Unit IG2: Risk assessment

Declaration: By submitting this assessment (Parts 1 – 4) for marking I declare that it is entirely my own work. I understand that falsely claiming that
the work is my own is malpractice and can lead to NEBOSH imposing severe penalties (see the NEBOSH Malpractice Policy for further information).

Important note: You must refer to the document ‘Unit IG2: risk assessment – Guidance and information for learners and Learning Partners’ while
completing all parts of this assessment. Your Learning Partner should provide you with a copy, but it can also be downloaded from the relevant
resources section for this qualification on the NEBOSH website.

Part 1: Background

You should aim to complete this section in 150 - 200 words.

Topic Comments
Name of organisation* Candy Cave
Site location* 11 G North Karachi Twp, Pakistan
Number of workers 18
Candy Cave is a small candy manufacturing factory that specializes in creating a wide variety of sweet
snacks, including toffies, lollipops, marshmallows, and jelly beans. The factory covers an area of 5,000
square feet and employs 18 workers to make sure the daily procedures and candy production go
smoothly. The factory also has a cold room and a storage area. The process of making candy at the factory
begins with the mixing and cooking of all ingredients (sugar, flavours, food colouring, etc.) in large kettles.
The candy base is then poured into custom candy molds, the required coating (chocolate, caramel,
General description of the organisation
sprinkles, etc.) is applied, cut into required shapes or sizes using blade slicers, cooled, and finally factory
workers manually pack candies into bags using a bag sealing machine. Workers then manually pack the
bags into boxes, wrap them in plastic, and transport them to the store with trolleys. The work equipment
at the factory involves large kettles, mixers, custom molds, blade slicers, trolleys and bag sealing
machines. The factory operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., seven
days a week.
Description of the area to be included in the
The risk assessment covers the entire factory but mainly focuses on the manufacturing area.
risk assessment
Any other relevant information The manager is in charge of monitoring and overseeing factory health and safety.

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 * If you’re worried about confidentiality, you can invent a false name and location for your organisation but, all other information provided must be
factual.

You should aim to complete this section in 100 - 200 words.

Note: this section can be completed after you have competed your risk assessment.
Outline how the risk assessment was carried I began my risk assessment by researching health and safety websites, including the HSE website, where I
out this should include: discovered useful information about factory safety standards at https://www.hse.gov.uk/search/search-
 sources of information consulted; results.htm?query=samll%20factory#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=small%20factory . I next went to the ILO website,
 who you spoke to; and where I read through ILO conventions and recommendations regarding employees and workplace safety
 how you identified: at https://www.ilo.org/Search5/search.do?searchLanguage=en&searchWhat=small+factory . Next, I
- the hazards; visited the factory and met with the Candy Cave's owner in person, who asked the manager to show me
- what is already being done; and around, so we went through the main factory area where candy is manufactured. I took detailed notes in
- any additional controls/actions that my diary on what was missing or needed to be addressed, and I also interviewed the factory workers, who
may be required. told me about the accidents and near-misses that had occurred in the past. With the manager's
permission, I also go through their work documents and attendance book. I have proposed control
measures that may be necessary based on my observations of the health and safety circumstances at the
factory.

Part 2: Risk Assessment

Organisation name: Candy Cave
Date of assessment: June 5, 2023
Scope of risk assessment: The risk assessment covers the entire factory but mainly focuses on the manufacturing area.

Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
Manual workers Workers were provided with 1. Use conveyor belts at the factory 1 Month Owner
handling trolleys. to transport heavy candy boxes
Workers at the factory who from the production area to the
Workers at the manually carry heavy candy storage area.
facility were boxes can suffer injuries like 2. Prove workers at the factory with 1 Month Owner

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
observed lifting machinery like cranes.
carrying strains and sprains, back 3. Train workers and provide them
overloaded injuries, shoulder and arm with knowledge about safe lifting 1 Week Manager
trolleys injuries, as well as slips, and carrying techniques.
containing trips, and falls. 4. Adopt a job rotation mechanism
candy boxes to divide the workload among 2 Days Manager
that exceeded workers and make it easy for
their weight workers to transport heavy boxes.
capacity from 5. Provide workers at the factory
the production with frequent breaks when 2 Days Manager
area to the performing manual handling jobs.
storage area. 6. Provide workers at the factory
with personal protective 1 Week Owner
equipment such as spine support
belts and non-slip footwear.

