Employees have been instructed not to use damaged or defective portable electrical equipment. Damaged or defective portable electrical appliances are removed from use until effective repairs have been completed. Individual residual current devices are provided and used where appropriate. Fire Safety Management (general) 3 Fire/explosion All employees Visitors Others All fixed installations and portable electrical equipment are inspected and maintained by a competent person. Flammable and combustible materials are not stored next to electrical switchgear. Intrinsically safe electrical equipment is provided and maintained in areas where flammable or explosive atmospheres may exist. P= 1 S= 9 RF= 9 Low 4 4 Slips, trips and falls (same level) All employees Visitors Others There are sufficient electrical sockets to minimise trailing cables. Trailing cables are routed to avoid tripping hazards. Trailing cables are protected by proprietary cable covers. P= 2 S= 3 RF= 6 Low 5 Fire and explosion All employees Visitors Member of public Other Specific fire risk assessments have been completed for all areas and operations. Fire risk assessments are reviewed regularly and revised as appropriate. Employees have been made aware of the significant findings of the fire risk assessments. There is a suitable means of raising the alarm in the event of a fire. The fire alarm system is checked and maintained by a competent person at regular intervals. Fire drills are carried out at least once every twelve months. Fire exits and escape routes are unobstructed and are clearly identified with suitable signs. Fire exits are unobstructed and are clearly identified with suitable signs. The operation of fire exits is checked regularly. A sufficient number of suitable fire extinguishers are provided. P= 1 S= 9 RF= 9 Low
occupied wheelchair - indoors, outdoors, into and out of minibus maintenance operative, and any other employees involved in transporting clients – musculoskeletal injury Employees who operate wheelchairs are trained in safe handling Techniques and procedures – Ref Employee specific manual handling risk assessments. RF=8 Low 4 Wheels and tyres poorly maintained / direct contact with Operator – musculoskeletal injury from pushing chair if tyres insufficiently inflated. Operator/client trapped digits in spokes All direct care staff trained in use of wheelchairs including the pre use inspection. Faults reporting procedures System of monthly wheelchair inspection/maintenance by in house staff. Access to specialist contractors for major repairs works P=1 S=3 RF=3 Low 5 Collision with people/furniture/ equipment resulting in injury to persons and/or damage to property Clients, employees visitors and contractors – bumps, cuts, crush injuries to feet, falls injuries Training & supervision for client users as per client risk assessments Direct care staff trained in safe operating procedures. ‘Awareness training’ for all visitors to the site. Employees comply with written housekeeping procedures. P=1 S=3 RF=3 Low 6 Fall from chair during muscular spasms, coughing, challenging behaviour, manoeuvring over Client – minor to major falls related injuries Ref. Client risk assessments Additional supervision may be provided. Lap straps may be considered along with additional supervision P=2 S=4 RF=8 Low 7 Securing of wheelchair during minibus outings Client – minor to major falls related injuries Specialist minibus hired for any such occasion. Staff to ensure all wheelchairs are secured before movement is allowed. P=1 S=5 RF=5 Low