Accidents and First Aid Provision of First Aid equipment.
Persons with First Aid training. Procedures to deal with accidents,
including reportage. Transport arrangements to hospital. Examine
existing arrangements and assess what is needed. Fire safety
Combustible materials, candles, flammable liquids and accumulations
of waste. Heaters, smoking and other sources of heat. Provision of
fire exits, escape routes, signage and emergency lighting.
Provision of fire detection equipment and fire fighting equipment.
Effect of a fire on our neighbours. Evacuation plans, emergency
exits, and training of stewards. Electrical safety Condition of
fixed electrical installation, including switches and sockets.
Condition and location of portable electrical appliances, including
leads and plugs, radiation? Use of unauthorised electrical
appliances and temporary wiring. Mechanical damage to wiring.
Frequency of inspections. Gas safety Condition and maintenance
arrangements for fixed gas boilers and heaters. Condition and
arrangements for use, including storage and changing of cylinders
for portable Liquid Petroleum Gas heaters. Control of hazardous
substances Internal Cleaning materials. Types, amounts, storage
arrangements. Provision of personal protective equipment. External
Pesticides, herbicides, petrol. Types, amounts, storage
arrangements. Provision of personal protective equipment.Risk
Assessment Considerations GW 2 Plant and machinery Internal
Condition and potential injury arising from font covers, sanctuary
lamps, crosses, canopies, hanging/lifting items (pulleys/blocks)
and other suspended items. Ladders, scaffolds and staging,
including storage and accessibility. Display screen and computer
equipment. Bells, clock weights and chiming mechanisms. Any other
equipment including use of uncontrolled personal items, including
hand tools. External Churchyard maintenance equipment. lawnmowers,
strimmers, etc. Slips, trips and falls Internal Loose carpets,
rugs, mats and other floor coverings.
Loose and uneven tiles, stone paving and floorboards. Trailing
leads and other obstructions. Worn, steep and uneven steps and
stairs. Inadequate lighting, lack of handrails. External Uneven and
poorly maintained paths and steps, boiler room steps and access.
Potholes, tree roots and unprotected drops. Gravestones, railings
and other obstructions Long grass and undergrowth, poor drainage of
paths and growth of algae. Inadequate lighting and lack of
handrails. Lighting Internal Check adequacy of lighting. Pay
particular attention to stairs, steps, cellar, boiler room,
basement. External Paths, steps, drives, car parking, boiler room
steps and entrances. Falls from a height. Internal Arrangements for
light bulb changing Use of unsecured ladders or inadequate access
means. Unprotected openings and walkways at high level, loft
openings. Low parapets and balustrades, balconies.Risk Assessment
Considerations GW 3 External Clearing of gutters and valleys Low
parapets and balustrades Food hygiene Extent of food preparation
Nature of foods to be prepared and stored Areas used for food
preparation, including food allergy segregation. Facilities for
washing and preparation of foodstuffs Facilities for storage of
foodstuffs Experience, training and competence of food handlers
Manual handling Moving and lifting of furniture, staging, pianos
and other equipment. Numbers required and Individuals capabilities.
Specialist equipment needed. Display screen equipment List all
computer equipment. Who uses it and for how long. Check seating,
workstation, screen, software. Hazardous buildings /glazing Loose
stonework, falling masonry, parapets, pinnacles, slates, tiles,
gutters, lightning conductors. Detail any glass in windows below
waist height and in doors or beside doors below shoulder height
which is not of a safety material or protected against breakage
(narrow panes up to 250mm need not be included).
Competent person to check for the presence of asbestos &
issue certificate for intrusive work. Dangerous gravestones, tombs,
monuments and railings in the Churchyard. Vandalism, break-in.
Child protection Existing child protection procedures.
