Hazards Considered (under routine, & emergency conditions) Step 1 (Clause 1.3) Who might be harmed and how Step 2 (Clause 3.2) Examples of Control Measures to be put in place (staff must always carry out dynamic risk assessments for unforeseen risk): Step 3 (Clause 3.3) Risk Rating Further action Step 3 Hierarchy of controls i.e. elimination, substitution, engineering controls, signage/warning and/or administrative controls, (PPE as a last resort) Updated Risk Rating as a result of additional measures routine
Severity Likelihood Risk Rating Severity Likelihood Risk Rating GENERAL (Access & Egress; school Computers; Emergency Situations; Office; Safeguarding; Manual Handling) Slips and trips pupils, visitors and contractors may be injured as a result of a slip or trip on: damaged carpets /mats, spillages from cleaning substances / beverages of equipment obstructing walkways defective surfaces inside or outside of the building. ice in winter weather wet leaves on This may result in bumps and blows, bruising and fractures. Visual inspection of surfaces, walkways and doors to be conducted as part of site walk round. Spillages to be cleaned up immediately as identified (if not possible to clean up immediately then area should be isolated). Efforts made to grit external floors in icy weather. Defected areas to be highlighted and cordoned off where possible. Paths to be cleared at regular intervals. All equipment to be positioned to ensure that no computer equipment can obstruct a walkway. Visual inspections of floor area to be conducted before commencement of each working day. M L L Contact with vehicles General Staff, pupils or visitors in the car park may be struck by a moving vehicle resulting in bumps / blows, fractures, fatality and entrapment between items. Speed limits displayed and enforced where necessary. Designated walkways established Segregation of pupils and visitors from traffic routes and moving vehicles. Staff working in car park to wear vis-vests conforming to BS EN 471 standard. Staff informed to take care when driving into the premises. H L M H L L
as adhesives. Such injuries may result in eye and skin irritation, burns and breathing difficulties. Protective aprons and gloves to be worn where required. CLEAPSS guidance available for all substances used in Science and Art & Design areas. Low risk purchase policies implemented to ensure that dangerous substances are not brought onto site. Liaison with other contractors / premise users to ensure that there are no conflicting substances used on site. M L L Window cleaning Window cleaner, people below at risk from fall from heights/dropped objects from height Contract cleaners should only be taken on when they can demonstrate a formal risk assessment has been carried out and the control measures identified M L L Site Manager to monitor external contractors M L L Contracted Cleaners Cleaners, staff, visitors (after school hours) at risk from Electric shocks, slips, trips, falls, exposure to hazardous substances Portable electrical equipment to be PAT tested and labelled to show dates All cleaning cupboards used for the storage of cleaning chemicals and electrical equipment should be locked when not in use Storage areas should be maintained to a good standard of housekeeping at all times COSHH assessments and control measures for cleaning chemicals must be available Cleaning staff receive appropriate training and information on the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals from their employer M L L Site Manager to liaise with cleaning contractor to ensure site remains safe at all times. M L L Contractors (general) Pupils, staff, visitors, contractors Contractors are required to comply with the school safety policy Contractors are required to sign in and out as for all visitors (Contract cleaners to sign in) Contractors are inducted before commencing work is reviewed annually The Head Teacher & Site Manager to ask contractors, at a pre contract meeting, if M L L Site manager to monitor, document and advise contractors of policies and so forth M L L
All paths to be cleared once a week when weather allows In icy conditions surfaces may need gritting or be placed out of bounds Designated walkway to be gritted as a priority by site staff – see snow and ice. Garden furniture Garden furniture to be inspected regularly and subject to annual maintenance L L L Flower tubs Staff, pupils, visitors at risk from bruising, bone fractures Tubs to be safely positioned to prevent people falling over them Concrete planters to be securely placed on plinths M L L Site manager to regularly monitor M L L Grassed areas Staff, pupils, visitors at risk from slips, trips & falls Grass areas to be inspected regularly by Site Manager to ensure they remain in safe condition, no holes, sharps etc L L L Manhole covers, stop cocks etc Staff, pupils, visitors at risk from slips, trips & falls Site Manager to visually check covers to ensure they remain in a safe condition, fence/cone off if causing a hazard M L L Spraying of chemicals Pupils, staff, visitors, site manager, contractors at risk from/of Inhalation, chemical absorption through skin Chemical spraying should not be carried out if spray could reach pupils or in windy weather Spraying only to be carried out by trained, competent person COSHH assessments to have been completed for chemicals used and control measures rigorously followed H L L To be carried out of school hours if possible Appropriate PP to be worn M L L Store rooms and storage bays pupils and visitors at risk from slips, trips, falls, falling items Good housekeeping to be maintained at all Storage racking etc to be secured to wall Racking and shelving not to be overloaded M L L Staff to ensure their stock cupboards/store rooms/storage bays are kept tidy and free from hazards M L L
Hazards Considered (under routine, & emergency conditions) Step 1 (Clause 1.3) Who might be harmed and how Step 2 (Clause 3.2) Examples of Control Measures to be put in (staff must always carry out dynamic risk assessments for unforeseen risk): Step 3 (Clause 3.3) Risk Rating Further action Step 3 Hierarchy of controls i.e. elimination, substitution, engineering controls, signage/warning and/or administrative controls, (PPE as a last resort) Updated Risk Rating as a result of additional measures Severity Likelihood Risk Rating Severity Likelihood Risk Rating SCHOOL ACTIVITIES : Specialist Classrooms & Teaching (also adhere to general risk assessments) Additional measures to general classroom RA Art & Design Room Food Technology Science Room specific measures Pupils, & visitors Adhesives, glazes, chemicals, vapours Food hygiene Illness/food poisoning All specialist rooms to be locked using top thumb turns when classrooms not in use. Art & Design assessments carried out and control measures in place (as appropriate) Substances only used in controlled conditions with adequate ventilation. Clay dust to be kept to a minimum by damping down. Wiped with damp cloth mot swept up Regular washing of hands if toxic substances used. Stockroom door to remain closed whilst pupils accessing classroom Food Technology All pupils and to wear aprons Pupils and staff to wash their hands thoroughly on a regular basis as and when required. M L L Art & Design & Science If toxic chemicals etc purchased new COSHH assessments to be carried out by Teacher/tutor and/or by the Site Manager. Food Technology All cupboards to be locked when not in use.
Hazards Considered (under routine, & emergency conditions) Step 1 (Clause 1.3) Who might be harmed and how Step 2 (Clause 3.2) Examples of Control Measures to be put in (staff must always carry out dynamic risk assessments for unforeseen risk): Step 3 (Clause 3.3) Risk Rating Further action Step 3 Hierarchy of controls i.e. elimination, substitution, engineering controls, signage/warning and/or administrative controls, (PPE as a last resort) Updated Risk Rating as a result of additional measures Severity Likelihood Risk Rating Severity Likelihood Risk Rating RESEDENTIAL & OUT OF HOURS PROVISION (also adhere to general risk assessments) After School Clubs Manual Handling Health Care Plans Slips, trips and falls Staff may be injured as a result of using incorrect lifting techniques and attempting to lift heavy/cumbersome loads. Such injuries may result in: : Sprains Back Injuries Muscular Skeletal Disorders (MSDs) Impact Children may slip or trip on: Uneven Surfaces Wet surfaces Damaged carpets/mats. Staff have received annual Manual Handling training. Shared lifting practices to be adopted where appropriate. Large / heavy items to be assessed before handling. Lifting and Handling aids to be provided where necessary. Formal assessments of manual handling activities to be conducted for activities where there is a significant risk of manual handling. Copies of HCPs to be made available and club leader to ensure all staff aware of plans Spillages to be cleaned up immediately as identified. When PE activities are undertaken in multi-use accommodation (i.e. dining halls) pre-use M L L See handling plans for individual pupils and school policies All staff to have the opportunity to read manual handling plans & HCPs for pupils with whom they are not familiar. Any changes required to be completed in accordance with school procedures. Signage available for wet floors Bodily fluid kits available Club leader to report any issues to site manager or log in repair book as appropriate
