RISK ASSESSMENT SURVEY

RISK ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED BY EZENAGU AUGUSTINE OKECHUKWU PL/19B/0001 SUBMITTED TO NOVELLE CENTRE JOS, PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA. OCTOBER 2019 Step 1 – Site Inspection (Risk Assessment form - Appendix A1) COMPANY NAME: THEO BET9JA SHOP What are the hazards you identified? (student must list at between 15 to 20 hazards) Faulty building wiring and exposed outlets (e.g. plugs/switches and sockets). DATE OF INSPECTION: 2/10/2019 Who might be harmed What should you do immediately and how? to correct the harm? Who should What further action is necessary be responsible in the future? for this action? When should the action start When should the action end 27/10/2019 30/10/2019 10/10/2019 20/10/2019 5/10/2019 10/10/2019 Staff reports to manager any defective plugs, sockets, damaged cable and switches. All staff and customers Staff knows where the fuse box is and may suffer electric shocks. how to safely turn the electricity off in an emergency. Routine Electrical safety check by qualified electrician. Shop Manager All electrical wiring be inspected and tested by competent personnel. Faulty electrical appliances like heaters, fans, printers etc. Stored energy as a result of earth leakage fault due to absent of proper earthing. All staff and customers may suffer shocks and burns. All staff and customers may suffer shocks from making contact with any conducting material inside the shop. Qualified electrician Staff takes any defective equipment out does repairs on faulty Shop Manager equipment and regular of use. maintenance on all electrical equipments Staff turns off mains supply from fuse box/change over switch. Qualified electrician does safety check and inspection. 1 Competent personnel do proper earthing for Landlord the building. Smoke from working electric generator. All staff and customers may suffer from smoke inhalation. Staff changes the location of the electric Installation of inverter Shop Manager generator far away from the shop. by competent personnel. 10/10/2019 30/10/2019 10/10/2019 30/10/2019 Shop Manager 5/10/2019 6/10/2019 Contact local police station for advice on what else can be done Shop Manager (eg safe procedures for opening up and closing). 3/10/2019 4/10/2019 All staff and customers Staff changes the location of the electric Installation of inverter Noise from working Shop Manager may suffer noise pollution. generator far away from the shop. by competent electric generator. personnel. Panic alarm located out of sight. Verbal abuse. Violence and threatening behavior inside the shop. All Staff may suffer stress All incidents recorded in ‘incident and/or injury from assaults, book’. threats and abuse from customers. Staff trained to provide good, polite service and not to confront customers. Manager to talk to staff about coping with disputes. Ensure incidents of abuse investigated so lessons can be learnt. Staff trained not to resist a robbery. CCTV installed and clearly visible. Robbery Cashing up is done out of customers’ sight. Staff may suffer stress and/or injury from robbery Trips to the bank made at different when taking cash to the times during the week. bank and /or during working hours. Staff taking cash to the bank carries a personal alarm and mobile phone. If a taxi is used, it is pre-booked and the number of the cab recorded. 2 Staff keeps everywhere clean. Slip, Trip and Falls All Staff and customers risk fractures or bruises if they trip over objects or slip on spillages, and fall. Mops floor only when shop is closed. Doormats at entrance in wet weather. Good lighting in all areas. Inadequate manpower All staff may suffer stress and fatigue due to long working hours, thus affecting productivity. All staff and customers Inadequate and poor may panic during education on safety emergency. signs and symbols Musculoskeletal disorders Staff working intensively at computers without adequate breaks and good seating posture may get pain in hands, arms and even back. Repair damaged floor tile near counter. Put down larger doormats to stop rainwater being walked in beyond mats Shop Manager and Staff 2/10/2019 4/10/2019 Employ more personnel Employ more personnel Shop Manager 3/10/2019 5/10/2019 Provide and educate staffs on safety signs and symbols. Provide and educate staffs on safety signs and symbols. Safety personnel 4/10/2019 10/10/2019 Staff tells the manager if they have pains they believe are associated with using the computers. Educate Staff on ergonomics Safety personnel 4/10/2019 10/10/2019 3 Replace ‘irritant’ chemicals with milder alternatives, where possible. Contact with bleach and other cleaning chemicals Changing light bulbs, cleaning TV screens and ceiling fans. Adverse weather Staff risk skin irritation or eye damage from direct contact with cleaning chemicals during. Staff risk falling from height which can cause bruising and fractures. Mops, brushes and strong rubber gloves Staff reminded to are provided and used. check for dry, red or itchy skin on their Staff shown how to use cleaning hands. products safely, (eg follow instructions on the label, dilute properly and never Staff reminded to transfer to an unmarked container). wash gloves before taking them off carefully to store them. Shop Manager and Staff Remind staff to Appropriate stepladder in good always use the condition provided, if needed, and staff stepladder when Shop Manager know how to use it safely. working at height and not to stand on chairs or other furniture. Remind staff to All Staff may be affected always use the Appropriate personal protective by cold or wind/rain during materials(PPE; cold , wind/rain – proof) appropriate as working hours. required during working hours. 