CONSTRUCTION SITE RISK ASSESSMENT

Hazard / Risk Who is at How can the Normal Control Measures Are Normal Control
Risk? hazards cause Measures Y/N/NA
harm? In Place Adequate

Use of Staff Electrical  Registered sub-contractors used. Where this is not

contractors Visitors shock/burns possible, contractors thoroughly vetted to satisfy
Contractors selection criteria e.g. (have H&S Policy and
Poor workmanship Property adequate insurance etc.), and be competent to
damage/fire undertake the tasks for which they are
Poor practices commissioned.
Cuts / abrasions,  Risk assessments and method statements provided.
Lack of muscular skeletal  Appropriate public liability insurance in place
competency and other physical
 Pre-contract meeting to agree safe systems of work
injuries
to be used prior to works commencing on site
Slips, trips and falls  Supeervisor monitors work of the contractors and
have regular liaison meetings.
 Construction, Design and Management Regulations
(CDM Regulations) must be adhered to and for
larger projects (over 30 days or 500 person days),
are notifiable to the HSE.
 all statutory approvals, such as planning permission
and building regulations sought where applicable.
Access / egress Staff Fire evacuation  Clearly defined designated access route to and from
Visitors hindered/unsafe work area
Blocked exit routes Contractors access/egress  Ensure all debris is removed from walkways and
disposed of safely. Daily inspection to be carried
out by sub-contractors company representative
Unauthorised Abduction, assault,  Clear signage for visitors to main entrance / other
access staff protection services
issues  Construction work undertaken out of normal working
Contact with hours wherever reasonably practicable or in a
children separate secure area.
 Restricted access to construction areas all staff
advised during team briefing.
Inadvertent access  Staff advised of hazards and risks during assembly
 Contractors to report to company staff if workers
Lack of supervision breach area.
 Contractors instructed not to engage in conversation
with staff if work is going on.
 Adequate supervision in the vicinity of the work area
if contact is possible.
 Agreed programme of work with company.
Vehicular access Staff Cuts / abrasions,  Restricted access, contractors advised accordingly.
Visitors muscular skeletal  Contractors’ vehicles not permitted into restricted
Ineffective Contractors and other physical areas.
pedestrian vehicle Pupils injuries  Pedestrian walkways maintained
segregation Broken bones  If vehicular access is required during day,
permission to be obtained by unit Head and only
Significant head / with assistance of banks man.
multiple injuries
Asbestos Asbestosis,  Copy of asbestos survey, permission to work (PTW)
mesothelioma, and all related documentation retained on the
Damage / pleural thickening company premises in the asbestos log.
deterioration to lung cancer  management and asbestos authorising officers
asbestos aware of its location and content and of all areas
containing material which were beyond the scope of the survey e.g.
releasing fibres ceiling voids.
into the  No invasive work to be conducted without reference
atmosphere. to the survey. Contractors must read and sign the
asbestos permission to work log, prior to
commencing the work.
 All such work on fabric of building to be authorised
by a schools ‘Authorising Officer’.
 Where there is any doubt about whether a
substance or structure may contain asbestos, then
no work can be undertaken. The Asbestos helpline
must be contacted for verification. (0845 6030369)
Electrical Staff Electrical shock  Electrical tools and equipment subject to a Portable
equipment & Visitors Burns appliance testing regime
sockets Contractors Fire  All portable electrical tools on site to be 110v or
Using poorly protected by RCD’s.
maintained  All electrical equipment to be removed and/or stored
equipment appropriately at the end of each working day.
Cuts / abrasions,
 Cable covers to be used.
Power leads muscular skeletal
 Ensure good housekeeping is maintained.
present a tripping and other physical
injuries  Safe route to workplace has been agreed.
hazard

Health and Safety Staff Cuts / abrasions,  Contractors made aware of company emergency
Information Visitors muscular skeletal procedures including evacuation and first aid.
Lack of awareness Contractors and other physical  Exchange of Health and Safety Policies between
of risks / safe injuries company and contractors.
working systems  Company provides all relevant information to enable
contractors to control risks.

Hazardous Staff Irritation / harm to  Contractor to inform company of any hazardous

substances Visitors eyes, nose and substances brought onto the site.
Contractors upper respiratory  Hazardous substances not left unattended. Clearly
tract labelled and securely stored.
 Contractor to ensure dust/fume production is
Skin sensitisation / minimised.
disorders  Appropriate PPE provided and worn by contractors
 Visitors to site made aware of hazards and not
allowed on site unless wearing suitable PPE.
Work at height Staff Cuts / abrasions,  Work area to be agreed between contractor and
Visitors muscular skeletal company.
Falling objects / Contractors Broken bones  Ladders adequately secured/removed at end of
Injury and other physical each working day.
injuries.  Area below work to be securely fenced off with
Unauthorised warning signs displayed.
access Significant head /  Working platforms used to have toe boards and
multiple injuries mesh panels to prevent falling objects
 Restricted access. Staff reminded of hazards during
assembly.
Security Staff Arson  Badge system in place for contractors
Unauthorised entry Visitors Malicious damage  Contractors must sign in and out of the premises.
to premises Contractors  Principal contractor to record all contractors on site
Electrical shock and advise Reception of all persons on site.
Burns  Adequate site security, fencing etc.
 Culture in which strangers are challenged
Cuts / abrasions,
 Clear signage for visitors to main entrance / other
muscular skeletal
services
and other physical
 Clearly defined route once on site
injuries

Slips, trips and falls

Noise Staff Stress  Noise is kept to a minimum or agreed working times

Visitors Hearing damage. have been arranged for any noisy working activities.
Contractors Distraction If noise to affect neighbours cooperation and
communication has taken place.

Stored materials Staff Arson  Materials stored on site to be kept to a minimum.

Visitors  Storage only in agreed designated secure
Contractors Cuts / abrasions, compound.
muscular skeletal  Access restricted to authorised persons.
and other physical  Appropriate fire fighting equipment is available and
injuries maintained for use
 So far as is reasonably practicable, waste to be
Slips, trips and falls
removed from the site daily or in secure skips /
compound.
 Waste stored on site to be in a suitable container
according to type of waste and in a secure area
Fire Staff Burns scalds  All Staff and contractors advised of procedures and
Visitors Property damage / any alternative routes during contract work.
Contractors loss  Smoking not permitted on site.
 Hot works permits used where applicable
 Combustible materials to be stored in agreed areas
unless required for immediate use.
 Appropriate fire extinguishers available.
 Flammable liquids / compressed gases
appropriately stored.