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A. White
Plumbing
Service
Ltd
Health and Safety Policy
AWPS Ltd
Sept 2015
A. White
Plumbing Service
Ltd
Health & Safety Policy
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A. White
Plumbing
Service
Ltd
AWPS Ltd
Sept 2015 Health and Safety Policy
2.2.1 Managing Director
2.2.2 Estimators/Buyers
2.2.3 Senior Engineer
2.2.4 Operatives
2.2.5 Sub-Contractors
2.2.6 Safety Advisors (DIRECTOR)
SECTION 3
INDEX
SECTION 1 1.1 Health and Safety Welfare Policy Statement
SECTION 2
2.0 Company Organisation and Responsibilities 2.1 Health, Safety and Welfare Responsibilities
2.2 Company Management Structure
3.0 Arrangements 3.1 Accident Reporting & Investigation
3.2 First Aid and emergency procedures
3.3 CDM – Planning for Safety
3.4 Information, Training and Consultation
3.5 Welfare Provisions on site
3.6 Fire precautions
3.7 Fire /Emergency Procedures
3.8 HSE notifications & statutory signs
3.9 Competency check on subcontractors
3.10 Risk Assessments and Method Statements
3.11 Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
3.12 Manual Handling
3.13 Site Auditing / Inspections
3.14 General Site Rules
3.15 Personal Protective Equipment (COSHH)
3.16 Plant, Equipment and Transport
3.17 Electrical Equipment
3.18 Asbestos
3.19 Work at Height
3.20 Noise
3.21 Vibration
3.22 Health Surveillance
3.23 Office Safety
Appendix A Health & Safety Competency Assessment of Contractors
Appendix B Office Procedure
Appendix C Accident Reporting Flow Chart Procedures
Appendix D Exposure Points System & Ready-Reckoner
Appendix E Generic Risk Assessments
Appendix F COSHH Assessments
Appendix G Manual Handling Assessments
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SECTION 1
HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE POLICY STATEMENT
A. White
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1.1 HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE POLICY STATEMENT
The following policy is produced by A. White Plumbing Service Ltd Contractors , in order to
display our commitment to ensuring the integrity of all our employees’ health, safety and
welfare, along with anyone else affected by our undertakings. The policy will also display that
the Company is meeting our statutory duties as defined in Section 2(3) of The Health and Safety
at Work Act.
As Managing Director, I will personally take all reasonable and practicable steps to positively
control and ensure that our work practices and procedures are safe and without risk to either
health or safety. I will also ensure that for each project or task, a full account of all health,
safety and welfare implications, affecting our employees, the general public and, any other
persons are controlled and effective. To that end the Company will:
• Comply with all duties placed on us by any relevant legislation, codes of practice or
industry standards.
• Employ at all levels a competent and trained workforce through appropriate recruitment,
selection, performance assessment, training and, when necessary, re-training.
• Systematically identify hazards at the workplace and implement controls to minimise
the risk to employees and any others affected by us.
• Provide an effective system of communication throughout the Company to minimise the
risk to employees and encourage participation of high standards of health and safety
management.
• Maintain high standards, procedures and work instructions, which are sufficient to avoid
injury to employees and others. Provide properly engineered facilities, plant and
equipment and maintain them in a safe condition.
• Ensure through a systematic approach, the integrity of all projects from conception to
post commissioning.
• Only utilise operatives or sub contractors who demonstrate a level of commitment to
and comply with health, safety and welfare standards commensurate with the standards
maintained by the Company.
• Through investigation, follow up and analysis of incident reports, I will strive to
eliminate incidents with the potential to result in injury to employees and others, damage
to plant and equipment, and harm to the environment.
• Have in place audit and review systems to monitor the performance standards of the
Company health and safety management system and provide for on-going
improvements.
MANAGING DIRECTOR DATE
09/09/2015
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SECTION 2
COMPANY ORGANISATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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2.2.1 HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Company firmly believes that a good record in health, safety and welfare protection is not
only an efficient management system but, also makes sound economic sense for our future well
being. In recognition of this, the following organisational responsibilities have been introduced
and delegated to ensure we attain and enjoy both high standards of health and safety
management and awareness.
2.2 COMPANY MANGEMENT STRUCTURE
MANAGING DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR (Health and Safety) Advisor
(Appointed under “The Management of
Health and Safety at Work Regulations”)
DIRECTORS
ESTIMATOR & BUYER
SENIOR ENGINEER OFFICE MANAGER
SITE OPERATIVES ADMINSTRATORS
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2.2.1 MANAGING DIRECTOR
Prepare and maintain an up to date Company Health and Safety Policy Statement, ensuring it is
brought to the notice of all employees.
Develop organisational procedures for the implementation of the policy, ensuring each person is
aware of his/her responsibilities and duties and, allocating the necessary resource to carry them
out.
Be aware of the statutory legislation affecting the Company’s operations and administer the
policy throughout the Company.
Comply with areas of the Construction Design, Management Regulations where necessary.
Ensure appropriate training is identified and delivered to staff.
Ensure company undertakings are correctly planned, hazards identified and controlled and
proper working practices are observed at all times, as required by current legislation or, any
Approved Code of Practice.
Ensure all health and safety factors are taken into account and considered i.e. safe-working
methods, equipment to avoid injury, property damage and wastage, adequate sanitary and
welfare facilities.
Ensure we maintain a close liaison with all sub contractors employed by us on all matters
relating to health and safety.
Ensure systems are in place for the reporting, investigation, costing of injury, damage and loss
and promoting proper analysis of such investigations to detect trends and to eliminate hazards.
Appropriately discipline any member of staff who fails to satisfactorily discharge their
responsibilities for health and safety.
Set a personal example through wearing appropriate personal protective equipment at all times
when visiting site.
Arrange regular meetings with the Safety Adviser to discuss company performance, accident
prevention, improvements and the general health, safety and welfare standards of the company.
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2.2.2 ESTIMATORS & BUYER
In the absence of the Managing Director, the Estimators / Buyers will deputise on his behalf on
all such occasions and, to this end, he will be aware of all Company Health and Safety practice
and procedures affecting our on site plumbing engineering operations. In addition he is
required to:
• Understand the Company Health and Safety Policy and ensure it is readily available on
each site and bring to the attention of the Managing Director any amendment or new
working procedure relevant to our business undertaking.
• Plan work in accordance with legislative requirements ensuring it is regularly reviewed
to establish if appropriate improvements or additions should be made.
• Assess the risks associated with any unusual situation; outline the potential hazards at
each stage, indicate the necessary control procedures to be adopted and, provide written
instructions. If appropriate, obtain from sub-contractors, details of risk assessments,
substances and work processes that are hazardous to health or safety or, ensure their
compliance with agreed company methods of work.
• At all times, ensure the protection of all operatives on the site, including any members
of the public and others who may have a right to be there.
• Informing sub-contractors, at the earliest possible time, of the appropriate Personal
Protective Equipment to be worn on site, at all times.
• Discipline anyone failing to discharge his or her individual health and safety
responsibilities satisfactorily.
• Review work procedures, methods and associated safety aspects with supervisors and, if
appropriate, the safety adviser before any unusual work activity is undertaken.
• Ensure appropriate corrective action is taken to rectify any hazardous site issues brought
to your attention by the safety adviser.
• Evaluate the competence level of sub-contracting companies who tender for work on
company projects and ensure there is a commitment on their part to implement and
maintain all aspects of their own and others health, safety and welfare.
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2.2.3 3 SENIOR ENGINEER
Understand the Company Health and Safety policy and ensure it is brought to the notice of all
employees, particularly new starters. Carry out work in accordance with the policy and, bring
to the notice of the managing Director, any necessary improvement(s).
Ensure all employees, sub-contract operatives and, in particular any apprentices or young
people, are given site induction training highlighting site hazards, emergency procedures, safe
methods of work and any other relevant safety precautions necessary. Records of all site
induction training are to be retained.
Ensure work activities are carried out to the required company standards, with the minimum of
risk to employees, other contractors, the public, equipment or materials.
Comply with areas of the Construction Design, Management Regulations where necessary.
As appropriate, issue written instructions detailing the method of work required and, ensure sub
contractors work in accordance with their agreed method statements and are available.
Ensure appropriate assessments have been carried out on any substances, processes or work
activity hazardous to health and safety, and that the appropriate control measures, training,
instruction, protective clothing etc. have been provided.
Ensure operatives under your control are aware of their responsibilities for safe working and are
fully aware they are not required or permitted to take unnecessary risks.
Arrange materials to be delivered and stacked in order to avoid double handling and ensure that
the off-loading of materials is carried out in a safe manner.
Plan and maintain a tidy site and, check all machinery, power and hand tools are maintained in
good condition.
Ensure adequate supplies of protective clothing and equipment are maintained on site and that
the protective equipment is suitable. Records are to be maintained of all issues of PPE.
Ensure emergency systems are in place, for alerting any of the emergency services. Provision
adequate first aid facilities and make site operatives aware of the location and the procedures
for receiving first aid treatment for injuries and the subsequent reporting of such injuries.
Co-operate with the Safety Adviser and seek his advice before commencing any new methods
of work or potentially hazardous operations.
Ensure adequate fire precautions are provisioned for the site office and welfare facilities and
also for the storage, dispensing and use of any flammable liquids or liquefied petroleum gases.
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2.2.4 OPERATIVES
Be familiar with the Company Health and Safety Policy and carry out your work in accordance
with its requirements.
Ensure the correct tools and equipment are used for the job and are maintained in a good
condition.
Always wear safety footwear and, as appropriate, any other Personal Protective Equipment
provided, e.g. goggles, respirators etc. as detailed in specific assessments for the task being
undertaken.
Report immediately any defects in machinery, tools or equipment.
Work in a safe manner at all times and do not take unnecessary risks likely to endanger yourself
or others.
Do not use machinery, tools or equipment for work for which it they are neither intended for or,
you have not been specifically trained to operate.
Remain vigilant to other hazards developing during your work and, as appropriate, warn other
employees, particularly new employees and young people, of them.
Do not play practical jokes or engage in “horseplay” on site.
Ensure that all provisioned welfare and sanitary facilities are maintained to a high standard and
report any person found abusing them.
Report immediately to your supervisor any injury sustained from an accident at work, even if
the injury d not stop you from working.
If appropriate, suggest safer methods or procedures of work.
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2.3.5 SUB-CONTRACTORS
Any employed sub-contractor will be expected to comply with our Company Policy for Health,
Safety and Welfare and must ensure their own Company Policy is available on site whilst work
is being carried out.
The Site Supervisor will ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant
statutory provisions, taking account of and considering the safety of others on the site and the
general public.
Sub-contractors must provide documented risk assessments and methods of work for all work
activity to be undertaken on site, which may be hazardous to either health or safety, before any
work is commenced. Any such assessments are to be conveyed to all sub-contract employees
on site and records maintained of this action. Any materials or substances brought to site which
have a health, fire or explosion risk are only to be used and stored in accordance with current
Regulation and practice and this information is to be available to both operatives and other who
may be affected by them.
Any item of machinery or equipment brought to site and used by sub-contractors’ must be safe,
free from defect and maintained in good working order. All appropriate guards and safety
devices are to be fitted and all necessary certificates and documentation must be available for
inspection. Information and assessment on the noise levels of the machinery or equipment are
to be carried out by the sub-contractor and this information provided to our Contracts Manager
before work commences.
Any injury sustained or damage caused by sub-contract employees must be reported
immediately to the Site Supervisor.
Sub-contract employees must comply with all safety instructions given by the Site Supervisor.
A. White Plumbing Service Ltd Contractors have appointed an independent safety adviser
who will, as appropriate, inspect our sites and report on all aspects of health, safety and welfare
matters and a written report will be produced for our site representative. Any sub-contractor
informed of a hazard or defect during these inspections is to rectify the matter immediately and
confirm the action taken to our Site Supervisor.
Sub-contractors will provision, for their employees, suitable fire and first aid emergency
procedures and any equipment required by the Regulations, unless a previous agreed
arrangement has been made for the use of alternative facilities.
Particular note is to be taken of the need to ensure that all workplaces are kept clean, tidy and
free from debris and waste materials and all work areas are continually cleared as work
progresses.
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2.2.6 SAFETY ADVISER (DIRECTOR)
As required by Regulation 7 of “The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations”,
DIRECTOR have been appointed to advise and assist all related health, safety and welfare
issues related specifically to our business undertakings. DIRECTOR will be responsible directly
to the Managing Director and will also maintain a close relationship with all other employees.
Specifically they will perform the following functions:
• Advise on the application and maintenance of our Company Health and Safety Policy
arrangements
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge in matters of legislation and Regulations as they
apply and affect the company health and safety policy.
• Advise the Managing Director on any related safety matters.
• Advise employees at all levels, as appropriate, on matters directly affecting their health
and safety.
• Monitor the Company’s health and safety status by visits to site and ensuring our
compliance with current legislation and our company policy and standards.
• Investigate and report on any accident, dangerous occurrence or near miss and, as
appropriate, recommend any means of preventing a recurrence of the incident.
• Maintain a close liaison with the Health and Safety Executive Inspectors and other
appropriate organisations and departments relevant to our undertaking.
• Encourage a high profile health and safety campaign within all levels of the company
and review or recommend any health and safety contributions from company
employees.
• Advise company managers and Site Supervisors on training requirements for employees
ensuring they are competent to carry out detailed tasks within the parameters of current
safety legislation.
• Carry out regular site visits and advise management on the implementation
arrangements of the health and safety policy.
• Advise on the training requirements for employees, especially new starters, specifically
formal safety awareness training and site induction training.
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SECTION 3
GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS
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3.1 Accident reporting and investigation
3.1.1 All accidents should be classified as follows:-
• Minor accidents, resulting in absence from the workplace of less than 7 days including
weekends
• Reportable “Over 7 day” injuries that result in absence from work exceeding 7 days.
• Reportable “Major” injuries classified as:
- Any fracture, other that to fingers, thumbs or toes
- Any amputation
- Dislocation of the shoulder, hip, knee or spine
- Loss of sight (whether temporary or permanent)
- Chemical or hot metal burn to the eye or any penetrating injury to the eye.
- Any injury resulting from an electrical shock or electrical burn leading to
unconsciousness or requiring resuscitation or admittance to hospital for more than
24 hours.
- Any other injury :
- Leading to hypothermia, heat-induced illness or to unconsciousness
- Requiring resuscitation or
- Requiring admittance to hospital for more than 24 hours
- Loss of consciousness caused by asphyxia or by exposure to a harmful substance
by inhalation, ingestion or biological agent .
- Either of the following conditions which result from the absorption of any
substance by inhalation, ingestion or through the skin:
- Acute illness requiring medical treatment or
- Loss of consciousness
- Acute illness which requires medical treatment where there is reason to believe
that this resulted from exposure to a biological agent or infected material.
3.1.2 Furthermore, to comply with Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous
Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) all accidents, no matter how small and apparently
inconsequential, must be recorded in the Accident Book.
3.1.3 RIDDOR require "responsible persons" to report certain injuries and dangerous
occurrences associated with work, to the appropriate enforcement authority (ie HSE).
3.1.4 In the event of a Major injury the Managing Director must, in the first instance, contact
the HSE by telephone directly.
3.1.5 Several of the reportable dangerous occurrences (listed in schedule 2 to RIDDOR) are
relevant to construction work. Where the accident is of a type that is required to be
reported, the initial report should be by the quickest means, ie telephone followed up by
a written report on the official form F2508 (F2508A for diseases) within 10 days.
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3.1 Accident reporting and investigation (cont)
3.1.6 In the cases of "more than three day" accidents or occupational diseases, then a written
report submitted within 10 days (on F2508 or F2508A) is sufficient, as soon as the
employer becomes aware of the situation.
3.1.7 Any incident, accident or near miss shall be investigated, recording evidence via
photographs, written statements and interviews with those involved or injured and
witnesses. Any plant used shall be quarantined for inspection re damage or misuse of
equipment.
3.1.8 Where the outcome of the investigation can clearly identify a reason for the occurrence
and those people are identified as responsible then, if appropriate, the Managing
Director / Site Manager should instigate disciplinary procedures.
3.1.9 Accident reporting and investigation shall be undertaken by either the Site Supervisor
(non-reportable, minor incidents), or the Managing Director and / or Safety Adviser
(reportable, major injuries etc).
3.1.10 In all cases the appropriate remedial actions (to prevent a recurrence) will be instigated
by the Managing Director.
Summary
3.1.12 All accidents to be recorded in Accident Book
3.1.13 All accidents resulting absence exceeding 3 days must be reported to HSE
on F2508 form, DIRECTOR to be notified as soon as possible.
3.1.14 All “Major” accidents must be reported to HSE as soon as possible by telephone, again
DIRECTOR to be notified as soon as possible.
Options to report incident to HSE
Telephone The quickest and easiest way to do this is to call the Incident Contact
Centre with no need to fill in a report form. Just call 0845 300 99 23
(Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm) and speak to an ICC Operator
who will complete a report form over the phone. You will be sent a copy
for your records.
Online Complete the appropriate online report form above. The form
will then be submitted directly to the Incident Contact Centre. You will
be sent a copy for your records.
E-mail Download the appropriate form[10] and email it to [email protected].
Post Print out the appropriate form[11], complete it and post it to the Incident
Contact Centre, Caerphilly Business Park, Caerphilly,
CF83 3 GG.
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3.2 First aid and Emergency Procedures
3.2.1 Prior to the start of a project the Managing Director will formally appoint a First Aider
or an appointed person to be responsible to attend to an injured person.
3.2.2 Actions to be undertaken by the appointed person will include initial assessment of the
situation and to call emergency services, where appropriate. Only fully qualified First
Aiders will be permitted to provide first aid treatment.
3.2.3 The Appointed Person will be responsible for ensuring that the accident book is properly
filled out and that the Site Supervisor is advised of the injury where it may be
reportable.
3.2.4 The Appointed Person is also responsible for ensuring that the first aid box is fully
stocked at all times.
3.2.5 The name of the First Aider / Appointed Person shall be clearly displayed on the H & S
notice board and brought to the attention of all personnel at the induction process.
3.2.6 As A. White Plumbing Service Ltd only undertake work with Main Contractors we
shall expect the Main Contractor to ensure suitable provision for First Aid /
Emergencies and their details to be communicated at the main induction. Where
possible, A. White Plumbing Service Ltd shall supplement this with their own
Appointed Persons on sites.
3.2.7 All forms of ‘hot work’ are to have a suitable and appropriate “permit to work” and
effective monitoring of the hot work areas are to be carried out at cease work. Sub
contractors will include fire safety within their submitted risk assessments/method
statements, as appropriate.
3.3 The Construction (Design & Management) Regulations - Planning for Safety
3.3.1 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 place duties on various
parties involved in the construction programme from Client to Contractors. The
Company shall fulfil the requirements of the Regulations related to its activities with
particular emphasis on co-ordination of work activities and good communication and
co-operation with our own staff and others on site.
3.3.2 A. White Plumbing Service Ltd shall plan, manage and monitor our own work to
ensure personnel and operations under our control are safe prior to works
commencing on site.
3.3.3 The Company shall carry out a survey of work tasks/workplace in relation to Health and
Safety and shall produce safe systems of work to minimise risks prior to works being
undertaken.
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3.2.1 We shall ensure any sub-contractors used are competent and request them to submit
their own proposals to overcome potential high-risk areas.
3.3.5 Monitoring of safety standards shall be via internal and external site inspections which
shall generate written reports. Any remedial action recommended shall be closed out as
soon as possible by the Site Supervisor or Managing Director.
3.3.6 During site inspections, meetings and briefings we shall consult all personnel regarding
matters pertaining to health and safety. Requests, queries or concerns shall be remedied
as soon as possible and passed to Head Office for discussion at the Monthly Contracts
Meeting.
3.3.7 Specialist advice shall be called on from our Safety Advisers as required to ensure
compliance with these Regulations.
3.4 Information, Training & Consultation
Safety and Health Information
3.2.1 Safety and health information shall be communicated to all relevant personnel including
those within the company and others who may be affected by the company’s operations.
3.4.2 Safety information may be in the form of this Policy, site-specific documentation,
posters, memos etc.
3.4.3 Site Supervisors hold copies of this Policy and site-specific documentation on site at all
times. Additional information on the whole range of construction operations is
contained in the construction manual GE706, a copy of which is held by the Site
Supervisor.
Training
3.4.4 The Managing Director will, as necessary, arrange suitable training to ensure that
employees at all levels are:-
(a) Aware of their safety and health responsibilities;
(b) Competent to carry out safely their duties as Managers, Supervisors or
Operatives;
(c) Competent to operate any specialist tools, plant or equipment.
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3.4.5 The Site Supervisor will supervise the training of new starters and apprentices and
arrange suitable induction training to ensure that they are familiar with the Policy and
with the hazards and precautions associated with their work.
3.4.6 Induction training shall be given to all operatives (both direct employees and
contractors) on all contracts prior to commencement of their work. All relevant
information pertaining to each contract shall be communicated at the induction along
with any residual risks and subsequent control measures as per our Risk / COSHH
Assessments.
3.4.7 All training (including induction training) shall be recorded with copies of attendance
sheets / certificates being held at Head Office and with the Principal Contractor on site.
Sub-contractor’s training records shall be requested prior to them commencing work on
site.
Consultation
3.4.8 Employees will be provided with copies of the General Policy Statement, details of their
individual responsibilities and other documents relevant to their work. The Policy will
be explained by appropriate staff and full discussion is encouraged.
3.4.9 Initiatives from employees on safety and health matters are encouraged and these should
be made through normal management channels. The Managing Director is readily
available, if necessary, for consultation on any safety or health matter.
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PROCEDURES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF NEW EMPLOYEES
3.4.10 This procedure is to be carried out by the Head Office when a new employee starts
work:
• Explain to the new employee his duties and to whom he is responsible
• Advise of the contents of the Company Safety Policy - ensuring the employee is
aware of his/her responsibilities
• Ascertain from the new employee if he suffers from any disability/illness, which
may prevent him/her carrying out certain work activities or if he requires additional
protective measures.
• Warn the new employee of any potentially dangerous areas, hazardous operation
and/or any prohibited actions on site e.g. entering specific areas without a safety
helmet, operating plant unless authorised etc.
• Arrange appropriate training or instruction to be given and inform head office
management, e.g. abrasive wheels etc
• Issue appropriate PPE e.g. safety helmet, goggles, ear defenders and obtain their
signature for the items issued.
3.4.11 Advise of the location of the first aid box and of the procedures to be taken in the event
of an accident, in particular, the necessity to record all accidents however trivial it may
appear at the time
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3.5 Welfare provisions on site
3.5.1 The Principal Contractor is responsible for providing adequate welfare facilities
however the Site Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the facilities are adequate,
well maintained, serviced and clean at all times.
3.5.2 Welfare facilities will include but not be limited to
• Sanitary conveniences
• Washing facilities
• Drinking water
• Storing and changing clothes
• Rest facilities
3.5.3 These provisions must be in place prior to works commencing on site and be
situated reasonably near all places of work.
3.6 Fire / Emergency precautions – on site
3.6.1 The Site Supervisor shall ensure suitable and sufficient fire / emergency arrangements
are in place on all sites prior to A. White Plumbing Service Ltd commencing works.
Where equipment is provided by A. White Plumbing Service Ltd, the Site Supervisor
shall be responsible for routinely checking all fire equipment and recording the findings.
3.6.2 All operatives shall be given a site induction before entering the site, detailing the
emergency plans in the event of a fire / explosion or dangerous occurrence (i.e. scaffold
collapse).
3.6.3 The alarm shall be raised as per the Principal Contractors procedures but if one of our
employees is the first to notice an emergency situation they shall raise the alarm
verbally. All personnel shall assemble at the designated ‘muster point’.
3.6.4 A fire / emergency information poster shall be clearly displayed at various points with
relevant details of fire / emergency procedures.
3.6.5 A. White Plumbing Service Ltd employees shall make themselves known to the
appointed Fire Marshall during roll call and shall remain at the muster point until told
they can leave or re-enter the work area.
3.6.6 The Managing Director shall be informed as soon as is reasonably practicable or any
emergency situation which involves A. White Plumbing Service Ltd employees.
3.6.7 All appropriate precautions, such as the removal of flammable materials and not
smoking, must also be adhered to by A. White Plumbing Service Ltd employees.
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3.6.8 Personnel shall only attempt to fight fires when they have been trained to do so and feel
such an attempt is safe and within their capabilities.
3.6.9 Fire / emergency procedures shall be developed by the Principal Contractor for each site
as conditions and work practices vary from site to site.
3.7.0 Fire / Emergency procedures – Head Office
3.7.1 A fire risk assessment shall be undertaken for our main premises and any areas
identified as in need of remedial action shall be addressed as a priority.
3.7.2 Suitable and sufficient fire detection, warning and fire fighting equipment shall be
available on the premises should a fire break out.
3.7.3 An appointed person within the office shall be responsible for carrying out routine
checks on equipment and exits with records kept.
3.7.4 Refer to the Office Policy in Appendix B for further details.
3.8 HSE notification and statutory notices
3.8.1 Where required to be notified (in accordance with the Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2007), the HSE must be advised of the proposed start of a
project. This shall be undertaken by the Principal Contractor using the form F(10)
signed by the Client. A copy will be displayed on site and our Site Supervisor shall
check this is in place prior to works commencing.
3.8.2 A copy of the HSE law poster shall be available on all projects and at Head Office along
with copies of relevant Insurance details.
3.9 Competence checks on sub-contractors
3.9.1 Prior to appointment each contractor shall be assessed for competency for a given risk
category of work. This is undertaken by the Managing Director using the form in
Appendix A. It may be completed following a discussion with the contractor however
evidence shall also be requested.
3.9.2 Competence may also be assessed through previous knowledge of contractor’s work or
through recommendation but will not negate the need for relevant site specific
documentation to be provided.
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3.10 Risk Assessments and Method Statements
3.10.1 All projects and significant operations will be assessed for risks and method statements
prepared to ensure that all foreseeable risks are adequately identified and controlled with
details communicated to relevant personnel. Safe systems of work shall be
implemented, monitored and reviewed.
3.10.2 In accordance with the Work at Height Regulations, all work at any height is to be the
subject of Risk Assessment.
3.10.3 The Managing Director in liaison with DIRECTOR shall produce generic risk
assessments for work procedures.
3.10.4 The Managing Director and Site Supervisors shall be responsible for making all generic
risk assessments site specific. They shall also produce site specific Method Statements
for work processes as required.
3.10.5 All significant findings from the risk assessment process shall be brought to the
attention of the workforce. This shall be undertaken primarily at the induction stage but
shall be reinforced through regular Toolbox Talks, briefings and at meetings.
3.10.6 Risk assessments shall be undertaken for all tasks and shall include the identification of
risks posed to those not directly employed by A. White Plumbing Service Ltd(i.e.
members of the public, visitors, children etc), through their undertakings.
3.11 Hazardous Substances (COSHH)
3.11.1 Where it is necessary to use substances or processes, which could be hazardous to
health, the risks will be assessed and employees informed of
appropriate precautions, which must be taken prior to any substances being used.
3.11.2 Containers of hazardous substances should be marked with the appropriate danger
symbol and must not be used unless information on their safe use has been provided.
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3.11.3 The Company will use non-hazardous materials where possible, but the use of
hazardous chemicals etc. is necessary in many cases. The Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations require the following measures to protect people from
exposure to health risks from hazardous substances:-
• An assessment of the health risks created by work with hazardous
substances, and of necessary precautions to be taken.
• The control of exposure, where possible by means other than personal
protective equipment.
• Ensuring that control measures are used and maintained.
• The keeping of records and the giving of information, instruction and training to employees.
3.11.4 The Managing Director will ensure that information on the safe use of all materials
ordered by the Company is obtained from suppliers. The Site Supervisor will ensure
that similar information is provided where materials are supplied by subcontractors.
3.11.5 The Managing Director will ensure the preparation of an assessment of the health risks
involved in the use of any hazardous substance, ensure the provision of necessary
equipment and facilities, inform Supervisors of precautions which must be observed and
ensure that all necessary information, instruction and training is provided prior to any
substances being used.
3.11.6 The assessment of hazards from particular substances and processes may, where
necessary, be carried out by external consultants. Where the significance of exposure is
uncertain, it may be necessary to sample airborne contaminants; biological monitoring
may be necessary in the case of substances hazardous by ingestion or absorption through
the skin.
3.11.7 Many of the processes carried out by the Company are repetitive and assessments will
need to be carried out only once, unless circumstances of the work changes
significantly, e.g. when substances are used in confined spaces.