Fire workers and manager
It was observed The presence of cardboard
at the factory boxes next to hot kettles
that flammable can cause a fire, which could
cardboard cause damage to the
boxes were factory's property as well as
placed next to injuries to workers like
heated kettles. burns, smoke inhalation,
trauma, psychological
effects, and even death.
Fire extinguishers were available
at the factory.
1. Clear flammable cardboard boxes 1 Week Manager /
from the factory manufacturing Workers
area and place them away from
ignition sources such as heated
kettles.
2. Use non-flammable or fireproof 15 Days Owner
packaging in the factory instead
of flammable cardboard boxes.
3. Isolate the heated kettles from 3 to 4 Days Owner
combustible items at the factory
using physical barriers.
4. Train workers and educate them 1 Week Manager

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
about fire prevention measures
and emergency response
protocols.
5. Adopt a fire safety policy at the 4 to 5 Days Manager
factory that contains instructions
for safety protocols for workers to
follow.
6. Provide workers at the factory 1 Week Owner
with personal protective
equipment, such as fire-resistant
gloves and clothing.

Noise workers and manager No safety precautions were taken 1. Switch noisy mixers with quieter 15 Days Owner
at the factory. ones that make less noise during
It had been Excessive noise exposure for candy production.
observed that factory workers can result in 2. Put the noisy mixer in a different 3 Days Manager /
mixers used at hearing loss, stress, area of the factory to control the Workers
the factory exhaustion, sleep noise where fewer or no workers
frequently disruptions, raised blood are exposed to it.
made pressure, and psychological 3. Near the mixer, add sound- 1 Week Owner
continuous loud effects. absorbing or sound-proofing
noises during materials on the walls and roof.
the 4. Adopt a job rotation mechanism 2 Days Manager
manufacturing to ensure that workers are not

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
process. consistently exposed to the noise
generated from the mixers.
5. Perform routine maintenance on
the mixer by cleaning and 1 Day Manager /
lubricating moving parts to avoid Workers
noise.
6. Provide workers at the factory
with personal protective 1 Week
equipment, such as noise- Owner
reduction or noise proof
earmuffs.

Electricity workers Safety signs were put on the faulty 1. Switch the outdated and faulty 15 Days Owner
mixers. mixers with a new, updated
Since the mixer Utilizing electrically faulty model that complies with all
utilized at the equipment at the factory standards regarding electrical
factory was can cause workers to suffer safety.
outdated, electric shock, burns, 2. Repair the faulty mixture and 2 Days Manager
electrical issues cardiac arrest, neurological make sure it has no electrical
and exposed impairments, psychological issues or exposed wiring.
wiring were effects, and even death. 3. Add a residual current device 1 Day Owner
observed. (RCD) in the factory to protect
workers from receiving a deadly
electric shock if they come into
contact with the exposed wiring
of the mixer.
4. Add ground fault circuit 1 Week Owner
interrupters (GFCIs) in the factory
to automatically switch power off

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
in the event of an electrical fault.
5. Train factory workers on how to
operate and handle electrical Manager
equipment safely, as well as 1 Week
educate them on electrical
hazards.
6. Provide workers at the factory
with personal protective Owner
equipment, such as insulated 1 Week
gloves and foot wear.

Hazardous workers The factory had a washroom with 1. Work with other food colour 10 Days Owner
substances a sink where workers could wash manufacturers to obtain pre-
Workers at the factory who their hands. diluted colouring supplies so that
The factory come into contact with the factory workers won't have to
workers were concentrated food colouring handle concentrated food
observed can suffer skin irritation, colouring.
handling food chemical burns, eye 2. Use food colouring that is less 10 Days Owner
colouring irritation, respiratory concentrated and causes no
improperly. If difficulties, and allergic severe harm if it gets on the
the workers' reactions. workers' skin or eyes.
skin or eyes 3. Create and execute SOPs to 1 Week Manager
come into ensure the safe handling of
contact with the concentrated food colouring by
concentrated factory workers.
food colouring, 4. Train and educate workers on 1 Week Manager
it could pose a how to safely handle
concentrated food colouring and

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
how to prevent skin contact. Owner
risk. 5. Provide workers with cleaning 1 Week
supplies that are effective in
removing concentrated food
colouring off their skin. Owner
6. Provide workers at the factory 1 Week
with personal protective
equipment, such as chemical-
protective gloves and safety
glasses.

