Ikea Warehouse Site

COMPLETED BY MANISH SINGH

WORK ACTIVITY
Erection of the Noise Barrier.
BEING ASSESSED
PERSON AT RISK Site operatives, Visitors and General public

UNCONTROLED
SIGNIFICANT RISK RATING
KEY TASKS AND POTENTIAL RISKS (LXS=R)
HAZARDS

L S R

Risk of slips and trips from untidy

SLIPS AND TRIPS work areas and poorly maintained 3 2 6
surfaces.

Work at height- Risk of falls from height, resulting

3 3 9
scaffolding into serius injury /fatality.

MEWP to be used to access high

level infrastructure where scaffold is
Use of mobile
inappropriate.
elevated working 3 3 9
Risk of overturning,
platforms
misuse or lack of competence
causing severe injury/fatality.

Risk of musculo-skeletal injury due to

manual lifting is high in the ercetion
Manual Handling industry. 2 2 4
Lifting of very heavy panels is
presenting a manual handling risk.

Operatives at risk of vibration white

finger, risk of grinder disc
Abrasive wheels/
shattering/cuts, lacerations and 3 3 9
Grinders
severe eye damage. Risk of fires from
grinding spark.
 Operatives at risk of vibration white
finger, risk of grinder disc
Abrasive wheels/
Grinders shattering/cuts, lacerations and 3 3 9
severe eye damage. Risk of fires from
grinding spark.

Risk of fire, and burn injuries

Hot works associated with activities such as 3 3 9
welding, use of abrasive wheels etc.

Operatives at risk of injuring

Power and Hand
eyes/ears/fingers/hands, Risk of 2 2 4
tools
electric shock.

Risk of fire and/or other emergency

Fire and Emergency
on site. Most significant risk comes 2 3 6
response
from hot works i.e grinding/ welding.

Risk of electrocution, electrical shock

Electrical 2 3 6
and associated injuries.

Risk of injury from collision with

Vehicles, plant and pedestrian or other vehicles resulting 3 3 9
equipment.
in serious injury/fatality.

Injury or illness in the course of work

Incidents, Accidents must be report internally and
2 2 4
and First Aid externally ( RIDDOR) where
appropriate.
 Ensuring employees have access to
Welfare Facilities adequate provisions for sanitary and 2 2 4
welfare facilities.

L
S
R
DATE OF ASSESSMENT
SUPPORTING INFORMATION Health and Safety at work Act 1974

RISK RATING
WITH
RISK CONTROL MEASURES CONTROLS
(LXS=R)

L S R
House keeping is to be maintained at high standard through out
the site at all times.
Waste materials should be disposed off efficiently.
1 2 2
Suitable safety shoes with non-slip soles to be worn at all times.

Additional lighting to be provided where necessary to ensure

good visibility.
Scaffolding must be installed and inspected by a competent
authority.
Scaffold inspection to occur every 7 days to ensure structural 1 3 3
integrity.
Any changes to scaffold to be reported immediately to site
supervisor.
Only trained and competent operator ( IPAF) to use MEWP.
Banksman must assist operator at all times.

Operator must use fall arrest system when MEWP is in operation. 1 3 3

MEWP to be inspected as per LOLER regulations.
Exclusion zone in place for MEWP in operation.
Must not be operated in wind speeds exceeding 45 km/hr.

Mechanically assisted lifting to be used as much as practicable.

Manual handling training/ tool box talks for operatives.
1 2 2
Ensure appropriate number of operatives available for each lift.

Task appropriate gloves to be worn.

All equipments must be CE marked and stored correctly after use.
Ensure guarding and safety features are fully functional.

2 3 6
Abrasive wheels must have flexible cables to withstand constant
handling and rough usage.
2 3 6
Any grinder that has been damaged must be reported and taken
out of circulation untill remediated.
Eye protection and preferably full face visors must be worn when
using abrasive wheels/grinders.
Hot work permit required to use abrasive wheels.
Avoid hot works on site where practicable.
Use of abrasive wheels requires hot works permit. 1 3 3
Task Specific risk assessment and control measures must be
carried out where appropriate e.g welding operations.
All operatives are aware they must be using the correct tool for
the correct job and correct application.

Battery powered and manual tools will be used where possible.

If a tool becomes damaged it must be reported to site supervisor

and disposed off accordingly. 1 2 2

Operatives must ensure that their hands and fingers are always
protected by wearing safety gloves and glasses, as appropriate to
the task.
Tools must be secured when carrying.
COSHH material to be stored in designated area- ensure no
incompatible materials are held together.

Fire extinguishers to be available on site for various applications

Evacuation plan to be communicated via site induction. 1 3 3

Grinding/Welding to be kept to a minimum on site, and managed

via hot works permit system.
Smoking only in designated area.
Electrical equipment to be disconnected and removed after
operation completion
1 3 3
Battery powered tools will be used predominantly, where this is
not practical, only 220 V mains will be permitted.
All machinery to be operated only by trained and competent
operatives.
When not in use, engines to be turned off, brakes applied and
key removed. 2 3 6
Speed limit to be enforced on site ( 10 km/hr ).
All plant movements to be carried out with use of signaller.
The contractor will keep accident book and report any accidents
to Principal contractor for review.
1 3 3
First Aider Responder will be designated on site at all times-
communicated via notice boards/induction.
Principal contractor is responsible for the provision and
maintenance of welfare and sanitary facilities- these must be
cleaned to sufficient.
1 3 3
Enhanced measures in accordance with Coronavirus Regulations.

The contractor personnel must maintain high level of hygiene

when on site.

Likelyhood
severity
Rist taking
Health and Safety at work Act 1974

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT ACTION

 Risk Matrix - Risk Evaluation
SEVERITY
Very likely 3 3 6
Possible 2 2 4
Very unlikely 1 1 2
1 2
Minor injury Major injury
sk Evaluation
VERITY
9
6
LIKELYHOOD
3
3
Death