision to DVSA and company standards
• Carry out advanced diagnosis and repairs of mechanical and electrical bus and coach components and systems
• Conduct routine servicing and non-routine repairs to manufacturers and company standards
SUPERVISOR YEAR 4:

RELEVANT RISK ASSESSMENTS:

GEN 001 - Body & Paintshop Activities* DATE OF BIRTH:
GEN 002 - Bus Washing*
List all risk assessments applicable to GEN 003 - Cleaning Activities*
the work the trainee will be undertaking GEN 005 - Pressure Washing*
(* Delete as applicable) GEN 008 - Vehicle Service Repair & Inspection*
GEN 009 - Site & General Activities* NOTE:
The purpose of this risk assessment is to make sure the health, safety
GEN 010 - Workplace Transport* and welfare of the trainee has been considered with respect to their age,
GEN 023 - Refuelling* HAV - experience, maturity. This will also make sure you have complied with
001 Hand Arm Vibration* FIRE Regulation 19 of the Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
001 - Fire Prevention & Control* 1999

RESTRICTIONS ON WORK

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Young People under 18 years old must not be allowed to do work which:
Cannot be adapted to meet
Young people who are over the MSLA can do this work under the following exceptions, which are:
any physical or mental limitations they may have;
The work is necessary for their training;

The work is adequately supervised by a competent person;

Involves extreme heat,
noise or vibration The use
The risks are reduced to the lowest level, so far as is reasonable practicable
of Abrasive wheels, circular saws, power presses, band saws and Fork Lift Trucks is prohibited
The use of Flammable liquids and gases, gas cylinders and chemicals classed as Toxic or Carcinogenic are prohibited
CHILDREN BELOW THE MSLA ARE NOT PERMITTED UNLESS THE WORK EXPERIENCE SCHEME HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY
OR THE GOVERNING BODY OF AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL AND AN ADEQUATE LEVEL OF SUPERVISION CAN BE MAINTAINED
UK Bus HSSE Manager is to be informed at least 4 weeks prior to the placement of any work experience students, the following information is required:
Person’s Name; Person’s Age; Depot; Work Experience Dates; Person’s School/College; Copy of the Trainee’s Risk Assessment

Inherent Risk Risk Control Measures Residual Risk

Risks
Potential injury, harm Further Action required at this location (If Risk
Hazard Risk Rating Controlled
and/or damage None state 'NONE') Rating
Severity Likelihood Precautions Relevant Arriva Policies and Procedures Yes/No? Severity Likelihood

Separate and detailed Workplace Transport Risk Assessment

(GEN/010) undertaken to identify site specific risks and YES NONE
precautions

Pedestrians segregated from traffic flow on designated and

YES NONE
marked walkways

Reversing operations are minimised as far as possible YES NONE

Site speed limits are set not to exceed 5 mph and parking rules
YES NONE
are observed
Site traffic & vehicle
movement including Hybrid and electric vehicles are quiet; local procedures in place to
Vehicle Movements YES NONE
reversing vehicles raise staff awareness
associated with
e.g. bus, car, fork lift UKB-HSE-104
workplace transport Trainees required to drive company vehicles as part of their
truck. Trainees Workplace Transport;
and reversing 5 5 25 duties hold a full valid driving licence the validity if which has YES NONE 2 2 4
could suffer fatality
operations in and been checked by the responsible manager/supervisor
or major injury if UKB-HSE-122
around workshops and
struck by Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
the yard
moving/reversing Trainees have received training in risk and precautions
vehicles associated with workplace transport including traffic and
YES NONE
pedestrian routes, site rules and speed limits, via induction and
site familiarisation before commencement of work

Where decelerometer brake tests are required (e.g. Hybrid

Electric Vehicles); local management have a documented Safe YES NONE
System of Work in place for this activity.