Work workers In case of an accident at the 1. Use conveyor belts at the factory 1 Month Owner
equipment factory, the first add-on box was to move candy from the blade
Workers who are standing available. slicer machine to the trays, rather
It was observed close to a blade slicer than workers manually lifting
that when the machine and lifting candy candies that come out of the
candies came barehanded can suffer blade slicer machine.
out of the blade injuries such as cuts and 2. Surround the blade slicer machine 3 to 4 Days Owner
slicer machine, lacerations, crushing with guard rails to protect
workers injuries, strains and sprains, workers from injuries.
standing next to puncture wounds, and limb 3. Fix the blade slicer machine's 1 Days Owner
it lifted them loss. broken emergency stop button.
and put them 4. Create and execute SOPs to 1 Week Manager
into trays. The ensure the safe operation of the
blade slicer blade slicer machine by factory
machine had no workers.
guard rails, and 5. Train workers on how to safely 1 Week Manager
the emergency handle blade slicer machines.
stop button was
1 Week Manager

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
6. Provide workers at the factory
also broken. with personal protective
equipment, such as cut-resistant
gloves and safety glasses.

Vibration workers and manager No safety precautions were taken 1. Use pre-mixed ingredients that 10 Days Owner
at the factory. don't need a lot of blending.
It had been Vibration from mixer 2. Put the mixer in a different area 2 Days Manager /
observed that rotation at the factory can of the factory to control the Workers
vibrations are cause serious injuries to vibration where fewer or no
produced workers, like lower back workers are exposed to it.
throughout the injuries, hand-arm vibration 3. Put vibration-absorbing or 3 Days Owner
factory syndrome (HAVS), and vibration-proofing materials
manufacturing vibration white finger around and under the mixer.
area when (VWF). 4. Adopt a job rotation mechanism 2 Days Manager
mixers rotate to ensure that workers are not
and blend the consistently exposed to the
ingredients. vibration generated from the
mixers.
5. Perform routine maintenance to 1 Day Manager /
make sure the mixers are level Workers
and in good condition to avoid
vibration.
6. Provide workers at the factory 1 Week Manager
with personal protective
equipment, such as anti-vibration
gloves and foot wear.

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
work-related workers No safety precautions were taken 1. Use automated equipment at the 1 Month Owner
upper limb at the factory. factory to perform repetitive
disorders Workers at the factory tasks like candy packing and
performing repetitive tasks placing candy bags in boxes.
The factory can experience tendinitis, 2. Adopt a job rotation mechanism 2 Days Manager
workers have bursitis, trigger finger, to avoid repetitive motion and
been observed carpal tunnel syndrome, lower the risk of workers
performing and muscular strain. developing upper limb disorder.
repetitive tasks, 3. Use conveyor belts at the factory 1 Month Owner
such as to transport candy boxes from the
manually production area to the storage
packing candies area rather than workers
into bags and performing this job repeatedly
placing the bags and manually.
into boxes, 4. Provide workers at the factory 2 Days Manager
which can result with frequent breaks when
in incorrect performing repetitive motion
postures and tasks.
later in muscle 5. Set up adjustable packing 10 Days Owner
stress or strain. platform to prevent workers from
being in awkward positions that
cause upper limb disorders.
6. Provide workers at the factory 1 Week Owner
with personal protective
equipment such as spine support
belts, padded gloves and non-slip
footwear.

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
Lone working worker 1. Workers had mobile 1. To avoid lone working, introduce 2 Days Manager
phones to communicate a buddy system at the facility and
A worker at the A worker at the factory with other workers in the require workers to have at least
factory had working alone in the cold event of an emergency. one other worker with them
been observed room can be at risk for when performing any task.
working by hypothermia, which affects 2. In case of an accident at 2. Provide appropriate illumination 2 Days Owner
himself in the their mental health, the factory, the first add- in the cold room to avoid
cold room. frostbite, weariness, slips, on box was available. accidents or injury to the lone
trips, and falls. worker.
3. Add an emergency alarm in the 3 to 4 Days Owner
cold room so that a lone worker
can call for assistance in the event
of an emergency.
4. Create and execute SOPs related 1 Week Manager
to the maximum time limit of lone
work and ensure the lone worker
spends as little time in the cold
room as possible.
5. Train and educate workers on 1 Week Manager
how to deal with an emergency
situation when working alone.
6. Provide workers working in the 1 Week Manager
cold room at the factory with
personal protective equipment
such as insulated clothing, gloves,
and footwear.

