Glazing

1. Page 1
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
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
single sheet glass or double glazed units
B – Contractors/Sub contractors
C – Tenants
D – Members of the public
Work Type Review Date
Routine July 2019
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
1) Manual
Handling:
Sprains
and strains,
impact injury,
lacerations
A,B,C,D S F H 1) Operatives are trained and competent in the
task
2) Safety footwear to be worn at all times
3) Resources available for team lifts where
appropriate
4) Level 5 glass specific cut gloves to be worn
when handling glass
5) Operatives to receive flat glass handling
techniques instruction
M 1) Document operative
training and competence
2) PPE to be issued,
recorded, monitored
and replaced where
appropriate
3) Ensure correct resources
are allocated as required
1,2,3)
See SRA for manual
handling
L

2. Page 2
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
2) transporting
Glass in
vehicles
Injury from
falls or being
struck by falling
objects
A S O M 1) Glass to be transported in the rear storage
area of vans only, stored vertically and secured
in place with straps
L 1) Check secured loads at
regular intervals and
during inspections
L
3) Working at
height
Injury from
falls or being
struck by
falling objects
A,B,C,D S F H 1) Ensure correct means of access equipment or
working platform is identified for every task
M 1) See SRA’s for working at
height
L
4) Injury to
others
Injury to others
as a result of
work activities
including
tenants and
members of
the public
A,B,C,D M O L 1) Ensure work areas in communal areas
are appropriately cordoned off and safety
signage is in place, including external areas
below windows if appropirate
2) When working in occupied properties ensure
that tenant is aware of works being under
taken and any associated risks
L L

3. Page 3
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
5) Weather
conditions
Excessive sun,
heat, cold, ice,
snow, rain
A M O L 1) Operatives to ensure that they remain well
hydrated through the day
2) Appropriate levels of clothing to be worn to
reflect the ambient temperature
3) Sun screen to be applied to exposed areas of
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
L 1) Regular TBT’s to be
given and recorded
with regards to weather
conditions
L
6) Use of power
tools
Cuts and
abrasions,
flying objects,
entanglement
A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good condition
2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in
line with any manufactures instructions
3) All tools to be inspected by the user prior to
use
4) All tools to be guarded as per manufacturer’s
instructions
5) Guards to be inspected regularly
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
M 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,13,14)
Condition and appropriate
use of hand tools to be
checked during HS
inspections
11) PPE to be issued,
recorded, monitored
and replaced where
appropriate
M

4. Page 4
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
9) Ensure dust extraction is fitted to all tools if
required
10)
Prevent 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)
All damaged tools to be removed from use
immediately
15)
See SRA for hand and power tools
7) Use of hand
tools
Cuts and
abrasions,
flying objects
A,B,C,D S F H 1) All tools to be maintained in good condition
2) Tools to only be used for the task intended in
line with any manufactures instructions
3) All tools to be inspected by the user prior to
use
4) All tools to be appropriately stored to avoid
damage
5) All damaged tools to be removed from use
immediately
6) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as
identified
M 1,2,3,4,5) Condition and
appropriate use of hand
tools to be checked during
HS inspections
6) PPE to be issued,
recorded, monitored
and replaced where
appropriate
L

5. Page 5
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
7) Prevent use of tools by unauthorised persons
8) See SRA for hand and power tools
8) Noise
Exposure to
high levels
leading to
occupational
hearing loss
A,B,C,D S P H 1) Most work is restricted to short duration
2) Use self-dampening tools where available
3) Appropriate PPE to be supplied and worn as
identified
M 1) Noise monitoring to be
carried out for tasks
and equipment that fall
outside the scope of
short duration
2) Hearing protection to be
worn for all equipment
that exceeds levels of
85db
L
9) Hand arm
vibration
Exposure to
occupational
injuries to
blood vessels,
nerves and
joints
A S P H 1) Tools with built in HAV dampener protection
to be used where available
2) Gloves to be worn when using tools that
generate vibration or impact
M 1,2) HAV questionnaires
to be completed for all
operatives, any existing
conditions or new
symptoms to be referred to
occupational health advisor
L

6. Page 6
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Hazard/Risk Groups at
Risk
Severity Probability Risk Level
before
Controls
Existing Controls Risk Level with
Controls
Additional Controls Required Risk Level
with added
Controls
Actioned by
10) Slips, trips
and falls
Trips on
trailing cables
or materials,
Falls from
height
A,B,C,D S P H 1) All cables to be taped down, covered or
attached at a high level to prevent trip
hazards
2) All materials and waste to be tidy or removed
from site to maintain good housekeeping
standards and prevent trip hazards
3) Appropriate controls to be implemented for
all working at height to prevent falls
M 1,2)
To be monitored during
HS inspections
2) Regular waste
collections to take place
in order to prevent
build-up of waste on
site
3) See SRA’s for working at
height
L
11) Hazardous
substances
Exposure to
hazardous
substances
including
dust, paints,
varnishes and
asbestos
A,B,C,D S F H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list and risk
assessments prior to the use of or creation
of hazardous substances or materials
2) Use lower risk alternatives where available
3) Appropriate PPE RPE / FFP3 mask to be
supplied and worn as identified
4) Dampen down surfaces prior to sanding
5) Hover up, don’t sweep
6) Consult appropriate asbestos information for
the property / task
M 3) PPE to be issued,
recorded, monitored
and replaced where
appropriate
6) Stop work if unsure
about asbestos
information provided for
the task and report to
supervisor / manager
See Contingency Item 4
L

7. Page 7
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary
HARD HAT
NO
SAFETY VISOR
NO
DUST MASK
YES
SAFETY FOOTWEAR
YES
EYE PROTECTION
YES
EAR PROTECTION
YES
HAND PROTECTION
YES
HIGH VIZ
NO

8. Page 8
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment
Glazing
SRA 0004
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
Contingency Plan
Item
No
Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action
1 Unauthorised entry to working area.
Violence and aggression / public access
to restricted work area
1) Aggressive behaviour / damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave One
Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if
required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.
2 Electricity failure / flood / pipe
leak / striking cable / pipework
Lighting failure / water in
premises / electrocution
1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
order for the work to re-start.
3 Poor communication / lack of contact
between direct labour and sub-
contractors
Poor standards / work being carried out
in an inappropriate manner
1) Poor standard of work / low customer satisfaction /
violent and aggressive behaviour from customer
1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work
procedures and standards, HS inspections to take place.
4 Disturbance of asbestos containing
materials
Exposure to asbestos related illness
1) Lack of appropriate asbestos information supplied
for the property / task
2) Failure to comply with asbestos procedures
1) Implement emergency asbestos procedure.