Assessment Form Oil Salvage Limited Assessment Record Activity: Collection of Garage Waste Using Box Vans Ref Number: RA04 Having assessed the hazards and risks, I believe that if the control measures identified are applied Oil Salvage Ltd will, so far as is reasonably practicable reduce the risk to an acceptable level Assessed by: R. Salamanca Signed: Date: 25/01/17 Approved by: M.Vernon Signed: Date: 25/01/17 Summary of s (Residual) Hazard Hazard Hazard Slips, trips & falls 1D Work at Height 1C Hazardous Substances 1C Manual Handling 1C Unfamiliar with customer sites 1C Driving 1C Refuelling 1D Traffic Movements 1C Traffic Movements around client site 1C Driver Fatigue 1C Fire/Explosion 1C Traffic Movements around client site 1C P.P.E. Requirements Gloves Safety footwear Overalls Hearing protection Dust Mask Respiratory Eye Protection Face Shield Hi-Viz BS EN 374:1994, BS EN 388:1994 BS EN ISO20345:2011 Overalls BS EN 166 BS EN ISO 20471:2013 Class 2
What are the hazards Slips, trips & falls Manual Handling Refuelling Driver fatigue Who might s Contractors other road users How might they Injuries caused by slipping, tripping or falling Injuries through poor lifting technique Inherent Control Measures Residual L S R L S R 4 D 4D 4 C 4C Contact with Diesel fuel 2 D 3D Road accident leading to injury 4 C 4C The driver is visiting a customer s site so has no control over the condition of the site s flooring so the driver must visually assess the floor s condition looking for oil spills, wet patches potholes etc. before entering. Storage areas may also be outside so ice / snow must be assessed for. The driver is to wear good safety footwear with good grip. Hazardous, slippy conditions must be reported back to management to await further instructions. Point of work risk assessment to be completed Spill kits are on vehicles The drums and batteries are heavy objects. Filers/rags are collected in wheelie bins which are on wheels to aid movement. Van fitted with tail lift to get items into and out of van. Tail lift subject to inspections under LOLER. Lifting devices are provided to aid in the lifting and movement of items Lifting devices must be used at all times. All drives are to be trained in manual handling techniques. Drivers to check route before moving equipment. Seek assistance if required to hold doors open etc. Drivers to inspect equipment before use Damaged or missing equipment must be reported to management for immediate replacement. Each driver has a two week induction period with another experience driver. COSHH assessments carried out for diesel Operatives to wear PVC gloves when refuelling Shift patterns are designed to minimise the risk of driver fatigue. Drivers instructed to take breaks if they become tired 1 D 1D 1 D 1D Are further controls required?
What are the hazards Working at height Unfamiliar with customer sites Traffic Movements Fire/explosion Who might s Drivers Customer employees and others s contractors general public How might they Fall off the back of the box van or while getting into cab Injury through lack of awareness of hazards Impact with a vehicle Heat from fire causing burns Fumes/smoke from fire Inherent Control Measures Residual L S R L S R 4 C 4C Safe means of access provided on all vehicles. Tail lift must be used as per operational instructions. Tail lifts inspected in accordance with LOLER Vehicles regularly cleaned to remove oil, grease and dirt. Safety footwear, gloves & overalls to be worn at all times. Driver to use hand grabs when getting in/out of cab. Keep minimum equipment at height. All drives have undergone training in working at height during induction. Drivers regularly visit most sites and are aware of the hazards and other safety issues on site. Point of work risk assessment to be used If required by site driver will do site induction Sales/admin will get as much information as possible before delivery/collection regarding safety issues prior to first collection/delivery Drivers to obey PPE requirements for customer sites. Vehicles park in designated parking/loading area Avoid reversing where possible. Newer vehicles fitted with cameras and audible warning to aid or warn of reversing vehicle Assistance may be required in some circumstances to aid reversing Driver to wear hi viz vest or jacket. When on a new site the driver must seek guidance from the site supervisor over traffic routes and the transport management plan. All box vans are serviced and inspected and records available. Fire extinguishers provide. All drivers trained in actions to take in the event of a fire. Staff provided with anti-static overalls. No smoking allowed in the workplace including vehicles Drums of mixed fuels and oils to be sealed when moving Are further controls required?
