Risk Assessment-Installation & MEP of Manual or Electrical Shutter Doors

Risk Assessment

Installation, Maintenance & Repair (MEP) of Manual or Electrical Shutter Doors

Sr.	Hazards	Control Measures
1.	Slips and Trips Potential injuries associated with slips and trips	· All ladders used for working at height with be inspected before use and will be maintained in a good working condition. · Only Class 1 Step ladders will be used on site. · If ladders are to be used they will be securely footed and where possible, tied on. · Ladders will only be used for short-duration work; i.e. inspections. · If a scaffold tower is to be used, it will only be erected by a trained and competent person. · Handrails, toe boards and outriggers will be fitted to the tower as and when required. · Operatives have completed an H&S training course for working at heights. · The area is segregated to ensure no person is within the vicinity
2.	Manual Handling Potential injuries associated with manual handling tasks and incorrect lifting	· Operatives are responsible to keep tools in good condition and report any defects. Faulty tools will be replaced · Competent users · particular equipment/tools are only used by competent users, e.g. Hiab
3.	Electricity Potential injuries with electrical contact – shocks; burns; electrocution	· Minimal hot works take place · Hot works are only allowed under a permit to work system (PTW) – Engineers will adhere to PTW controlled by client/customer site · Full welding face shields provided for engineers · Only specific engineers experienced and competent to weld · Client/Customer fire procedure will be adhered to · Hot Work guidance available
4.	Lone Working Potential risks associated with working alone	· The operative will make the customer aware when they are on the customer premises and in most cases will sign in. · Operatives always work in teams of two or more if required · If the operative has to go to a site which is remote or unattended, then they will let the client/customer know where they arrive, location and when they depart. · A portable travel first aid kit will be kept in the vans for minor first aid treatment.
5.	Use of Substances Potential injuries associated with substance contact	· Any PPE required will be supplied to the operatives. Operatives will be shown in the correct application of the personal protective equipment ( PPE), maintenance and where to gain replacement equipment from · COSHH Assessments and Hazard Datasheets will be kept the vans. · Operatives will read the COSHH assessments and understand controls need to be taken if required
6.	Working at height Potential injury due to working at height; i.e. falls from height; items falling from a height	· All ladders used for working at height with be inspected before use and will be maintained in a good working condition. · Only Class 1 Step ladders will be used on site. · If ladders are to be used they will be securely footed and where possible, tied on. · Ladders will only be used for short-duration work; i.e. inspections. · If a scaffold tower is to be used, it will only be erected by a trained and competent person. · Handrails, toe boards and outriggers will be pitted to the tower as and when required. · Operatives have completed an H&S training course for working at heights. · The area is segregated to ensure no person is within the vicinity
7.	Use of tools and equipment Potential injury associated with the use of hand tools – knocks and abrasions	· All tools are visually inspected before use · Operatives are accountable/answerable to keep tools in good condition and report any defects. Faulty tools will be replaced · Competent users · Particular equipment/tools are only used by competent users, e.g. Hiab
8.	Hot Works Potential injuries associated with hot works – arc welding (arc eye) / angle grinding	· Minimal hot works take place · Hot works are only allowed under a permit to work system (PTW) – Engineers will adhere to PTW controlled by client/customer site · Full welding face shields provided for engineers · Only specific engineers experienced and competent to weld · Client/Customer fire procedure will be adhered to · Hot Work guidance available
9.	Driving while at work The potential risk associated with driving to and on customer sites	· All drivers hold current full UK Driving License which is checked periodically by the company. A copy will be held in the file. · Manufacturers Vehicle Service schedules are strictly followed and all vehicles will have a full MOT. · Drivers are to report all accidents to Head Office Immediately and will be expected to adhere to all road rules and regulations at all times. · Vehicles will be fitted with Bluetooth devices, however, employees will be expected to pull over if it is safe to do so to make and receive a phone call. Texting or doing anything else on the phone while driving is strictly prohibited. · The Company vehicle Policy will be issued to all drivers and will be adhered to at all times Weekly Vehicle checks carried out by drivers and recorded in VC/2 Booklet held on the vehicle. This will be periodically checked by line managers.