3.11.8 Assessments must be recorded in writing to show decisions and why and how they were
made. Records of assessments will be kept by the relevant parties.
3.11.9 Substances / process deemed hazardous to A. White Plumbing Service Ltd employees
and others who may be in the immediate vicinity include:
▪ Cutting processes or welding - Order to size to reduce need to cut;
- Ensure LEV or dust collection / suppression;
- Cut / weld in well ventilated area (outside);
- Wear appropriate RPE where above measures unpractical
COSHH Assessments shall be available in the site-pack.
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3.12 Manual Handling
3.12.1 Wherever possible, use mechanical means to lift and transport items. Where use of
mechanical means is impracticable, a risk assessment must be made and sufficient
persons must be available to lift the relevant load taking into account the physical
capability of the individual, size, shape and weight of the load.
3.12.2 It remains the responsibility of the employee to ensure the load is within his / her
capacity; and that assistance is sought if the load is unmanageable.
3.12.3 Ensure that the items are lifted correctly with the back straight and using the legs to raise
yourself if the load is low. Use a good grip with the feet apart to hip width and one foot
slightly in front of the other.
3.12.4 Avoid twisting, stooping or reaching to lift or deposit the load. Ensure that access areas
are clean and clear and that the lighting is adequate. Wear gloves and safety footwear.
3.12.5 Protect sharp edges. Avoid long lifts and if necessary change grip when the load is at
waist height. Keep the load close to your body. During repetitive work allow sufficient
time for resting.
3.12.6 If more than one person is involved then a suitable person must be nominated to control
the job. If possible, break the load down into smaller items and secure items, which are
loose to prevent the load shifting when being carried.
3.12.7 The Managing Director / Site Supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring manual
handling assessments are undertaken – this may be through delegation to other
competent personnel.
3.12.8 Areas identified which require assessment for manual handling include:
▪ Lifting and carrying large, unwieldy items (boilers / piping):
- Order manageable sized items;
- Engage the use of mechanical devices to lift, carry and position;
- Reduce the time required to manually handle items;
- Use two-man lifts wherever possible;
- Ensure safe handling techniques are used.
▪ Lifting and carrying general construction tools / items:
- Engage the use of mechanical devices to lift, carry and position;
- Reduce the time required to manually handle items;
- Carry only small amounts within your capability;
- Ensure safe handling techniques are used.
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3.13 Site Auditing / Inspections
3.13.1 The Director responsible for Health and Safety shall arrange for regular audits
of work activities to ensure compliance with relevant statutory provisions and
the Company Health and Safety Policy.
3.13.2 Such audits shall include external Advisers auditing our safety management systems /
premises and also visiting sites and reporting on safety standards.
3.13.3 In addition to auditing, regular walk-through inspections shall be undertaken by Site
Supervisors with findings recorded and addressed as required.
3.14 General Site Rules
3.14.1 Safety Induction Training will be provided for all personnel on first arrival on site
(provided by the Principal Contractor and A. White Plumbing Service Ltd Site
Supervisor).
3.14.2 Noise - will be reduced wherever possible with cutting operations undertaken at
designated areas on site and limited. Radios on site are not allowed.
3.14.3 Wherever possible environmentally friendly products shall be used.
3.14.4 Site housekeeping – our work areas shall be maintained in a clean, tidy and safe
condition for the duration of the works.
3.14.5 Ensure that holes, excavations etc are securely protected / covered at all times and
particularly at the end of each day.
3.14.6 All waste materials including waste packaging, building materials, excavated materials
etc shall be collected and removed from site at regular intervals and prior to completion
of each contract. The Principal Contractors Site Waste Management Plan shall be
strictly adhered to with segregation and minimisation of waste a priority.
3.14.7 Traffic Management Systems and speed limits shall be strictly adhered to at all times.
3.14.8 Appropriate PPE shall be worn for relevant tasks by all personnel, including Hi-vis
clothing.
3.14.9 Any other rules which are dictated by the Principal Contractor, Client or work processes
etc. shall be adhered to by all A. White Plumbing Service Ltd personnel.
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3.15 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
3.15.1 After all other measures have been taken to minimise risk there will still remain
circumstances where protective equipment should be used.
3.15.2 In all cases the equipment should be suitable to the risks and conditions of use, of good
fit, compatible with other equipment and to C.E type approval standards.
3.15.3 It should be checked before issue and use, used only in accordance with the
manufacturer, stored carefully between use and disposed of safely when no longer
adequate.
3.15.4 The Company will seek to provide the equipment and suitable training and instruction to
its use. Employees must ensure that they are adequately protected, use what is provided
and treat it with due care, reporting any defect or loss and return to stores after use.
3.15.5 The Site Supervisor will ensure the provision of all necessary protective clothing and
equipment. Records will be kept of all PPE issued.
3.15.6 Subcontractors will normally be required to provide items of protective clothing and
equipment for their employees, unless alternative contract arrangements are made.
3.15.7 Employees and Subcontractors have a duty to use and to look after items of equipment,
which are provided for their protection. The misuse and wilful damage of any PPE may
result in disciplinary action being taken.
3.16 Plant, equipment and transport
3.16.1 All plant, equipment and transport is either company owned or hired from reputable hire
companies. All work equipment will be supplied with adequate safety instructions,
certification, thorough examinations certificates etc.
3.16.2 On arrival on site each piece of work equipment will be checked by the Site Supervisor
prior to being brought into use for the first time. A permit system is in place for high-
risk equipment such as screed pumps to ensure appropriate guarding etc is in place.
3.16.3 The Site Supervisor will also ensure that each piece of work equipment is regularly
checked for safety integrity, especially guards, braking devices, interlocks etc. Such
inspections shall be recorded on the appropriate form and kept on the site throughout the
life of the project with copies sent to H.O.
3.16.4 All equipment used on site must be in efficient working order and in a state of good
repair. It must also be suitable for the job which is being undertaken.
3.16.5 Maintenance of plant and equipment shall only undertaken by trained and
competent persons in line with manufacturers recommendations.
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3.16.6 Only those persons appointed and carrying a valid licence or certificate will be allowed
to use the certain plant and equipment (i.e. abrasive wheels).
3.16.7 Where new equipment is provided, the user will be given full instructions and training
(including manufacturers manual etc) on the safe and proper use of the equipment.
Records of such training shall be kept.
3.17 Electrical Equipment
3.17.1 A 110V temporary electrical supply will normally be provided on site and only 110V (or
less) tools and equipment shall be used where practicable.
3.17.2 All cables and connections must be checked by operatives prior to use to ensure they are
sound. Operatives should check for any external damage, including leads, plugs, guards
etc. Plugs must not however be taken apart.
3.17.3 All portable electrical equipment shall be tested by a competent PAT tester and shall
carry a label to indicate that the equipment is safe and does not pose a hazard. This is
undertaken internally at pre-determined intervals depending on the equipment and
records are kept.
3.17.4 The Managing Directors shall be responsible for ensuring all electrical equipment is
PAT tested with records kept.
3.17.5 Sub-contractors own equipment shall only be authorised on site when it complies with
the above.
3.17.6 Waterproof fittings must be used for any external work.
3.17.7 Leads must not be allowed to trail and cause a trip hazard.
3.17.8 Any repairs must be made by trained and authorised persons. Operatives must never
remove casings, leads, guards etc in order to carry out their own repairs.
3.17.9 Personnel shall be briefed on the dangers of faulty electrical equipment, pre-use checks
and fault reporting procedures at the induction stage and during Toolbox Talks /
inspections etc.
3.17.10Inspections shall be undertaken of portable electrical equipment on a weekly basis with
records kept of the findings. Any equipment deemed to be a risk shall be removed from
the work area and repairs undertaken.
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3.17.11 Permits to Work
All hot work activities are to be planned if they are to be executed safely and
successfully. Procedures will be required to control all hot work activity in hazardous
work areas, i.e. confined space, toxic environments etc. and should clearly show the
safety precautions that are required and should be properly supervised at all times. On
no account is anyone to carry out hot work on their own or without the proper safety
precautions and protective equipment present in any hazardous area.
3.18 Asbestos
3.18.1 The Company will not use asbestos products in its works. However, in refurbishment,
asbestos may be encountered in the form of asbestos cement sheets, asbestos lagging,
coatings or insulation board.
3.18.2 The Managing Director will ensure wherever it is applicable, an appropriate asbestos
survey has been undertaken or a copy of the premises Asbestos Register requested.
Details of which shall be included in the site pack and communicated to relevant
personnel prior to works commencing on site.
3.18.3 Personnel shall be trained and regularly briefed on how to identify possible asbestos
containing material – this shall include where it may be found and what it looks like.
Included in the briefing will be procedures to follow in the event of finding suspected
asbestos during construction works.
3.18.4 Where suspected asbestos is found, employees are required to stop work and segregate
the area to prevent possible further contamination,
CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR AND / OR MAIN CONTRACTO
IMMEDIATELY - DO NOT CONTINUE WORKING IN THAT AREA
3.18.5 An experienced, licensed specialist contractor will be employed to assesses and sample
the materials, if necessary the contractor will strip or carry out whatever work is
necessary to make the area safe.
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3.19.1 Work at Height
3.19.1 All work at height undertaken by A. White Plumbing Service Ltd will be carried out
within the scope of The Work at Height Regulations 2005. All work at height will be
subject to risk assessment being undertaken.
3.19.2 Where A. White Plumbing Service Ltd operate as a sub- contractor, but before any
work at height is undertaken on a Principal Contractors premises, our Site
Supervisor will communicate with the Principal Contractor and satisfy himself that
the work has been planned and suitable equipment has been selected in respect of
access, edge protection and fall protection.
3.19.3 Where A. White Plumbing Service Ltd are responsible for selecting, providing and
erecting access equipment for working at height we shall ensure that:
• Work at Height is avoided where possible, i.e. done at ground level and lifted
into place;
• If avoidance is not possible, equipment will be selected to prevent a possible fall,
this will be achieved by the use of scaffold, edge protection, birdcage scaffold,
powered access platforms and suitable access methods, i.e. Haki stair towers;
• Where it is not possible to prevent a fall, a method will be used to mitigate the
consequences of a fall i.e. fall nets, soft landing systems or personal suspension
equipment (harnesses).
3.19.4 In all cases A. White Plumbing Service Ltd will ensure:
• All work at height is planned and organised.
• Weather conditions are taken into account.
• The location of the work place is safe.
• All operatives undertaking the work at height are trained and competent.
• The equipment selected for work at height is appropriately inspected.
• The risk from fragile materials i.e. roof lights, is controlled.
• The risk from falling materials is controlled.
3.19.5 Other access and work platforms can be used, i.e. ladders and steps, but only after more
appropriate methods have been exhausted, and only for short duration, following a risk
assessment.
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3.20 Noise
3.20.1 Noise at work, if allowed to remain unchecked could lead to the reduction or even
the complete loss of hearing in employees' exposed to it. It is imperative that
measures are swiftly taken to reduce the excessive noise levels to a minimum and where
possible to the levels required by the Control of Noise at Work Regulations.
3.20.2 The Noise Regulations require specific action to be taken at certain values, these relate
to:
• The levels of exposure to noise averaged over a working day or week; and
• The maximum noise (peak sound pressure) to which employees are exposed in a
working day.
3.20.3 The Regulations have placed duties on employers at 3 defined action levels:
1st Action Level - daily or weekly exposure of 80 dB(A) or peak pressure of 135 dB
(A).
Employees to be informed of the potential damage to their hearing and, if requested by
them, provisioned with suitable hearing protection.
2nd Action Level – daily or weekly exposure of 85 dB(A) 85dB(A) or peak
pressure of 137 dB (A).
Where possible, the noise levels are to be reduced below the 85dB(A) threshold. If this
is not possible, the area is to defined as a noise hazard zone and suitable signs are to be
displayed; employees to be informed of the damage which will be caused to their
hearing and they are to be provisioned with suitable hearing protection which they
MUST wear.
Peak action level 87 dB(A) or peak pressure of 140dB(A) - these levels must not be
exceeded
Employees exposed to this level of noise, are to be removed from the workplace and not
exposed to further noise sources for that day.
3.20.4 These exposure limit values take account of any reduction in exposure provided by
hearing protection.
3.20.5 As required by the Regulations, whenever a potential noise hazard exists, arrangements
will be made to carry out suitable noise assessments and appropriate action will be
taken.
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In addition Supervisor are to ensure the following:
• Ensure any workplace instructions, regarding the wearing of hearing protection in
designated areas, are obeyed.
• Ensure machinery and equipment is selected and maintained to minimise noise
levels, and keep all engine covers etc. closed during use.
• Where possible, consider alternative methods of work to eliminate and reduce
possible noise levels.
• Where prolonged exposure is unavoidable, work should be planned to give
employees' adequate rest breaks away from the noisy environment.
• Ensure adequate means of communication in noisy environments, especially if there
are relevant alarm sounds, which may need to be heard, alternative signals may need
to be provided.
• When necessary, ensure that employees' have been instructed in the use of any
equipment provided for protection.
• The Safety Adviser, if requested will provide the following services, noise surveys,
noise assessments, noise control measures, individual noise monitoring, training and
instruction for employees'.
3.21 Vibration
3.21.1 The Company shall whenever possible use mechanically propelled equipment as
opposed to hand held. Where this is not possible low vibration equipment shall be
requested from suppliers (this also applies to contractors plant).
Personnel will be instructed in the regards of vibrating equipment and procedure to be
followed to reduce over exposure.
3.21.2 Vibration exposure from prolonged and regular work with powered hand-held tools,
equipment or processes can have adverse effects on the hands and arms of users.
Without effective controls, workers using such equipment may suffer various forms of
damage, collectively known as ‘hand-arm vibration syndrome’ (HAVS). This is a
painful condition and the effects can include impaired blood circulation, damage to the
nerves and muscles, and loss of ability to grip properly. The best-known form of
damage is vibration white finger’ (VWF), which is a prescribed industrial disease under
RIDDOR Regulations.
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3.21.3 Individual work processes and the tools being used should be observed. The
following points shall be considered to assist in identifying the problem.
• The number of employees using power hand-held tools and where they work.
• Is there a high turnover of people in any department using powered hand-held tools?
• Ask operators about vibration levels when the tool or machinery is in use. Do they
get numbness or tingling in their fingers? Have the operators complained about
recurring pain or throbbing in their hands, or difficulties with gripping objects, or
completing fiddly tasks such as fastening a button?