What are the hazards Hazardous substances eg Burns (battery acid) Driving Who might s Contractors Other road users How might they Contact with acid Mercury from the fluorescent tubes & lamps Road accidents leading to injury Inherent Control Measures Residual L S R L S R 4 C 4C 4 C 4C Vehicle batteries contain sulphuric acid that is corrosive. Drivers are to ensure that all batteries are capped before moving. The batteries are to be stored inside the battery box for transportation. PPE to be worn when handling batteries including eye protection, gloves, overalls and sturdy safety boots. All materials in correctly marked containers Fluorescent tubes are stored in boxes for transport to avoid breaking them. Any breakages are contained. All drivers are trained and hold the relevant licence for the vehicle Time allocated at start of each day for drivers to carryout pre use checks of vehicles Drivers to obey speed limits Driver licence checks carried out annually Mobile phones are not to be used while driving Position of all vehicles can be tracked on computer at office. Ensure head height of vehicle is sufficient especially on commercial vehicle forecourts and customer sites to pass underneath. List further controls required? Traffic Movements around client site Impact with a vehicle -Vehicles park in designated parking/loading area. -Avoid reversing where possible (Use rear parking camera a Mirrors). -Newer vehicles fitted with cameras and audible warning to aid or warn of reversing vehicles within its vicinity. -Assistance may be required in some circumstances to aid reversing (This will have be a trained Reversing Assistant). -Driver to wear hi viz clothing (Drivers are all in Orange coveralls which have reflective strips on them). -When on an unfamiliar site the driver must seek guidance from the site supervisor over traffic routes and the transport management plan.
Traffic Movements around client site Impact with a vehicle -Vehicles park in designated parking/loading area. -Avoid reversing where possible (Use rear parking camera a Mirrors). -Newer vehicles fitted with cameras and audible warning to aid or warn of reversing vehicles within its vicinity. -Assistance may be required in some circumstances to aid reversing (This will have be a trained Reversing Assistant). -Driver to wear hi viz clothing (Drivers are all in Orange coveralls which have reflective strips on them). -When on an unfamiliar site the driver must seek guidance from the site supervisor over traffic routes and the transport management plan.
Record of Further Actions from Assessment Assessment Number RA04 Title Hazard Required Action Who When Date Completed Signature Note that this document forms part of your Safe System of Work (SSoW) and the precautions made within this document must be adhered too at all times. If you deem anything to be unsuitable please see your supervisor or Compliance Manager as soon as possible before you carry out any works. Name Signature Date X X X
Probability Matrix Severity A B C D E PTD or < 3 Fatalities 3 or more fatalities Major Injury or Health Effect Minor Injury or Health Effect Slight Injury or Health Effect 5 Frequent 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 4 Likely 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 3 Occasional 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 2 Seldom 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 1 Improbable 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E Assessment risk Index Criteria Unacceptable under existing controls requires immediate action Manageable under risk control & mitigation. Requires Management approval Acceptable after review of the operation. Requires monitoring to ensure controls are effective. To look at what more can be done to reduce risk. Acceptable if controls implemented.
Part 2. THINK Part 1. STOP Date Project Title POINT OF WORK RISK ASSESSMNET (PoWRA) Location PLEASE TICK YES NO Before you start Are you at the correct location? Do you have the right documentation for the job? Do you have the right PPE for the job? Are tools, leads & plant tested? Are ladders inspected? Is lifting equipment inspected? If you have answered 'no' to any of the above, please take the required action or report this to your supervisor. IF IN DOUBT, ASK! Health & Safety Assessment (If the hazard is present, tick the box) Fall from Height Confined Space Adverse Weather Falling or flying objects Dust to you from your work Chemical or harmful substances Fumes to others from your work Heat, Fire or Explosion Noise Stored energy or insecure load Asphyxiation or drowning Vibration Traffic or moving vehicles to plant Electricity Other, state: Contact with stationary object Manual Handling Object overturning or collapsing Slips, trips or falls on the same level Poor Lighting Temperature If Required, you must have a Rescue Plan in place. Provide brief details. You must always be able to provide a way of safe escape in the event of something going wrong.
Part 4. REVIEW Part 3. ACT If no control measures are in place for the hazards identified above, then Part 3 (On the next page) needs to be completed and appropriate control measures out in place before work commences Additional Safety Assessment Remaining Hazard (Identified Overleaf) Control Measure or Precautions High Medium Low Are there any lessons for next time? Has the work created any new hazards? End of Job Review If you have answered 'Yes' to either of these questions, make a breif note and tell your supervisor. YES NO YES NO Has a Assessment briefing taken place? Who performed the briefing: Name: Date: