Risk Assessment Matrix 4 4 8 12 16 3 3 6 9 12 2 2 4 6 8 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1-4 6-8 9-16 LOW RISK MEDIUM RISK UNACCEPTABLE RISK Scores between 1 and 4 are deemed as low risk and no further action needs to be taken Scores between 6 and 8 represent some of risk and suitable and sufficient controls must be implemented Scores between 9 and 16 show an unacceptable level of risk and the process should be halted until sufficient controls can be implemented to bring the score down SEVERITY 4 Fatality Fatal Injury 3 Major Injury Reportable under RIDDOR 2 Injury First Aid required 1 Negligible No or trivial injuries
CONCLUSION OF RISK More action required. COMMENTS FURTHER CONTROLS /ACTIONS REQUIRED No. Action Required Responsible Person Target Date Status Date Completed SIGNATURE OF ASSESSOR DATE Risk Assessment Review Assessor Changes Made Signature TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Cleaning of Ovens and Stove Tops Health and Safety Manager Annually
SIGNATURE OF ASSESSOR DATE Risk Assessment Review Assessor Changes Made Signature TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Manual Handling Activities Health and Safety Manager Annually HAZARD INITIAL RISK (Uncontrolled) CONTROLS FINAL RISK (Controlled) No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No)
TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Use of Hotplates and Serving Counters Health and Safety Manager Annually HAZARD INITIAL RISK (Uncontrolled) CONTROLS FINAL RISK (Controlled) No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No)
TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Safe Operation of Mechanical Equipment (Generic) Health Safety & Hygiene Manager Annual HAZARD INITIAL RISK (Uncontrolled) CONTROLS RISK (Controlled) No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No) 1 Potential for injury due to contact with rotating or moving of machinery 1) shearing 2) drawing in 3) impact 4) entrapment 5) entanglement All Operatives 3 (Major Injury) 3 (Possible) 9 (High Risk) enclosing guards [secured with fasteners which require a tool for their removal] Fail-safe power interlocked guarding that cannot be defeated or by-passed Trip devices, pressure sensitive mats, sensitive edges Protection appliances, e.g. jigs, holders, push sticks, etc. Daily functional Inspections of Guards and other protection devices/appliances & records Information, instruction, training and supervision in reasons for and use of guarding and other protection devices. Safe Working Procedures where necessary Maintenance of Interlocks, trip devices etc. & fixed guarding & records
2 Potential for injury or ill health due to exposure to hazardous energy sources 1) Electricity All Operatives 4 (Fatality) 3 (Possible) 12 (High Risk) Fixed & portable appliance electrical inspection & testing & records Documented lock-off/Isolation Procedures & other Safe Working Procedures, e.g. if Electrical Testing Means of positive isolation of electrical isolators, e.g. by padlock and labelled isolators Only Competent & Authorised Persons to undertake any electrical work ‘Live’ working policy or prohibit any live work. Electrical Permit to Work. Battery operated or Low voltage equipment where practicable RCD/RCCB protection & functional checks using integral ‘Test’ button & records Installations in good condition & maintained Prevention of contact with live electrical conductors, e.g. locked control panels, shrouding of internal components (relevant to Maintenance Activities) Buried Services - locations known, use of cable location devices 4 (Fatality) 1 (Remote) 4 (Low Risk) N 3 Pressurised Systems (air, gas, hydraulics, etc. All Operatives 3 (Major Injury) 3 (Possible) 9 (High Risk) Written Scheme of Examination by Competent Persons Reports of Thorough Examination & Test and evidence of remedial action Safe Operating Limits established Vessels & pipelines clearly identified & marked Permit to work on pressure systems 3 (Major Injury) 1 (Remote) 3 (Low Risk) N 4 Potential for injury due to sprain/strain 1) RSI 2) WRULD 3) Manual Handling 4) Vibration, e.g. VWF HAVS All Operatives 3 (Major Injury) 3 (Possible) 9 (High Risk) Manual Handling Assessments & subsequent Risk Reduction Methods ULD Assessment Vibration Assessments. Nominal role for VWF & HAVS & health surveillance Information, instruction and training 3 (Major Injury) 1 (Remote) 3 (Low Risk) N
5 Potential for injury from Cutting/Welding/Grinding All Operatives 3 (Major Injury) 3 (Possible) 9 (High Risk) COSHH Assessment PPE LEV/RPE Safe storage of cylinders & restraint when in storage/use Flashback arrestors at cylinders, e.g. Acetylene, Oxygen. LPG. Hoses in good condition. Fire extinguisher in vicinity of use, where necessary Welding screens 3 (Major Injury) 1 (Remote) 3 (Low Risk) N 6 Potential injury due to lack of or inadequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) All Operatives 3 (Major Injury) 3 (Possible) 9 (High Risk) Complete PPE Risk Assessment & provision of appropriate PPE Training in use of PPE & records Accommodation for PPE 3 Injury) 1 (Remote) 3 (Low Risk) N CONCLUSION OF RISK Good COMMENTS FURTHER CONTROLS /ACTIONS REQUIRED No. Action Required Responsible Person Target Date Status Date Completed SIGNATURE OF ASSESSOR DATE Risk Assessment Review Assessor Changes Made Signature
TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Safe Use of Microwave Ovens Health and Safety Manager Annually HAZARD INITIAL RISK (Uncontrolled) CONTROLS FINAL RISK (Controlled) No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No)
TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Safe Operation of Roller Shutter Door / Windows Health and Safety Manager Annually HAZARD INITIAL RISK (Uncontrolled) CONTROLS FINAL RISK (Controlled) No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No)
1 Potential for injury due to contact with rotating or moving parts of machinery 1) drawing in 2) impact 3) entrapment 4) entanglement All Operatives 4 3 12` Fixed enclosing guards [secured with fasteners which require a tool for their removal] Fail-safe power interlocked guarding that cannot be defeated or by-passed Daily functional Inspections of Guards Information, instruction, training and supervision in reasons for and use of guarding and other protection devices. Safe Working Procedures where necessary Maintenance of devices etc. & guarding & records 4 2 8 Y 2 Potential for injury or ill health due to exposure to hazardous Energy sources i.e. Electricity All Operatives 3 3 9 Electrical inspection & testing & records Only Competent & Authorised Persons to undertake any electrical work All potential hazards should be noted to the Catering Manager and the machine be isolated 3 1 3 N 3 Potential for injury due to contact with Objects, Tools, Equipment, etc. which 1) Protrude 2) are Unstable All Operatives 3 3 9 Check shutters for damage along with runners Any faults with shutters should be reported immediately and isolation. 3 1 3 N 5 Potential for injury due to inadequate Training or Incompetence All Operatives 3 3 9 Adequate training for all operatives 3 1 3 N
No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No) 1 Setting Up BBQ: Food Poisoning Explosion Fire Physical Injury All 3 3 9` Inspect hot plate and clean prior to use. Gas BBQ – Visual inspection of BBQ, gas and gas cylinder for damage prior to use. BBQ not to be used if believed to be damaged. Check the gas cylinder is in good condition and that it is within its test period for use. Check that the taps are working correctly. Check that the taps are turned off before connecting to the gas cylinder. Gas is turned off if there is a suspected gas leak. No naked lights when changing gas cylinders. BBQ is located away from combustibles and air intake areas. Check the wind direction and the weather before starting a BBQ. Do not use the BBQ if there is a concern about the risk of fire due to wind direction. Use safe manual handling techniques to avoid muscle strain. BBQ is sited in an area free from vehicles and pedestrian traffic with access to the BBQ limited to staff operating. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions attached to the BBQ 3 1 3 N
HAZARD INITIAL RISK (Uncontrolled) CONTROLS RISK (Controlled) No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No) 1 2 3 4 Table /Chairs falling from higher levels during stacking Cuts and Lacerations Table/ Chairs falling from accidental knocks Injury to from repetitive stretching and over-reaching (please to manual handling risk assessment) All Staff / children All Staff All Staff / Children All Staff 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 2 9` 6 6 6 The stacking arms on tables/ chairs should be avoided due to the possibility of table/chairs benching falling (particularly when moving to and from store area) The have a number of protruding points which may cause cuts and/or lacerations; operatives are to ensure care is taken and gloves provided where applicable The wheels of the tables/ chairs should be fitted with a stopping mechanism to chairs accidental from knocks Ideally, all racking for chair storage should be limited to a single level rack thus avoiding a majority of the issues noted within this risk assessments. 3 2 3 3 1 1 1 1 3 2 3 3 N N N N CONCLUSION OF RISK More action required. COMMENTS FURTHER CONTROLS /ACTIONS REQUIRED SIGNATURE OF ASSESSOR DATE Risk Assessment Review Assessor Changes Made Signature
TASK / ACTIVITY / AREA ASSESSED BY DATE OF ASSESSMENT NEXT REVIEW DATE Safe Operation of Gas Fired Steamers and Boilers Health Safety & Hygiene Manager Annually No. Hazard Description Persons at Risk Severity Likelihood Risk Rating (S x L) Existing Control Measures Severity Likelihood Residual Risk Rating (S x L) Further Controls Needed? (Yes/No) 1 Burns and Scolds All Kitchen Staff 3 3 9` All operatives to be over 18 years of age All operatives to be briefed on the safe systems of work and must have signed the SSOW sheet off Operatives to be aware of burns from steam and when opening the door, stand well away All operatives to have long sleeve jackets / tops Suitable PPE to be used when taking products out of steamer 3 1 3 N 2 Potential injury due to slips, trips and falls 1) at the same level 2) from a height 3) due to poor flooring/ surfaces 5) due to obstructions 6) due to spillage, leak, lack of drainage All Kitchen Staff 3 3 9 surfaces in good condition and of adequate slip resistance Slippery substances readily identified and cleared up Floors free from obstructions or trailing cables Adequate drainage 3 1 3 N
ITEM QTY JAN 20 FEB 20 MARCH 20 20 MAY 20 JUNE 20 JULY 20 AUG 20 SEP 20 OCT 20 NOV 20 DEC 20 First Aid Guidance Leaflet 1 Scissors 1pr Moist Wipes (sterile) 10 Sterile eye pads, with bandages 2 Triangular bandages 4 Safety tape 6 Sterile dressings with pad (medium) 6 Sterile dressings with pad (large) 2 Blue, Sterile Wash Plasters 20 Disposable gloves 6 Eyewash Bottles 2 First aid book 1 Signature