Instructions for the Use of the Excel Spreadsheet

There are Four tabs at the bottom of this worksheet

Instructions tab is the one you are reading

Title Tab
The Title Tab is the front cover pages of the Risk Assessment
Simply insert your Company Name, Date and Assessor name where indicated
Print the front cover once you have completed your Audit
Do not enter any data other than Company name, Date and Assessor - the data will
copy from the risk assessment details

Audit Details Tab

Read each section and answer the questions
Enter Data ONLY in the white coloured boxes for each question
Enter a score for each question as indicated
If the question is not aplicable score it as max potential score
Enter comments in the comments box

H&S Plan Tab

Fill in the relevant boxes in answer to the questions posed

Method Statement Tab

A generic method statement is included
The items highlighted in blue are where you can insert details of Materials, Equipment
and Method
This sheet is completely unprotected so that you can edit it for your own particular
project

Once complete simply print off both the H&S Plan, Title, Risk Assessment & Method
statement pages
Note you may need to change your printer settings
You have now completed your Health & Safety Plan & Risk Assessment
 Health & Safety
Plastering
Risk Assessment

Date

Company Name

Assessor

Performance Acceptable - no action required

Performance marginal - ongoing action required
Performance not acceptable - urgent action required

General Hazards 0
Road Safety 0
Equipment 0
Maintenance 0
Training 0
Ladders 0
Scaffolds 0
Roof Work 0
Tools and Machinery 0
Hazardous Substances 0
Electricity and Other Services 0
Protecting the Public 0
Fire 0
Ventilation 0
Manual Handling 0
Hygiene 0
Accidents and First Aid 0
Slips & Trips 0

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General Hazards
Do you ensure that there are no trip hazards to general public presented
by trailing cables / equipment by cordening off and displaying signs 3 0
Do you ensure that there are no slip hazard presented from wet
pathways / walkway to general public by cordon and signage 3 0
Do you ensure that the operator has suitable footwear to prevent a slip
hazard while concentrating on work. 3 0
Do you ensure that the operator has suitable footwear to prevent a slip
hazard presented from wet pathways 3 0
Do you ensure there is no electrocution hazard from working near to
power sources. 3 0
Do you ensure that no injury to others can occur from falling objects or
fabric of the building that may be dislodged. 3 0
Do you provide hard hats for operators to prevent injury from falling
objects 3 0
Do you give consideration to the day and time of working to minimise the
numbers of people who may be present. 3 0
Do you provide hi-viz clothing. 3 0
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Road Safety
Are journeys to and from the workplace are subject to documented risk
assessment. 3 0
Are loads secure to ensure that it does not shift under normal driving
conditions 3 0
Is the load secure to ensure that it does not shift under emergency
braking 3 0
Is the load secure to ensure that it does not shift during a collision 3 0
Do you provide suitable vehicles 3 0
Do you provide suitable equipment 3 0
Do you provide a means of securing the load 3 0
Do you ensure the vehicle is not overloaded 3 0
Do you give consideration to The payload capacity of the vehicle and the
potential of overloading. 3 0