3.21.4 Looking at the task:
• Could the process be redesigned to avoid or reduce the use of powered hand-held
tools, e.g. by substitution or alternative mechanization?
• Are alternative lower vibration processes or methods available?
• Could remote or power-assisted controls be introduced?
3.21.5 Reducing Vibration Transmitted to the Hands
• Suitable and sufficient information, instruction and training shall be provided to all
operatives that use equipment that causes vibration to the hands. This should cover
working techniques to avoid excessive grip pressure and push and guiding forces.
The encouragement of workers to select the lightest tool capable of doing the work,
to rest the tool as much as possible on the material being worked, and hold it with a
light but safe grip.
• Job rotation and careful planning of the work can also keep the vibration exposure
down. Suitable levels of supervision of the activity will take place to make these
controls effective.
• It is very important to maintain blood circulation. This will be achieved by keeping the
hands and body warm to help maintain a good flow of blood to the fingers and reduce
the risk of injury.
• Gloves must be worn at all times when operating equipment that allows vibration to
reach the hands. This will assist in keeping the hands warm, so as to increase the blood
flow and reduce the vibration level to the hand.
• Special soft lining gloves are available. These gloves can reduce high-frequency
vibration but have little effect a mid or low frequencies, which are those most likely to
damage blood flow to the hands. The wearing of gloves also offer physical protection
to the hands.
• As in all cases involving personal protective equipment, it must only be used as the last
means of defence (i.e. when all other options of removing the hazard have been used).
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• Exhausts from pneumatic tools and equipment must not be allowed to discharge towards
the operator’s hands. A flexible hose to lead the exhaust away will also help with noise
control.
• Avoiding or cutting down smoking will help blood circulation, as will massage and
exercising of the fingers during work breaks.
• Assessments for all relevant tools / equipment shall be undertaken using manufacturers
guidance and the findings / controls communicated to relevant personnel.
3.22 Health Surveillance
3.22.1 The Managing Director shall ensure that prior to employment, personnel are asked as to
their general health in relation to work tasks required. A self-check questionnaire has
been introduced for completion by employees to help assess whether further specialist
screening or action is required by A. White Plumbing Service Ltd.
3.22.2 Should any person have a health problem which could affect their safety while at the
workplace, they shall inform their immediate supervisor.
3.22.3 Supervisors shall, where work activities could cause health problems, regularly check on
the welfare of personnel. Medical Practitioners (i.e. Occupational Health) shall be
approached whenever assessments / pre-contract information identifies possible health
risks.
3.23 Alcohol and Drug Abuse
3.23.1 Alcohol or drug abuse by employees and contractors (including supervisory and
management staff) can adversely affect the safety and health of not only themselves, but
the safety of all other operatives who work with them on site. It is, therefore, our
company policy that any person is known to be, or strongly suspected of being, affected
by alcohol or substance abuse, he/she is to be referred to the site agent who is to arrange
for the person to be removed from site.
3.23.2 Symptoms suggesting that a person is under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be
created by other conditions e.g. heat exhaustion, hypothermia, diabetes, etc, and the
person may be affected by legitimate medication prescribed by a doctor. These
conditions, while still requiring the person to be removed from their work for safety
reasons, will obviously affect any disciplinary action that may be considered. If there is
any doubt as to the person’s medical condition or to the cause of their condition, then,
medical advice should be sought immediately.
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3.24 Dermatitis
3.24.1 Occupational dermatitis is caused by the skin coming into contact with certain
substances at work i.e. cement, concrete, mortar and mineral oils. It is not
infectious, so it cannot be passed from one person to another.
3.24.2 Contact with these substances might immediately affect you or take weeks, even
months or years to cause occupational dermatitis. Irritant Contact Dermatitis
occurs soon after contact with the substance and the condition reverses after
contact ceases. However, prolonged and regular contact with sensitising agents
such as found in cement, turpentine and epoxy resins can lead to Allergic Contact
Dermatitis which is irreversible.
3.24.3 Signs can be redness, itching, scaling or blistering of the hand or forearms, the
places most likely to touch the substance. Certain type of dusts, liquids and
fumes can affect your face, neck or chest and can be very painful.
3.24.4 Dermatitis can be best controlled through good personal hygiene (regular hand
washing, avoiding contact with substances) and the use of personal protective
equipment e.g. overalls, wellington boots and use of barrier creams.
3.24.5 Reference must be made to the assessment made under the Control of Substances
Hazardous to Health Regulations to ensure a safe system of work is made
relevant to the level of risks.
3.25 Respiratory Protection/Silica Dust
3.25.1 Silica dust is likely to be encountered in the cutting or blasting / cleaning of
sandstone, granite Or brick.
3.25.2 The Managing Director will identify material liable to give rise to this hazard and
the Contracts Manager will ensure that the risk is assessed and necessary control
measures specified.
3.25.3 Control measures may include the use of wet methods, exhaust ventilation, the
use of Respiratory protective equipment and the segregation of other workers.
Information regarding health risks associated with these operations i.e. silicosis
will be given to employees.
3.25.4 If identified as being necessary, employees may be requested to attend
occupational Health interviews.
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3.26 Lead
3.26.1 Where there is any possibility that persons may be exposed to lead, a suitable
assessment as required by the Control of Lead at Work Regulations must be carried out.
3.26.2 Exposure to lead will be determined by a competent person to determine if the exposure
to lead is significant.
3.26.3 Where exposure is significant, the company will provide adequate control measures, and
medical surveillance, to bring the exposure level down so far as is reasonably
practicable. A method statement will be developed for this work.
3.26.4 Employees will be given adequate information, instruction and training to understand
the associated risks and necessary precautions. Adequate welfare provisions, i.e.
washing, eating/drinking and changing facilities, and clothing accommodation, will be
made available.
3.23 Office Safety
3.23.1 All office staff have a duty to assist in reducing the risk of accidents and fire.
The following rules and precautions are to be observed:-
2.23.2 Keep desks tidy and ensure that waste paper is disposed of regularly.
3.23.3 Use a safe method of lifting any article and get assistance if necessary.
3.23.4 Never leave filing cabinet drawers open, or open more than one at a time.
3.23.5 Ensure that cables and connections on all electrical equipment are sound, that the
equipment is earthed and that a fuse of the correct rating is fitted in the plug.
3.23.6 Ensure that passageways, stairs and exits are kept clear of any obstruction.
3.23.7 All staff must be familiar with the fire emergency procedure and how to use fire
extinguishers, which are provided (water for wood or paper fires, dry powder or
CO2 for electrical fires).
3.23.8 Any DSE ‘Users’ must have a DSE Assessment for their workstation to ensure it
is ergonomically sound.
For further details see dedicated office safety policy in appendix
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APPENDIX A
Subcontractors H&S Competency Proforma
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VH H M L
HEALTH & SAFETY COMPETENCY ASSESSMENT OF CONTRACTORS
SITE LOCATION....................................OPERATION(S)..................................
RISK CATEGORY VH H M L
NAME & ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR.............................................................
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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY (Up to date/Signed by Senior Manager or Director Statement of commitment/lines of responsibilities)
SAFETY ADVICE/SURVEILLANCE (Independent company or internal advisor trained or experienced)
SAFETY TRAINING TO SUPERVISION & WORKERS (Series of suitable & sufficient courses to reach acceptable standard and/or experience)
PROCEDURES FOR COSHH/RIDDOR/NOISE (COSHH assessments, not just data, notification of accidents & records, noise assessments)
SAFETY GROUPS AND AWARDS (Federation or trade association, recognised Safety award)
PLANT, EQUIPMENT & VEHICLE INSPECTION (Inspection procedures if any, eg. Crane, hoist, etc as per F91 registers + others)
SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK/METHOD STATEMENTS (Eg. Permit to work systems, detailed account of method, break down of elements)
ASSESSMENT OF THEIR SUBCONTRACTORS (Procedures to vet their subcontractors for safety)
RISK ASSESSMENTS (Procedures to identify risks and hazards, eg, H, M, L, and to address them - eliminate, substitute, control, reduce exposure, then PPE)
PASSING ON INFORMATION TO WORKERS (Induction sessions, tool-box talks, information packs, handbooks)
COMPETENCY OF DESIGNERS (Understanding of safety factors by their designers eg. practicality of erecting steel structures, edge protection, sequencing, anchor holes etc)
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Comments:-
Signed Dated_
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APPENDIX B
Office Procedures
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CONTENT
Introduction...........................................................................................................
1. Company Policy....................................................................................................
2. The Law ................................................................................................................
3. Training.................................................................................................................
4. Dress .....................................................................................................................
5. Conduct .................................................................................................................
6. Office Equipment..................................................................................................
7. Small Office Items ................................................................................................
8. Lifting and Carrying .............................................................................................
9. Slips and Falls .......................................................................................................
10. Lighting.................................................................................................................
11. Visual Display Units .............................................................................................
12. Electrical Equipment.............................................................................................
13. Fire Precautions ....................................................................................................
14. Types of Extinguishers .........................................................................................
15. Health Hazards......................................................................................................
16. Protective Clothing ...............................................................................................
17. First Aid/Reporting Injuries..................................................................................
18. Toilet Facilities .....................................................................................................
19. Safety Committees ................................................................................................
20. Contractors and Visitors .......................................................................................
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INTRODUCTION
It is important to ensure that all employees are provided with a safe and healthy place in
which to work. This booklet is designed to help you understand the safety rules which you
must comply with whilst working in offices.
It is important to read, understand and implement the various requirements laid down in this
leaflet in order to prevent ill health and injury. A comprehensive Health and Safety Policy
has been published and is displayed on notice boards for your benefit. If you need further
advice on matters concerning health and safety please consult the policy or refer the problem
to your immediate superior so that it can be dealt with in the proper manner.
1. COMPANY POLICY
The Company Health and Safety Policy which is displayed on the notice board gives
details on the responsibilities assigned to key individuals within the organisation to
ensure that health and safety standards are implemented and properly maintained.
Comprehensive arrangements have also been included in order to explain company policy
on such matters as information and training, office inspections, reporting unsafe or
unhealthy conditions, safe systems of work, provision of safety equipment and devices,
fire prevention, etc.
2. THE LAW
The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 is the principle statute for ensuring that
appropriate health and safety standards exist within the U.K. This is supplemented by
more specific legal requirements contained in Regulations which relate to office
environment, such as The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations,
Workplace Regulations, Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations , Display
Equipment Regulations and others. The law says “you must take reasonable care of
the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your
acts or omissions at work”. It goes on to state that “you must not intentionally or
recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided in the interest of health, safety
or welfare”. For example you are not allowed to misuse or interfere with fire equipment
which is there to help protect people if a fire breaks out. You will find a poster displayed
within the building entitled “Health and Safety Law” which summarises the main legal
aspects relating to health and safety. You should consult this poster for more detailed
information on the legal requirements relating to the office.
3. TRAINING
When you first join the Company you will receive appropriate instruction in order to
explain the various health and safety rules and procedures which apply within the office.
This type of instruction is designed to familiarise you with:
- Accident reporting procedures
- Local safety rules
- First aid arrangements
- How to report unsafe conditions
- Fire equipment
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- Evacuation procedures
- Protective clothing etc.
Listen carefully and remember to follow the advice given.
4. DRESS
Individuals have the freedom to choose what to wear but please remember to dress
sensibly when in the office.
- Avoid wearing high heels since they tend to catch on projections and can be
dangerous when descending stairs.
- If you need glasses wear them while in the office particularly when working at
Visual Display Units (V.D.U.s) in order to avoid eye-strain.
- Don’t wear loose clothing such as scarves, ties etc. when working on or near moving
machinery.
5. CONDUCT
Irresponsible behaviour can lead to serious accidents.
- Walk - don’t run. Always look where you are going, particularly at blind spots such
as doorways, openings and partitioning.
- It is dangerous to read documents whilst walking through the office.
- Don’t interfere with electrical equipment. Arrange for an electrician or some other
qualified and authorised person to undertake repairs.
- Smoke in authorised places only and make sure you properly extinguish matches,
cigarettes, cigars or pipes in the ashtrays provided.
- Don’t leave material or equipment in passageways where people can trip over.
- Leave fire equipment in its designated location unless you need it to extinguish a fire.
- Never wedge open fire doors. They are designed to stop smoke and fire spreading to
other parts of the building - so always keep them closed.
- Don’t indulge in horseplay or practical jokes.
6. OFFICE EQUIPMENT
Office equipment should be maintained in good condition and positioned to allow
adequate clearance for staff.
- Report defects such as sharp corners, broken chairs, sticky drawers, trailing cables,
damaged flooring etc.
- Do not leave desk drawers open or swing back on chairs.
- Always fill the bottom drawers of filing cabinets first and only open one drawer at a
time to prevent the cabinet toppling.
- Never open a drawer when someone is working below.
- Before attempting to lift or move desks and cabinets always ask for help and remove
or empty drawers.
- Don’t put sharp objects in waste bins such as broken glass, sharp blades etc.-
remember someone has to empty these containers. Paper should always be placed in
the bin not thrown at it.
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- Always follow the instructions which accompany printing and photocopying
machines particularly the requirement to switch off the machine before clearing
paper paths, cleaning parts or making adjustments.
- Never attempt to repair machines unless trained and authorised to do so.
- Don’t stand on chairs to reach high objects - use a stepping stool or step ladder.
7. SMALL OFFICE ITEMS
Everyday office items which you handle such as scissors, pins or staples can inflict
serious injuries if they are not used properly.
- Don’t use razor blades. If you have to cut material, use scissors or if necessary a
retractable Stanley knife but remember to keep your hands well away from the blade.
- Avoid using knives to sharpen pencils. Pencil sharpeners should be used for this
purpose.
- It is better to use clips or staples rather than pins to hold paper together. Always use
a hand operated staple extractor to remove staples. Never use your fingers.
- Scissors are meant to cut - not to open envelopes, prise open can lids or remove
screws etc.
- Always pick up drawing pins which fall on the floor in case someone treads on them.
8. LIFTING AND CARRYING
Bad lifting technique can lead to serious back strain or other injuries. If you have to lift
or carry something heavy, follow these simple rules:
- Use a trolley or some other mechanised system whenever possible.
- Ask for assistance to make the task of lifting easier.
- If you feel the load is within your capability, keep your back straight and bend your
knees, get a firm grip, hold the item close to your body and use your legs not your
back to straighten up.
- Make sure you can see where you are going and ask someone to open doors, where
necessary, to provide you with clear access.
