Safety Risk Assessment

SRA 0004
Glazing
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 Re-glazing windows and doors with
B – Contractors/Sub contractors single sheet glass or double glazed units
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 with Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before Controls with added
Controls Controls

1) Manual A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and competent in the M 1) Document operative L
Handling: task training and competence
2) Safety footwear to be worn at all times 2) PPE to be issued,
Sprains 3) Resources available for team lifts where recorded, monitored
and strains, appropriate and replaced where
impact injury, appropriate
4) Level 5 glass specific cut gloves to be worn
lacerations 3) Ensure correct resources
when handling glass
5) Operatives to receive flat glass handling are allocated as required
techniques instruction 1,2,3) See SRA for manual
handling

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 with Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before Controls with added
Controls Controls

2) transporting A S O M 1) Glass to be transported in the rear storage L 1) Check secured loads at L

Glass in area of vans only, stored vertically and secured regular intervals and
vehicles in place with straps during inspections

Injury from
falls or being
struck by falling
objects

3) Working at A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure correct means of access equipment or M 1) See SRA’s for working at L
height working platform is identified for every task height

Injury from
falls or being
struck by
falling objects

4) Injury to A,B,C,D M O L 1) Ensure work areas in communal areas L L

others are appropriately cordoned off and safety
signage is in place, including external areas
Injury to others below windows if appropirate
as a result of 2) When working in occupied properties ensure
work activities that tenant is aware of works being under
including taken and any associated risks
tenants and
members of
the public

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 with Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before Controls with added
Controls Controls

5) Weather A M O L 1) Operatives to ensure that they remain well L 1) Regular TBT’s to be L

conditions hydrated through the day given and recorded
2) Appropriate levels of clothing to be worn to with regards to weather
Excessive sun, reflect the ambient temperature conditions
heat, cold, ice, 3) Sun screen to be applied to exposed areas of
snow, rain skin for UV protection
4) External works to be postponed by
supervisor/ management in the event of
excessive inclement weather
5) External work areas to be gritted during icy
conditions

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

tools 2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in Condition and appropriate
line with any manufactures instructions use of hand tools to be
Cuts and 3) All tools to be inspected by the user prior to checked during H&S
abrasions, use inspections
flying objects, 4) All tools to be guarded as per manufacturer’s 11)    PPE to be issued,
entanglement instructions recorded, monitored
and replaced where
5) Guards to be inspected regularly
appropriate
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
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 with Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before Controls with added
Controls Controls

9) Ensure dust extraction is fitted to all tools if

required
10) P
 revent 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) A
 ll damaged tools to be removed from use
immediately
15)      See SRA for hand and power tools

7) 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 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 6) PPE to be issued,
flying objects 4) All tools to be appropriately stored to avoid recorded, monitored
damage and replaced where
appropriate
5) All damaged tools to be removed from use
immediately
6) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as
identified

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 with Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before Controls with added
Controls Controls

7) Prevent use of tools by unauthorised persons

8) See SRA for hand and power tools

8) 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
Exposure to 3) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as and equipment that fall
high levels identified outside the scope of
leading to short duration
occupational 2) Hearing protection to be
hearing loss worn for all equipment
that exceeds levels of
85db

9) Hand arm A S P H 1) Tools with built in HAV dampener protection M 1,2) HAV questionnaires L
vibration to be used where available to be completed for all
2) Gloves to be worn when using tools that operatives, any existing
Exposure to generate vibration or impact conditions or new
occupational symptoms to be referred to
injuries to occupational 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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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level with Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before Controls with added
Controls Controls

10) Slips, trips A,B,C,D S P H 1) All cables to be taped down, covered or M 1,2) To be monitored during L
and falls attached at a high level to prevent trip H&S inspections
hazards 2) Regular waste
Trips on 2) All materials and waste to be tidy or removed collections to take place
trailing cables from site to maintain good housekeeping in order to prevent
or materials, standards and prevent trip hazards build-up of waste on
Falls from 3) Appropriate controls to be implemented for site
height all working at height to prevent falls 3) See SRA’s for working at
height

11) Hazardous A,B,C,D S F H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list and risk M 3) PPE to be issued, L
substances assessments prior to the use of or creation recorded, monitored
of hazardous substances or materials and replaced where
Exposure to 2) Use lower risk alternatives where available appropriate
hazardous 3) Appropriate PPE RPE / FFP3 mask to be 6) Stop work if unsure
substances supplied and worn as identified about asbestos
including 4) Dampen down surfaces prior to sanding information provided for
dust, paints, the task and report to
5) Hover up, don’t sweep
varnishes and supervisor / manager
6) Consult appropriate asbestos information for
asbestos
the property / task

See Contingency Item 4

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 One
Violence and aggression / public access Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if
to restricted work area required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.

2 Electricity failure / flood / pipe 1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
leak / striking cable / pipework Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
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
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