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Risk Assessment
Risk AssessmentNumber
Risk AssessmentDate
Risk AssessmentAuthor
Project/Contract
Start Date
ExpectedJob Duration
ClientContact
Description Painting
Site Address
Main Contractor
Name Title Signature Date
Document Author
Authorisedby
Data ProtectionStatement
The Informationanddata providedhereinappliesonlytothe contractfor whichitwaswritten,it
shall notbe duplicated,disclosedordisseminatedbythe recipientinwholeorinpart for any
purpose whatsoeverwithoutthe priorwrittenpermissionfrom INSERTYOUR COMPANYNAME
HERE.
It isthe dutyof all employeestoobservethe followingRiskAssessmentframedtoprovideacode of
goodpractice andconduct withthe objectof preventingaccidents.Atall timesemployeesmust
workin a safe mannerboth to preventpersonal injurytothemselvesortootherpersonnel.
Important Note:
It isthe dutyof all employeesunderregulation14of the “Managementof Healthand SafetyatWork
(Amendment) Regulations2006” to informthe employerof anycircumstancesthatmayindicate any
shortcomingsinthisassessment.
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Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Hand Tools(Use):Bruising,Cuts,Eye damage - Improperuse of
handtools and use of defectivehandtoolsare commoncauses
of minorinjuries.Seriousinjuriesmaybe causedparticularly
throughfailure of the tool e.g.mushroomingof chisel heads.
2 3
6 – Low
Priority
All handtoolsare keptintool bags/boxes
whennotin use.
All handtoolsshouldbe ingoodcondition
and mustbe inspectedpriortouse.
Operativesmustbe deemedcompetentto
use relevanthandtools.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
SlipsTripsandFalls:Bruising, Cuts,BrokenLimbs - Causedby
itemsleftonthe floor,water,oil andotherslipperysurface or
poor footwear.
2 3
6 – Low
Priority
All staff will keepthe workingareatidy
and remove triphazardsas and whenthey
occur.
All staff will wearsuitable footwearwith
non-slipsolesatall times.
Ensure walkwaysandEmergencyEscape
routesare keptclearof obstructionat all
times.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Manual Handling:Muscularskeletal disorders - Twisting,Over-
reaching,muscularproblems,poortechniques,loadtooheavy. 2 3
6 – Low
Priority
Staff will notliftbeyondtheircapabilities,
and will seekhelpforanyloadthey
considertooheavyor hazardousto lift.
All site staff have receivedinstructionand
traininginhouse formanual handling.
Considerationwillbe giventothe extent
of repetitive actionsandrestbreaks
plannedandtakento allow recovery.
Hazards and Control Procedures:

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Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Ventilation:Fatigue,Drowsiness - Lackof oxygen,Fire and
explosiondue toignitionof vapoursandspilledliquidfuels.
2 3
6 - Low
Priority
Use general dilutionventilationi.e.open
all windows,doorsandvents.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Noise:Hearingdamage. 1 4
4 - Low
Priority
Splitworkovershiftbetweenoperatorsto
reduce exposure,ensure PPEiscorrectly
worn.
Staff mustwear suitable hearing
protectionincompliance withrisk
assessmentwhencarryingoutnoisyworks
or whenexposedtohighnoise levels.
Alwaysuse hearingprotectionwhenusing
powertools.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Vibrationfromcutting/grinding/drillingtools:Muscular,
Circulatorydamage,Material damage.
1 4
4 - Low
Priority
Ensure that all equipmentusedisof alow
vibrationspecificationandischecked
before use.
Minimise the time workersare exposedto
vibrationbyjobrotation,i.e.workerswill
be given restperiodsorothertasks to
perform.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
HighLevelsof Dust:Respiratoryirritation,Lungdamage,Eye
damage,Fire,Explosion.
1 4
4 - Low
Priority
Ensure the area is well ventilated priorto
startingwork.
Appropriate dustmaskswill be worn
where dustcannotbe adequately
controlled.

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Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Asbestos:Death,Seriousillness,Incapacitation. 1 5
5 - Low
Priority
All staff have receivedasbestosawareness
trainingandhave beeninstructedtostop
workand reportany suspiciousmaterials.
Asbestosishighlydangerous.Any
asbestos-containingmaterialsonsite
shouldhave beenidentifiedbefore work
starts through a managementsurveyor
refurbishmentsurvey.
It isstrictlyforbiddentoworknearitems
suspectedof containingasbestos.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
PowerTools:CuttingstabbingPenetratingwounds,
Entanglementwithtool bits,Lacerations,eye damage.Lackof
maintenance anduse of defectivetoolsare commoncausesof
injuries.Improperuse of equipmentpoortrainingmaycause
injuriestooperatorsandothers.
2 3
6 - Low
Priority
Onlytrainedandexperienced operatives
are allowedtouse Powertools,
inexperiencedoryoungworkersare kept
understrictsupervisionwhilstusingpower
tools.
Companypowertoolsare PATtestedon
an annual basis.
Batteryoperatedtoolswill be used
whereverpractical.
All powertoolsmustbe 110 voltmaximum
for use onsite.
A visual inspectionmustbe carriedout
priorto use,any defectsmustbe reported
and the equipmentwithdrawnfrom
service forrepairor replacement.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Inhalationof hazardousdust,fumes,mistsorvapours:Ill-
health.
1 4
4 – Low
Priority
Appropriate respiratoryprotective
equipmentisprovidedandusedby
relevantstaff.