9. SLIPS AND FALLS
Slips and falls are one of the major causes of accidents within the office.
- Stairways are particularly dangerous. Take great care when using them and keep a
firm hold of the handrail especially if you are descending stairs.
- Always keep your office tidy and don’t leave things lying on the floor.
- Waste bins should be kept in a safe place and boxes, containers or office equipment
should not be left in passageways where personnel can fall and hurt themselves.
- If you spill coffee, tea or other liquids always mop it up. This is particularly
important on stairs where a fall may result in very serious injuries.
- Make sure there are no trailing cables, damaged carpet or flooring, which could trip
you up.
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10. LIGHTING
The standard of lighting in the office must be adequate to provide a safe working
environment.
- Check that your working area and adjacent corridors or passageways are well lit.
- Report any defective lighting or dark areas so that the matter can be rectified.
11. VISUAL DISPLAY UNITS (V.D.U.s)
Using V.D.U.s for long periods of time may result in headaches, eye strain and back
problems.
- Make sure that your chair is at the correct height and supports your back properly.
- Don’t remain too long in one position - frequently change your position to avoid
unnecessary strain.
- Avoid repeated stretching movements.
- Make sure your screen image is sharp and individual characters can be read easily.
- If you normally wear glasses put them on.
- Adjust the brightness to suit lighting conditions and position the screen to avoid
reflections.
- Clean the screen regularly to remove dirt and grime.
12. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Electric shock can result in death and therefore electrical equipment should be treated
with respect.
- Electric shock placards will be posted in appropriate areas. Read them and get to
know how to deal with electric shock and carry out artificial respiration.
- Never tamper with electrical equipment or attempt to make repairs. Remember - even
low voltage equipment can be dangerous.
- Check cables and equipment for damage, loose connections, exposed wiring etc. If
you discover a fault - switch off the appliance and report the matter immediately.
- Always keep electrical cupboard doors and panels closed and make sure covers
protecting electrical apparatus remain securely in place.
- Make sure trailing cables particularly behind computer and word processing
equipment has been neatly installed. All trailing cables should be kept to a minimum
and positioned to prevent people tripping over them.
- Never overload the circuit by attaching too many appliances. Remember standard
socket outlets are capable of taking a maximum of 13 amps - so check the rating of
the equipment before adding it to the system.
- Switch off and disconnect any equipment which is overheating - and report it
immediately.
- Always unplug, or if this is not possible switch off, all non essential electrical
equipment before leaving the office.
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13. FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Every year many people are killed in fire - not by flame but from thick toxic smoke
given off during combustion which spreads rapidly through the building. You must
adhere to the following simple fire precautions in order to minimise the risk.
- Listen carefully to appropriate instruction and training on the correct use of fighting
equipment and evacuation procedures.
- Get to know the location and types of extinguishers in your immediate area and make
sure that they are kept clear of obstructions.
- Never wedge open fire doors - even in hot weather, and always check that your fire
escape route is not blocked or impeded.
- Find out where the nearest escape routes are so that you know which route to follow
in an emergency.
- Always extinguish sources of ignition properly - such as cigarettes, matches etc.
- Unplug or switch off all non essential electrical appliances and close doors when you
leave at night.
- Read the fire instructions displayed in the office and get to know the fire warning
signal.
- Fighting fires can be dangerous - only tackle small fires which can be extinguished
easily after you have activated the fire alarm.
- If you hear the alarm, immediately evacuate the office and make other personnel in
the building aware. Remember stay calm and walk - don’t run.
- Don’t spend time clearing desks or collecting personal belongings. Leave by the
quickest or safest exit and close doors behind you in order to restrict the spread of
fire and smoke.
- All personnel must make their way to the designated Assembly Point at the far end of
the car park and make themselves known to the senior person who will check all
personnel are accounted for.
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14. TYPES OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fire extinguishers are usually colour coded to clearly show the type of fire they are
capable of extinguishing (new extinguishers will be painted red, a label on the side will
be in colour).
Extinguisher Colour Use on
Water Red Combustibles e.g. wood, paper, cardboard,
fabrics etc.
Dry Powder Blue Flammable liquids, gases and electrical
equipment.
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Black Electrical and Flammable liquid fires.
Foam Buff Flammable liquids, oil, fats and spirits
15. HEALTH HAZARDS
There are a number of substances used around the office including cleaning liquids which
may be harmful to health if used improperly.
- Always read the instructions on the container or data sheet and follow the advice
given. - Never sniff containers to find out what is in them.
- Ensure there is adequate ventilation or wear suitable respiratory protective equipment
when using substances which give off harmful vapour.
- When harmful liquids spill the evaporating surface increases allowing greater
amounts of vapour to escape. Wear suitable protective clothing when mopping up
spills and keep other personnel clear until the liquid has been removed and the area
ventilated.
- Never put harmful substances in unmarked containers in case it is mistaken for
something else.
- Always make sure that lids and caps are replaced immediately after use and store the
container in a safe place.
16. PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
Suitable protective clothing will be provided if a particular task requires it - consult
your supervisor if in doubt.
- Check the general condition of any protective clothing before wearing it and report
any defects.
- Make sure things like eye protection, respirators, ear defenders etc.
fit properly and keep them on whilst exposed to risk.
- Clean and disinfect equipment, where necessary, and return it to its proper storage
place when not in use.
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17. FIRST AID/REPORTING INJURIES
Proper provision has been made for treating injuries sustained in the office. Consult
the notice displayed in various parts of the building which gives details of first aid
arrangements.
- Get to know where the first aid equipment is kept and who to contact if someone is
injured.
- Don’t interfere with or misuse first aid equipment.
- Always report injuries to your immediate supervisor - no matter how slight. If you
receive treatment, make sure it is recorded in the Accident Book (AWAB).
- Co-operate with any subsequent accident investigation so that the cause can be
established and appropriate remedial action taken to prevent a recurrence.
18. TOILET FACILITIES
These are provided in accordance with the standards detailed under the Workplace
Health, Safety and Welfare Regulations.
- Keep them clean and report any defects or missing items such as soap, towels, paper
etc.
- Paper used for drying hands must be disposed of in the receptacles provided.
- Maintain good personal hygiene by washing your hands after using toilet facilities.
- Do not drink tap water unless it is specifically marked “Drinking Water”.
19. SAFETY COMMITTEES
Because A. White Plumbing Service Ltd is a small firm with fewer that 10 persons
ever using the office at any one time all health & safety matters should immediately
be brought to the attention of Andrew White.
If there is still any doubt or further queries contact DIRECTOR Health & Safety Advisor,
Andrew White.
20. CONTRACTORS AND VISITORS
The company has certain legal obligations for the health and safety of contractors and
visitors in the office.
- Always meet visitors at reception and escort them to their destination.
- Make them aware of any local safety procedures and take them with you in the event
of fire evacuation.
- If you see any contractors, cleaners, service personnel etc. acting unsafely report the
matter to your superior so that it can be raised with the company concerned.
REMEMBER - If you do not understand the health, safety or fire precautions associated
with your workplace, consult your immediate superior.
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APPENDIX C
Accident Reporting Flowchart Procedures
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ACCIDENT REPORTING & INVESTIGATION FLOWCHART
Injury Accident
First Aid Treatment/ Assessment
1st Aider or Injured Person (IP) completes Accident Book AWAB
IP returns to work with no lost time
• Take photos
• Identify witnesses
• Identify trends
• Record contact details
“OVER 3-DAY ACCIDENT” (If in doubt – call DIRECTOR)
MAJOR INJURY
IP leaves site – check with employer when he returns to work. Take photos of place of accident
IP is admitted into hospital for more than 24 hours – classed as “Major Injury”
IP absence 7 days or less
IP does not return to work
IP diagnosed
with Major Injury. For
• Notify DIRECTOR immediately
• Isolate scene
• Take photos
• Identify witnesses
• Identify trends
• Isolate the scene
• Notify DIRECTOR immediately
• Advise Line Manager
• Ensure IP’s employer is advised and that he contacts next of kin
• Identify witness
• Ensure F2508 completed by employer within 10 days & sent to HSE
• Isolate the scene
• Notify DIRECTOR immediately
• Advise Line Manager & Technical Services Dept
• Ensure IP’s employer & next of kin advised
• identify witness
• Ensure HSE notified
immediately
DIRECTOR to undertake accident investigation
DIRECTOR to undertake accident investigation
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DANGEROUS OCCURENCE REPORTING & INVESTIGATION FLOWCHART In the event of
Significant injury, refer to 2 Minor incident • Take photos 3
• Identify witnesses 4
Incident 1 Accident Reporting Flowchart
No significant damage No possibility of serious/major injury
6
• Establish prevention measures to prevent recurrence • Record incident in diary
Option for 5
List of Reportable Dangerous Occurrences
• Collapse, overturning or failure of any load-bearing part of any piece of lifting equipment
• Collapse or partial collapse of any scaffold over 5 metres in height or fall of any cradle, etc.
• Collapse of 5 tonnes or more of any building or structure, or any false work, or any wall or floor in any workplace.
• Explosion, bursting or collapse of any closed vessel, boiler, etc.
• Notify DIRECTOR 7 immediately • Isolate area • Take photos
investigation by DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR to
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REPORTABLE DANGEROUS OCCURRENCE
(If in doubt – call DIRECTOR)
• Contact with, or arcing from, any overhead electric cable caused by any plant or equipment.
• Electrical short-circuit with fire or explosion.
• Explosion or fire caused by any material resulting in stoppage of work or plant for more than 24 hrs.
• Uncontrolled release of 100 kg or more of a flammable liquid, 10 kg or more of a flammable liquid above its normal boiling point or 10g of a flammable gas, inside a building, and 500 kg or more of such substances outside a building.
• Uncontrolled release of any biological agents.
• Accidental ignition of any explosive.
• Failure of any load-bearing part of a freight container.
• Bursting, explosion or collapse, or fire involving a pipeline.
• Specific incidents involving road tankers.
• Specific incidents involving dangerous substances being conveyed by road.
• Escape of any substance in a quantity sufficient to cause death, injury or damage to health.
• Advise Line Manager
• Identify witnesses
• Ensure HSE notified immediately
undertake incident investigation
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NEAR MISS INCIDENT (If in doubt – call DIRECTOR)
Significant incident but outside of definition of reportable “Dangerous Occurrence” 9
• Notify DIRECTOR immediately
10
• Isolate area • Take photos
DIRECTOR to undertake
8
accident • Identify witnesses investigation
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With reference to the flow chart on the previous page, the following steps are explained:-
1. Significant Incident All significant incidents need to be assessed to establish whether it is reportable or of such
magnitude to justify a full investigation to establish root causes to prevent a recurrence.
2. In the event of injury, refer to Accident Reporting Flowchart before Some incidents are accompanied with injuries, in which 2 separate procedures may need to be
undertaken at the same time. In which case, refer to the Accident Reporting Procedure earlier
in this section.
3. Minor incident, no significant damage, no possibility of serious/major injury Some minor incidents occur of no major significance. Obviously, the site manager needs to
exercise a degree of common sense in this case, but where he feels he should record the
incident then the following procedure should be adopted.
4. Take photos, identify witnesses, establish prevention measures to prevent recurrence,
record incident in diary The purpose of this procedure is to record the event to show trends and during the collation of
information further details may arise which need further investigation. As a minimum, all data
should be recorded in the site diary.
5. Option for investigation by DIRECTOR Dependant on the significance of the incident, it may be appropriate to call DIRECTOR to
undertake an investigation, especially if a similar incident has occurred previously. This
decision may be taken by the Site/Project Manager in agreement with the
Contracts/Construction Manager.
6. List of Reportable Dangerous Occurrences Though apparently extensive, this list is only those which could take place on a construction
site. Under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
(RIDDOR), the various descriptions listed, taken from the regulations, are of such
significance that they are reportable immediately to HSE. In the event of any doubt or
confusion, DIRECTOR must be contacted for clarification.
7. Notify DIRECTOR immediately, isolate area, take photos, advise Line Manager,
identify witnesses, ensure HSE are notified immediately It is essential that the relevant persons are contacted immediately the incident has occurred.
Often, in an effort to minimise the significance of the incident, reporting is delayed.
However, this often has a negative effect, as news of the incident leaks out and, if reportable,
can result in enforcement action being taken by HSE.
The best policy is to report the incident immediately so that further adverse actions can be
minimised.
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8. DIRECTOR to undertake accident investigation All reportable dangerous occurrences must be investigated and it is essential that DIRECTOR
attend the site as soon as possible after the incident. To this end, early contact with
DIRECTOR should ensure that accurate information is collated to assist in the investigation.
All too often, crucial information is not available during the investigation process due to an
early oversight, or poor judgement of the situation.
9. Significant incident but outside of the definition of reportable “Dangerous
Occurrence” These incidents are often referred to as “Near-misses” and as such are often disregarded.
However, there will be valuable information to be retrieved as a result of such an event and
consequently, though not reportable, can serve as a valuable tool to understand the reason
behind the circumstance. Consequently, if treated as a “Dangerous Occurrence”, but not
reported to HSE, then important lessons may be learnt by the procedure.
10. Notify DIRECTOR, isolate area, take photos, identify witnesses To obtain as much information as possible, early action is required to contact DIRECTOR, to
isolate the area, take photos and identify witnesses. In this way, the appropriate actions and
reporting within A. White Plumbing Service Ltd can take place.
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APPENDIX D
Exposure Points System & Ready-
Reckoner
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Exposure points system and ready-reckoner
The table below is a ‘ready-reckoner’ for calculating daily vibration exposures. All you need
is the vibration magnitude (level) and exposure time. The ready-reckoner covers a range of
vibration magnitudes up to 40 m/s2 and a range of exposure times up to 10 hours.
