Safety Risk

SRA 0007 Assessment

Electrical Works
One Direct Maintenance Ltd

Persons at Risk (Groups) Risk Assessor Appointment Tel. No. Description of Task or Activity
A – One Direct employees Mark Bloxidge H&S Manager 0208 821 5197 Electrical works undertaken by One Di-
B – Contractors/Sub contractors 07900 160656 rect operatives
C – Tenants
D – Members of the public

Work Type Review Date

Routine July 2019

Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

1) Electric shock A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Electrical work to be carried out by trained M 1) Electrical qualifications to L
and competent operatives and in line with the be checked and verified for
Electrocution, Electricity at Work regulations 1989 and the all operatives and records
burns, heart 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations kept on file
failure 2) Apart from testing circuits all work should be 2,8) Safe isolation
carried out on dead circuits procedures should be
3) If live working is essential then it should be implemented to prevent
carried out under a permit to work system uncontrolled re
4) Occupants of properties should be made energisation of circuits
aware of the work being undertaken
5) Testing equipment to be calibrated
by competent Person in line with
testing schedule and records kept

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

6) Hand tools to be insulated to 1000v

7) Operatives to be in possession of an
appropriate fire extinguisher
8) Operatives should take care when working
in the presence of live circuits and make
dead where possible
9) Operatives should be trained in the
emergency procedures of dealing
with electrical shock
10) When chasing, drilling or cutting holes cable
detection should be used

2) Injury to A,B,C,D S O M 1) Ensure work areas in communal areas M 1) See working in communal L
others are appropriately cordoned off and safety areas risk assessment
signage is in place 3) Electrical hazards to be
Injury to 2) When working in occupied properties covered in site induction
occupants or ensure that tenant is aware of works being where appropriate
operatives under taken and any associated risks
3) Good communication should be maintained
with other trades with regards to specific See Contingency Plan 3
electrical hazard

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

3) Hazardous A,B,C,D S P H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list and control M 2) PPE to be issued, L
Substances approach prior to the use of or creation of recorded, monitored and
hazardous substances or materials replaced where
2) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as appropriate
identified 3) Stop work if unsure
3) Consult appropriate asbestos information for about asbestos
the property / task information provided
4) Hover up dust, don’t sweep for the task and report
to supervisor / manager
5) Avoid drilling or cutting hard woods and
MDF where possible
See Contingency Item 4
4) Working in A M O L 1) Take regular breaks by ensuring task rotation L L
confined 2) Limit to short duration works where possible
spaces 3) Ensure appropriate levels of task lighting

Musculoskeletal
injuries, cuts,
abrasions

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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5) Use of hand A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good condition M 1,2,3,4,5) Condition and L
tools 2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in appropriate use of hand
line with tools to be checked during
Cuts and 3) electrical tools to be insulated to 1000v H&S inspections
abrasions,
4) All tools to be appropriately stored to avoid 6) PPE to be issued, recorded,
ftying objects monitored and replaced
damage
where appropriate

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

5) All damaged tools to be removed from

use immediately
6) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as
identified
7) Prevent use of tools by unauthorised persons
8) See SRA for hand and power tools

6) Use of power S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good condition M 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14) Condition M

tools 2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in and appropriate use of hand
line with any manufactures instructions tools to be checked during
Cuts and 3) All tools to be inspected by the user prior to H&S inspections
abrasions, use 11) PPE to be issued,
ftying objects, 4) All tools to be guarded as per manufacturer’s recorded, monitored
entanglement, instructions and replaced where
electrocution appropriate
5) Guards to be inspected regularly
6) All tools to be covered under an appropriate
PAT schedule
7) All tools to be battery powered or 110V
8) Ensure that all cables are secured to avoid
trip hazards
9) Ensure dust extraction is fitted to all tools if
required

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

10) Prevent use of tools by unauthorised

persons, to include tenants and members
of the public
11) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and
worn as identified
12) Allow sufficient space to work safely
13) All tools to be appropriately stored to avoid
damage
14) All damaged tools to be removed from
use immediately
15) See SRA for hand and power tools
7) Slips, trips S F H 1) All cables to be taped down, covered M 1,2) To be monitored during L
and falls or attached at a high level to prevent H&S inspections
trip hazards 2) Regular waste collections
Trips on 2) All materials and waste to be tidy or to take place in order to
trailing cables removed from site prevent build-up of waste
or materials, 3) Maintain good housekeeping standards and on site
Falls from prevent trip hazards
height
8) Striking A,B,C,D S O H 1) Existing plans to be consulted M 1) Existing plans to be L
services 2) Detection equipment to be used to scan prior confirmed with detection
to drilling, cutting or digging holes equipment or by exposing
Damage to area in a controlled
property manner

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

9) Working A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure correct means of access equipment or M 1) Insulated WAH L

at Heights working platform is identified for every task equipment should be
used
Injury from 2) See SRA’s for working
falls or being at height
struck by
falling objects
10) Manual A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and competent in M 1) Document operative L
handling the task training and competence
2) Safety footwear to be worn at all times 2,3) PPE to be issued,
Sprains 3) Gloves available for use where required recorded, monitored and
and strains, to prevent splinters and pinch injuries replaced where appropriate
impact injury, 4) Resources available for team lifts where 4) Ensure correct resources
lacerations appropriate are allocated as required
5) Order timber in easy to handle sizes and 1,2,3,4,5) See SRA for manual
quantities where possible handling

11) Noise A,B,C,D S P H 1) Most work is restricted to short duration M 1) Noise monitoring to be L
2) Use self-dampening tools where available carried out for tasks and
Sprains 3) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as equipment that fall outside
and strains, identified the scope of short duration
impact injury, 2) Hearing protection to be
lacerations worn for all equipment
that exceeds levels of
85db

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

12) Hand arm A M P M 1) Tools with built in HAV dampener M 1,2) HAV questionnaires to L
vibration protection to be used where available be completed for all
2) Gloves to be worn when using tools operatives, any existing
Exposure to that generate vibration or impact conditions or new symptoms
occupational to be referred to occupational
injuries to health advisor
blood vessels,
nerves and
joints

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary

HARD HAT
HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR
NO
YES NO

HIGH VIZ
SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK
NO
YES YES

EYE PROTECTION
EAR PROTECTION
YES
YES

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable
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Contingency Plan
Item No

Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action

1 Unauthorised entry to working area. 1) Aggressive behaviour / damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave
Violence and aggression / public access One Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called
to restricted work area if required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.

2 Electricity failure / ftood / 1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
pipe leak / striking cable / Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
pipework order for the work to re-start.

Lighting failure / water in

premises / electrocution
3 Poor communication / lack of contact 1) Poor standard of work / low customer satisfaction / 1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work
between direct labour and sub- violent and aggressive behaviour from customer procedures and standards, H&S inspections to take place.
contractors
Poor standards / work being carried out
in an inappropriate manner

4 Disturbance of asbestos containing 1) Lack of appropriate asbestos information supplied 1) Implement emergency asbestos procedure.
materials for the property / task
Exposure to asbestos related illness 2) Failure to comply with asbestos procedures

Severity C = Catastrophic, Cr = Critical, S = Serious, M = Minor, Probability N = Negligible, F = Frequent, P = Probable, O = Occasional, R = Remote, I =
Improbable,
Risk T = Tolerable, L = Low, M = Medium, H = High, N = Intolerable