Risk Assessment & Method Statement
Doc/ Issue: QC40/B
Scope Warehouse & Office
Authorised by Chairman
Risk Assessment (Generic) Assessment of Risk
Significant Hazards Low Med High
1. Manual handling X
2. Driving on the highway (car, van) X
3. Forklift X
4. Ladders & stepladders (work at height) X
5. VDU X
6. Electrical equipment X
7. Fire X
8. Control of substances hazardous to health (COSHH) X
9. Stress X
10. Slips, trips & falls X
11. Visitors & Contractors X
12. Hazardous waste (office, kitchen equipment) ENV
Risk Likely (severity of) injury if job repeated daily for 10 years (without controls)
Low = acceptable Medical treatment
Medium Time off work
High Hospitalisation
ENV Environmental damage
Method Statement (Generic)
Controls risk from significant hazards to acceptable ‘Low’ level
Legislation/ Guidelines
HSG90 - VDUs An Easy Guide
INDG402 - Safe Use of Ladders & Stepladders
INDG143 - Getting to Grips with Manual Handling
INDG236 - Maintaining Portable Electrical Equipment in Offices
INDG424 - Working Together to Reduce Stress at Work
Qualifications
Forklift licence
Contractors appropriately qualified
Personal Protective Equipment
High visibility jacket Warehouse staff
Safety footwear Warehouse staff
Equipment/ Materials
PC/Laptop
Fork Lift
Storage racks
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Risk Assessment & Method Statement
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Work Procedure
Manual Handling
No one should attempt to lift a load that is beyond his/her capacity. People with back problems
should not attempt any lifting. Maximum lift 25kg
See INDG143 - Getting to Grips with Manual Handling
Driving On The Highway (Car, Van)
Never contravene the Highway Code when driving in the course of business
Warehouse
Hi-vis vest required if departing from designated walkway
Smoking is not permitted in the building.
Preferred smoking area is outside the door on right of the Main Warehouse
Forklift
Fork Lift Daily Truck Checklist (QC10) is completed daily
Forklift drivers hold a current Fork Lift Drivers Licence
Forklift receives annual Periodic Inspection
Forklift is not used to lift people or carry passengers
Forklift is driven slowly in the vicinity of people
Forklift keys are secured when Forklift is not in operation
Observe maximum rack load of 1,000kg per bay (2 x 500kg pallets)
Pallets over 500kg on ground
Pallets are not stacked Pallets are not stacked
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Stepladders
Ensure stepladder is positioned on level ground
Do not use the top platform unless equipped with adequate handrails
Display Screen Equipment (Personal Computer & Laptop)
VDU users complete the Self-assessment Questionnaire (VDUs An Easy Guide HSG90)
VDU users are entitled to a free annual eye test
Take regular breaks, at least ten minutes in every hour
Notify Director if any discomfort is experienced from using a workstation
Electrical Equipment (usage)
Only use electrical equipment provided by the Company
Check electrical equipment PAT test label is in date
Do not overload socket outlets with adapters and multiple plugs
Untrained staff do not attempt repairs
Cables should not trail across floors. If this is unavoidable, fit low profile cable covers
Electrical equipment is switched off, if practicable, at the end of the working day.
The last person to leave the office switches off remaining equipment eg lights
Housekeeping
Ensure escape routes (stairway, passageway and space between desks) are kept free of obstruction
Fire doors are not wedged open
Report hazards such as loose or frayed carpet tiles
Wear suitable footwear.
Do not run, read or text whilst walking in the office or using the stairs
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
See COSHH Risk Assessment
Visitors & Contractors
Visitors complete Signing-In book in Reception
Contractors are required to produce:
Method Statements for work of a hazardous nature
Evidence of their qualifications on arrival
Emergency Plan
Fire
Fire Warden is the Managing Director
Fire Action Notice displayed on wall explains emergency evacuation procedure
Fire Warden is responsible for:
- Shutting doors & windows
- Checking all floors & toilets
- Contacting Emergency Services ‘999’ or ‘112’ from a mobile
- Roll call at Fire Assembly Point
- Notifying emergency services of any missing persons
- Notifying neighbouring offices where appropriate
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First Aid
Appointed Persons for First Aid is the Managing Director
First Aid equipment box is located in office by franking machine
Accidents are recorded in Accident Book (BI 510) by Receptionist
Environmental
Office & Kitchen Equipment (disposal)
Waste electrical equipment is disposed of via a licensed hazardous waste carrier
Batteries & bulbs are deposited in hazardous waste box
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