Do you give consideration to Driving conditions and braking distances. 3 0

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Equipment
When choosing equipment do you consider the duration and extent of
work. 3 0
When choosing equipment do you consider the height at which work has
to be done. 3 0
When choosing equipment do you consider the site conditions. 3 0
If using a Mobile Elevated Work platform (MEWP) - Do you ensure that
you follow normal guidelines for MEWPS operation 3 0
If using a Mobile Elevated Work platform (MEWP) - Do you ensure
consideration is given to securing equipment to the MEWP basket to
prevent it falling if dropped 3 0
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Maintenance
Do you carry out a pre-use visual inspection – Obvious defects in
equipment 3 0
Do you have regular documented management inspections that takes
into account the degree of use of equipment. In practise three monthly
inspections are recommended. 3 0
Do you have procedures should be in place for handling any defects
found that would include repair or replacement. 3 0
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Training
Do you instruct operators in Manual handling 3 0
Do you instruct operators in ground conditions 3 0
Do you instruct operators in cordoning off 3 0
Do you instruct operators in recognising common Hazards 3 0
Do you instruct operators in the the need for the operator to be vigilant
with regard to the surroundings. 3 0
Do you inform operators not to use defective equipment. 3 0
Do you inform operators to always cordon off and/or display suitable
warning signs when working in public areas. 3 0
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Ladders
Does the ladder meet the requirments of BS EN 131 3 0
Do you limit ladder length to 9m 3 0
Do you ensure a pre use check is carried out daily 3 0
Do you ensure defective ladders are not used 3 0
Do you tie off the ladder wherever possible 3 0
Do you ensure that you do not over-reach 3 0
Does the ladder have anti-slip feet 3 0
Do you ensure the ladder is at the correct angle 1:4 3 0
Do you ensure rungs and stiles are clean and not slippery 3 0
Do you ensure that ladders are not left unattended 3 0
Do you use a tool belt 3 0
Do you ensure that suitable footwear is used 3 0
Do you ensure both stiles are in contact with the ground and upper
resting point of the ladder 3 0
Do you ensure that the surface the top of the ladder is resting on is
strong enough to withstand the load 3 0
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Scaffolds
Are scaffolds erected, altered and dismantled by competent people? 3 0
Are all uprights provided with base plates (and, where necessary, timber
sole plates)? 3 0
Are all uprights, ledgers, braces and struts in position? 3 0
Is the scaffold secured to the building or structure in enough places to
prevent collapse? 3 0
Are there double guard rails and toe boards, or other suitable protection,
at every edge, to prevent falling? 3 0
Are the working platforms fully boarded and are the boards arranged to
avoid tipping or tripping? 3 0
Are there effective barriers or warning notices in place to stop people
using an incomplete scaffold, eg where working platforms are not fully
boarded? 3 0
Is the scaffold strong enough to carry the weight of materials stored on it
and are these evenly distributed? 3 0
Are scaffolds being properly maintained? 3 0
Does a competent person inspect the scaffold regularly, eg at least once
a week; and always after it has been altered or damaged and following
extreme weather? 3 0
Are the results of inspections recorded? 3 0
Have proprietary tower scaffolds been erected and are they being used
in accordance with suppliers' instructions? 3 0
Have the wheels of tower scaffolds been locked when in use and are the
platforms empty when they are moved? 3 0
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Roof Work
Is there edge protection to stop people or materials falling? 3 0
Have you identified fragile materials such as cement sheets and roof
lights? 3 0
Have you taken precautions to stop people falling through fragile
materials when working on the roof eg by providing barriers, covers or
working platforms? 3 0
Are people kept away from the area below the roof work? If this is not
possible, have additional precautions been taken to stop debris falling
onto them? 3 0
12 0 0

Tools and Machinery

Are the right tools or machinery being used for the job? 3 0
Are tools and machinery maintained in good repair and are all safety
devices operating correctly? 3 0
Are all operators trained and competent? 3 0
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Hazardous Substances
Have you identified all harmful substances and materials, such as
3
asbestos, lead, solvents, paints ? 0
Do you ensure the chemicals / solvents that are used are safe for the
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operator 0
Do you ensure that the chemicals / solvents that you use do not present
3
a risk to the environment 0
Do you ensure the cleaning chemicals that are used are safe for the
3
operator 0
Do you ensure that the cleaning chemicals that you use do not present a
3
risk to the environment 0
Have you controlled exposure to hazardous substances, by doing the
3
work in a different way, to remove the risk entirely 0
Have you controlled exposure to hazardous substances, by using a less
3
hazardous material 0
Do you ensure that the work area is well ventillated when mixing plaster
3
materials 0
Do you provide suitable repiratory protection against dust 3 0
Have workers had information and training so they know what the risks
are from the hazardous substances used and produced on site, and what 3
they need to do to avoid the risks? 0
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Electricity and Other Services
Have all necessary services been provided on site before work begins
and have you also identified existing services present on site (eg electric
3
cables or gas mains) and taken effective steps, if necessary, to prevent
danger from them? 0
Are you using low voltage for tools and equipment eg battery-operated
3
tools or low voltage systems? 0
Where mains voltage has to be used, are trip devices, eg residual
3
current devices (RCDs), provided for all equipment? 0
Are RCDs checked daily by users and properly maintained? 3 0
Are cables and leads protected from damage? 3 0
Are all connections to the system properly made and are suitable plugs
3
used? 0
Are tools and equipment checked by users, visually examined on site
3
and regularly inspected and tested by a competent person? 0
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Protecting the Public
Is the work fenced off from the public? 3 0
Are the public protected from falling material? 3 0
When work has stopped for the day is the boundary secure and
3
undamaged? 0
When work has stopped for the day are all ladders removed or their
3
rungs boarded so that they cannot be used? 0
When work has stopped for the day is all plant immobilised to prevent
3
unauthorised use? 0
When work has stopped for the day are chemicals or dangerous
3
substances locked away in secure storage places? 0
18 0 0

