Risk assessment for stress_management.pdf

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SRA 0028
SAUDI SALCO
Safety Risk Assessment
Stress Management
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 – SALCO employees Ahmad Ali Khan H&S Manager 0506219441 Managing work related stress
B – Contractors/Sub contractors
C – Tenants
D – Members of the public
Work Type Review Date
Routine Jan 2024
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) Demands
Work load, work
scheduling,
physical
environment
A S O M 1) Job descriptions designed with
realistic demands in mind
2) Apply sufficient resources to carry
out jobs effectively
3) Provide a safe and comfortable
physical work environment
L 1,2,3) Ensure staff employed match
skills and abilities required ,where
possible keep repetitive and mo-
notonous work to a minimum ,carry
out regular safety inspections of
the work areas, ensure measures
are in place to control the threat of
physical violence and verbal abuse,
ensure that regular 1-2-1’ s are held
between staff and their line manag-
er in order to assess levels of stress
and implement appropriate mea-
sures where identified
L

2. Page 2
SRA 0028
SAUDI SALCO
Safety Risk Assessment
Stress Management
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) Control
Lack of control
over work, low
autonomy,
little decision
making
A M O L 1) Where possible allow staff to
have input into the way work is
undertaken
2) Staff encouraged to show
initiative and use their full
range of skills
3) Staff provided with the systems
to report concerns about their
work environments
4) Support measures in place to
deal with difficult or abusive
members of the public
L 1,2,3,4) Staff input via staff
council, follow up any reported
staff concerns and address issues
raised where appropriate
L
3) Support
Skill shortfall,
lack of
support from
organisation
A M O L 1) Staff encouraged to seek
support at an early stage
2) Appropriate levels of training
identified for each role
3) To roles and tasks to be
assessed in order to identify
additional requirements
L 1,2,3) Out of work issues should
be considered and their impact on
work life, employee assistance in
place and available to all staff
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3. Page 3
SRA 0028
SAUDI SALCO
Safety Risk Assessment
Stress Management
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
4) Role
Conflict,
ambiguity,
inappropriate
levels of
responsibility
A M O L 1) Staff to be given comprehensive
instruction for new jobs
2) Staff to be provided with clear
instructions and plan of work
L 1,2) Consideration to be given on
how new jobs may conflict with
existing duties, regular reviews to
take place
L
5) Relationships A M O L 1) HR procedures in place to deal
with workplace conflicts
L
6) Change
Poor or absent
strategies in
place
A M O L 1) Major changes within in
organisation to be consulted
with staff via staff council
L 1) Reasons for changes to be fully
explained to staff
L

4. Page 4
SRA 0028
SAUDI SALCO
Safety Risk Assessment
Stress Management
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
NO
Protective Clothing
NO
SAFETY FOOTWEAR
NO
EYE PROTECTION
NO
EAR PROTECTION
NO
HAND PROTECTION
NO
HIGH VIZ
NO

5. Page 5
SRA 0028
SAUDI SALCO
Safety Risk Assessment
Stress Management
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, H&S 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.