SIGNIFICANT DESIGN RISK REGISTER

Name of Project: 38-44 Gillingham Street

Document Revision: Initial Date: 27th June 2019 Shore ID: 5860

The items noted below are to provide the Principal Contractor, Designers, End User or others with specific information on risks or other such hazards identified
during the Pre-Construction and Design stages of the project. Generic and standard risks or hazards, which should be obvious and manageable to a competent
contractor conversant with the type of work, have been omitted to avoid obscuring those of higher risk.

Ownership
Element of Design / Method(s) of Mitigation being Additional
ID Potential Risk Persons Affected of Residual
Work Considered Information
Risk

01 Demolition / alterations of Uncontrolled collapse Methodical approach to deconstruction of Contractors, Operators, Visitors Principal
existing building / structure. internal walls & partitions. Temporary works Contractor/
for any load-bearing works to be designed Structural
and installed by competent persons Engineer

02 Movement of Construction The pedestrian will be Ensuring the movement of materials is carried Operators, Passer-by’s Principal
materials through exposed to this activity, out before peak use of these areas. The Contractor
pedestrianised routes will have an increased deployment of a competent banksman to aid
risk of collision, the operator whilst moving these materials
entrapment other would be expected as good practice.
related injuries

03 Dust and Noise Though carrying out To reduce the likelihood of excessive dust Existing Tenants, Operators, Principal
construction related damping down or water suppression on the Visitors. Contractor
activities there is the surfaces before and during the activity. Noise,
reducing the length of noisy works, it would

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potential of creating be advised to break up the activity, the
excessive dust or noise. selection and serviceability of equipment is
correct for the task.

04 Potential to identify Asbestos Uncontrolled fibre R&D Asbestos survey to be undertaken. Contractors, Operators, Visitors Client, Principal
release / Contamination Operatives to be awareness trained. Contractor

Follow relevant HSE guidance on removal of

sheeting. Disposal to be in accordance with
CAR2012.

05 Existing services Striking hidden or Obtain plans of services if available. Contractors, Operators, Visitors Principal
unidentified services Contractor
within roof structure Engage a competent contractor to trace &
identify services, isolating or relocating as
required.

06 Unauthorised Access to the Non-contractual staff Ensure security measures are in place to Contractors, Operators, Visitors Principal
site working area entering the site area prevent access on to site. Plenty of signage Contractor
and being exposed to indicating that it’s a live site and the hazards
site hazards that are present.

07 Traffic Management, Vehicle Harm to adjacent Traffic Management Plan to be provided as Contractors, Operators, Visitors Principal
Movement in a small building occupants, or part of the CPP to cover how access will be Contractor
operating area the general public. Crush given to the property and via the shared side
and Entanglement access
injuries are heightened.

08 Manual Handling Musculoskeletal Injuries Specific manual handling assessment will be Client, Contractors, Operators, Principal
and/or Back Injuries carried out for any tasks that are deemed a Visitors Contractor
manual handling hazard e.g. glass installation
or heavy plant

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09 Working at Height Minor/ Major Life All work at height to adhere to the ‘Work at Contractors, Operators, Visitors Principal
Threatening Injuries Height regulations 2005’. Contractor
A review all areas and tasks including roof
works and high level internal works must be
undertaken.
Any unusual levels of work at height will be
identified: to enable correct access
equipment to be selected.
Mobile scaffold towers will be erected by
competent person.
Class 1 step ladders (designed to carry at least
150kg) will only be used where it is
impractical to use other access equipment.
All Working at Height Equipment will be
checked, maintained and recorded on a
regular basis according to manufacturer’s
Instructions.

10 Cleaning (Internal) Struck by Moving, Flying, Risk of falls and falling material. Ceiling Contractors, Operators, Visitors Access and Principal
Falling Objects heights vary. Height and location of lights, maintenance strategy Contractor
suspended ceilings, signs and associated statement to be
premises materials as indicated on reflected included in the H&S
ceiling plan drawings are planned and File. Include plant item
designed appropriately. weights in H&S File
All cleaning should be completed from ground
level unless instructed and planned for by the
client.
If mobile platforms and temporary access
equipment is required, this needs to be
assessed and planned independently.

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11 Fire Suffer fatal injuries from
smoke inhalation/burns
12 Hazardous Materials Contact could cause
harm to any site
personnel, visitors to site
and members of public
and or create fire or
explosion
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Gas and electrical services to be identified Client, Contractors, Operators, Client/ Principal
prior to works starting and isolated if Visitors Contractor
required;
Hot works procedure and permit required for
all tasks producing a heat source, spark, flame
etc;
Smoking will not be permitted on site;
Fire exits routes maintained including safe
routes in stair wells, fire doors to
remain or be replaced with other material
offering same levels of fire protection;
All visitors will be site inducted in the
emergency procedures.
Fire extinguishers to be located throughout
the work place and checked on a weekly basis
and inspected within the last 12
months. If practical carryout fire extinguisher
training;
Where practical it would be advised to carry
out at least one practice fire evacuation
during the project;
The local Fire & Rescue Service will be invited
to site to undertake familiarisation tour
review fire access etc.
Gas bottles and any fuels will be stored off site Contractors, Operators, Visitors Principal
and in appropriate storage containers. Contractor
Minimum amounts of gas and fuel to be
stored and used.
Storage locations are included within fire
risk assessment and/or fire plan in the event
of fire out of hours;
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13 Hazardous Waste Harm to Humans, Waste Carriers’ License from Carrier. Client, Contractors, Operators, Principal
Animals and Natural Waste Transfer Note for each waste load Visitors Contractor/
Resources will include appropriate EWC code, Client
volume/weight, correct SIC code, waste
carriers licence no. and counter signed by
waste carrier;
Hazardous wastes will be separated from all
other waste in clearly labelled containers.
This includes gases from air conditioners,
asbestos etc

14 Maintenance of plant and Faulty equipment could Correct tools and equipment will be provided Client, Contractors, Operators, Principal
equipment lead to falls, fires, for use and operatives will be trained / Visitors Contractor
electric shock to any site competent to operate;
personnel, visitors to All trade contractors equipment inc. band
site, members of public saws, woodworking power tools,
screw/threading machines and electrical
tools and leads must be PA tested and tagged,
maintained every 3 months and in accordance
with manufacturers guidance and inspected
regularly;
This register is not to be considered exhaustive, and any such items which members of the team identify at any stage of the project should be added to the
register and incorporated into a Residual Risk Register for inclusion in the Health & Safety File upon completion of the project.

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