All persons entering areas where there traffic movement is likely

are required to wear Hi Vis vest conforming to EN471 Class 2 YES NONE
(intermediate visibility)

Fatal or serious
impact injuries from
Working on VOR Trainee advised to ensure that A VOR Steering Wheel Cover or
being struck by a
vehicles 5 5 25 Defective Vehicle Notice is displayed in the cab to prevent vehicle YES NONE 2 2 4
moving vehicle if
ALL TASKS being moved and indicate the vehicle is being worked on
inadvertently
operated

Fatal or serious
impact injuries from
Working on VOR Trainee advised to ensure that A VOR Steering Wheel Cover or
being struck by a
vehicles 5 5 25 Defective Vehicle Notice is displayed in the cab to prevent vehicle YES NONE 2 2 4
moving vehicle if
ALL TASKS being moved and indicate the vehicle is being worked on
inadvertently
operated

Unauthorised persons are prevented from accessing the pit area YES NONE

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 Warning signage is displayed in advance of reaching a pit from
YES NONE
any direction to warn employees of danger area

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

on each aspect that presents a hazard to warn employees of
Work At Height Potential for fatality open edges. A moveable pit bridge fitted with a handrail and
Associated with or major injury if toeboard is provided as a crossing point and where there is need YES NONE
5 5 25 2 2 4
working near vehicle persons fall into a to work at front or rear of vehicles and a fall is likely. Pit bridges
inspection pits vehicle inspection pit are to an approved specification, the marked SWL is never
exceeded.

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 UKB-HSE-102 YES NONE
Risk Assessment
Jumping over pits and working from an open edge of a pit is not
UKB-HSE-108 YES NONE
permitted.
Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment;
Safety footwear provided is oil and slip resistant and has toe and
midsole protection. Wearing of safety footwear is enforced by YES NONE
local management UKB-HSE-109
Work Equipment;

When the vehicle is raised a suitable means of access (e.g. UKB-HSE-122

mobile safety steps) must be positioned correctly (ensuring no Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
YES NONE
gap through which a person could fall) at the entrance and exit
which will be used.
Work At Height Potential for fatality
Associated with or major injury if The access platform must remain secured in position for the
5 5 25 YES NONE 2 2 4
working on a vehicle persons fall from duration of the vehicle being in the air
raised on vehicle lifts vehicle
When working inside the vehicle the entrance doors must be
YES NONE
closed

Emergency Exit door to be secured unless an access platform is

YES NONE
deployed

A Manager or supervisor ensures all work carried out in

accordance with statutory provisions and company YES NONE
policy/procedure

Competence is assessed by the manager and training is carried

Trainee is unlikely to out to address any gaps (plotted and tracked on training/skills YES NONE
recognise own matrix or equivalent.)
Capability and
limitations and
Competence -
strength due to lack
associated with 5 4 20 Job/placement offer dependant on satisfactorily passing company 2 2 4
of experience, YES NONE
Psychological/ medical, alcohol and drugs screening
training, sufficient
Physical Capacity
attention to safety or
may have a disability Adequate information, instruction and supervision is given at
YES NONE
induction and whenever risks change

Trainees receive induction training and site familiarisation before

YES NONE
commencement of work

Trainee advised to ensure Handbrake is applied and the engine

YES NONE
switched off
Employees can
Working under suffer crushing or
vehicles whilst AT impact injuries if 5 4 20 2 2 4
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 Employees can
Working under suffer crushing or
vehicles whilst AT impact injuries if 5 4 20 Trainees have been instructed to: Never crawl beneath a vehicle 2 2 4
GROUND LEVEL vehicles move fitted with air suspension unless it is properly supported. Never
YES NONE
unexpectedly tamper with the ride height for the purposes of repair,
maintenance or recovery

Vehicle park brake released and neutral gear selected. Drive

YES NONE
gear never engaged whilst vehicle raised

Use of lifting equipment restricted to authorised personnel YES NONE

Trainees are not permitted to work under vehicles whilst

YES NONE
lifting/lowering. Power is isolated prior to commencement of work

Trainees advised to ensure a secondary means of support is

Fatal or serious
impact or crush
injuries from falling
Working under
vehicles if lifting
vehicles RAISED ON
equipment , jacks,
LIFTING EQUIPMENT
ramps, axle stands
fails, misused or
operated incorrectly
used at all times (Pit Jacks to be locked-off), at least 4 suitably
rated axle stands positioned as close as possible to each column UKB-HSE-108
lift or in the case of jacked vehicles (Pit Jack or other Jack) as Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment YES NONE
close as possible to the immediate work area applied to the
5 4 20 correct jacking point of its underside, as identified by the vehicle UKB-HSE-109 3 2 6
manufacturer to protect from impact or crush injuries Work Equipment
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 YES NONE
by 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