Confined space worker 1. Workers had mobile 1. Replace the confined room with a 10 Days Owner

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
phones to communicate larger room that has a convenient
It was observed A worker at the factory with other workers in the entry and exit door.
that the cold working alone in a confined event of an emergency. 2. Use automated equipment at the 1 Month Owner
room at the room can be at risk of factory to transport and store
factory was asphyxiation, psychological 2. In case of an accident at candy in the confined cold room,
small and had a impacts, falls, and tripping the factory, the first add- rather than a worker working in
narrow entry hazards. on box was available. this confined room.
and exit door. 3. Instead of storing candy in a 10 Days Owner
confined cold room within the
factory, consider using off-site
cold room facilities.
4. Provide appropriate illumination 2 Days Owner
in the cold room to avoid
accidents or injury to the worker.
5. Add an emergency alarm in the 3 to 4 Days Owner
cold room so that a worker can
call for assistance in the event of
an emergency.
6. Provide workers working in the 1 Week Owner
cold room at the factory with
personal protective equipment
such as insulated clothing, gloves,
and footwear.

Slip and trip workers and manager In case of an accident at the 1. Adopt stringent housekeeping 2 Days Manager
factory, the first add-on box was practises at the factory to ensure
It was observed The presence of spills and available. that spills of melted chocolate are
that there were scattered boxes in the swiftly cleaned and scattered
spills of melted factory walkway might boxes are moved from the

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)
chocolate or cause workers to fall or slip, walkways.
other liquids on resulting in injuries such as 2. Put up warning signs in the 2 Days Owner
the floor and sprains and strains, manufacturing area, where spills
scattered boxes fractures, contusions and are more likely to occur, and in
in the walkway bruises, cuts and the packaging area, where there
of the factory. lacerations, back and spinal are mostly scattered boxes in the
injuries, brain injuries, and walkway.
psychological effects. 3. Perform frequent inspections 1 Days Manager
regarding the factory's safety and
identify possible slip and trip
hazards.
4. Provide appropriate illumination 2 Days Owner
in the factory to prevent workers
from not spotting and tripping
over scattered boxes.
5. Put anti-slip mats in the factory 3 Days Owner
manufacturing area, where spills
are more likely to occur and there
is a higher chance of slipping.
6. Provide workers at the factory 1 Week Owner
with personal protective
equipment such non-slip
footwear.

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 Hazard Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further controls/actions are Timescales for Responsible
category and and how? required? further actions person’s job
hazard to be title
completed
(within …)

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Part 3: Prioritise 3 actions with justification for the selection
Suggested word counts
Moral, general legal and financial arguments for all actions: 300 to 350 words
For EACH action:
Specific legal arguments: 100 to 150 words
Likelihood AND severity: 75 to 150 words
How effective the action is likely to be in controlling the risk: 100 to 150 words

Moral, general legal and financial arguments for ALL actions

Moral, general legal and financial Moral Arguments:
arguments
The administration of Candy Cave is accountable for more than simply the workers' physical health. They
must also encourage an atmosphere of respect, tolerance, and compassion at work. This includes
encouraging a work-life balance, backing mental health campaigns, and fostering a supportive and
welcoming workplace. Management can build trust and loyalty with their workers by recognising their
particular demands, which will boost morale and productivity. In order to make sure that their suppliers
uphold ethical labour practises and environmental standards, Candy Cave should prioritise the ethical
sourcing of ingredients and resources. By doing this, Candy Cave shows its commitment to ethical business
behaviour and enhances community welfare.
Legal Arguments:
Candy Cave must strictly follow to all local and national health and safety laws and regulations. This includes
doing frequent inspections to identify possible risks, keeping the workplace safe, and providing workers with
adequate safety training and equipment. Candy Cave can protect itself and its workers from potential
lawsuits, penalties, and reputational damage by following to these legal duties. Candy Cave should also
follow labour rules, such as those governing working hours, breaks, and wages, to ensure that employees
receive fair pay, acceptable working hours, and adequate rest intervals. This promotes a good work-life
balance and adds to general well-being for every worker.
Financial Arguments:
Candy Cave must invest in health and safety precautions. It not only satisfies a moral and legal requirement,
but it is also a smart financial move. By fostering a safe working environment, the company can reduce the

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Justification for action 1
Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
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likelihood of accidents and injuries, lowering the possible medical expenditures, legal responsibilities, and
compensation claims. It also aids in reducing downtime due to accidents, maintaining consistent production,
and minimising manufacturing process disturbances. Prioritising worker health and safety can also boost
worker satisfaction and retention. Engagement, motivation, and loyalty are more likely in a workforce that
feels appreciated and protected. This, in turn, can boost productivity, increase the quality of the candy
produced, and benefit the company's bottom line.
Clear flammable cardboard boxes from the factory manufacturing area and place them away from ignition
sources such as heated kettles. (Fire)
Convention No. 174: This convention aims to prevent significant industrial accidents, such as fire hazards, by
highlighting the significance of conducting comprehensive risk assessments, applying efficient control
measures, and devising comprehensive emergency plans.
Convention No. 187: The main objective of this conference is to prevent large-scale industrial disasters by
highlighting the significance of carrying out meticulous risk evaluations, executing efficient control
measures, and devising all-inclusive emergency strategies. This event primarily focuses on averting potential
fire hazards and other major accidents in the industrial sector.
Recommendation 160: This recommendation provides useful tips on ensuring fire safety. It stresses the
significance of conducting regular inspections to identify any possible fire hazards, implementing effective
fire prevention mechanisms, ensuring proper training of staff in fire safety procedures, and establishing
efficient emergency response protocols to manage fire-related incidents.
In the factory, the likelihood of fire-related injuries is very likely. This is due to the fact that it was observed
at the factory that flammable cardboard boxes were placed next to heated kettles.
Hazards associated with fire are catastrophic in severity. This is due to the possibility of a fire starting due to
the presence of cardboard boxes near hot kettles, which could result in property damage to the workplace
as well as worker injuries such as burns, smoke inhalation, trauma, psychological effects, and even death.
All the factory workers, including the factory manager, are at risk of fire hazards.
The candy is prepared daily at the factory in hot kettles, and mostly flammable cardboard boxes are placed
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How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk
Justification for action 2
Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)
Specific legal arguments
Consideration of likelihood AND severity
 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
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next to it.
The risk is spread throughout the factory because if a fire breaks out, it will affect all workers as well as the
entire property.
The greatest fire risk at the factory is the presence of cardboard boxes near hot kettles. The cardboard boxes
are highly flammable and can result in fire if they get any igniting source, so clearing the flammable
cardboard boxes from factory manufacturing area will eliminate the fire hazard.
I specified a one-week time frame because it will require this much time to remove the boxes from the
factory manufacturing area and make a proper setup for storing the boxes.
Clearing flammable cardboard boxes from the factory manufacturing area will fully control the fire hazard.
Use conveyor belts at the factory to transport heavy candy boxes from the production area to the storage
area. (Manual handling)
ILO Convention No. 127: This convention aims to prevent worker overexertion and potential injury by
setting maximum weight restrictions for manual handling operations. Compliance requires evaluating and
managing the weight of loads that employees are expected to handle manually, ensuring they remain within
the authorized limits. The convention also encourages the use of mechanical aids and ergonomic design to
minimize the need for physical lifting.
ILO Convention No. 161: This convention focuses on occupational health and safety, with a special emphasis
on measures related to manual handling. It stresses the importance of providing employees with proper
medical care, including ergonomic assessments and recommendations, to prevent and treat musculoskeletal
issues associated with manual handling responsibilities. The convention encourages companies to develop
occupational health plans that meet the specific needs of employees engaged in manual handling jobs,
which will improve their overall health and reduce the risk of work-related accidents.
In the factory, the likelihood of manual handling-related injuries is likely. This is due to the fact that workers
at the facility were observed carrying overloaded trolleys containing candy boxes that exceeded their weight
capacity from the production area to the storage area.
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  how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
How effective the action is likely to be in
controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk
Justification for action 3
Action (Taken from column 4 of risk
assessment)
Specific legal arguments
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Hazards associated with manual handling are major in severity. This is due to the possibility of strains and
sprains, back injuries, shoulder and arm injuries, as well as slips, trips, and falls for factory workers who
manually move heavy candy boxes.
The two workers responsible for transporting candy boxes manually move boxes all day, seven days a week.
Manual handling hazards risk all two workers who manually transport large candy boxes from the
production area to the storage area.
The risk is limited to the two workers performing manual handling jobs at the factory.
Workers at the factory have to carry overloaded trolleys containing candy boxes that exceed their weight
capacity from the production area to the storage area, which can result in severe injuries. Using conveyor
belts at the factory to transport heavy candy boxes will eliminate the need for workers to handle heavy lead
and eliminate manual handling hazards.
I specified a one-month time frame because it will take this much time for the factory owner to allocate the
funds and for the installation of the conveyor belt.
Using conveyor belts at the factory to transport heavy candy boxes will fully control the manual handling
hazard.
Switch the outdated and faulty mixers with a new, updated model that complies with all standards
regarding electrical safety. (Electricity)
ILO Convention No. 155: This convention underlines companies' responsibility to provide a safe and healthy
working environment for their employees. It addresses a variety of topics, including electrical safety, hazard
identification, risk assessment, and preventive actions. By following to this convention, we demonstrate our
dedication to maintaining a safe workplace that reduces the risk of accidents, injuries, and health hazards
linked with electrical work.
ILO Convention No. 137: This convention applies to any activities that involve electricity. To adhere to it, it's
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Consideration of likelihood AND severity
 types of injury or ill health
 number of workers at risk
 how often the activity is carried
out
 how widespread the risk is
crucial to guarantee the safe handling, storage, and usage of electrical equipment in specific environments.
The convention emphasizes the importance of educating personnel who are involved in electrical operations
and implementing appropriate safety precautions to avoid electrical accidents and injuries.
In the factory, the likelihood of electricity-related injuries is likely. This is due to the fact that the factory's
mixer was outdated and had exposed wiring and electrical problems.
Electricity-related risks at the factory are catastrophic in severity. This is due to the fact that using
electrically faulty equipment in the factory can result in electric shock, burns, cardiac arrest, neurological
impairments, psychological consequences, and even death for the workers.
All three factory workers responsible for handling electrically faulty mixers are at risk of electricity-related
hazards

The mixer is used in preparing candy, so workers have to handle it all day, seven days a week.

All three factory workers responsible for handling electrically faulty mixers are at risk of electricity-related
hazards, as are other workers who may come into contact with the mixer's exposed wiring.

How effective the action is likely to be in

controlling the risk. This should include:
 the intended impact of the action;
 justification for the timescale that
you indicated in your risk
assessment; and
 whether you think the action will
fully control the risk
The mixer used at the factory was outdated, had electrical issues, and exposed wiring. If a worker came into
contact with the exposed wiring, they could get electric shocks and electrical injuries. Switching the
outdated and faulty mixers with a new, updated model that complies with all standards regarding electrical
safety will eliminate the electricity-related hazards.
I specified a 15-day time frame because it will take this much time for the factory owner to allocate the
funds, buy a new mixer, and install the mixer.
Switching out the outdated and faulty mixers with a new, updated model will fully control the electricity
hazard.

Part 4: Review, communicate and check

Suggested word counts for each section:
 Planned review date or period and reasoning for this: 50 - 100 words
 How the risk assessment findings will be communicated and who needs to know the information: 100 - 150 words
 Follow up on the risk assessment: 100 - 150 words.

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 Planned review date/period with
reasoning
How the risk assessment findings will be
communicated AND who you need to tell
How you will follow up on the risk
assessment to check that the actions
have been carried out
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According to factory policy, risk assessments must be reviewed every six months, so I shall review the risk
assessment on December 5, 2023. If any of the following changes occur before the selected time, I will
review the risk assessment: addition of new equipment, modifications to work procedures, investigation of
incidents or near-misses, hiring of new workers, improvements in technology, and amendments to laws.
After finishing my risk assessment at the factory, I will set up a meeting with the factory owner to go over
my initial findings in detail. I will have an open discussion about any issues or questions he may have
throughout this meeting. I will also provide him with a thorough document outlining his duties and the
safety measures that are required. In addition, I will provide the factory manager with comprehensive risk
assessment documentation so he can better understand the risks and how to manage them. I will hold a
special meeting for the manufacturing workers to increase awareness and encourage wise decisions.
To make sure that the Candy Cave factory takes my recommendations into account, I will keep a notepad. I
will record all of my recommendations and set reminders for myself in my notepad. I will visit the facility
ahead of schedule or ask the manager for photos to verify that the suggested changes have been made.
Once the controls are in place, I will ask him to let me know by sending me an official email. When the
deadline is approaching and some of my recommendations haven't been carried out, I will ask the manager
why and collaborate with him to find a solution.
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