4 Shop Manager 3/10/2019 4/10/2019 3/10/2019 4/10/2019 3/10/2019 4/10/2019 Fuel stored in a container kept close All Staff risk been burn to a damaged socket from fire outbreak outlet Smoking by some customers Lifting or carrying heavy equipment like printers and televisions All Staff and customers risk having heart disease due to smoke inhalation. Staff may get injured as a result. Remove the container from the spot Provide fire proof storage for flammable solvents. Shop Manager 5/10/2019 10/10/2019 Shop Manager and Staff 5/10/2019 10/10/2019 Training in lifting techniques should be provided for anyone who undertakes lifting Shop Manager of heavy loads. and Safety personnel Mechanical aids (such as trolleys, hoists should be readily available) 5/10/2019 7/10/2019 5/10/2019 10/10/2019 Provide emergency exit. Smokers are advice to go out of the shop and the premises. Staff informs shop manager if the equipment is too heavy for them to lift. Fall of material from Customers risk head or leg Customers avoid going close to where height like decoders, injury. television and decoder are located television etc 5 Restrict smoking to designated low risk areas. Place “NO SMOKING” signs In the shop. Alterative storage. Physical means of securing. Shop manager 6 Step 2 – Assess the level of Risk (Risk Assessment form - Appendix A2)  This risk assessment shall be reviewed if the job process changes or is no longer valid (eg following an accident in the workplace or if there are any significant changes to hazards, such as new work equipment or work activities)  Indicate date this assessment should be revisited 01/01/2020 Hazards / Risks and Control Measures 1. Description of Hazards / Risks 2. Risk Level 3. Control Measures (Note: If only Administration or PPE controls are used, please explain why). ELECTRICAL HAZARD Faulty building wiring and exposed outlets (e.g. plugs/switches and sockets). Faulty electrical appliances like heaters, fans, printers etc. Stored energy as a result of earth leakage fault due to absent of proper earthing. Extreme Elimination, Engineering and Personal Protective Equipment High Elimination, Substitution and Engineering Medium Engineering 7 FIRE HAZARD Smoke from working electric generator. Medium Elimination, Substitution Smoking by some customers Medium Elimination, Engineering Fuel stored in a container kept close to a damaged socket outlet High Elimination, Engineering Noise from working electric generator Medium Substitution, Personal Protective Equipment Robbery Extreme Engineering, Administrative Control High Elimination, Substitution Medium Elimination, Substitution, Administrative Control Changing light bulbs, cleaning TV screens and ceiling fans. High Substitution Adverse weather Low Fall of material from height like decoders, television etc Low PHYSICAL HAZARD Slip, Trip and Falls Musculoskeletal disorders Personal Protective Equipment; The risks associated with it can be mitigated by providing wind/cold proof materials. Elimination 8 PSYCHOLOGICAL HAZARD Verbal abuse. Violence and threatening behavior inside the shop. Inadequate manpower Inadequate and poor education on safety signs and symbols CHEMICAL HAZARD Contact with bleach and other cleaning chemicals MECHANICAL HAZARD Lifting/carrying heavy equipment e.g printers and TV High Engineering, Administrative Control Extreme Elimination, Administrative Control Low Engineering, Administrative Control High Elimination, Substitution Low Substitution 9 Step 3 – Monitor & Review of Control / Submission (Risk Assessment form - Appendix A3) Complete during and/or after the activity 1. Are the control measures sufficient and effective in minimizing the level of risk? Yes 2. Will there be changes to the control measures? (if yes, state period) No 3. Will there be need for further control measures in future? Yes 4. Will there be need for training of workers? (if yes, state training type, for who and when) Yes (Training In goods lifting techniques and on ergonomics for all staff, it should be done before the end of the month of October 2019) 5. Will there be need to review this assessment in the future? (if yes, state when) Yes, it should be reviewed on 01/01/2020 Declaration / Submission This activity will be conducted in accordance with this risk assessment, implementing the control measures outlined. Changes will be made to Submitted by: EZENAGU AUGUSTINE OKECHUKWU Date: 02/10/2019 Name and signature of Site Supervisor: N/A 10 Step 4 - Health and safety policy (Risk Assessment Form – A4) THIS IS THE STATEMENT OF GENERAL POLICY AND ARRANGEMENTS FOR: THEO BET9JA SHOP MR THEOPHILUS SAIKI has overall and final responsibility for health and safety MR ONOJA SAMSON has day-to-day responsibility for ensuring this policy is put into practice (Name of Employer/Senior manager) (Member of staff) Responsibility of: Name/Title Statement of general policy Action/Arrangements (What are you going to do?) MR THEOPHILUS SAIKI Prevent accidents and cases of work-related ill health by managing the health and safety risks in the workplace Relevant risk assessments should be completed and appropriate actions be implemented. MR THEOPHILUS SAIKI Provide clear instructions and information, and adequate training, to ensure employees are competent to do their work All Staff to be given necessary health and safety induction and provided with appropriate training and personal protective equipment where required. MR THEOPHILUS SAIKI Engage and consult with employees on day-to-day health and safety conditions All Staff routinely consulted on health and safety matters as they arise MR ONOJA SAMSON Implement emergency procedures – evacuation in case of fire or other significant incident. Emergency exit routes well signed and kept clear at all times. Evacuation plans are tested from time to time and updated as necessary. MR THEOPHILUS SAIKI Maintain safe and healthy working conditions, provide and maintain plant, equipment and machinery, and ensure safe storage/use of substances Toilets, washing facilities and drinking water provided. System in place for routine inspections and testing of equipment to ensure that actions are promptly taken to address any defects Signed: * (Employer/Business Owner) Date: 11 Indicate location where Health and safety law poster is displayed. If not displayed, indicate where it should be. Indicate if First-aid box is present. If yes where, if no, indicate where it should be. IT SHOULD BE AT THE ENTRANCE DOOR AND NOTICE BOARD Indicate if Accident book is present. If yes where, if no, indicate where it should be. NO, IT SHOULD BE AT THE MANAGER‘S OFFICE NO, IT SHOULD BE BEHIND THE COUNTER 12