The use of systems linked to the air supply which might affect
height of the vehicle is strictly prohibited and levelling valves are YES NONE
disconnected prior to commencement of work

Vehicle raised by suitable jack or lifts and chassis supported by

suitably rated steel stands or props (and chocks if the brakes are UKB-HSE-102 YES NONE
Unexpected rupture to be released) Risk Assessment
or deflation of air bag
Unexpected rupture (bellows) air
or deflation of air suspension may Work on triaxle vehicles is carried out on an inspection pit
bag (bellows) cause vehicle to 4 4 16 wherever possible or otherwise on a set of at least 6 column lifts UKB-HSE-108 2 2 4
Lifting Operations and Lifting N/A
associated with air lower unexpectedly with adequate means of secondary support (at least 6 axle
stands) Equipment;
suspension resulting in fatality or
serious crush injuries
UKB-HSE-109
to personnel Vehicle power is isolated using the main switch or battery isolator Work Equipment; YES NONE

Trainess working on vehicles fitted with air suspension are

competent, have specific knowledge of the vehicle type they are
YES NONE
working on, and have received instruction and information in
relation to risks and precautions

Children below MSLA are not permitted to work at height N/A

Young persons not permitted to erect or climb platform towers or

operate and work from mobile elevated working platforms YES NONE
(MEWPS)
Falls from height
when climbing or Suitable access ladder or platform used for accessing vehicles
YES NONE
working from raised on vehicle hoists. Users trained in the use of equipment
Work At Height - UKB-HSE-107
ladders/step ladders 5 4 20 2 2 4
General Work at Height
and platforms/
trestles and falls into Trainees have received training on selection and safe use of
YES NONE
inspection pits suitable access equipment and height awareness as a minimum

Trainees working at height are fully supervised at all times YES NONE

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Trainees receive specific instruction and information on risks and

YES NONE
precautions when working in or around open pits

Young persons below the MSLA are not permitted to use

N/A NONE
powered work equipment

Trainees are not permitted to mount or dress abrasive wheels YES NONE
Moving parts of
Minor /major injury
machinery/Work
including crushing, Trainees are only permitted to use workshop equipment for which
Equipment
amputation, they have received instruction and are fully supervised by a UKB-HSE-109 YES NONE
associated with the
entanglement, competent person Work Equipment;
operation and
abrasions,
maintenance of
laceration and Trainees are given instruction and information on safe use of UKB-HSE-120
mechanical equipment 5 4 20 2 2 4
penetration injuries work equipment prior to use. Specific information is given on Electrical Safety;
e.g. vehicle engines, YES NONE
etc., from guards fitted to rotating parts of machinery, tools and emergency
vehicle lifts, pillar drills,
inappropriate use or stop controls. UKB-HSE-122
grinders, guillotine,
use of a variety of Personal Protective Equipment;
LEV, compressed air
unfamiliar work
systems, battery Specific instruction is given to young person on use of axle
equipment
booster packs etc. stands when using vehicle lifts, wheel chocks and VOR steering YES NONE
wheel covers

The issue of information and instruction to Trainees is

YES NONE
documented and training records retained

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
YES NONE
a walk-way, they are to be suitably covered so as not to be a trip
hazard

Blast injuries and UKB-HSE-109

Compressed Air Maximum safe working pressures have been identified and are
injection of high Work Equipment; YES NONE
associated with Tyre NEVER exceeded and this is enforced by managers
pressure air into the 4 5 20 2 2 4
Inflation and operating
body can cause fatal UKB-HSE-115
air tools All tools and air lines subject to pre use inspection and an
and serious injury Hand Arm Vibration; YES NONE
appropriate maintenance regime

Operators instructed and trained in correct work methods and

use of equipment including, instructions for the safe operation of
YES NONE
the 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

Young Persons who are below MSLA are prohibited from working
N/A
alone or remotely and are subject to supervision at all times

