906/003/002.

004

HEALTH AND SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENT

Activity: OPERATING AND TESTING WEBER HYDRAULIC EQUIPMENT

WE/SD/03.02 Fatalities 5 10 15 20 25
Assessment Number (H&S to assign)
Crew Manager Major 4 8 12 16 20
Assessor
Jan 2003 Moderate 3 6 9 12 15
Assessment Date
17-12-12 Minor 2 4 6 8 10
Reviewed On
17-12-2015 Negligible 1 2 3 4 5
Next Review Due
Groups at Risk * AB Very Unlikely Moderate Likely Very likely
Severity unlikely

Likelihood

*A - Wholetime, B - Retained, C - Young Persons, D - Non-uniformed,

E - Public, F - Volunteers

Location: Aerial Appliance (ALP)
Animal Rescue
(Work Equipment Fire Rescue Boat/
Only) Water Rescue Unit
Hazardous & Environmental
Response Unit (HERU)
High Volume Pump Unit (HVP)
Incident Command Unit (ICU)
Incident Response Unit (IRU)
Landrovers (L4V)
Multi Role Vehicle (MRV)
Mercedes Sprinter (L4P)
Non Operational/Miscellaneous
Operational Miscellaneous
Operations Support Unit (OSU)
Personal Carrier (PCV)
Pinzgauer (L6P)
Rescue Support Vehicle (RSV)/
Heavy Rescue Unit (HRU) X
Water Carrier (WC)
Water Tender (WRL/WRT)
Working at Height (WAH)

Part 1 The Risk Assessment

1.Task 2. Hazard and significant 3. Control measures 4. Level of 5. Additional control measures 6. Projected 7. Action plan
outcomes ( what could already in place Risk required? level of risk required?
happen) Y/N
L S R L S R
Carrying and Mineral oil, Skin dermatitis Gloves must be worn 1 3 3 L No
using Weber (see COSHH 03.002 AND /Full eye protection, DRA,
Hydraulic ORIS Primary action sheet – Maintenance / standard
Rescue first aid- risks) tests, Equipment note,
Equipment training, supervision, Full
Page 1 of 4
906/003/002.004
1.Task 2. Hazard and significant 3. Control measures 4. Level of 5. Additional control measures 6. Projected 7. Action plan
outcomes ( what could already in place Risk required? level of risk required?
happen) Y/N
L S R L S R
PPE, see ORIS for action
on injection injury.

Carrying and Petrol, splashes, spills, Skin Gloves must be worn 1 4 4 L No

using Weber dermatitis, COSHH 00.017) /Full eye protection, DRA,
Hydraulic Burns, fuel ignition Maintenance / standard
Rescue tests, Equipment note,
Equipment training, supervision, Full
PPE, ventilation

Hot engine, Burnt exposed Gloves must be worn, 1 4 4 L N0

Using Weber skin, Full PPE , training,
Hydraulic supervision, post use
Rescue checks
Equipment

Using Weber Noise, Damage to hearing if Training, supervision, 1 3 3 L N0

Hydraulic exposed to generator for consider Hearing
Rescue long periods of time, protection for operator.
Equipment

Fumes, Prolonged exposure Training, supervision, 1 3 3 L No

Using Weber could damage lungs and maintenance, Use in
Hydraulic nasal passage, ventilated areas, limit
Rescue exposure.
Equipment

Weight of equipment and Training supervision, 1 3 3 L No

Using Weber Weber tools. Muscular regular training on
Hydraulic skeletal injuries, strains, manual handling
Rescue tears, techniques.
Equipment

Using Weber Ruptured hose line, Sprayed Full PPE to be worn 1 4 4 L No

Hydraulic with oil (se COSHH 03.002 & including gloves and eye
Rescue ORIS primary action sheet) protection, Training,

Page 2 of 4
906/003/002.004
1.Task 2. Hazard and significant 3. Control measures 4. Level of 5. Additional control measures 6. Projected 7. Action plan
outcomes ( what could already in place Risk required? level of risk required?
happen) Y/N
L S R L S R
Equipment injection / needle stick Supervision,
injuries maintenance, standard
testing.

Weber, cutters/spreaders, Training supervision, pre 1 4 4 L No

Using Weber Loss of limbs, bruising, cuts, & after use checks,
Hydraulic fractures, crush injuries. maintenance, standard
Rescue Injection injuries testing, remove damaged
Equipment equipment from service,
regular RTC refresher
courses. Full PPE
including gloves

Loose / projectiles from Full PPE including gloves 1 3 3 L No

Using Weber cutting & spreading, cuts, and eye protection, hard
Hydraulic bruises, impact injuries. protection. Supervision,
Rescue training
Equipment

Using Weber Body fluids, contamination Full PPE including Gloves 1 3 3 L No

Hydraulic from persons being rescued and eye protection and
Rescue medical gloves.
Equipment

Unstable loads, crush Regular stabilisation 1 4 4 L No

Using Weber injuries, cuts, bruises, training, (blocks, chocks,
Hydraulic cribbing) Safety officer,
Rescue regular checking of
Equipment stabilisation, consider
alternative stabilisation
methods.

Carriage & Strains, slips, trips, falls, Manual handling 1 2 2 L No

stowage of bruising, cuts, fractures, refresher training,
Weber lighting, observation of
generator/ terrain, plan route,

Page 3 of 4
906/003/002.004
1.Task 2. Hazard and significant 3. Control measures 4. Level of 5. Additional control measures 6. Projected 7. Action plan
outcomes ( what could already in place Risk required? level of risk required?
happen) Y/N
L S R L S R
tools correct stowage,

Testing of Slips, trips, needle stick Training, supervision, 1 4 4 L No

Weber injuries, crush injuries, loss equipment note, refresher
equipment of limbs training,

8. Further specialist assessments required?

Noise – contact Health and Safety COSHH - contact Health and Safety Manual Handling - contact Health Safeguarding - contact designated
Department for advice Department for advice and Safety Department for advice child protection officer for advice

Part 2 Action Plan

1.Task 2. Additional Control 3. Lead officer 4. Timetable 5. Review Date
Measures Required Start / Finish

Part 3 Risk Assessment Validation and Approval

NOTE: If the following section is not completed, the assessment cannot be published.
Line Manger Validation and Approval
(to be entered by Line Manager) Station Commander Date: 18/12/2012

Advice and Guidance given by Health

and Safety Section Date:
(to be entered by H&S)

Page 4 of 4