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    This risk assessment document summarizes the potential hazards and risks associated with bricklaying vocational training. It identifies hazards such as falling from heights, manual handling, slips and trips, falling objects, hazards to eyes from breaking bricks, hazardous substances like mortar, dust inhalation, operating cement mixers, noise, and vibration. Controls are outlined to reduce the likelihood and severity of each risk, including the use of protective equipment and monitoring by supervisors. Further actions are recommended as needed to ensure risks remain adequately controlled.

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    This risk assessment document summarizes the potential hazards and risks associated with bricklaying vocational training. It identifies hazards such as falling from heights, manual handling, slips and trips, falling objects, hazards to eyes from breaking bricks, hazardous substances like mortar, dust inhalation, operating cement mixers, noise, and vibration. Controls are outlined to reduce the likelihood and severity of each risk, including the use of protective equipment and monitoring by supervisors. Further actions are recommended as needed to ensure risks remain adequately controlled.

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    This risk assessment document summarizes the potential hazards and risks associated with bricklaying vocational training. It identifies hazards such as falling from heights, manual handling, slips and trips, falling objects, hazards to eyes from breaking bricks, hazardous substances like mortar, dust inhalation, operating cement mixers, noise, and vibration. Controls are outlined to reduce the likelihood and severity of each risk, including the use of protective equipment and monitoring by supervisors. Further actions are recommended as needed to ensure risks remain adequately controlled.

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    Bricklaying Risk - Assessment

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    This risk assessment document summarizes the potential hazards and risks associated with bricklaying vocational training. It identifies hazards such as falling from heights, manual handling, slips and trips, falling objects, hazards to eyes from breaking bricks, hazardous substances like mortar, dust inhalation, operating cement mixers, noise, and vibration. Controls are outlined to reduce the likelihood and severity of each risk, including the use of protective equipment and monitoring by supervisors. Further actions are recommended as needed to ensure risks remain adequately controlled.

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    RISK ASSESSMENT FINDINGS

    Department CONSTRUCTION
    Date
    Assessor HSEM
    Approved By JM
    Review Date

    Relevant Legislation:

    The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

    RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD


    Page: 1

    ACTIVITY and/or ENVIRONMENT TO BE ASSESSED: Bricklaying - Vocational training


    DATE:

    KEY (People at risk) Likelihood (L) Severity (S) Risk Calculation Risk Rating
    E = Employee YP = Young Persons 1. Very Low (rare/very unlikely) 1. Insignificant (nuisance/discomfort)
    P = Public 2. Low (unlikely) 2. Minor (no lost time) Likelihood x Severity 1- 6 LOW RISK Monitor
    C = Contractors 3. Medium (could occur/possible) 3. Moderate (time loss) = 8-12 MEDIUM RISK Monitor, review & reduce risk where possible
    V = Visitors 4. High (likely to occur/probable) 4. Significant (serious/incapacity to work) Rating 14-25 HIGH RISK Further Action Required
    EM = Expectant Mothers 5. Very High (near certain to occur) 5. Major (Death)

    4.Risk Rating
    1.Hazards Identified and 2. People 5. Further Action Required/ 6.Target
    3.Controls in Place Date for
    potential harm it could cause At Risk L S Score Risk Recommendations
    Completion

    Falling from height Refer to working at height risk :


    assessment
    Manual handling Refer to manual handling risk
    assessment
    Slips and trips Refer to slips and trips risk
    assessment
    Falling objects Waste materials removed from Supervisor to monitor/HSE
    hitting head, body, scaffolding and placed in skip.
    including feet Safety helmets and protective
    footwear (with steel toecaps
    supplied and worn at all times.
    Hazards to eyes Safety goggles (EN 166 B Supervisor to monitor/HSE
    standard) worn when breaking
    bricks
    Hazardous substances, Risk of dermatitis or cement Supervisor to monitor/HSE
    mortar burns and precautions explained
    to all Pupils.
    Use cement or cement
    containing products within the
    use-by date.
    Direct skin contact to be
    avoided, CE marked PVC
    gloves used when handling
    mortar.
    Adequate washing facilities on
    site, with hot and cold water and
    Issued Nov 2022
    Page: 2

    soap and basins large enough


    to wash forearms.
    First aid arrangements include
    emergency eyewash
    procedures.
    Dust inhalation Use of hand tools for cutting Supervisor to monitor/HSE
    bricks, goggles, mask if
    necessary provided and gloves
    worn.
    Operating cement mixer Cement mixer located on firm, Supervisor to monitor and
    level ground. ensure visual check is
    Mixer is fully guarded and completed prior to use
    guards in place during
    operation.
    Mixer is 110 volt and PAT tested
    every three months.
    Noise Provision of appropriate ear Supervisor to monitor and
    defenders if noise levels from contact Safety Officer if there
    machinery and work process are are concerns related to noise
    apparent.
    Vibration Provision of appropriate hand Supervisor to monitor and
    tools contact Safety Officer if there
    are any concerns related to
    vibration injury
    Fire Refer to fire risk assessment
    Accident / Injury Ensure adequate first aid
    provisions are available.
    First Aid at work qualified
    person.

    Issued Nov 2022

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