Young Persons are not expected or encouraged to exceed

YES NONE
working time limit of 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
Working
unaccompanied can Young persons are not permitted to work either between 10pm
put Trainees at YES NONE
and 6am or between 11pm and 7am
increased exposure
Lone Working and to risks from
Working Hours dangerous or difficult Young persons are allowed 12 consecutive hours of rest
tasks. Trainees between each working day and 2 consecutive days of rest per YES NONE
require adequate week
rest time for their
bodies to recover Manager ensures young person takes a 30 min rest break every UKB-HSE-102
YES NONE
4.5 hours worked Risk Assessment
5 4 20 2 2 4
Working time is monitored by the manager and is recorded see also general risk assessments YES NONE
relevant to activity

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Risk Assessment
5 4 20 2 2 4
see also general risk assessments
relevant to activity
Trainees are not permitted to work on their own in any part of the
YES NONE
premises

Trainee issued with personal protective equipment where noise

above 80dBA. Trainee has received instruction in how to use, YES NONE
check and maintain properly

Trainees exposed to noise above 80dBA on a regular basis are

YES NONE
subject to annual health surveillance

Wearing of hearing protection is enforced when levels exceed

85dB(A), when using air powered tools or when working adjacent YES NONE
to those operating air powered tools

collision with other

workplace transport, UKB-HSE-104;
Fork Lift Trucks 5 4 20 Young persons are prohibited from operating fork lift trucks YES NONE 5 1 5
potential to overturn Workplace Transport
FLT

No person is permitted to use electrical equipment unless they

have received information, instruction, training and are YES NONE
supervised by a competent person
Faulty electrical
equipment and All electrical equipment is PAT tested on a regular basis and
UKB-HSE-102 YES NONE
installations or their subject to visual inspection prior to use
Risk Assessment;
misuse can result in
Electricity 5 4 20 3 2 6
electric shock
electrical burns, Trainees are made aware of the risks and precautions associated UKB-HSE-120
Electrical Safety; YES NONE
potential for fatality with working with electrical equipment during induction
due to electrocution

An appropriate level of supervision is maintained as appropriate

YES NONE
to the equipment being used and the work being undertaken

Trainees receive training in emergency procedures via induction

YES NONE
and site familiarisation before commencement of work
Risk of injury or
death due to Trainee is made aware of the content of separate fire risk
unfamiliarity with assessment and fire prevention and fire protection measures that UKB-HSE-111 YES NONE
are in place Fire Safety;
layout of premises,
Fire & Explosion fire evacuation 5 4 20 3 2 6
procedures, safe use Management are made aware when young person is working in FIRE/001 YES NONE
of equipment and the premises Fire Risk Assessment
safe handling and
storage of chemicals
The action to take in the event of a fire, fire wardens, assembly
points and means of escape are advised during induction YES NONE
training

UKB-HSE-103
Injury Incident and Near Miss Reporting
lack of preparedness
and Investigation;
Emergencies - or failure to react to
A separate assessment of the requirement for first aiders and first
Injuries, incidents near emergencies or give 5 4 20 YES NONE 3 3 9
aid facilities for this location has been made and documented UKB-HSE-118
misses first aid quickly could
First Aid
potentially be fatal
Site Specific First Aid Risk Assessment

Use of equipment restricted to competent authorised users only YES NONE

Cuts, abrasions,
ejection injuries Suitable guards fitted and maintained as required YES NONE
UKB-HSE-109
caused by using a
Use of hand- Work Equipment;
range of workshop
operated workshop 4 4 16 Pre-use checks of equipment carried out by user YES NONE 3 2 6
hand-operated
equipment UKB-HSE-122
equipment e.g. Vice,
Defect reporting system in place Personal Protective Equipment YES NONE
Bench/Pillar Drill,
Torque Wrenches
Suitable PPE (as determined by the task) is issued and worn by
YES NONE
operators

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 Trainees are only permitted to use gas welding equipment for
which they have been trained and are fully supervised by a YES NONE
competent person
Employees could
suffer major injury,
burns and ill health Trainee has received training in safe handling and storage of gas
as a result of hot cylinders. Records of training and the issue of information is YES NONE
documented and retained UKB-HSE-111
surfaces, respiratory
Fire Safety
Welding, soldering irritation as a result
4 4 16 3 2 6
and cutting of inhaling welding During welding activities the appropriate face, respiratory FIRE/001
fume when removing protection and flame retardant clothing to cover arms, legs and Fire Risk Assessment YES NONE
or repairing hands is issued and wearing enforced by a manager. Specific
components and PPE/RPE is detailed in the COSHH assessment
releasing seized
parts
Exposure to direct and reflected ultraviolet (UV) light and infrared
rays is prevented by wearing protective clothing, and using YES NONE
welding screens

