Safety Risk Assessment

Waterproofing Works

Persons at Risk (Groups) Risk Assessor Appointment Tel. No. Description of Task or Activity
A – One Direct employees Manager Waterproofing works being
B – Contractors/Sub contractors undertaken by the
C – Tenants Contractor
D – Members of the public

Work Type Review Date

Routine Feb 2024

Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

1) Chemicals A,B,C,D S P H 1) Avoid breathing mist/vapours/spray. M 7) Specific treatment (see L

supplementary instructions on this
Causes skin 2) Wash hands thoroughly after label).
handling.
irritation.
8) If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get
3) Contaminated work clothing should medical advice/attention.
Causes not be allowed out of the workplace.
serious eye 9) If eye irritation persists: Get medical
irritation. 4) Wear protective gloves/protective advice/attention.
clothing/eye protection/face
Cause an protection. 10) Take off contaminated clothing and
allergic skin wash it before reuse.
reaction. 5) IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of Dispose of contents in accordance
water. with local regulation.
6) IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with
water for several minutes. Remove
contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.

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
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Hazard/Risk Groups at Severity Probability Risk Level Existing Controls Risk Level Additional Controls Required Risk Level Actioned by
Risk before with with added
Controls Controls Controls

2) Injury to A,B,C,D S P H 1) Ensure work areas in communal M 1) See working in communal areas L
operative areas are appropriately risk assessment
and others cordoned off and safety signage 3) Specific works hazards to be
is in place covered in site induction where
2) When working in occupied appropriate
properties ensure that tenant
is aware of works being under
taken and any associated risks See contingency plan 3
3) Good communication should be
maintained with other trades
with regards to specific gas
hazard

3) Exposure to A,B,C,D S P H 1) Consult COSHH inventory list M 2) PPE to be issued, recorded, L

Hazardous and control approach prior monitored and replaced where
substances to the use of or creation of appropriate
hazardous substances or
materials
2) Appropriate PPE to be supplied
and worn as identified

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
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Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary

HARD HAT HAND PROTECTION SAFETY VISOR

NO YES NO

HIGH VIZ SAFETY FOOTWEAR DUST MASK

NO YES YES

EYE PROTECTION EAR PROTECTION Protective Clothing

YES NO YES

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
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Contingency Plan
Item No

Hazard/Risk Occurrence Contingency/Action

1 Unauthorised entry to working area. 1) Aggressive behaviour / damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave One
Violence and aggression / public access Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if
to restricted work area required.
2) Lone working procedure in place.

2 Electricity failure / flood / pipe 1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One
leak / striking cable / pipework Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in
order for the work to re-start.
Lighting failure / water in
premises / electrocution

3 Poor communication / lack of contact 1) Poor standard of work / low customer satisfaction / 1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work
between direct labour and sub- violent and aggressive behaviour from customer procedures and standards, H&S inspections to take place.
contractors
Poor standards / work being carried out
in an inappropriate manner

4 Disturbance of asbestos containing 1) Lack of appropriate asbestos information supplied 1) Implement emergency asbestos procedure.
materials for the property / task
Exposure to asbestos related illness 2) Failure to comply with asbestos procedures

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
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