Personal Protection Equipment- This may involve using appropriate protective clothing eg. Masks, respirators, fall arrest equipment. This control should be considered when only other control measures are not practicable, or to increase protection from risk of injury. ITEM JOB STEP (Break the job down into steps) POTENTIAL HAZARD (What can harm you?) Inherent Risk (1 Low- 3High) CONTROLS (What are you going to do to make the job as safe as possible?) PERSON (who will ensure this happens) 1 Site Induction Injury or Harm 1 (class 3 x possible = Low 1) Complete Site Induction before entering site Site Manager/ Installer 2 Unload tools and carpet tiles from vehicle Traffic problems. 1 (class 3 x unlikely= Low 1) Unload from kerb side Provide “warning signs” if unloading from road Move vehicles immediately after goods are unloaded to car park. Installers Public interference. 1 (class 3 x unlikely= Low 1) Protect public while unloading by providing a barrier to area. Use designated access areas Installers Trip hazards. 1 (class 3 x possible= Low 1) Do not store tools or carpet rolls etc on public footpath Installers Manual Handling Injury 3 (class 2 x certain = high 3) Ensure materials are delivered in smallest possible lengths. Ensure proper manual handling techniques are used. Make sure there is enough help to minimise weight lifted. Use trolley Installers 3 Run Leads Electric shock. 3 (class 1 x possible = High 3) Provide Earth Leakage breaker Installers
Do not use piggyback plugs Ensure leads are tagged and valid Trip Hazards 2 (class 3 x certain= medium 2) Suspend leads 1.8mm min. from ground if leads are being extended across multiple work areas on hook stands to keep leads off the ground. Keep leads on floor area along walls Installers 4 Establishment of work area Trip Hazards 1 (class 3 x possible= low 1) Principal contractor to provide open clear level work area. Barrier off work areas to other trades Installers 5 Establishment of personal protective wear Hand or body damage, skin problems 1 (class 3 x unkiley= low 1) Wear correct P.P.E at all times Consult and adhere to material safety data sheets Installers 6 Loading of Carpet Tiles to work area Trip Hazards 2 (class 2 x possible= Medium 2) Establish a storage area with site manager Keep walkways clear Keep clear of props and “no go areas” Installers Manual handling e.g. back damage. 3 (class 2 x certain = High 3) Use correct manual handling procedures Installers 7 Spread of Carpet adhesive and materials Back injury 2 (class 2 x possible = Medium 2) Use correct bending techniques Provide signs showing trip hazard Provide barrier when laying close to void Provide signs showing trip hazard Installers Inhalation 3 (class 2 x certain = High 3) Provide ventilation as required Wear correct P.P.E. Consult and Adhere to MSDS’s Installers Skin Contact 1 (class 3 x possible = Low 1) Wear correct P.P.E Clean Up any spills immediately Barrier off areas to other trades. Installers
8 Install Carpet Tiles into Adhesive Lacerations from cutting tools 2(class 3 x certain= Medium 2) Wear gloves whenever necessary to avoid cuts from Stanley knives. Keep work area tidy and practice good housekeeping at all times. Place all old blades in a safe container for disposal. Installers Manual handling e.g. back damage. 3 (class 2 x certain = High 3) Use correct manual handling procedures Installers Knee Injury 1(class 3 x unlikely= Low 1) Use correct bending techniques Wear Knee Pads Installers 9 Place rubbish, off cuts and dust in bins Laceration by nail and sharp objects 1 (class 3 x unlikeyly= Low 1) Clean up Work area every hour. Wear gloves Installers Dust inhalation 1 (class 3 x possible = Low 1) Wear Dust Mask Installers