Risk Assessment

Task Description Location Date

SHOP FRONT/SHUTTER WORK

ASSESSORS NAME: JASPREET HAYER - PROJECT MANAGER (UK SHOP FRONTS LTD)

PERSONS AFFECTED BY THE RISK ASSESSMENT: STAFF/CONTRACTORS/CLIENTS &

PUBLIC

Shopfront & Shutter Repairs, Maintenance & Installations to Retail Shops associated with vehicle fuel
filling stations, forecourts where highly flammable liquids and vapours (Petrol/LPG/Calor Gas) may be
present.

People/Persons at Risk

1. Employees/Staff 2. Subcontractors 3. Public 4. Service Users/Residents

Hazards In Workplace

* Structure * Services * Security * Signage * External Conditions * Storage

* Glazing * Transport * Lighting * Ventilation * Housekeeping * Fire & Explosion

Hazards With Work Equipment

* Mechanical * Lifting Operations * Electrical * Pressure * Thermal

Occupational Health

* Manual Handling * Noise * Vibration * Dust & Particles * Temperature Extremes

* Radiation * Chemical Agents & Substances * Biological Agents *

Specific Activities/Situations

* Working Alone * Working at Height * Confined Spaces

CheckList

1.Eye Protection 2. Breathing Protection 3. Head Protection 4. Hearing Protection

Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N

5. Hand Protection 6. Foot Protection 7. Protective Clothing 8. Face Protection

Y/N Y/N Y/N Y/N
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Hazard Control Procedures Likelihood Severity Priority

(a) (b) =axb

KNOWLEDGE * ALL OPERATIVES TO REPORT TO SITE

OF SITE
OFFICE ON ARRIVAL TO SIGN IN AND 1 1 2
ATTEND SITE INDUCTION

REVERSING * SITE INDUCTION TO COVER VEHICLE

PARKING & MOVEMENT ON SITE
VEHICLES
* AREAS IDENTIFIED , USE OF WARNING 2 2 4
DEVICES & REVERSING SUPERVISED

FALL FROM * ALL STAFF REQUIRED TO WORK AT

HEIGHT ARE COMPETENT,
HEIGHT EXPERIENCED AND HAVE RECEIVED
LEADING TO TRAINING
DEATH OR
* SCAFFOLD, TOWER, LADDERS WILL BE
MAJOR INJURY USED APPROPRIATELY 2 3 6
* INITIAL HEALTH & SAFETY INSPECTION
TO BE CARRIED OUT

* USE OF SAFETY HARNESS/PPE

WORKING * SAFE USE OF EQUIPMENT

FROM HEIGHT * LADDERS/TOWERS TO BE SECURED
AND FOOTED

* ALL HEIGHT EQUIPMENT MUST BE

SUITABLE AND SUFFICIENTLY STRONG 3 3 9
FOR THE PURPOSE

* SAFETY BOOTS & HELMET

* SAFE SYSTEM OF WORKING

LIFTING * TO USE ADEQUATE LABOUR FOR THE

JOB
HAZARD
* USE OF PPE
2 2 4
* GOOD HUSBANDRY & CAREFUL
STACKING OF MATERIALS
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SHOP FRONT/SHUTTER WORK

SLIPS, TRIPS * CLEAN & TIDY AS YOU GO

AND FALLS * SAFETY SHOES WITH NON SLIP SOLES

* SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK

* CLEAR WALKWAYS IDENTIFIED AND

MARKED OUT
3 2 6
* WARNING SIGNS DISPLAYED AS
REQUIRED

* SPILLAGES CLEANED UP IMMEDIATELY

* CABLE MANAGEMENT IN PLACE TO

ELIMINATE TRIP HAZARDS

PUBLIC OR * SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK TO BE

ADHERED TO
STAFF
ENTERING * USE OF RELEVANT AREA CLOSURE
WORK AREA & SIGNS/BARRIERS
EXPOSING * CORRECT EQUIPMENT TO BE USED IN
THEMSELVES HAZARDOUS AREAS 3 3 9
TO RISK OF
* PROVISION OF SUITABLE LIFTING
INJURY EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

*PROVISION OF FIRE FIGHTING

EQUIPMENT

HAND TOOL * VISUAL EXAMINATION BEFORE DAILY

USE
PROBLEMS
* DEFECTIVE TOOLS LABELLED 1 1 2
DEFECTIVE & REMOVED FROM SITE
FOR REPAIR
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USE OF POWER * ALL POWER TOOLS & MACHINERY ARE

ADEQUATELY GUARDED, INSPECTED &
TOOLS MAINTAINED IN GOOD CONDITION

* ONLY TRAINED, COMPETENT

EXPERIENCED EMPLOYEES USE POWER
TOOLS

* TOOLS & CABLES ARE VISUALLY

3 3 9
INSPECTED BEFORE USE, DAMAGED
TOOLS ARE WITHDRAWN FROM USE,
LABELLED & REMOVED FROM SITE

* COMPANY POWER TOOLS ARE PAT

TESTED ANNUALLY

MANUAL * EMPLOYEES TO CHECK THE AREA/

ROUTE IS CLEAR & UNOBSTRUCTED
HANDLING BEFORE ANY MANUAL HANDLING

* EMPLOYEES WILL NOT LIFT BEYOND

THEIR OWN CAPACITY AND WILL SEEK 1 2 2
ASSISTANCE OR REPORT TO THE SITE
MANAGER ANY LOADS THEN ARE TOO
LARGE FOR A SINGLE PERSON LIFT

USE OF * EMPLOYEES TRAINED IN THE USE OF

LADDERS
LADDERS * LADDERS SECURED & TIED OFF ATTHE
TOP AND BOTTOM TO PREVENT
MOVEMENT OR SLIPPAGE
* WHERE LADDERS CANNOT BE TIED
OFF, WORK WILL NOT PROCEED 1 2 2
UNLESS THE LADDER IS FOOTED BY
ANOTHER EMPLOYEE
* LADDERS NEED TO BE INSPECTED FOR
DAMAGE/DEFECTS
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RISKS WITH * ALL OPERATIVES TO REPORT TO SITE

OFFICE ON ARRIVAL, SIGN IN & ATTEND
WORKING A SITE INDUCTION
AROUND
HIGHLY * SET UP ON FORECOURT SECTIONING
OFF THE WORK AREA USING BARRIERS/
FLAMMABLE CONES WITH A GREATER THAN 4.5M 2 4 8
LIQUIDS & GAP FROM PETROL PUMPS/TANK VENTS
& VEHICLES REFUELLING AND/OR LPG
VAPOURS/ & CALOR GAS TANK
PETROL/LPG/
CALOR GAS ON * NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON THE SITE
FORECOURTS

LIFTING * TO USE ADEQUATE LABOUR FOR THE

JOB
HAZARD
* USE OF PPE
2 2 4
* GOOD HUSBANDRY & CAREFUL
STACKING OF MATERIALS

RISK OF * PROVISION OF CONES AND BARRIERS

FALLING * ADEQUATE LIGHTING OF WORKING
OBJECTS - AREA
HEAD INJURIES 2 2 4
* COMPETENT STAFF

* PROVISION OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE

EQUIPMENT

Likelihood Severity Priority

1 Highly Unlikely 1 Trivial 1 Urgent action – (Risk no 15 – 25)

2 Unlikely 2 Minor Injury 2 High Priority – (Risk no 10 – 12)

3 Possible 3 Over 3 day Injury 3 Medium Priority – (Risk no 5 – 9)

4 Probable 4 Major Injury 4 Low Priority – Risk no (2 – 4)

5 Certain 5 Incapacity or Death 5 Very Low Priority– No Action required (Risk no 1)

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