Trainees with non occupational Reynaud's are prohibited from

YES NONE
using tools or equipment likely to expose them to vibration

Young persons below the MSLA are not permitted to use hand
Use of power tools N/A NONE
held powered tools UKB-HSE-115
may expose Young
Hand Arm Vibration;
Persons to high
Hand Arm Vibration
levels of vibration A separate and detailed individual assessment of the risks to the UKB-HSE-119
associated with the YES NONE
and result in 4 4 16 Trainee has been carried out and significant risks documented 3 2 6
use of power and Occupational Health and Surveillance;
increased risk of
pneumatic tools
hand arm vibration
Medical screening is used to identify any pre existing medical HAV001
syndrome or carpal
conditions for which additional controls may need to be Individual HAV Risk Assessments YES NONE
tunnel
implemented

Trainees are made aware of the risks and precautions associated

with vibration during site induction and their work activities YES NONE
supervised by a competent person

A separate assessment of noise has been carried out,

documented and outcome communicated. Actions form the YES NONE
assessment have been addressed

Noisy areas and tasks have been identified and areas where
YES NONE
noise exceeds 85dBA demarcated as hearing protection zones
Impact noise and
prolonged exposure
Noise to continuous high Trainees have received instruction and information on risks and
YES NONE
associated with the levels of noise i.e. precautions associated with exposure to noise UKB-HSE-127
workshop tools and from pneumatic and Noise at Work;
machinery, metal cutting tools, 4 4 16 3 2 6
Trainee issued with personal protective equipment where noise
compressed air and compressors, loud UKB-HSE-122
above 80dBA. Trainee has received instruction in how to use, YES NONE
other background radios and other Personal Protective Equipment;
check and maintain properly
noise noisy equipment can
cause damage to
hearing Trainees exposed to noise above 80dBA on a regular basis are
YES NONE
subject to annual health surveillance

Wearing of hearing protection is enforced when levels exceed

85dB(A), when using air powered tools or when working adjacent YES NONE
to those operating air powered tools

Where hazardous manual handling operations have been

identified a separate detailed assessment has been carried out YES NONE
and documented
Lifting, pushing,
Manual Handling pulling and carrying. Manual handling is eliminated where possible by use of pallet UKB-HSE-109
associated with Removal and trucks, lifting equipment, sack barrow or seeking help when YES NONE
Manual Handling;
repetitive movement or refitting components needed
lifting, pushing, pulling increasing risk of soft 4 4 16 2 2 4
and carrying of items tissue injury, back Trainees are not expected to lift beyond their capabilities and see also manual handling risk YES NONE
by bodily force and pain and have received training in correct lifting/handling techniques assessments as relevant to the activity
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and carrying of items tissue injury, back
see also manual handling risk
by bodily force and pain and
assessments as relevant to the activity
twisting and stretching musculoskeletal
injury Trainees are encouraged to take regular rest breaks YES NONE
Work activities and practices are closely monitored by the
responsible manager or supervisor
YES NONE

List items of work equipment for which training is required

Work equipment By who By when Completed

Employees contain, clear and dispose of spillage immediately YES NONE

Wet/oily floors and other spillages are communicated by use of

YES NONE
signage and /or word of mouth

Trainees are instructed and receive information on any cleaning UKB-HSE-104 YES NONE
activities likely to leave residue on the floor(s) Workplace Transport
Slips Trips and Falls Slipping on wet/oily
floors Tripping on
A good standard of housekeeping is maintained to keep work UKB-HSE-122
associated with raised curbs and 4 4 16 YES NONE 3 2 6
areas and walkways clear Personal Protective Equipment
working in wet /oily traffic calming
environment measures
see also general risk assessments as
Trainees are given instruction on how to maintain the anti slip relevant to the activity
properties of safety footwear, i.e. keeping sole of boot/shoe clean YES NONE
of debris. Records of issue are retained

Safety footwear provided and worn is oil and slip resistant and
YES NONE
has protected toe and midsole