Fire
Do you ensure no flammable substances are on or near sources of heat
or direct sunlight? 3 0 0
Do you ensure flammable substances are correctly stored in flameproof
cupboards (solvents, paints, etc.)? 3 0
Do you ensure there is no potential for a flammable substance to be
spilled onto sources of heat or electrical equipment? 3 0
Do you ensure flammable waste materials are not left in waste bins
overnight? 3 0
Do you ensure oily/ paint contaminated paper towels or rags are
disposed of properly? 3 0
Are fire extinguishing equipment and methods adequate (e.g. extra fire
blankets or extinguishers)? 3 0
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Ventilation
Is there sufficient ventilation, natural and forced? 3 0
Do you ensure minimum fumes or dust get into the area being
worked ? 3 0
Do you provide adequate respiratory personal protection if needed
? 3 0
9 0 0

Manual Handling
Do you ensure working positions don't pose a hazard that could
cause muscular strains, such as poor lifting positions? 3 0 0
Do you ensure working positions don't pose a hazard that could
cause muscular strains, such as heavy or large and awkward
objects? 3 0 0
Do you ensure working positions don't pose a hazard that could
cause muscular strains, such as bad posture ? 3 0
Do you ensure working positions don't pose a hazard that could
cause muscular strains, such as repetitive twisting or turning?
3 0
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Hygiene
Is toilet and hand washing facilities adequate? 3 0
Do you issue rubber gloves to reduce contamination? 3 0
Is the provision of barrier creams and hand cleaners adequate?
3 0
9 0 0

Accidents and First Aid

Are there adequate accident treatment provision? 3 0
Do you ensure everything in the first aid boxes is within its use by
date? 3 0
Are there adequate first aid box provision? 3 0
9 0 0

Slips & Trips

Do you ensure good standards of housekeeping are maintained
3 0
Do you ensure you minimise trip and slip hazards within the work
area etc 3 0
Do you post signs warning of potential dangers when plastering etc
3 0
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 Health & Safety Plan

Part 1 - Project Details

Project co-ordinator
Site
Dept
Work Site Address
Phone number
Description of works:
Programme of works: Start date:

Part 2 - Existing Environment

Are any of the following applicable to the works - if yes enter brief detail in space provided or N/A
2.1 What happens / what activity occurs at the worksite? E.g. manufacturing, office, building site, etc.
details:
2.2 Underground hazards - are there any utility services in vicinity such as electricity, gas, water, BT, CTV, etc.
details:
2.3 Overhead hazards - is there any working overhead, overhead moving plant, overhead lines, limited headroom, etc.
details:
2.4 Access/egress restrictions - are there any procedural (security) or physical access problems during the works?
details:
2.5 Existing structure - will work be affected by fragile roof, asbestos, demolition work, stability of structures, etc?
details:
2.6 Existing ground conditions - will work be affected by land contamination, water table, ground stability, etc.
details:
2.7 Environmental Management - are there any noise sensitive areas, is spillage or waste management needed, etc.
details:

Part 3 - Site wide elements

Are any of the following applicable to the works - if yes enter brief detail in space provided or N/A
3.1 Is any special clothing or specialist PPE needed to carry out the works?
Details:
3.2 Are any special skills training or site safety induction training needed prior to working?
Details:
3.3 Are there any special traffic or pedestrian routes or, any ‘no-go’ or restricted areas at site?
Details:
3.4 Are there any site specific arrangements for unloading and storage of materials and equipment?
Details:
3.5 Arrangements for welfare facilities at the work site e.g. toilet, washing, shelter, eat/drink, etc?
Details:
3.6 Are there any special site rules: e.g. permit to work system, site reporting procedures, etc.?
Details
3.7 Work off the ground: detail working height & safe work method - scaffold, MEWP, harness, steps
Details:
3.8 Who will be supplying the plant, equipment, access equipment & scaffold as required to work?
Details:
3.9 Arrangements for Emergencies e.g. A&E hospital, first aiders, fire, major incident management, etc.
Details:

Part 4 - Project liaison & communication.

If yes to any point - indicate brief details in space below or N/A
4.1 Project review meeting - where are they held? how often are they held?, who should attend?, etc.
Details
4.2 Arrangements to review and vet method statements and risk assessments for work tasks
Details:
4.3 Arrangements to allow work of other specialist contractors to be safely integrated on the project
Details:

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Method Statement
Introduction

Any working operation, which an employee or contractor carry out will meet all the legal
requirements.

Work area may on agreement be fenced, roped or taped and have no admittance notices
displayed.

Adequate supervision of the workforce will be provided at all times.

All staff will be suitably and sufficiently trained for the task they are to perform. Whilst the
depth of knowledge is dependent on the task the worker is to undertake, the areas of
knowledge are the same:
1. Adequate knowledge of chemicals used to appreciate the dangers at the level that the
worker will be exposed
2. Adequate knowledge of the equipment to be used
3. Adequate understanding of the procedures and methods which they will be using, including
where necessary, practical experience
4. An appreciation of the hazards that may arise in the normal function of their task and what
precautions are put in place to control the risk - including appreciating their limitations and
when they should report a problem
5. Sufficient information to enable them to recognise if the equipment or system they are, or
are about to, work with or on is safe enough to permit the work to continue

A permit to work must be obtained from a suitable authority for:

Work near electrical installations

Hot Work
Working at heights
Confined space
Working on the roof
And any other work deemed hazardous.