The exposures for different combinations of vibration magnitude and exposure time are given
in exposure points instead of values in m/s2 A(8). You may find the exposure points easier
to work with than the A(8) values:
• exposure points change simply with time: twice the exposure time, twice the
number of points;
• exposure points can be added together, for example where a worker is exposed
to two or more different sources of vibration in a day;
• the exposure action value (2.5 m/s2 A(8)) is equal to 100 points;
• the exposure limit value (5 m/s2 A(8)) is equal to 400 points;
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Vibration
magnitude
m/s2
40 800 30 450 900
25 315 625 1250 20 200 400 800
19 180 360 720 1450
18 160 325 650 1300 17 145 290 580 1150
16 130 255 510 1000
15 115 225 450 900 1350 14 98 195 390 785 1200
13 85 170 340 675 1000 1350
12 72 145 290 575 865 1150 1450 11 61 120 240 485 725 970 1200 1450
10 50 100 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
9 41 81 160 325 485 650 810 970 1300 8 32 64 130 255 385 510 640 770 1000 1200
7 25 49 98 195 295 390 490 690 785 865
6 18 36 72 145 215 290 360 430 575 720 5.5 15 30 61 120 180 240 305 365 485 605
5 13 25 50 100 150 200 250 300 400 500
4.5 10 20 41 81 120 160 205 246 325 405 4 8 16 32 64 96 130 160 190 255 320
3.5 6 12 25 49 74 98 125 145 195 245
3 5 9 18 36 54 72 90 110 145 180 2.5 3 6 13 25 38 50 63 75 100 125
2 2 4 8 16 24 32 40 48 64 80
1.5 1 2 5 9 14 18 23 27 36 45 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 10 12 16 20
15m 30m 1h 2h 3h 4h 5h 6h 8h 20h
Duration (trigger time)
1. Find the vibration magnitude (level) for the tool or process (or the nearest
value) on the grey scale on the left of the table.
2. Find the exposure time (or the nearest value) on the grey scale across the
bottom of the table.
3. Find the value in the table that lines up with the magnitude and time. The
illustration shows how it works for a magnitude of 5 m/s2 and an
exposure time of 3 hours: in this case the exposure corresponds to 150
points.
4. Compare the point’s value with the exposure action and limit values (100
and 400 points respectively). In this example, the score of 150 points lies
above the exposure action value.
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The colour of the square containing the exposure point’s value tells you whether the exposure
exceeds, or is likely to exceed, the exposure action or limit value:
Above limit value
Likely to be above limit value
Above action value
Likely to be above action value
Below action value
5. If a worker is exposed to more than one tool or process during the day,
repeat steps 1 – 3 for each one, add the points, and compare the total
with the exposure action value (100) and the exposure limit value (400).
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Appendix E
Generic Risk Assessments
1. First Fix Plumbing
2. Second Fix Plumbing 3. Hand-tools
4. Ladders
5. Steps 6. Abrasive Wheels
7. Portable Electrical Tools
8. Manual Handling (General)
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FIRST FIX PLUMBING
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process
Installation of heating and water pipe work, associated controls and equipment into different
locations within new construction units
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-12 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards
Risk of fall from height
Falling materials, tools and equipment
Entanglement or contact with high-speed parts of
moving machinery, e.g. abrasive wheels, drills etc.
Damaged or worn hand tools
Poorly maintained power tools
Incorrect use of tools
Flying fragments of broken tools
Manual handling of materials
High noise levels
Fire from hot works (soldering or welding)
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
4
16
16
16
6
6
9
6
16
4
12
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
Site specific hazards (to be entered after site
assessment/task)
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Harm Death or major injury to limbs
Risk of head injury
Death from strangulation, major injury to limbs or
severe skin burning and twisting
Skin lacerations or minor grazing
Death from electric shock or severe limb injury/s
Loss of sight in eye from ejecting metals
Torn muscles, ligaments and tendons
Noise induced hearing loss
Death or major injury to body from heat and flame
damage
People Affected
Operatives
All operatives, visitors/members of
the public
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives/persons close by
All within the vicinity of the work
operations
Control Measures Guards fitted to power tools and free from defect
Tools and equipment checked, before use, to ensure they are in good condition,
properly maintained, in good working order and free from defect
Trained and competent operatives to use powered operated tools, inexperienced
operatives only for training purposes and with full supervision
Handling of heavy or bulky materials is to mechanised or assistance is to be
sought for the lifting operation
Appropriate PPE is to worn to minimise skin and eye contact with hazardous
substances - related COSHH assessment and control measures or respiratory
protection, as a last resort
Suitable hearing protection is to provisioned and worn. Operatives to be made
aware of the damage likely to be caused from excessive noise exposure
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment Safety helmet
Hearing protectors
Safety goggles/glasses, as appropriate
Respiratory protection, as appropriate
Safety footwear
Additional Assessments COSHH
Hand tools
Manual handling assessment
Noise
Portable electrical equipment
Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
Tower platforms
Steps
Ladders
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Information, instruction & training Site induction training and awareness of the risk assessment and method statement
appropriate to the task
Trained and competent operatives to carry out this type of plumbing task
Training in recognition and correct use fire appliances
Date of assessment Signature
Date for review Signature
Prepared By: :(Signature / Date) Authorized By: :(Signature / Date)
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A comprehensive risk assessment will be carried out for every installation.
Refer to Risk Assessment.
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SECOND FIX PLUMBING
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process Installation of fixtures and fittings into kitchen, bathroom, cylinder cupboards etc, and other
associated equipment into different locations within new construction units
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-13 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards Risk of fall from height
Falling materials, tools and equipment
Entanglement or contact with high-speed parts of
moving machinery, e.g. abrasive wheels, drills etc.
Damaged or worn hand tools
Poorly maintained power tools
Incorrect use of tools
Flying fragments of broken tools
Manual handling of materials
High noise levels
Serious risk of fire from hot works (soldering or
welding) during second fix operations
4
4
4
2
2
3
2
4
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
2
5
16
16
16
6
6
9
6
16
4
15
High
High
High
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
Site specific hazards (to be entered after site
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Harm People Affected
Death or major injury to limbs
Risk of head injury
Death from strangulation, major injury to limbs or
severe skin burning and twisting
Skin lacerations or minor grazing
Death from electric shock or severe limb injury/s
Loss of sight in eye from ejecting metals
Torn muscles, ligaments and tendons
Noise induced hearing loss
Death or major injury from heat and flame damage
Operatives
All operatives, visitors/members of
the public
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives/persons close by
All within the vicinity of the work operations
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Control Measures Guards fitted to power tools and free from defect
Tools and equipment checked, before use, to ensure they are in good condition,
properly maintained, in good working order and free from defect
Trained and competent operatives to use powered operated tools, inexperienced
operatives only for training purposes and with full supervision
Handling of heavy or bulky materials is to mechanised or assistance is to be
sought for the lifting operation
Appropriate PPE is to worn to minimise skin and eye contact with hazardous
substances - related COSHH assessment and control measures or respiratory
protection, as a last resort
Suitable hearing protection is to provisioned and worn. Operatives to be made
aware of the damage likely to be caused from excessive noise exposure
Appropriate first aid fire appliance in place near to the project work area
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment Safety helmet
Hearing protectors
Safety goggles/glasses, as appropriate
Respiratory protection, as appropriate
Safety footwear
Additional Assessments COSHH
Hand tools
Manual handling assessment
Noise
Portable electrical equipment
Mobile Elevated Working Platforms
Tower platforms
Steps
Ladders
Information, instruction & training
Site induction training and awareness of the risk assessment and method statement
appropriate to the task
Trained and competent operatives to carry out this type of plumbing task
Training in the recognition and use of appropriate fire appliances
Date of assessment Signature
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HAND TOOLS
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process
General hand tools used for general plumbing work for a variety of tasks including cold
chisels, screwdrivers, drills, spanners, files, spanners, wrenches etc.
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-14 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards
Loose hammer heads
Chisels with mushroom heads
Screwdrivers with split handles and/or damaged and
worn blades
Files with loose or missing handles exposing the tang
Blunt cutting tools
Sparks from tools
Tools used for the wrong purpose
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
12
12
12
16
16
16
16
Medium
Medium
High
High
High
High
High
Site Specific Hazards (to be added after site
assessment)
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Harm Eye injury from ejected and flying airborne chips and
material debris
General cuts and bruises
Hand/Arm injuries from broken tools
Fire if flammable materials are present
Body (musculoskeletal) injuries from jarring caused by
the sudden failure of a tool
People Affected
Operators
Operators
Operators
Operators
Operators
Control measures The correct tools are to be used for the task in hand and maintained free from oil
and grease.
All tools are to be inspected prior to use, and damaged tools disposed or replaced
Hammer heads are to be checked for security and damage
Files are not to be used without the correct handle fitted over the tang
Sharp cutting edges of tools to be protected when stored or carried
Mushroom heads on chisels are to be removed by regular grinding
Screwdrivers and chisels are not to be used as pry bars
Insulated and non-conductive tools to be used when working on/near electrical
apparatus
Tools manufactured from non-ferrous metals are to be used to prevent fire and
explosion from any potential highly flammable material or explosive dust
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment
Eye goggles and gloves to be worn on all occasions when using metal or stone cutting chisels,
or hammers to drive hardened nails
Face masks to be worn when using grinding or cutting metal, stone or brickwork
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Additional Assessments COSHH assessment for airborne dust contamination (cutting and grinding)
Personal Protective Equipment assessment
Information, instruction & training Operatives to be made aware of the hazards associated with the use of improper of hand tools
Operatives to be trained and competent in the storage, use, sharpening and general
maintenance of hand tools associated with their specific work activity
Date of assessment Signature
Date for review Signature
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LADDERS
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process General work activity at height using ladders as primary means of access
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-15 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards Falls from height
Falling tools and materials
Associated overhead fixed electrical installation
Manual handling at height
3
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
9
12
8
16
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
Site Specific Hazards (to be added after site
assessment)
Harm Death
Broken limbs
Electrical shock and burns
Major or minor musculoskeletal injury/s
People Affected
Operative
Operative
Operative
Operative
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Control measures
Ladders to be inspected before use. They are to be maintained, of sound materials,
free from any defect and in good condition. Any damaged ladder is to be removed
immediately from use
Ladders are to have a firm even base, and not have any makeshift packing
materials, either to gain height or level, they are to be tied off or footed on all
occasions
They are to be set at a ratio of 1 metre out to every 4 metres up
Ladders are to be clear of any excavation and sited such as not to cause a hazard to
others
Ladders are not to be placed on fragile surfaces or fittings
Only 1 operative is to on the ladder at a time, and it is never to be climbed to the
top rung of the ladder and operatives are not to over-reach when carrying out the
task
Operatives are to aware of the potential hazards from any overhead electrical line
in the vicinity of their work
Ladders are only to be used as a working place for light work activity e.g.
maintenance or painting for short periods up to a maximum of 30 minutes. Where
longer periods of work are anticipated other suitable access equipment, such as
trestles or scaffolds should be used
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment Safety helmets
Boots
Gloves
Additional Assessments
Manual handling assessment
Hand tools
Electrical power tools
Information, instruction & training Site induction training and operatives to be made aware of the risk assessment and method of
work for the task
Manual handling instruction on the lifting carrying, positioning and lowering of ladders
Date of assessment Signature
Date for review Signature
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STEP LADDERS
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process
General work activity at height using step ladders as primary means of access
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-16 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards Falls from height
Falling tools and materials
Associated overhead fixed electrical installation
Manual handling at height
3
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
12
12
8
16
High
High
Low
High
Harm Death
Broken limbs
Electrical shock and burns
Major or minor musculoskeletal injury
People Affected
Operative
Operative
Operative
Operative
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Control measures
The steps are to be of sound material, properly maintained, free from any defect
and in good condition. They are to be inspected before use and if defective
removed from use immediately
The treads, hinges, bolts, screws and fixings must all sound and secure
Retaining cords or hinges are to of equal length and in good condition. The legs
of the steps are to be positioned as far apart as the retaining cord or hinges allow,
and all 4 legs are to be stood on a firm, stable surface
Steps are to at right angels to the task, whenever possible
When climbing a step ladder, the operative’s knees are to be kept below the top of
the steps
On no account is the top tread of the step ladder to be used as a working platform,
unless it has been constructed with a platform and a secure handhold
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety helmets
Boots
Gloves
Additional Assessments Manual handling assessment
Use of electrical power tools
Use of hand tools
Information, instruction & training
Site induction training and operatives to be made aware of the risk assessment and method of
work for the task
Manual handling instruction on the lifting carrying, positioning and lowering of ladders
Date of assessment Signature
Date for review Signature
Date for review Signature
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ABRASIVE WHEEL
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process
General use of abrasive grinding and cutting discs in hand held grinding machines, or angle
grinders, used for the abrasive cutting or grinding of various materials
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-17 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards
Bursting wheel or disc
Contact with wheel or disc
Entanglement with moving parts
Flying debris particles from bursting disc
Flying debris particles from cutting and grinding
Airborne dust
Noise
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
12
9
8
12
12
12
16
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
Medium
High
Site specific hazards (to be entered after site
assessment/task)
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Harm Fatality
Severe cutting and laceration
Respiratory induced problems
Eye injury
Noise induced hearing loss
People Affected
Operators
Operators
Operators
Operators
Operators
Control measures Grinders fitted with fully functional guards to contain the debris from a bursting
wheel/disc, and cutters and grinders regularly maintained
Correct type of wheels/discs to suit the spindle speed and the task, and new discs
inspected for damage before fitting and adequate and suitable storage for abrasive
wheels
Dust extraction system or good ventilation in the event of a potential dust hazard
No loose clothing, and work area to be kept clear
A permit-to-work system when used in potentially hazardous or flammable areas
Adequate operatives trained and appointed to change the abrasive wheel discs
PPE be at worn at all times
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment Full eye goggle protection and hearing protection to be worn
Mask or respirator to be used in the event of inadequate dust control
Additional Assessments
COSHH assessment on airborne dust contamination
Noise assessment
Personal Protective Equipment
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Information, instruction & training All persons in the immediate area likely to be affected by any airborne dust contamination or
flying debris particles or noise are to be informed or cleared from the area
Operatives are to be trained in the correct storage, handling, testing, adjustment and working
operation of the abrasive wheel and in the recognition of the different hazards, and trained in
the correct use of the Personal Protective Equipment
Operatives to be trained and appointed for the changing of abrasive wheels/disc
Date of assessment Signature
Date for review Signature
Date for review Signature
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PORTABLE ELECTRICAL
EQUIPMENT
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process General work activities associated with the normal use of portable electrical equipment
including all tools, test equipment or appliances used for designated tasks
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-18 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards Electrical shock or short to earth from the following:
• Electric powered tool operation
• Portable electrical appliances
• Leads, connector and other associated
components of electrical tools and appliances
• Fire
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
16
16
16
20
High
High
High
High
Site specific hazards (to be entered after site specific
assessment)
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Harm People Affected
Death
Major or minor injury from electric shock
Major or minor injury from a fall from height
Burns associated with electric shock or fire
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Control measures Portable appliance tools, whenever possible, are to be 110 volt rated and operated
in conjunction with a step down centre tapped earthed transformer
Portable appliance tools, equipment and leads etc. are to be suitable for the
purpose for which they are to be used, have been subjected to a routine test carried
out by a competent person and at the intervals recommended in current HSE
guidance and the Company policy
Records of portable appliance maintenance intervals and defects are to be recorded
and available for inspection
External contractors will comply with the 110 volt power supply restriction and
testing requirement when employed on work activities within the Group
Any defective equipment is to removed from use, have a defective label fitted and
is not to be returned to service until it has been certified as fit for use by a
qualified electrician
Records of all portable electrical appliance testing is to be maintained
Residual
risk
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protective Equipment may be required for specific work task and activities using
portable appliance tools and equipment as detailed in appropriate method statements
Additional Assessments Specific electrical risk assessment will be required for all work activity, especially any
hazardous activity i.e. working in a flammable atmosphere
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Information, instruction & training Operatives using portable appliance tooling and associated equipment must have received site
specific induction training
Any routine testing or maintenance activities a re to be carried out by operatives trained and
competent to recognise a defect and to remove the tool or equipment from use
Any repair/s to electrical equipment is to be carried out by an qualified electrician
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MANUAL HANDLING (General)
Risk Assessment No Assessor: Date:
Work Process
The lifting, carrying, transporting and fixing of radiators, pipes, boilers and associated
equipment both at ground floor level and at height
Risk Factor 1-4 (Low)
5-19 (Medium) obtained from risk matrix
15-25 (High)
Uncontrolled Risk Factor
L x S RF H/M/L
Hazards
Incorrect posture when lifting, carrying and transporting
materials and equipment
Dropping materials and equipment
Sharp edges and protruding surfaces
4
3
3
4
4
3
16
12
9
High
Medium
Medium
Site specific hazards (to be entered after site specific
assessment)
Harm Permanent acute and/or chronic pain from the
dislocation of a disc in the back
Hernia from lifting loads in excess of capability
Acute pain from sprains and strains to torn muscles,
ligaments and tendons
Damaged limbs from dropping loads
Cut and abrasions from sharp, rough or splintered edges
People Affected
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Operatives
Control measures Residual risk
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Mechanise lift and movement of materials and equipment
2 man lift of heavy materials and equipment
Correct physical posture for lifting:
• Correct position of feet
• Flexible knees
• Straight back
• Arms close to the body for lifting and carrying
• Correct grip or hold
• Chin up, head up
• Use of body weight
Low
Low
Low
Personal Protective Equipment Protective footwear
Gloves
Additional Assessments
Specific manual handling assessments to be carried out for specific materials and equipment
Information, instruction & training Manual handling awareness training and briefing prior to the movement of materials and
equipment
Date of assessment Signature
Date for review Signature
Date for review Signature
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Hazard Data
Sheet No
Substance/material Page
1. Butane – Propane mix gas cartridge
2.