Adequate provision has been made for access to toilets,

YES NONE
showers, lockers, drinking water and mess room facilities
Induction of Trainees includes familiarisation with location of UKB-HSE-102 YES NONE
toilets, showers, lockers, drinking water, mess room/canteen Risk Assessment
Workplaces are inspected on a regular basis and the actions from
Inadequate UKB-HSE-110 YES NONE
Hygiene and comfort the inspections addressed. Inspections are documented
welfare/working Workplace Safety Catering and Hygiene
associated with
arrangements can
poor welfare 4 4 16 Trainees are required to maintain hand hygiene standards. 2 2 4
result in unhygienic UKB-HSE-116
arrangements and Recommended gloves are used, hands washed and dried
conditions and ill COSHH YES NONE
working conditions thoroughly and moisturising after creams used.
health
Managers/supervisors ensure compliance
UKB-HSE-122 Personal Protective
Equipment
Trainees are required to wear nitrile gloves when working in
engineering environment where risks associated with oil/skin YES NONE
contact. Managers/supervisors ensure compliance

Detailed COSHH Assessments have been carried out,

documented and outcome communicated for all activities YES NONE
involving hazardous activities

Young persons below the MSLA are not permitted to use

N/A
hazardous substances

Implementation of control measures, adherence to agreed work

methods and use/ maintenance of PPE/RPE is monitored YES NONE
periodically by management

Trainees are issued with summary information on MSDS UKB-HSE-116

(Manufacturers Safety Data Handling Sheets) for the products YES NONE
COSHH;
they use or are likely to come into contact with

Access to hazardous substances only when authorised and UKB-HSE-119

ALL activities 3 4 12 supervised. Substances are used in accordance with the MSDS Occupational Health and Surveillance; YES NONE 2 3 6
and any COSHH assessments
UKB-HSE-122
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Occupational Health and Surveillance;
ALL activities 3 4 12 2 3 6
UKB-HSE-122
A high standard of hand hygiene and cleanliness is maintained Personal Protective Equipment; YES NONE

see also COSHH risk assessments

Pre existing medical conditions are identified through medical
screening at recruitment and known health effects are monitored YES NONE
via health surveillance

Trainees have received instruction on handing and storage of

hazardous substances and reporting failures in control measure, YES NONE
defective equipment and the onset of an ill health effect

PPE and RPE has been determined by local COSHH

assessment and wearing of correct PPE/RPE is enforced by YES NONE
management

Garage doors opened prior to run in/out and left open for as long
YES NONE
Exposure to as is reasonably practicable
Hazardous
Substances Engines are switched off and idling avoided where wherever
YES NONE
possible

Staff may suffer DEEEs Assessment to be carried out every 10 years for depots
N/A THERES NO INDOOR PARKING ON SITE
respiratory with majority indoor parking
discomfort and ill-
An adequate level of general ventilation is provided and
health if exposed to 4 4 16 2 2 4
maintained and where there is specific risk a dust extraction YES NONE
diesel engine
system or LEV is provided and its use enforced
exhaust emissions
(DEEEs) Any pre existing medical conditions are screened at recruitment YES NONE

Where indicated in COSHH risk assessments, Trainees are UKB-HSE-116

COSHH; YES NONE
included in the regular health surveillance programme
UKB-HSE-119
Trainees are trained in the use and pre use inspection of any dust Occupational Health and Surveillance;
YES NONE
extraction systems or LEV that have been provided.
UKB-HSE-122
Sanders equipped with on tool dust extraction system or local Personal Protective Equipment;
Inhalation of dust UKB-HSE-117 YES NONE
exhaust ventilation is available
from sanding and Management of Legionella;
upholstery activities 3 4 12 2 2 4
can cause Wearing of correct PPE/RPE is enforced by management.
respiratory irritation Minimum PPE/RPE requirement is disposable overalls, nitrile YES NONE
gloves, safety glasses or overspecs and FFP2 RPE as minimum

A no smoking policy is strictly enforced. Smoking is not permitted

Exposure to
3 4 12 within buildings or vehicles and is restricted to designated areas YES NONE 2 2 4
cigarette smoke
only. Smoke free access and egress is provided and maintained

Exposure to
A separate assessment of risk from legionella has been carried
biological agents e.g. 5 3 15 YES NONE 2 2 4
out, documented and a programme of controls is in place
legionella