Materials Used

Enter a list of materials being used in the project

A Coshh Data sheet for all chemicals used is attached.

Equipment

Enter a list of Equipment to be used on the project

Method

Enter a brief description of the actual method to be used and the order it will be done

The main hazards

a) Falls from height

b) Contact with electricity.
c) Injury from incorrect Manual handling.
d) Skin and eye irritation from plaster dust
e) Respiratory tract irritation from inhaling plaster dust
f) Injury from slips trips and falls.
g) Lone working.
h) Injury to other staff or members of the public.

Preventative Measures
a) You must be “competent” to carry out the task.
b) You must use residual current devices with electrical equipment.
c) Warning signs must be placed around the work area.
d) You must not lift beyond your capabilities, get help if necessary.
e) You must follow all directions given by the site foreman or his agents
f) You must have suitable respiratory protection

Personal Protective Equipment

a) Dust masks to BSEN 149 Class FFP1
b) Eye protection to BSEN 166
c) Safety boots
d) Protective Overall.
e) Protective Neoprene or PVC Gloves.

Environmental Protection Measures

a) You must dispose of waste to the designated area provided for waste.
Equipment Required;

a) Warning signs.
b) Residual Circuit Breaker.
c) Mixing tools

d) Application tools

Security

Prior to starting on site all employees will obtain permission to access the site.

A list of staff working on site will be notified each day.

Normal working hours would be 08:00 to 18:00 hours

Delivery

Delivery of product, material or services will be direct to site in vehicles appropriate to the
access available.

Deliveries will be as per time slot allocated.

Unloading

All personnel will ensure they adhere to the procedures set out in the Health & safety plan for
Manual Handling and be wearing the required PPE before commencing work.

The product or materials will be moved using skates, trolleys or other appropriate devices. It
may be necessary to carry if no other means are available.

Tools and Equipment

All equipment or tools brought on to premises will be of sound construction and will meet the
statutory requirements applicable to these tools or equipment.

An employee can not use any other tools but their own including machinery or equipment,
unless authorised to do so.

Employees are prohibited from using contractor tools, machinery or equipment.

All lifting equipment will carry a current certification, which will be available for inspection
All portable electrical equipment will comply with Company standards and conform to the
1989 Electricity at Work Regulations.

All ladders used will be of type 1 or 2 and not domestic ladders. Ladders will be in a safe
condition and are used in accordance with company standards.

Fire

All Company staff have been advised of the fire evacuation procedure, and of the assembly
points they are report to in the event of a fire.

"No Smoking" policy will be in force at all times by Company staff.

Staff will be made aware of the location of fire extinguishers.

COSHH

The Company will not introduce any hazardous substance without the prior approval of the
Health and Safety Department onto premises.

Noise

The Company will control noise levels of any activities carried out on site and must not
expose anyone, to noise levels above 85dB(A).

Accidents

All accidents will be reported to managing site authority. An accident means any injury to
personnel, damage to property, or event, which may have led to such an occurrence.

The company may wish to investigate all accidents that occur and expect the co-operation of
the managing site authority and his employees in ascertaining the true cause in an effort to
prevent a similar accident.

Accidents and dangerous occurrences must be reported in accordance with Report of Injury,
Disease or Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995.

First Aid

In the event of an accident First Aid is available.

 Work Instructions

General

Inform the main contractor of start of works.

Ensure the area to be worked has been clearly signed and marked out with warning tape; if
necessary erect physical barriers to prevent unauthorised access.
Put on your personal protective equipment.
Prepare the area to be plastered removing any loose material, ensure the surface to be
plastered is clean.
If necessary apply PVA bonding coat and allow to dry
Ensure that you follow good manual handling techniques for all material especially heavy
material such as 25kg plaster bags.
Ensure the RCD is in the socket before connecting any electrical device.
Mix hand trowelled gypsum by hand or mechanical paddle using a clean container, ensure all
material is mixed thoroughly.
Ensure that dust is kept to a minimum during mixing and that mixing is carried out in a well
ventilated area.
Apply the plaster to the designated areas.
If working from step ladders follow the working at height procedure.
Apply any finish coats following the procedures defined above.
Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times, remove rubbish and debris as it accumulates

Care of equipment
Ensure all equipment is cleaned at the end of work. Do not leave tools and equipment
unattended.

Signed:

Date: