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Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 If possible, no person will work in isolation;

 Death due to
 Regular contact will be made throughout the day;
Lone working failure is raising E/C 5 3 15 5 1 5
 Mobile phone or walky talkies to be provided;
the alarm.
 Individual first aid kit to be provided.
 All persons are trained in manual handling;
 Carry out a manual handling assessment;
 Manual handling techniques to be applied when
lifting awkward and heavy items such as
Radiators and boilers etc;
 Back injury  Seek help in lifting heavy or awkward items;
Manual handling E/C 4 3 12 4 1 4
 Sprains/Strains  Use crane, hoists or tele handler if materials
cannot be carried up through building and have
to be lifted up externally, to be used on upper
floors;
 Protective footwear and gloves to be worn where
possible.
 Work area to be kept clean and tidy at all times;
 Footwear with a good sole should be worn;
 Run power cables above head height or around
 Ankle injuries perimeters of rooms. Never across doorways or
Slips and trips A 4 3 12 4 1 4
 Puncture wounds walkways;
 Keep the work areas clean and tidy at all times;
 Make sure that any timbers removed are de-
nailed before disposal.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 Noise levels to be kept to a minimum;

 If necessary noise monitoring is to be carried out;
 Only use noisy equipment at sensible times;
 Ear defenders are available if required;
Noise  Hearing loss E 4 3 12 4 1 4
 Ear defender must be worn when noise reaches
85dB(A)
 Tools to be maintained and serviced to reduce
noise.
 If materials likely to cause dust are to be cut in
enclosed area then an extraction system is to be
used;
 Lung disease
Dust E 4 3 12  Dust masks to be worn whilst cutting material 4 1 4
 Chest infections
likely to cause dust.
 If pipe work is to be chased into concrete, dust
masks must be worn
 All appliances are subject to periodic testing;
 Visual checks of wiring to be undertaken daily;
Electrical tools  Electrocution E 5 3 15  Use 110v tools; 5 1 5
 Electrical tools to be used by trained competent
persons.
 Any hand tool which is damaged but be taken out
 Hand injuries
Use of hand tools E/C 4 3 12 of use immediately; 4 1 4
 Eye injuries
 Protective gloves and goggles should be used.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 All persons carrying out hot works must do so

with a permit to work issued by the appropriate
Manager;
 Be aware of the work area for inflammable
material including gases and liquids;
 Burns
Fire E 5 4 20  When hot works have finished, a competent 5 1 5
 Death
person must remain on fire watch for the
minimum of one hour;
 When carrying out any work involving heat
always have the correct fire extinguisher with you
suitable for use on the surrounding material.
 Steps and ladders to be used on a level footing;
 Steps must be securely erected and pins secured
into place;
 Ladders to be tied off where possible and or
footed by operative;
 Three points of contact to be maintained by the
user;
 Broken bones  No person will stand on the top rung of the step
Use of ladders/step
 Superficial injuries E/C 5 3 15 ladder. Knees must not exceed the top rung; 5 1 4
ladders
 Cuts & bruises  Inspections of steps and ladders should be
carried out before each use;
 Step and ladders should be Class 1 or EN 131
standard. Class 3 Domestic must not be used;
 All steps and ladders need to be individually
tagged and a company register kept;
 Any steps or ladders that are damaged must be
taken out of use immediately.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 For large projects, permanent scaffolding will be

erected to ensure safe access and egress;
 Scaffolding will only be erected and dismantled
by a trained and competent person;
 No person shall use/climb the scaffolding unless
it has been deemed safe and display’s a
SCAFTAG;
 Weekly inspection of the scaffolding will be
carried out the person(s) who have erected it;
 Access shall only be carried out using the fixed
ladders inside the scaffolding;
 Broken bones  No person will interfere with any item of the
Falling from height E/C 5 4 20 5 1 4
 Death scaffolding. This can only be carried out by the
person(s) who erected it.
 Mobile scaffold towers should be erected in line
with the manufacturers guidelines;
 Pre-start checks must be carried out prior to use;
 Any defects must be reported to the supplier
immediately;
 The mobile scaffold tower can only be moved
when all people have climbed off;
 When in position, the wheel locks must be
applied prior to anyone gaining access;
 Internal access ladders must be used.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 Mobile scaffold towers should be erected in line

with the manufacturers guidelines;
 Pre-start checks must be carried out prior to use;
 Any defects must be reported to the supplier
 Broken bones immediately;
Fall from height E/C 5 4 20 5 1 5
 Death  The mobile scaffold tower can only be moved
when all people have climbed off;
 When in position, the wheel locks must be
applied prior to anyone gaining access;
 Internal access ladders must be used.
 Installation and maintenance of gas appliances
should only be carried out by a competent gas
E/C/ fitter, registered with GAS SAFE;
Carbon Monoxide  Death 5 4 20 5 1 5
V  Advise clients of the dangers of Carbon
Monoxide and if possible, provide a Carbon
Monoxide alarm;
 COSHH Assessment to be made on all
 Burns
chemicals and substances being used;
Chemicals  Dermatitis A 5 4 20 5 1
 COSHH sheets to be provided to all personnel
 Death
using chemicals or substances.

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 Particularly working on refurbishment work or in

existing buildings, check to see if a
Refurbishment and Demolition asbestos survey
has been carried out;
 If whilst working you come across anything that
 Chest infections looks like asbestos, stop work immediately and
Asbestos E/C 5 3 15 5 1 5
 Death report it to your line manager;
 All operatives whose work will disturb the fabric
of the building are to undergo asbestos
awareness training;
 Do not drill, damage or fix anything to what you
may believe is asbestos.
 Keep a fire extinguisher next to the work area
 Death
 Dampen down the area prior to undertaking hot
 Burns
works (if applicable)
Hot Works  Damage to
A 5 3 15  Use a fir blanket or non-combustible materials to 5 1 5
property
protect surrounding area from the heat and flame
 Fire
 Check the area at least 1 hour after to check
there are not hot spots or smouldering materials
 Lead poisoning
from inhaling or  Wash hands after any contact with lead – good
ingesting lead personal hygiene is essential
Working with lead A 3 3 9 3 1 3
paint chips and  Wear respiratory protection against lead dust
lead dust suck as a disposable face mask FFP3 rated

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Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 When working overhead, there is always the

possibility of free falling fibres, particles and
dust. Wear suitable eye protection
 Irritation of the
 Wear gloves and loose fitting long sleeve
Eyes
clothing to minimise direct skin contact where
Glass-Wool/Mineral-  Skin Irritation
C this is of concern
Wool 3 3 15 3 1 3
E  It is good work practice to avoid exposure to
 Respiratory
any dust when working in poorly ventilated, or
System
enclosed spaces. In these instances, wear a
dust mask, as directed on the pack.
 First aid facility and first aider to be available
on site.

 Wear protective clothing such as rubber gloves

In contact with  Weil’s disease or
E 5 3 15  Wash hands after any contact – good personal 5 1 5
Sewage Leptospirosis
hygiene is essential

 Ensure you leave work areas safe and tidy

before you leave each day
 Check nothing can topple or fall over, cover
 Injury to any holes or voids and do not leave
Working in occupied homeowners, hazardous substances lying around
premises children, elderly,  Prevent access to hazardous areas such as
others excavations, open floors, scaffolding, fixed
ladders
 Leave the site or work area safe and tidy
before you leave each day

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RISK ASSESSMENT
Company Process/Activity Date Review date Assessed by
Plumbing & Heating
N C Tucker Limited 12/01/2018 NT

Hazards Hazard effect PAR S L RR Actions/Control measures Tick S L RR

 Chronic Knee pain

Kneeling for  Use kneeling pads, kneeling mats or cushions &
and permanent E/C 4 3 12
prolonged periods padded trousers
damage