Risk Assessment Record:

Installation of Sensors & Equipment

Department: Assessor: Andy Cooke Date 31/07/2019
Location Car Park/Roadside
Civils

Hazard Identified Persons at Controls in Place Risk Assessors Actions to

Risk Rating Further Reduce Risk

Contact with Operatives Before Commencement of any works All Sensor Specified Areas are to
underground be scanned using a Cable Avoidance Tool (CAT). Any utility drawings
services. available are to be read and understood prior to works commencing.
CAT is to be used by a Trained and Competent operative.
Any utility or power supplies are to be marked out using spray paint to
give a visual indication of hazards below ground. 10
Works are to be overseen by a trained and competent Toolbox Talks / Supervision
supervisor.
If possible, Power supplies should be isolated to reduce risk of
Electrocution.
Core Drill / Generator Operatives Core Drill is to be operated by a trained and competent operative Toolbox Talks /
Ensure all Correct PPE is worn, ensure all clothing is suitable for the
Supervision
task as not to give risk to Drawing / Trapping or entanglement.
Correct safety footwear must be worn / Metatarsal preferred. 8
Generator is to be kept away from works as far as is practically possible
This is to prevent intake of fumes or burns from exhaust system.
Extension leads from equipment are to be kept clear of walkways
Spill kits or drip trays are to be kept with generator.
Work Perimeter is to be secured using chapter 8 Roadwork Barriers and
Contact with vehicles Operatives signage.
All traffic Management is to comply with street and Road works code of 5 Supervision
Practice. All Operatives are to wear correct PPE. High visibility clothing
must be
worn.
Operatives During works ensure housekeeping is monitored throughout the
Slips, Trips, Falls & Public day. Walkways are to be kept clear of debris. 8 Toolbox talks / Supervision
All Slurry created by core drilling is to be Swept clean using
water to prevent slips.
When Core Drilling or breaking out, Correct Hearing protection is to be
Noise Operatives worn. Toolbox talks / Supervision
Monitoring and supervision to be carried out during works. 8
Train operatives on risk of noise exposure.
 Persons at Risk Assessors Actions to
Hazard Identified Risk Controls in Place Rating Further Reduce Risk

Vibration Operatives When using Breaker and Core drilling equipment ensure operatives 8 Tool Box Talks / Supervision
do not exceed exposure limits. Relate to HAVS charts provided in Site Auditing & monitoring
RAMS documents. Abide by HAVS limits stated on equipment. All
Relevant PPE is to be worn including use of Vibration gloves. Ensure
Equipment is checked and maintained regularly. Alternate operatives
Dust Operatives When Core Drilling ensure water suppression is used to prevent risk 10 Toolbox Talks / Supervision
of inhalation of dust. Wear correct PPE such as an FFP3 dust mask Site auditing & monitoring
When sweeping up damp down work areas beforehand.
Wiels Disease Operatives Ensure gloves are always worn. Wash hands before eating food. 8 Toolbox Talks
Supply vans with anti-bacterial hand gel / Wash Facilities
Operatives Correct manual handling techniques to be followed when moving 12 Toolbox Talks / Supervision
Manual Handling materials or equipment.
Provide further training on manual handling.
Provide Trolley for moving of generator / Water Bowzer.
Dirty Water Operatives Ensure all excess water does not run into water courses which may Toolbox Talks / Supervision
affect the environment.
Tri Flex operatives Ensure all PPE is worn in relation to safety data sheets. Carry out Toolbox Talks / Supervision
COSHH risk assessment provided in RAMS documentation. Store in
cool dry place and separate from other combustible materials
Ensure excess residue is not brushed into water courses which may 10
affect the environment. Product is to be stored in Well ventilated
place. Do not smoke anywhere near this substance. Ensure
operatives are trained before use and adequate supervision is in
order.
Contact with Operatives Ensure all flammable substances are kept in locked container. 8 Toolbox Talks / Supervision
Hazardous Correct PPE is to be worn in accordance with Safety data sheets.
substances Ensure First Aid Measures are in place in case of emergency with the
(Petrol) understanding of safety data sheets.
Ensure COSHH Risk assessment is carried out on site.
5 x 5 RISK MATRIX GUIDELINES

1 Estimate the category of Harm using the guide box below.

2 Estimate the category of likelihood of occurrence from the guide box.
3 Read off the intersection of the two numeric estimates on the risk calculation matrix.
4 The resultant value should then be compared to the Risk Rating and actioned accordingly.
Operatives may utilise either a number or lettering system. Both are indicated below as a comparison but either will provide an acceptable
assessment for practical purposes.
GUIDE BOX
CATEGORY HARM LIKELIHOOD RISK CALCULATION MATRIX

1 Non-injury Almost impossible 5 5 10 15 20 25

2 First Aid Unlikely
3 < 3 days Possible 4 4 8 12 16 20
4 > 3days Likely
5 Major injury Almost certain
3 3 6 9 12 15
HARM
2 2 4 6 8 10

1 1 2 3 4 5

1 2 3 4 5

LIKELIHOOD
RISK RATING
RISK EQUIVALENT EQUIVALENT
RATING
1-4 C No further immediate action Review periodically.
5-9 C Re-assess during next review.
10 – 16 B Within 3 months. (Improvement Notice). Reduce risk to acceptable levels and re-assess following risk reduction/mitigation actions
to ensure additional risks have not been introduced.
17 - 25 A Immediate (Prohibition Notice) Do not proceed until action has been taken to reduce the risk and/or Mitigate the effects.