RISK ASSESSMENT. LIKELIHOOD AND CONSEQUENCE RISK TABLE.
Assessment Description of Activity:
Catastrophic Medium High Very High Very high Very High
Type:
Major Low Medium High High Very High
CONSEQUENCE
Site Specific.
Moderate Very low Low Medium Medium High
Minor Very low Low Low Medium Medium
Insignificant Very low Very low Low Low Low
RA Number: Main Legal Requirements: Very unlikely Unlikely Fairly likely Likely Very likely
Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations R = L x C.
LIKELIHOOD OF HAZARDOUS EVENT.
1999, The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981, Fire Safety Regulations 2005.
Company: Tick the box to identify the groups or person(s) who could be affected by this work
Our personnel. Other Contractors. Clients Personnel. General Public.
AFFECTED CURRENT RISK. RESIDUAL RISK.
LIKELIHOOD LIKELIHOOD
ADDITIONAL
X ACTION X ACTION
HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES. CONTROLS.
WHO CONSEQUENCE REQUIRED CONSEQUENCE REQUIRED
= (Y/N). = (Y/N).
RISK. RISK.
01 SLIPS TRIPS AND FALLS. Employees Fairly likely Y General good housekeeping is carried out around the office and personal Very unlikely N Nil
Visitors x workspace. x
During access and egress. Moderate Minor
All areas are well lit, including stairs, everyone to be aware of steps when
= =
Staff and visitors may be injured if they entering some areas of the workplace.
Medium risk. Very low risk.
trip over objects or slip-on spillages.
Trailing leads or cables are moved or protected.
Staff keep work areas clear, any boxes or items that may cause potential
injuries to be removed.
Staff mop up or report spillages.
Appropriate footwear is to be worn at all times.
If employees
02 GENERAL CLEANING. Employees Fairly likely Y Cleaning products marked 'irritant' have been replaced by milder Very unlikely N have any
x alternatives where available. x issues, then
During cleaning duties, use of cleaning Moderate Minor refer to
Mops, brushes and protective gloves are Provided and used.
products. = = management
Medium risk. Staff shown how to use cleaning products safely. Very low risk. and COSHH
data sheets.
Cleaning materials are properly stored.
03 MANUAL HANDLING Employees Fairly likely Y Individual manual handling assessments to be carried out. Very unlikely N Nil
x x
Heavy items are stored, accessible at the appropriate height.
Movement of office equipment, files, IT Moderate Minor
equipment & accessories. = Staff have undergone manual handling training. =
Medium risk. Very low risk.
AFFECTED CURRENT RISK. RESIDUAL RISK.
LIKELIHOOD LIKELIHOOD
ADDITIONAL
X ACTION X ACTION
HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES. CONTROLS.
WHO CONSEQUENCE REQUIRED CONSEQUENCE REQUIRED
= (Y/N). = (Y/N).
RISK. RISK.
04 DSE, COMPUTERS, LAPTOPS AND Employees Fairly likely Y DSE training and assessments of workstation carried out by all new Very unlikely N Nil
SIMILAR EQUIPMENT. x starters. Actions carried out asap. x
Moderate Minor
Reassessment carried out annually or at any change to work feature, e.g.,
Staff risk posture problems and pain, = =
equipment, furniture or the work environment such as lighting.
discomfort or injuries, e.g., to their hands/ Medium risk. Very low risk.
arms, from overuse or improper use or Workstation and equipment set to ensure good posture and to avoid glare
from poorly designed workstations or and reflections on the screen.
work environments.
Shared workstations are assessed for all users.
Headaches or sore eyes can also occur, Work planned to include regular breaks or change of activity.
e.g., if the lighting is poor.
Lighting and temperature suitably controlled.
Noise levels controlled.
Eye tests provided when needed, duty holder to pay for basic spectacles
specific for regular users of visual displays.
Laptop users carry out own DSE assessment for use away from office.
When used at office, laptop should be used ideally with docking station,
screen, keyboard and mouse.
05 WORKING AT HEIGHTS. Employees Very unlikely N I have considered this and it doesn't apply to my office environment. Very unlikely N Nil
x x
Insignificant Insignificant
= =
Very low. Very low risk.
06 HEALTH OF WORKERS IN THE OFFICE Employees Fairly likely Y Staff have management help to understand what their duties and Very unlikely N Nil
ENVIRONMENT. x responsibilities are. x
Major Insignificant
Staff can speak confidentially to a supervisor or manager if they're feeling
Staff could be affected by factors such as = =
unwell or ill at ease about things at work.
lack of job control, bullying, not knowing High risk. Very low risk.
their role etc. Change is managed and communicated effectively.
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AFFECTED CURRENT RISK. RESIDUAL RISK.
LIKELIHOOD LIKELIHOOD
ADDITIONAL
X ACTION X ACTION
HAZARDS RISK CONTROL MEASURES. CONTROLS.
WHO CONSEQUENCE REQUIRED CONSEQUENCE REQUIRED
= (Y/N). = (Y/N).
RISK. RISK.
07 WORK EQUIPMENT. Employee Unlikely Y Staff encouraged to spot report any defective plugs, discoloured sockets Very unlikely N Nil
x or damaged cable/equipment. x
Staff could get electrical shocks or burns Catastrophic Moderate
Defective equipment taken out of use safely and promptly replaced.
from using faulty electrical equipment. = =
High risk. All new equipment checked before first use to ensure there are no obvious Very low risk.
accessible dangerous moving parts, or siting of the equipment does not
cause additional hazards.
Electrical testing and portable appliance regime in place.
Staff trained in use of equipment where necessary.
08 FIRE. Employee Unlikely Y Fire risk assessment has been completed and adequate fire safety Very unlikely N Nil
x measures are in place. x
If trapped, staff could suffer fatal injuries Catastrophic Moderate
Evacuation plan has been implemented and tested.
from smoke inhalation/burns. = =
High risk. Fire alarm tested regularly. Very low risk.
Fire drills carried out twice annually.
Regular checks made to ensure escape routes and fire exit doors are not
obstructed.
All staff trained in fire awareness.
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