Dislodged dust and

Where tasks are likely to dislodge or produce falling or flying
debris may result in YES NONE
debris safety eye protection is available and worn
eye injuries
Working under
vehicles 3 4 12 3 2 6
ALL TASKS Working overhead
and falling objects Peakless head protection e.g. Skull/bump caps, are available to
YES NONE
could result in employees where contact with overhead/falling objects is likely
serious head injuries

Trainees are required to use tools specifically provided to check

areas that cannot be seen, such as below seat bases, between YES NONE
Needlestick Injuries Trainee could be seat cushions etc.
exposed to blood UKB-HSE-116
associated with borne disease if COSHH;
Trainees are instructed on the risks and precautions associated
unplanned contact pierce skin with 4 3 12 4 2 8
with safe collection and disposal of needles and syringes found YES NONE
with needles, syringes disguarded needles, UKB-HSE-122 Personal Protective
during cleaning activities
and other sharps when syringes and other Equipment
cleaning sharps
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associated with borne disease if COSHH;
unplanned contact pierce skin with 4 3 12 4 2 8
with needles, syringes disguarded needles, UKB-HSE-122 Personal Protective
and other sharps when syringes and other Equipment
cleaning sharps
Trainees receive information regarding safe methods of work
YES NONE
associated with cleaning the interior of vehicles

Exposure to extreme warm temperatures is reduced by

YES NONE
controlling work pattern and the work rate

Staff may suffer heat Cold drinks or drinking water is readily available in hot weather
YES NONE
Extremes of stress and fatigue. and hot drinks can be obtained in cold weather
temperature Similarly staff could In extremes of weather Trainees encouraged to take regular UKB-HSE-102 YES NONE
associated with experience short rest breaks Risk Assessment;
exposure to high discomfort, ill effects
4 3 12 3 3 9
temperatures / and possibly
UKB-HSE-122
humidity and hypothermia due to Trainees have received training, information or instruction in Personal Protective Equipment;
increased physical exposure to cold relation to the risks and precautions associated with thermal YES NONE
effort temperatures or stress and dehydration and the need to take regular fluids
inclement weather

Warm clothing, waterproof and high visibility outer clothing as

suitable to the task is provided and worn in cold or inclement YES NONE
weather

List other training identified through risk assessment

Training required By who By when Completed

KEY:

Risk Rating = Severity (Consequence) x Likelihood

Severity: 1 = Superficial Injury or discomfort, no first aid Likelihood: 1 = Very Low / Very Unlikely / Rarely or never occurs Residual Risk Score 16 - 25 HIGH RISK
2= Minor Injury or Illness, first aid required 2= Low / Unlikely / occurs occasionally 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= Medium / Fairly Likely / occurs more than occasionally Score 9 - 15 MEDIUM RISK
4= RIDDOR reportable / Major Injury or Illness 4= High / Likely / occurs regularly Implement existing controls, monitor regularly and try to improve further
5= Fatal injury to one or more persons 5= Very High / Certain / occurs very frequently Score 1 - 8 LOW RISK
No further action required but ensure controls are maintained

MANAGEMENT ACTION PLAN

ACTION RESPONSIBILITY DUE DATE DATE COMPLETED

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 ASSESSMENT SIGNATORIES
GENERIC ASSESSMENT
ASSESSOR(S): UK Bus H&S Forum ASSESSMENT DATE: Jan 2021
Name/Job Title National Risk Assessment Group
REVIEW DUE: Jan 2023

LOCAL ASSESSMENT
ASSESSOR(S): SIMON LAWRENCE ASSESSMENT DATE: 26-1-21
Name/Job Title GRAYS CMF ENGINEERING MANAGER
YEAR 1 REVIEW DUE: 26-1-22
ASSESSOR(S): GRACE DOUCETTE
Name/Job Title GRAYS CMF WORKSHOP PLANNER
YEAR 2 REVIEW DUE:
ASSESSOR(S):
Name/Job Title
YEAR 3 REVIEW DUE:
ASSESSOR(S):
Name/Job Title

VERIFIED BY HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER DATE:

Name/Job Title

AUTHORISED BY DIRECTOR: DATE:

Name/Job Title

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