Our Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment on Prevention of contracting, spreading communicable diseases including Covid 19

Hazards identified which are likely to be experienced during the works
Prevention of contracting, spreading communicable diseases including Covid 19

Risks & possible harm/consequences without any controls
Serious illness resulting in possible hospitalisation organ damage and or death

Who might be harmed?
Operatives and others

Likelihood of harm without control measures High Medium Low?
High

Controls required to minimise the risk

Do

  • Travel to site alone whenever possible
  • Avoid public transport whenever possible
  • wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
  • wear disposable gloves when working
  • always wash your hands after you use the toilet, when you get home or into work
  • use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
  • eat in van cab
  • put rubbish straight in bins
  • keep vehicle cabs clean
  • avoid close working, try and keep 2m apart whenever possible
  • plan works to avoid close contact
  • Avoid non-essential close contact work
  • Re-usable PPE should be thoroughly cleaned and not shared between workers
  • Single use PPE should be destroyed to prevent re-use
  • cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
  • put used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards
  • avoid close contact with people who have symptoms of coronavirus
  • avoid social activities, such as going to pubs, restaurants, theatres and cinemas

Don’t

  • do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
  • do not come to work and self-isolate if you have a high temperature or a new persistent cough
  • do not come to work and self-isolate if you by virtue of your age, underlying health condition, clinical condition or if you are pregnant are deemed as a vulnerable person
  • do not come to work and self-isolate if you are living with someone in self-isolation or is deemed a vulnerable person as above
  • do not allow ask customers to sign for completed works on tablet. Request email or text for confirmation of completed works
Likelihood of harm with control measures High Medium Low?
Low

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