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Thread Author: MD	Replies: 25

New Fri 22 Jun 12 14:37   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

Free templates for the above is what I am after as it looks like I am going to be working for HMG in a round about way. Haven't been in this market for several years now and don't wish to take on board unnecessary costs should it only be for the one project. All advice and info gratefully received. MD Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 22 Jun 12 14:45   H&S & Risk Assessment - L'escargot

There must be something of interest to you in this .............. tinyurl.com/d8cosx9 Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 22 Jun 12 19:15   H&S & Risk Assessment - Cliff Pope

There is a lot of hyped up mystique about H&S. It's actually very simple. Just make a list for each process or area: What are the risks? Who is at risk? What procedures do you have for mitigating those risks? Action points for improvement. Don't make it perfect first time round. You get brownie points for identifying possible risks and then writing down solutions. So save some good ones for next year, so that you can demonstrate regular reviews and improvements. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 22 Jun 12 19:43   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

I am listening Sir. It seems that common sense counts for nowt. Thanks also to - L'escargot. Martin. Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 22 Jun 12 22:38   H&S & Risk Assessment - NortonES2

Don't forget that the "improvements" have to be put in some priority, and then re-checked. It's not a one-off exercise, and it won't self-heal by writing out a policy:) Reply to this message | Report message

New Fri 22 Jun 12 22:58   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

If it gets too complicated they can shaft it. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 19:50   H&S & Risk Assessment - Woodster

Or you can do it in a 3 x 3 matrix, giving a score from 1 to 3 for the severity of the danger and multiplying that by a 1 to 3 score of likelihood of that danger actually occurring. So for roofing repairs, danger of falling is a 3 (very dangerous!) and likelihood of happening without scaffold is a 3 (highly likely) so scores a big red 9. Danger of being lifted of by an oversize bird is a 1, likelihod of happening is, erm, 1. So scores a green 1. You can list as many dangers as you like, score them and then detail your mitigating actions for those that score above whatever limit you set (although that doesn't mean you'll get away with setting your limit at 8!) It does mean that you simply assess the obvious risks and it gets you to think about all possible risks. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 19:58   H&S & Risk Assessment - Zero

whatever you way you choose, you have to have documented it. "I fought that might 'appen" is a terrible verbal defence Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:10   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

Now this matrix thing throws some sense into the mix. TBH the whole thing is giving me a headache and I suspect that however much one gives it will never be enough, but this time I will persevere. Thank you. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:28   H&S & Risk Assessment - Fullchat

Is there a question of who is also responsible for that risk? For example I employ someone to work on my premises. Have I responsibility for the Risk Assessment or has the person doing the work? I would like to think the latter. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:29   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

OOH! my head............ Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:30   H&S & Risk Assessment - Zero

Now had you done your risk assessment, you would have been wearing your hard hat! Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:31   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

brilliant........... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:32   H&S & Risk Assessment - Zero

>> Is there a question of who is also responsible for that risk? For example I >> employ someone to work on my premises. Have I responsibility for the Risk Assessment or >> has the person doing the work? I would like to think the latter. H&S is *everyones* responsibility, so all the signs say. As i am knownwun, its nuffink to do with me. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 20:33   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

From his hospital bed........... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 21:13   H&S & Risk Assessment - Dutchie

Filling in near misses forms was the big thing whilst I was employed. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 21:17   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

My Wife used to process Voyage reports for B.A many years ago. Some of those near misses were a sure cure for constipation. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 22:01   H&S & Risk Assessment - Woodster

Fullchat - it dpends what you mean by 'employ'. If you mean employ in the traditional sense of a person works full time for you then you must asses the risks in the work that they undertake. If you mean get a contractor in to fix something, then that's their risk assessment. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 22:02   H&S & Risk Assessment - Woodster

Martin I'll try and get you an example document - no promises though... Reply to this message | Report message

New Sat 23 Jun 12 22:16   H&S & Risk Assessment - John H

The link given by L'escargot has these: www.hse.gov.uk/risk/casestudies/index.htm and page 2 here www.hse.gov.uk/risk/risk-assessment-and-policy-template.doc is a sample "risk assessment template" Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 24 Jun 12 08:32   H&S & Risk Assessment - Bromptonaut

And make sure you identify the real hazards. The 'experts' from HQ came round work a few years ago to show us how it's done. At the time we had one of those water coolers supplied from a 25 litre user swappable container. Milado identified the two refills stored against the wall as a trip hazard. Nothing about the manual handling risks in lifting 25kg to waist height when changing the barrels. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 24 Jun 12 09:00   H&S & Risk Assessment - Zero

>> Nothing about the manual handling risks in lifting 25kg to waist height when changing the >> barrels. Barrels? you put beer in your water cooler? Now there is a forward thinking working environment. No wonder you don't want to take early retirement. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 24 Jun 12 08:49   H&S & Risk Assessment - MD

>> Martin I'll try and get you an example document - no promises though... >> Many thanks Sir. Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 24 Jun 12 08:46   H&S & Risk Assessment - Meldrew

Civil Aviation has an anonymous reporting system called CHIRP = Confidential Human factors Incident Reporting Programme allows any pilot to report safety related incidents and events. Useful - anonymous reports of silly and potentially lethal c*ck ups from which others can learn Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 24 Jun 12 09:19   H&S & Risk Assessment - Duncan

>> Civil Aviation has an anonymous reporting system called CHIRP = Confidential Human factors Incident Reporting That's CHFIR! ;-) Reply to this message | Report message

New Sun 24 Jun 12 09:28   H&S & Risk Assessment - Zero

You could have Confidential Reporting About Stupid Humans. Reply to this message | Report message