Dunn&Co

Memorial Safety Inspection Training & Consultancy

Brief outline of
work/activity : Memorial Inspection

Location : Cemetery

 Potential of unstable memorials falling on inspector.

 Potential of unstable memorials falling on other persons
 Potential of sudden breakage of memorial or joint, causing inspector to fall.
 Poor manual handling techniques when making safe smaller memorials or components
Significant hazards : as part of inspection process.
 Poor inspection technique (particularly with prolonged inspections) increasing risk of
muscular / skeletal injury.
 Slip, trip fall
 Lone working hazards if working independently

Who might be  Members of staff carrying out inspections.

exposed to the  Members of the staff/public in close vicinity.
hazards :

 Comprehensive training in this discipline in both memorial safety and manual handling
 Awareness of slipping and tripping hazards, wear suitable footwear with good grip
 Work to proceed in compliance with a memorial safety policy
 Assess manual handling implications and comply with best practice. Only lift / lower
Existing control memorials within capability. Larger memorials, utilise second person or gantry
measures :  Compliance with manufacturer’s instructions if any force measuring equipment is used.
 Warning notices for the public
 Wear suitable PPE to including toetector boots/shoes. Gloves to be worn if required

Low Medium High If carried out alone, medium if in pairs.

Level of Risk
Assessed using standard assessment table

Are risks adequately controlled : Yes No but more detail required on lone working

Additional controls : Action by :

 As working alone at times, risks are increased so additional controls RD
If NO, list additional
are required
controls and actions
 Lone working:
required :
o Advise staff of work on site and approximate locations
o Additional care to be taken when inspecting memorials
o Carry mobile telephone at all times, with speed dial information
o Call in to office at pre-advised times
o Carry first aid kit in car or have access to first aid kit if required

Level of Risk with

Low Medium (10) High Assess using standard evaluation assessment table
additional controls

Are risks adequately controlled : Yes No

Name Signature Date

Completed by :
Ron Dunn 10th November 2017

Dates of Reviews: 9th November 2018 8th November 2019

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Memorial Safety Inspection Training & Consultancy

Do Not:
 Stand in front of a memorial when testing
 Strain to exert suitable force on a memorial
 Lean on any untested memorials
 Try to support a falling memorial

Do:
 Work in accordance with training provided...for memorial inspection and manual handling
 Ensure you have a mobile phone with you and check in on a regular basis if working alone
 Ensure you have a solid footing prior to beginning the test
 Be careful when working around untested memorials
 Be careful when working in kerbed areas and wear suitable non-slip protective footwear

Standard Evaluation Table

Risk Rating Severity/Consequence

Negligible Minor Moderate Serious Major
Very Unlikely
1 2 3 4 5
Unlikely
2 4 6 8 10
Likelihood

Possible
3 6 9 12 15
Likely
4 8 12 16 20
Very Likely
5 10 15 20 25

Risk Band
Low Risk (1 – 5) Level of risk is acceptable, however, continue to try to reduce the risk score on each review

Medium Risk (6 – 12) Task can proceed but only with suitable authorisation. Efforts should be made to reduce the
risk score further if possible
High Risk (15 – 25) Task must not proceed. The task should be redefined or further control measures put in
place to reduce risk further.