Access and safety Activities Incorrectly Stored Equipment This may result in: Bumps Bruising Breaks Fractures Sprains Cuts Lacerations Staff, visitors and pupils from intruders checks should be carried out to ensure spillage or other contamination is not present. Suitable surface. Floor surface maintained in a good condition. Appropriate footwear to be worn. should ensure that there is sufficient space for the planned activities. All PE Equipment not in use to be stored away securely. All to remain clear in accordance to fire procedures. All staff and visitors to be aware of and follow fire safety guidance. Emergency contact numbers to be held by club leader. Medication procedures including storage and the giving of medication to adhere to school policy – club leader to allocate roles and ensure staff follow the guidance in the medications policy. Parents to be met in reception at the end of the club or alternative designated point provided by leader. Club leader ensures all safeguarding measures are adhered to according to school policies. Club leader to make aware of risk assessments for areas in school eg cooking area and specific risk assessments undertaken by external providers, where appropriate. Coats and bags to be stored in a suitable & safe location Staff to remove any trip hazards from the activity areas Club leader to carry out any dynamic risk assessments as deemed necessary to keep pupils, staff and visitors’ safe. Trained aider to be on-site for after hours clubs. SEE ALSO PE & SPECIALIST ROOMS risk assessments if these areas are used.
Touching fire/hot material sparks from fire alighting clothes Smoke inhalation/smoke getting into eyes. Stray fireworks hitting pupils & spectators. General Information Parking Emergency Vehicle Access First Aid Spectator Safety Staff, visitors, children Staff, visitors, children Staff, visitors, children visitors, children All spectators to remain in designated area 25m away from fire. All spectators to remain in designated area 25m away from firework lighting sight. Ensure wind is blowing away from spectators. All spectators to remain in designated area. Ensure trained First Aiders are visible at all times among spectators. Ensure wind is blowing away from spectators. All spectators to remain in designated area. Ensure trained First Aiders are visible at all times among spectators. Rockets to be lit behind fencing to further protect spectators Disabled parking to be provided at the whole front area of reception parking to be provided in the overspill/other tarmac areas Designated members of to direct traffic Designated and highlighted emergency access route in the overspill car park Treatment area is to be the nurses room Hard standing areas to be utilised to prevent slip, trips and falls. Wheel chair users to be given priority under the canopy in case of bad weather To have 5 crowd marshals to assist and direct spectators
Hazards Considered (under routine, & emergency conditions) Step 1 (Clause 1.3) Who might be harmed and how Step 2 (Clause 3.2) Examples of Control Measures to be put in place (staff must always carry out dynamic risk assessments for unforeseen risk): Step 3 (Clause 3.3) Risk Rating Further action Step 3 Hierarchy of controls i.e. elimination, substitution, engineering controls, signage/warning and/or administrative controls, (PPE as a last resort) Updated Risk Rating as a result of additional measures Severity Likelihood Risk Rating Severity Likelihood Risk Rating BLANK MASTER COPY (also adhere to general risk assessments)
* To determine if your control measures are adequate, that is, have you have done everything reasonably practicable to protect people from harm, compare your control measures with good practice. Another common approach of evaluating risk involves working out the risk level by categorising the likelihood of the harm and the potential severity of harm using the matrix below. The risk level determines which risks should be tackled first. Potential Severity of Harm High (e.g. or paralysis, long term serious ill health) Medium High High Medium (an injury requiring further medical assistance or is a RIDDOR incident) Low Medium High Low (minor injuries requiring first aid) Low Low Medium Low (The event is unlikely to happen) Medium (It is fairly likely it will happen) High (It is likely to happen) Likelihood of Harm Occurring Risk Definitions Low Controls are adequate, no further action required, but ensure controls are monitored and any changes reassessed. Medium Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be reduced using the hierarchy of control measures. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time periods. Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are maintained and monitored for adequacy. High Substantial improvements should be made to reduce the level to an acceptable level. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently with a defined period. Consider suspending or restricting the activity, or applying interim risks controls. Activities in this category must have a written method statement/safe system of work and arrangements must be made to ensure that the controls are maintained and monitored for adequacy.