Fluxite Paste
3.
Power Flow Paste Flux
4.
Solder Wire (containing tin and copper)
5.
Solder Wire (containing tin/lead/antimony/bismuth
6.
Fernox Super Concentrate Central Heating Protector
7.
Fernox Supercon Central Boiler Noise silencer
8.
Superfloc
9.
Fernox Supercon Central Heating Cleanser
10.
Fernox Lime Scale Remover
11.
Metallic Lead
12.
Jet Blue Thread Sealant
13.
Jet White
14.
Indasol Solvent Weld (Non pressure)
15.
Indasol CT 36 Cleaner
16.
Silicone Sealant
17.
Regular Flux Paste
18.
Neat Cutting Oil
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REGISTER OF
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Appendix F
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
001
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECT
OR Material: Butane-Propane Mixture Process: Soldering
Trade name: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Risks to Health: Extremely flammable. High concentrations can lead to nausea, headache, and dizziness. Cold Burns to the eyes and skin
Hazardous Contents: Butane and Propane with other high flammable petroleum products
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: 600 ppm 8 hour TWA value and 750 ppm in a 10 minute TWA value
Approved uses: Liquefied fuel supply source to generate high temperature flame for the
soldering and fusion of plumbing joints
Work Methods and Controls: Application of naked high temperature flame to melts solder
into a liquid in order to seal the joints of plumbing pipe work
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves: Under normal soldering use no PPE is required to be worn
Goggles:
Coveralls:
Respirator/mask:
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing trade basic soldering principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: Suitable fire appliance to be sited at all times
First Aid: If inhaled in quantity, remove to fresh air and if breathing stops administer
artificial respiration. Liquid contamination to either the skin or eyes will cause cold burns.
Ingestion is unlikely but should it occur treat as for inhalation.
Fire Precautions: Dry powder extinguisher
for liquid, water gas for other materials
Storage: Store gas cylinders upright on all
occasions
Spillage: Not expected Handling:
Waste: Metal cylinder only Transport: Prevent potential damage to
cylinders
Emergency action: None required
For further information: See attached hazard data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
002
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Soldering Paste Process: Soldering pipework
Trade name: Fluxite Paste
Risks to Health: The paste will cause burns severe irritation and corneal damage to the eyes
along with chemical burns to the exposed skin. If swallowed will cause corrosion of the
mouth, throat and digestive tract, abdominal pain and nausea. Inhalation of vapours or mists
will cause severe irritation to nose, throat and respiratory tract and possibly lung damage.
Hazardous Contents: Zinc Chloride
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Fume 1 mg per m3
per 8 hour TWA and 2mg per m3
per 15 min
Approved uses: Brush application to pipework and joints prior to soldering process work
Work Methods and Controls: Brush application of fluxite solder paste
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Heavy-duty cotton overalls to be worn
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 25 minutes. Skin –
wash immediately with soap and water and remove any contaminated clothing. Ingestion –
wash mouth with water and have the patient drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach
contents. Inhalation – remove from source of exposure and obtain medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: Any suitable fire appliance Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: No spillage expected Handling: Well ventilated area or LEV
Waste: Neutralise with plenty of water Transport:
Emergency action: Small quantities used and no procedures required For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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003
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Soldering Paste Process: Soldering pipework
Trade name: Powerflow Paste Flux
Risks to Health: The paste will cause corneal irritation to the eyes along with irritation to
exposed skin surfaces. If swallowed will cause severe irritation to mouth, throat and digestive
tract. Inhalation of vapours or mists will cause severe irritation to nose, throat and respiratory
tract.
Hazardous Contents: Nonyl Phenol Ethoxylate and Hydrochloric acid
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Hydrochloric acid , 5ppm per 15 min
Approved uses: Brush application to pipework and joints prior to soldering process work
Work Methods and Controls: Brush application of fluxite solder paste
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Heavy-duty cotton overalls
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 25 minutes. Skin –
wash skin immediately with soap and water and remove any contaminated clothing. Ingestion
– wash out mouth with water and have the patient drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach
contents. Inhalation – remove from the source of exposure, keep warm and obtain immediate
medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: Any suitable fire appliance Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: No spillage expected Handling: Well ventilated area or LEV
Waste: Neutralise with plenty of water Transport:
Emergency action: Small quantities used and no procedures required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
004
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Solder Process: Jointing pipework
Trade name: Solder wire, Ring, Ribbon and Foil containing tin/copper
Risks to Health: In its solid state the metal presents little hazard to plumbing operatives.
However in its molten state, the main hazard is from a thermal burn on direct contact with the
molten product. Eyes-molten metal may cause severe damage and result in loss of vision. Skin-
molten product may cause severe skin tissue damage. Ingestion unlikely, but will cause thermal
burns; inhalation of dust or fumes may cause gastrointestinal irritation and vomiting.
Hazardous Contents: Copper and tin
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Copper: 1mg/m
3 8 hour TWA and 2 mg/m
3 15 minutes
Tin: 2 mg/m3
8 hour TWA and 4mg/m3
15 minutes
Approved uses: Application to heated pipework and joints of plumbing work
Work Methods and Controls: Direct application to open flame heated metal pipework
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Leather, thick textile or thermal if handling hot materials
Goggles None required
Coveralls Heavy-duty cotton overalls Respirator/mask Only in confined spaces (separate assessment required)
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 25 minutes. Skin –
in case of contact with molten metal immediately flush the area with cold water and obtain
medical assistance. Ingestion – do not induce vomiting and keep warm. Inhalation – remove
from the source of exposure, keep warm and obtain immediate medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: Any suitable fire appliance Storage: Cool, dry, ventilated area
Spillage: No spillage expected Handling: Well ventilated area or LEV
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No procedures required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No 005
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Solder Process: Jointing pipework
Trade name: Solder wire
Risks to Health: In its solid state the metal presents little hazard to plumbing operatives.
However in its molten state, the main hazard is from a thermal burn on direct contact with the
molten product. Eyes-molten metal may cause severe damage and result in loss of vision.
Skin-molten product may cause severe skin tissue damage. Ingestion unlikely, but will cause
thermal burns; inhalation of dust or fumes may cause irritation and ulceration.
Hazardous Contents: Antimony, Bismuth, Lead and Tin
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Antimony , 0.5mg/m3
8 hour TWA
Control of Lead at Work Regs; 0.15/m3 8 hour TWA
Tin: 2 mg/m3
8 hour TWA and 4mg/m3
15 minutes Approved uses: Application to heated pipework and joints of plumbing work
Work Methods and Controls: Direct application to open flame heated metal pipework
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Leather, thick textile or thermal if handling hot materials
Goggles None required
Coveralls Heavy-duty cotton overalls
Respirator/mask Only in confined spaces (separate assessment required)
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 25 minutes. Skin –
in case of contact with molten metal immediately flush the area with cold water and obtain
medical assistance. Ingestion – do not induce vomiting and keep warm. Inhalation – remove
from the source of exposure, keep warm and obtain immediate medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: Any suitable fire appliance Storage: Cover in cool, dry, ventilated area
Spillage: No spillage expected Handling: Well ventilated area or LEV
Waste: Recover when possible, landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No procedures required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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006
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor:
DIRECT
OR
Material: Central Heating Protector Process: Water Additive
Trade name: Fernox Super concentrate Central Heating Protector
Risks to Health: The liquid is classified as non-hazardous and if in contact with the eyes may
cause a slight transient irritation and the effects to the skin again will be a slight irritation
from prolonged and repeated use. Ingestion and inhalation may also produce slight irritation
to mouth, nose, throat, digestive and respiratory tract.
Hazardous Contents: This product is not classified as non-hazardous
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Propane vapour 150ppm 8 hour TWA
Approved uses: Mixing with central heating radiator water
Work Methods and Controls: Decanting into central heating radiator systems
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Not required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin –
wash skin immediately with soap and water and remove any contaminated clothing. Ingestion
– wash out mouth with water and have the patient drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach
contents, do not induce vomiting. Inhalation – remove from the source of exposure, keep
warm and obtain immediate medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: None required Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Flush with plenty of water Handling: No conditions
Waste: Neutralise with plenty of water Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No procedures required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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007
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Process: Water Additive
Trade name: Fernox Superconcentrate Boiler Noise Silencer
Risks to Health: The liquid is classified as non-hazardous and if in contact with the eyes may
cause a slight transient irritation and the effects to the skin again will be a slight irritation
from prolonged and repeated use. Ingestion and inhalation may also produce slight irritation
to mouth, nose, throat, digestive and respiratory tract.
Hazardous Contents: This product is classified as non-hazardous
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Propane vapour 150ppm 8 hour TWA
Approved uses: Mixing with central heating radiator water
Work Methods and Controls: Decanting into central heating radiator systems
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Not required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin –
wash skin immediately with soap and water and remove any contaminated clothing. Ingestion
– wash out mouth with water and have the patient drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach
contents, do not induce vomiting. Inhalation – remove from the source of exposure, keep
warm and obtain immediate medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: None required Storage: Cool, dry, ventilated area
Spillage: Flush with plenty of water Handling: No conditions
Waste: Neutralise with plenty of water Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No procedures required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Process: Water Additive
Trade name: Fernox Superfloc
Risks to Health: The liquid is classified as non-hazardous and if in contact with the eyes may
cause a slight transient irritation and the effects to the skin again will be a slight irritation
from prolonged and repeated use. Ingestion and inhalation may also produce slight irritation
to mouth, nose, throat, digestive and respiratory tract.
Hazardous Contents: The product contains propane and sodium silicate and is classified as
non-hazardous.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Propane vapour 150ppm 8 hour TWA
Approved uses: Mixing with central heating radiator water
Work Methods and Controls: Decanting into central heating radiator systems
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Not required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes- flush eyes immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin –
wash skin immediately with soap and water and remove any contaminated clothing. Ingestion
– wash out mouth with water and have the patient drink 1-3 glasses of water to dilute stomach
contents, do not induce vomiting. Inhalation – remove from the source of exposure, keep
warm and obtain immediate medical assistance.
Fire Precautions: None required Storage: Cool, dry, ventilated area
Spillage: Flush with plenty of water Handling: No conditions
Waste: No environmental conditions Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No procedures required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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009
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Central Heating Cleanser Process: Cleaning Heating Systems
Trade name: Fernox Superconcentrate
Risks to Health: The substance is classed as non-hazardous but may through prolonged or
frequent exposure cause slight transient irritation to the skin, eyes, respiratory system and
digestive system.
Hazardous Contents: Benzotriazole and propane
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Propane 150 ppm 8 hour TWA
Approved uses: Cleaning of central heating systems
Work Methods and Controls: Decanting into central heating systems to flush and clean.
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Not required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Immediately flood the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin-
wash with soap and water. Ingestion - wash out with water. Inhalation – remove from
exposure.
Fire Precautions: Not combustible. Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Drench with water Handling: No precautions necessary
Waste: Landfill Transport: Transport containers upright
Emergency action: None required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
010
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Water Lime Scale Remover Process: Cleaning Heating Systems
Trade name: Fernox Lime Scale Preventor
Risks to Health: The substance is classed as non-hazardous but may cause transient irritation
from abrasion to the skin, eyes, respiratory system and digestive system.
Hazardous Contents: No components are listed as hazardous
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: None
Approved uses: Water additive to prevent lime scale
Work Methods and Controls: Decanting into central heating systems to inhibit lime scale
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Not required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Immediately flood the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Skin-
wash with soap and water. Ingestion - wash out with water. Inhalation – remove from
exposure.
