sra0001_carpentry.pdf

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
One Direct Maintenance Ltd
Safety Risk Assessment Carpentry
SRA 0001
SRA 0001
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 General carpentry activities including,
hanging doors, skirting, architrave, sheet
materials, flooring, windows, fitting of
kitchen units and worktops.
B – Contractors/Sub contractors 07900 160656
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, lacera-
tions
A,B,C,D S F M 1) Operatives are trained and
competent in the task
2) Safety footwear to be worn at
all times
3) Gloves available for use where
required to prevent splinters
and pinch injuries
4) Resources available for team
lifts where appropriate
5) Order timber in easy to handle
sizes and quantities where
possible
M 1)
Document operative training and
competence
2, 3)
PPE to be issued, recorded,
monitored and replaced where
appropriate
4)
Ensure correct resources are
allocated as required
1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
See SRA for manual
handling
L

SRA 0001
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
2) 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
7) Prevent use of tools by
unauthorised persons
8) See SRA for hand and power
tools
M 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Condition and
appropriate use of
hand tools to be
checked during HS
inspections
6)
monitored and replaced
where appropriate
L

SRA 0001
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
3) 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
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
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)
appropriate
L

SRA 0001
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
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

SRA 0001
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
4) Hazardous
substances
Exposure
hazardous
substances,
including dust
and wood dust,
asbestos
A,B,C,D S F H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list
and control approach prior
to the use of or creation of
hazardous substances or
materials
3) Consult appropriate
asbestos information for the
property / task
4) Hover up dust, don’t sweep
5) Avoid the use of hard woods
and MDF where possible
M 2) PPE to be issued, recorded,
appropriate
3) Stop work if unsure about
asbestos information provided
for the task and report to
supervisor / manager
See Contingency Item 4
L
5) 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
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

SRA 0001
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
6) 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 adviso
L
7) 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

SRA 0001
Risk
before
Controls
with
Controls
with added
Controls
Actioned by
8) Contact with
electricity
Electrocution
A,B,C,D Cr O M 1) Timber or sheet materials to
be cut or drilled where the
presence of electrical cable is
unknown to be checked first
with cable protectors
2) Electrical supply to be isolated
where carpentry work is taking
place which presents a risk of
contact with live cables
M 2) safe isolation procedures
should be observed
See Contingency Item 2
L
9) 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
2) When working in occupied
properties ensure that tenant
is aware of works being under
taken and any associated risks
L 1) See working in communal areas
risk assessment
L
10) Working at
Heights
Injury from
falls or being
struck by fall-
ing 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

SRA 0001
Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary
HARD HAT
NO
SAFETY VISOR
YES
DUST MASK
YES
SAFETY FOOTWEAR
YES
EYE PROTECTION
YES
EAR PROTECTION
YES
HAND PROTECTION
YES
HIGH VIZ
NO

SRA 0001
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.

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