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Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Workingon external sites:DeathorSeriousinjury. 1 5
5 - Low
Priority
Staff will cordonoff the workarea and will
ensure tenantsdonotenterany areaof
danger.
Hand toolsandpowertoolswill notbe left
unattended.
The site will be made safe at the endof
each shift.
Young workersandapprenticeswill be
supervisedatall timesandhave a
specifiedsupervisor.
Staff will be inductedontosite andfollow
all site safetyrules.
The supervisorwill co-ordinate withSite
Manager and co-operate withother
subcontractorsto ensure safe workingat
all times.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Removal of paintcontainingLead:BreathingProblems,ill
health.
1 4
4 – Low
Priority
All stepsare takento avoidthe creationof
leadcontainingdustsandfumes.
A competentpersonmustcarryout a
COSHH assessmenttodetermine whether
the exposure toemployeesissignificantIf
significantthenenforce systemsof work
and controlsto preventorcontrol
employeeexposure tolead,includingPPE.
Personnel will be providedwithandmust
weardisposable overalls,safetyglovesand
dustmask EN149 FFP3.
Personnel will practisegoodpersonnel
hygiene bywashingoff thoroughlybefore
eating, drinking,smokingandcomfort
breaks.

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Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
DrivingCompanyVehicles:RTA,injury,injurytoothers. 1 5
5 - Low
Priority
The Companywill holdacopy of each
driver’slicenseonfile renewedannually.
Staff will adhere tospeedlimitsatall
times.
Driverswill carryout vehicle checksprior
to startingworkincludingtyrespressures
and damage,oil andwaterlevels,
headlightsside lightsandindicators,
windscreenwashersetc.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
WorkingFrom Stepups:Falls,cuts,abrasions. 2 3
6 – Low
Priority
All stepupswill be visuallyinspectedprior
to use.Faultyunitswill be removedfrom
service andreplacedwithnew.
All staff are competenttoworkfrom step
upsand all work carriedoutwill be light
and of short duration.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Fire on Site:Accidental firesmaycause Burns,Asphyxiation,
Blastinjuries,Respiratorydamage maybe causedthroughtoxic
smoke.
1 4
8 – Low
Priority
Ensure all staff are aware of site fire plan.
Duringinductionthe supervisorshould
make all staff aware of site specificfire
procedures.
Ensure all staff are aware of Emergency
AssemblyPointlocation.
No SmokingAllowedotherthanin
designatedareas.

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Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
Toiletandhandwashingfacilities. 2 3
6 – Low
Priority
Contractorswill be allowed accesstosite
facilitiesprovidingtheyare leftcleanand
tidy.
Hazard Name Control Procedure Probability Severity
Risk
Ranking
PowerSander:Vibration(HAVS),Inhalationof dust,Respiratory
problems.
1 4
4 – Low
Priority
Hearingprotectiontobe worn to reduce
riskof exposure tonoise.
Machine to be fittedwithdustextraction
and containmentsystem.Mustbe
operational duringsandingoperation.
Probability Severity Risk Ranking (P*S)
1 HighlyUnlikely 1 Trivial <1 – NoActionRequired
2 Unlikely 2 Minor Injury >2 – Low Priority
3 Possible 3 Over3 Day Injury >8 – MediumPriority
4 Probable 4 Major Injuryor Condition >10 – High Priority
5 Certain 5 Incapacityor Death >15 – Urgent ActionRequired

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Remove Yor N to showwhichPPE yourequire forthe jobin question.
Eye Protection
Y/N
Safety Helmet
Y/N
Ear Protection
Y/N
Face Mask
Y/N
Dust Mask
Y/N
Gloves
Y/N
Overalls
Y/N
Protective
Footwear
Y/N
Safety Harness
Y/N
Welding Visor
Y/N
Hi Visibility Vest
Y/N
Life Jacket
Y/N
Respirator
Y/N
Knee Pads
Y/N
Mobile / Radio
Y/N
First Aid Kit
Y/N
FFP3 Mask
Y/N
Type 5 Overalls
Y/N
Clogs with non-
slip soles
Y/N
Air Fed Hood
Y/N
RequiredPPE

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I have read and understood the contents of this Risk Assessments.
Anything I did not understand has been explained to me to my satisfaction.
I agree to followthe RiskAssessment and understand that any control procedures are provided for
my safety and the safety of others.
Print Name Signed Date
Sign OffSheet