Fire Precautions: Not combustible. Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Drench with water Handling: No precautions necessary
Waste: Landfill Transport: Transport containers upright
Emergency action: None required
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
011
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Metallic lead Process: General Plumbing Work
Trade name: Plumbum or inorganic lead
Risks to Health: Prolonged exposure to lead dust or fume may affect the kidney, blood and
reproductive, digestive and nervous systems.
Hazardous Contents: Lead and other low concentrations of various impurities of other metals
may also be present. Extremely toxic fumes when heated above 350oC.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: 0.15mg/m3
of air, 8 Hour TWA
Approved uses: Plumbing engineering work
Work Methods and Controls: Use of lead and lead mix constituents are required to have full
engineering control measures which include a ban on sanding abrading and other work
procedures likely to cause lead dust generation, which is extremely harmful to operatives.
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Suitable woven gloves
Goggles Appropriate safety goggles
Coveralls Heavy-duty overalls to be worn
Respirator/mask Required if dust or fume is to be generated
Safety Boots Normal safety protective footwear
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No If exposure to dust or fume is prolonged or cumulative
Other control measures: No eating smoking or drinking; wash thoroughly after
handling lead and shower after every heavy contamination.
First Aid: Flush the eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Skin contact – wash hands with
soap and water. Inhalation and ingestion – seek medical attention.
Fire Precautions: Dry Powder Storage: Cool, dry, ventilated area
Spillage: Hot lead should be allowed to cool
before handling
Handling: Gloves and coveralls
Waste: Return to manufacturer Transport: Transport containers upright
Emergency action: No normal arrangements necessary
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
012
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Jet-Blue Process: General Plumbing Sealing Work
Trade name: Fernox Jet-Blue Risks to Health: Prolonged exposure to substance may cause minor irritation to eyes, skin,
respiratory and digestive system.
Hazardous Contents: The product is classed as non-hazardous.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: Not listed
Approved uses: General plumbing cleaner
Work Methods and Controls: Sealing of threaded joints in plumbing systems
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles None required
Coveralls None required
Respirator/mask None required
Safety Boots None required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: None required
First Aid: Flush the eyes with running water if irritation persists seek medical attention. Skin
contact – wash hands with soap and water. Inhalation and ingestion – seek medical attention.
Fire Precautions: Dry Powder Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Scrape up and landfill Handling: No conditions
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No conditions
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Jet-Blue Process: General Plumbing Sealing Work
Trade name: Fernox Jet-White
Risks to Health: Prolonged exposure to substance may cause minor irritation to eyes, skin,
respiratory and digestive system.
Hazardous Contents: The product is classed as non-hazardous.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: Not listed
Approved uses: General plumbing cleaner
Work Methods and Controls: Sealing of threaded joints in plumbing systems
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles None required
Coveralls None required
Respirator/mask None required
Safety Boots None required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: None required
First Aid: Flush the eyes with running water if irritation persists seek medical attention. Skin
contact – wash hands with soap and water. Inhalation and ingestion – seek medical attention.
Fire Precautions: Dry Powder Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Scrape up and landfill Handling: No conditions
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No conditions
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
014
Date: Rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Indasol MS 1475 Process: Non pressure weld cement
Trade name: Indasol
Risks to Health: Irritant to eyes and respiratory system. Prolonged skin contact may cause
irritation leading to dermatitis. Inhalation may lead to nausea, headaches, and dizziness.
Hazardous Contents: The product is classed as non-hazardous.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Methyl Ethyl Ketone /LTEL 200 ppm
300 ppm
Cyclohexane /LTEL 25 pp 100 PPM Tetrohydrofuran /LTEL 200 ppm 250 ppm
Approved uses: General plumbing sealant work
Work Methods and Controls: Sealing of non-pressure joints in plumbing systems
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles None required
Coveralls None required
Respirator/mask None required
Safety Boots None required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: None required
First Aid: Flush the eyes with running water if irritation persists seek medical attention. Skin
contact – wash hands with soap and water. Inhalation and ingestion – seek medical attention.
Fire Precautions: Foam or Dry Powder Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Scrape up and landfill Handling: No conditions
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No conditions
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
015
Date: rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Cleaner Indasol CT 36 Process: Cleaning joints before applying cement
Trade name: Indasol
Risks to Health: Irritant to eyes and respiratory system. Prolonged skin contact may cause
irritation leading to dermatitis. Inhalation may lead to nausea, headaches, and dizziness.
Hazardous Contents: The product is classed as non-hazardous.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: Methyl Ethyl Ketone /LTEL 200 ppm 300 ppm
Approved uses: General plumbing sealant work
Work Methods and Controls: Pre-application cleaner of joints
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles None required
Coveralls None required
Respirator/mask None required Safety Boots None required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: None required
First Aid: Flush the eyes with running water if irritation persists seek medical attention. Skin
contact – wash hands with soap and water. Inhalation and ingestion – seek medical attention.
Fire Precautions: Foam or Dry Powder Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Scrape up and landfill Handling: No conditions
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No conditions
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
016
Date: rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Silicone sealant Process: Sealing and jointing of baths and kitchens
Trade name: Dow Corning Hansil
Risks to Health: Irritant to eyes and prolonged contact may cause minor skin irritation
leading to dermatitis. Inhalation may lead to irritation of respiratory system.
Hazardous Contents: The product is classed as non-hazardous.
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: Acetoxysilane 10 ppm 8 hour TWA
Silica 6mg/m3
8 TWA (inhalable dust)
Approved uses: General plumbing sealant work
Work Methods and Controls: Sealing of baths and kitchens
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves None required
Goggles None required
Coveralls None required
Respirator/mask An acid vapour mask should be used if used in large
quantities or confined spaces Safety Boots None required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: None required
First Aid: Flush the eyes with running water if irritation persists seek medical attention. Skin
contact – wash hands with soap and water. Inhalation and ingestion – seek medical attention.
Fire Precautions: Foam or Dry Powder Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Scrape up and landfill Handling: No conditions
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No conditions
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
017 Date: rev 2011 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Regular Flux Paste Process: General soldering of joints
Trade name: Solder Flux
Risks to Health: There is generally no risks to health from the product until it is heated and
produces fumes when it may be slightly irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.
Hazardous Contents: This product is classified as non-hazardous
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk: High Moderate Low
WEL: Ammonium Chloride (for fume) 10 mg/m3
20 Mg/m3
Approved uses: Soldering of plumbing joints
Work Methods and Controls: Applied heat to metal joints
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Not required
Goggles Not required
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: Yes/No No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes-flush with water; Skin-rinse with water; Inhalation-remove from exposure.
Fire Precautions: Non combustible Storage: Under cover in cool, dry, ventilated
area
Spillage: Scrape and landfill Handling: No conditions
Waste: Landfill Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: No conditions
For further information: See attached safety data sheet
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COSHH ASSESSMENT RECORD Ser No
018 Date: rev 2015 Assessor: DIRECTOR
Material: Neat Cutting Oil Process:
Trade name: Boss Non Soluble Cutting Oil
Risks to Health: Not classified as hazardous under CHIP Regulations
Hazardous Contents: This product is classified as non-hazardous
Route of exposure: Skin Cuts etc. Eyes Inhalation Ingestion
Degree of risk:
High
Moderate
Low
WEL: n/a
Approved uses: (as identified by Manufacturer / Supplier) Cutting Oil
Work Methods and Controls: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Observe good standards of
hygiene
Personal Protective Equipment Type to be worn
Gloves Yes - Chemical, Impervious type – PVC or Rubber
Goggles Yes
Coveralls Not required
Respirator/mask Not required
Training Required: Yes/No Plumbing basic trade principles and skills
Health Surveillance: No
Other control measures: No
First Aid: Eyes-flush with water; Skin-rinse with water; Inhalation-remove from exposure.
Do not induce vomiting – drink water / milk. If systems persist – seek medical attention
Fire Precautions: Foam, Dry powder, Co2
Water Spray
Storage: Store in steel / stainless steel
containers. Protect from frost. Keep in
sealed containers.
Spillage: Protect drains and water courses.
Soak with absorbent material. Wash down
floor area as can become slippery
Handling: Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Waste: In accordance with local regulations Transport: No conditions
Emergency action: Dial 999
For further information: See attached safety data sheet – contact BSS Group Plc –
0116262 3232
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Appendix G
List of
Manual Handling Assessments
Assessment No Lifting Operation Page
1
Vaillant Pro Central Heating Combination Boiler
2
Vaillant Plus Central Heating Combination
Boiler
3
Rettig 600H Central Heating Radiator (single)
4
Rettig 600H Central Heating Radiator (double)
Compiled By: DIRECTOR
Date: 2015
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MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT Ser No
001
Task: Moving and Installation of a Vaillant ecoTEC Plus Central Heating Combination
Boiler (Approximate weight: 43 Kg)
Significant injury: Yes. The lifting operation requires 2-men and no attempt is to be made
by anyone to move or lift the load without assistance or, if in poor physical health.
Detailed Assessment Yes No Remedial Actions
D the operations involve:
• Holding away from the trunk? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Twisting? Yes 2 man lift will limit body movement
to prevent twist
• Stooping? Yes Bend legs and keep straight back
• Reaching upwards? Yes Use of steps
• Carrying long distances? Yes Plan route and rest points
• Repetitive handling? No
• Strenuous pushing or pulling? Yes Loading/unloading from vehicle-plan
the lifting operation
Unpredictable movement of load? Yes Ensure 2 man lift at all times
including installation operation
Is the load:
• Heavy?
• Bulky?
• Difficult to grasp?
• Unstable?
• Harmful (sharp/hot etc.)?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
In the working environment
Yes
No
Additional man for lifting • Uneven floors?
• Poor floor surfaces? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Variations in level? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Poor lighting levels? Yes Fix temporary lighting, ensure travel
route of load is free of obstructions
• Extremes of temperature?
• Obstructions? No
Do the individuals performing the task:
• Require unusual capability?
• Have health problems?
• Require special information?
Yes
No
No
If in ill health “Do not Lift”
Issue manufacturers specification and
installation details
Assessment of Manual Handling Risk High
Compiled By: DIRECTOR
Date: 2015
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MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT Ser No
002
Task: Moving and Installation of a Vaillant ecoTEC Pro Central Heating Combination
Boiler (Approximate weight: 37 Kg)
Significant injury: Yes. The lifting operation requires 2-men and no attempt is to be made
by anyone to move or lift the load without assistance or, if in poor physical health.
Detailed Assessment Yes No Remedial Actions
D the operations involve:
• Holding away from the trunk? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Twisting? Yes 2 man lift will limit body movement
to prevent twist
• Stooping? Yes Bend legs and keep straight back
• Reaching upwards? Yes Use of steps
• Carrying long distances? Yes Plan route and rest points
• Repetitive handling? No
• Strenuous pushing or pulling? Yes Loading/unloading from vehicle-plan
the lifting operation
Unpredictable movement of load? Yes Ensure 2 man lift at all times
including installation operation
Is the load:
• Heavy?
• Bulky?
• Difficult to grasp?
• Unstable?
• Harmful (sharp/hot etc.)?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
In the working environment
Yes
No
Additional man for lifting • Uneven floors?
• Poor floor surfaces? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Variations in level? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Poor lighting levels? Yes Fix temporary lighting, ensure travel
route of load is free of obstructions
• Extremes of temperature?
• Obstructions? No
Do the individuals performing the task:
• Require unusual capability?
• Have health problems?
• Require special information?
Yes
No
No
If in ill health “Do not Lift”
Issue manufacturers specification and
installation details
Assessment of Manual Handling Risk High
Compiled By: DIRECTOR
Date: 2015
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MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT Ser No
003
Task: Moving and Installation of a single 600H Rettig radiator
(Approximate weight: 21 Kg)
Significant injury: Yes. The lifting operation requires 2-men and no attempt is to be made
by anyone to move or lift the load without assistance or, if in poor physical health.
Detailed Assessment Yes No Remedial Actions
D the operations involve:
• Holding away from the trunk? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Twisting? Yes 2 man lift will limit body movement
to prevent twist
• Stooping? Yes Bend legs and keep straight back
• Reaching upwards? No
• Carrying long distances? Yes Plan route and rest points
• Repetitive handling? No
• Strenuous pushing or pulling? Yes Loading/unloading from vehicle-plan
the lifting operation
Unpredictable movement of load? Yes Ensure 2 man lift at all times
including installation operation
Is the load:
• Heavy?
• Bulky?
• Difficult to grasp?
• Unstable?
• Harmful (sharp/hot etc.)?
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
In the working environment
Yes
No
Additional man for lifting • Uneven floors?
• Poor floor surfaces? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Variations in level? Yes Additional man for lifting
• Poor lighting levels? Yes Fix temporary lighting, ensure travel
route of load is free of obstructions
• Extremes of temperature?
• Obstructions? No
Do the individuals performing the task:
• Require unusual capability?
• Have health problems?
• Require special information?
Yes
No
No
Normal physical health
If in ill health “do not lift”
Issue manufacturers specification and
installation details
Assessment of Manual Handling Risk High
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MANUAL HANDLING RISK ASSESSMENT Ser No
004
Task: Moving and Installation of a Rettig double 600H radiator
(Approximate weight: 37 Kg)
Significant injury: Yes. The lifting operation requires 2-men and no attempt is to be made
by anyone to move or lift the load without assistance or, if in poor physical health.
Detailed Assessment Yes No Remedial Actions
D the operations involve:
• Holding away from the trunk?
• Twisting?
• Stooping?
• Reaching upwards?
• Carrying long distances?
• Repetitive handling?
• Strenuous pushing or pulling? Unpredictable movement of load?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Additional man for lifting
2 man lift will limit body movement
to prevent twist
Bend legs and keep straight back
Plan route and rest points
Loading/unloading from vehicle-plan
the lifting operation
Ensure 2 man lift at all times
including installation operation
Is the load:
• Heavy?
• Bulky?
• Difficult to grasp?
• Unstable?
• Harmful (sharp/hot etc.)?
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
In the working environment
• Uneven floors?
• Poor floor surfaces?
• Variations in level?
• Poor lighting levels?
• Extremes of temperature?
• Obstructions?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
Additional man for lifting
Fix temporary lighting, ensure travel
route of load is free of obstructions
Do the individuals performing the task:
• Require unusual capability?
• Have health problems?
• Require special information?
Yes
No
No
If in ill health “Do not Lift”
Manufacturers specification and
installation details
Assessment of Manual Handling Risk High
Compiled By: DIRECTOR Date: 2015
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