20/07/2022 Risk assessment for : Grace Live In Carers Ltd

Risk assessment name Car travel and transfer - Domiciliary Assessment type General

Assessor name Joanne Kelly Affected site(s) Grace Live In Care Ltd t/a Grace 24/7 Care (M35 9BG)
Assessment date 20/07/2022 Review period Annually
Approved by Joanne Kelly Review date 20/07/2023
Approved date 20/07/2022 Reference GRA1540421

Description

Car Travel

Who could be Risk rating

Hazard Existing controls
harmed and how? (L x S)

Operators Suspending work Weather conditions planned for 2x2

The Team Leader will be responsible Take account of weather conditions,

How?
for suspending work if weather wear appropriate clothing and take
Increased risk of injuries
from slips, trips or falls,
conditions make the task unsafe. warm drinks in cold weather, cover up
or apply sun block to prevent sunburn.
4
Adverse weather especially when working at
High winds, heavy rain, heat waves, height, hypothermia, heat
snow and ice. stroke, frost bites. Low

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Who could be
Hazard
harmed and how?
All staff, Members of the
public
Other road users
Driving Activities How?
Driving company vehicles. Driver Risk of road traffic
fatigue, distraction leading to loss of accidents resulting in
concentration and potential
sever injuries to the driver,
collision.
others in the vehicle, other
road users and possible
fatality.
Existing controls
Alcohol and drugs policy in place
Drivers are not allowed to work whilst
under the influence of alcohol or drugs
and face severe disciplinary measures
for breaches.
Driver licence
The Company will hold a copy of each
drivers license on file. This is reviewed
every 6 months and drivers instructed
to report any traffic offences and
points to their licence
Routine maintenance undertaken
All vehicles used for company business
are maintained and serviced on a
regular basis.
Vehicle checks
Drivers will carry out vehicle checks
prior to starting work including tyres
pressures and damage, oil and water
levels, headlights side lights and
indicators, windscreen washers etc.
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Risk rating
(L x S)
Competent drivers 2x3
Drivers are competent and have
received relevant training to the
environment and are licensed on the
particular vehicle type concerned.
6
Mobile phones are not used whilst
driving Low
Drivers are not expected to take calls
whilst driving - unless using suitable
hands free equipment.
Speed limits
Staff will adhere to speed limits at all
times and drive within national speed
limits for type of road.
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Who could be Risk rating

Hazard Existing controls
harmed and how? (L x S)

All staff Appropriate transfer procedures Assessment by competent person 2x4

Appropriate procedures are to be Where suitable aids are not available,

Manual Handling
Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling strains.
of heavy, bulky, unwieldy loads
resulting in twisting, over-reaching
and poor handling techniques
How?
developed to suit the individual client a competent person must carry out an
Risk of back,
musculoskeletal Injuries,
to ensure minimal need for lifting
assistance during transfer activities.
assessment in order to determine if
additional assistance may be used or
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spinal Injuries, sprains and
the activity abandoned.
Manual handling avoided where Supporting aid provided Low
possible Support aids must be made available
Manual Handling of the client must be as necessary and the client trained
minimised to prevent possible injury to and assessed in use.
the client.

Transfer activities
The client/ service user must be
assessed by a competent person to
determine the extent of assistance
necessary during transfer activities.

Slips, trips & falls
Caused by items left on the floor,
water, oil and other slippery surface
or poor footwear
All staff, Operators
Service users
How?
Risk of slips, trips and fall
injuries resulting in
bruising, cuts, sprains,
fractures.
Avoid steps and steep ramps Employees are provided with anti 2x3
Avoid steps and steep ramps when slip footwear
using wheelchair All staff will wear suitable footwear with
non slip soles at all times 6
Fire exits unobstructed
Ensure walkways and Emergency
Low
Escape routes are kept clear of
obstruction at all times

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Who could be Risk rating

Hazard Existing controls
harmed and how? (L x S)

All staff 2x3

Wheelchair manoeuvre Avoid pulling
The carer must be familiar with the Pulling the wheelchair will increase the
Service users
manoeuvring and braking of the risk of backstrain. Minimise activity.

Use of wheelchairs
Misuse of wheelchairs
How?
Risk of manual handling
injuries, bumps, bruises,
wheelchair operation.
Safe lifting techniques observed
The carer must be familiar with the
lifting technique required to load and
unload the wheelchair safely from the
vehicle
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Use of ramps
Where possible, ramps should be used
Low
to access raised levels. Negotiating
steps should be not be attempted.
Routes should be planned in advance

Wheelchair must be PUSHED Wheelchair operation

where possible. The carer must be familiar with the
Wheelchair must be PUSHED where folding and opening up of the
possible. wheelchair operation.

Wheelchair secured in position

Where the service user remains in the
wheelchair for the journey, the
wheelchair should be secured in
position with the brakes on before the
journey begins.

Further control measures

Operating procedures

All Carers using their car for work purposes MUST have business insurance. Evidence of this is to be provided to the office to go on their file, and a full driving licence and MOT. This is
the responsibility of the carer not the company.

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Risk rating explanation

Risk ratings are calculated by considering the likelihood of an event occurring along with the severity of the potential consequence should an accident occur. After considering existing
control measures, values are assigned to the likelihood and severity from the scales below and these figures multiplied to established the risk rating.

Highly unlikely Likely Highly likely

1 5 9

1 5 9
No injury / harm Minor injury / harm Fatality

What do your risk ratings mean?

Risk is categorised as LOW: Look to reduce risk if practicable

Risk has been categorised as MEDIUM: Begin to plan your action to reduce the risk immediately
Risk has been categorised as HIGH: Immediate action required to reduce the risk

Assessor's signature: Joanne Kelly Approved by signature: Joanne Kelly

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