Implementation of Diocesan guidelines. Leaders CRB checks. Parental
consent requirements?Risk Assessment Considerations GW 4 Personal
safety. Risk of attack. Lone working, church sitting. Handling of
cash. Means of raising an alarm, summoning assistance. Activities
and other hazards Services, concerts, events, exhibitions, noise,
etc. Transportation (insurance, MOT, driver skills etc.), loading
and suitability. Numbers attending. Age related hazards
(children/elderly). Activity related hazards (throwing, jumping,
skating). Disability access/provision. Carnival, social / fund
raising / walks / fellowship / outside activities. Public access
areas (footpaths etc.) Look for and note any other hazard which
could cause someone harm which are not included in the above
checklist. Improving safety additional control measures In most
cases, it will be obvious what additional measures are necessary to
reduce risk. For example, if there is a risk of falling down steps
which are badly lit and do not have a handrail, the additional
controls needed will be to improve the lighting and fit a handrail.
If you find any hazardous glazing, this will need to be replaced
with safety glass, such as toughened or laminated, be covered with
a safety film or have a barrier fitted. If there are risks of falls
from a height, you will need to consider the fitting of barriers or
the use of safety latchways, eyebolts and the use of harnesses. In
many cases, however, safety can be improved by changing working
methods. It does not always require alterations to the building For
example, there is a considerable risk of accident and injury if
bells are left up after ringing. This hazard can be removed simply
by ringing bells down after ringing. Maintain a record of the work
you have done to reduce or remove hazards. Remember that most
changes to the building, even if required for Health & Safety
reasons, will still be subject to the usual faculty procedures.
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Topic: Boiler Rooms Contractors, pupils Assessment carried out
by:
People at Risk: Date:
Premises Date of Review:
Staff,
Hazards (Potential to cause harm & consider how a person may
be hurt) Existing Controls Risk rating* Further controls necessary
Target Date & By Whom New Risk Rating** Poor plant/design How:
Explosion e.g. resulting from gas leaks or incomplete combustion or
problems with ignition. Impact from parts of equipment that fail or
any flying debris Contact with the released liquid or gas, such as
steam fire resulting from the escape of flammable liquids or gases
(see fire below). Burns Ensure any new equipment is suitable for
its intended purpose and that it is installed correctly by a
competent person who is a Gas Safe registered contractor. The
boiler and associated heating system should be designed and
manufactured from suitable materials. Ensure the system can be
operated safely e.g. without having to climb or struggle through
gaps in pipework or structures. No repairs/alterations should be
carried out unless by a competent person (Gas Safe registered) and
the whole system is re-examined before allowing the system to be
brought back into use. Ensure suitable protective devices are
fitted which cause shut down when the pressure, temperature or
liquid or gas level exceed permissible limits. Ensure protective
devices have been adjusted to the correct settings by a competent
Gas Safe registered contractor. If warning devices are fitted,
ensure they are noticeable, either by sight or sound. This may need
to be by remote indication to a manned location i.e. reception or
permanently manned office. Ensure protective devices are kept in
good working order at all times. Ensure that where fitted,
protective devices such as safety valves and bursting discs
discharge to a safe place. Ensure that, once set, protective
devices cannot be altered except by an authorised person. Ensure
protective devices are always accessible and not obscured. Ensure
protective devices are not tampered with/damaged/interfered with in
any way. Any concerns should be reported immediately.
Moving parts How: access to moving parts causing injury Special
care is required where there are moving parts of pumps and motors.
Belt drivers to pump shafts and couplings should be enclosed by
guards, and the guards kept in position. Any missing guards should
be reported and replaced. Maintenance/ Service. How: Age and
condition of equipment defects in the plant gas leaks Fire
Explosion Burns Water leaks causing slips Electrocution There
should be a maintenance programme in place for the whole system. It
should take into account the system and equipment age, its uses and
environment and should be assessed by a competent CORGI registered
contractor. Service should be provided at least annually by
Specialist Contractor. Instruction Booklet followed. Ensure staff
awareness of emergency procedures. Annual Inspection and report by
Zurich Insurance carried out. All works should be carried out by a
competent person (Gas Saferegistered). Tell tale signs of problems
are noted e.g. safely valves repeatedly discharging or leaking this
could be an indication that either the system is over pressurising
or the safety valve is not working correctly. This must be reported
and arrangements made for is a competent Gas Safe registered
contractor to investigate this and carry out any remedial measures
necessary. Signs of wear and corrosion are looked out for and
reported immediately. Any defects or short comings in plant or
equipment should be reported immediately for attention. Ensure
protective devices are not tampered with/damaged/interfered with in
any way (if this is a problem status valves or switches may be
fitted. Any concerns should be reported immediately. Once
electrical isolation or gas shut off used, either system should
only be reconnected by a competent person. Ventilation
How: Incomplete combustion Overheating of room Fire Asphyxiation
Adequate ventilation is essential for the correct operation of
combustion plant and there must be no interference or reduction of
fixed ventilation in boiler rooms. Care taken not to block
ventilation from the outside or when any changes in building design
or layout. Adequate ventilation should be monitored. Fire How:
Burns etc. The risk of fire within boiler rooms is of major concern
and it is essential that any risks are kept to a minimum by all
persons. All combustion equipment shall be maintained in good order
and any leaks given prompt attention by reporting any defects
immediately. No combustible materials of any type are to be stored
in boiler rooms. Fire doors shall be maintained in good order and
kept closed. Adequate fire fighting equipment shall be kept in the
boiler rooms. N.B. There is no special fire fighting equipment
intended to deal with fires in gas fired boiler rooms. if possible
the gas should be shut off at the isolating valve. CO2
Extinguishers are usually used as they help to neutralise any gas
leakage to below the explosive limit. Once electrical isolation or
gas shut off used, either system should only be reconnected by a
competent person. Electric Shocks How: Faulty electrics Tampering
with electrics Rubber matting should be placed in front of Control
Panels. Resuscitation Posters displayed. Signage provided. No
unofficial extensions of wiring or socket outlets should be carried
out. Any defects should be reported immediately. Portable
electrical equipment, their plugs and cables must be in good
condition. see separate risk assessment on portable electrical
equipment. Hand held inspection lamps shall operate at reduced
voltage. mains (240volt inspection lamps are not permissible within
boiler rooms).
Electrical isolation should be easily accessed. The installation
should be bonded properly to avoid the risk of electric shock.
Asbestos How: Asbestos is a very common constituent of thermal
lagging A survey is carried out for the presence of asbestos.
Unless proven to the contrary all lagging should be considered as
containing asbestos. Continue to monitor any asbestos in all Boiler
Rooms in accordance with alerts generated from 4thought. 4thought
updated accordingly. Notify Local Authority of any concerns or
change in circumstances or damage to lagging immediately. Notify
Head Teacher immediately. 4thought used to provide information on
any asbestos present in boiler rooms and to generate permit to work
if necessary for contractors. Asbestos Warning Stickers displayed
where appropriate. It is of major importance to prevent damage to
the outer protective cladding of lagging to prevent the release of
fibres. Persons should not stand on pipes or rest anything against
lagged plant that may cause damage. If inadvertent exposure to
asbestos occurs contact Property Management and Health and safety
for advice. Flooding How: Many boiler rooms are subject to flooding
and can cause slippery conditions Sump pumps should be installed if
necessary to prevent flooding. Sump pumps should be maintained in
good order and problems of flooding reported immediately. Steep
stairs How: Many boiler rooms are below ground level, with access
by a flight of steps and falls could occur Ensure steps are
maintained in a good condition with provision of a good handrail.
Consider highlighting the edge of steps. Keep stairs clear of
rubbish and obstacles. Keep stairs free of accumulations of snow,
ice or mud. Adequate lighting should be provided. Emergency
lighting should be provided to cover the entire boiler room and
immediately outside the boiler room exit door(s).
Access by unauthorised persons How: Pupils gaining access
resulting in accidents Locks are provided and the boiler room is
kept locked at all times. The type of lock should be of a variety
that an individual cannot get locked into the boiler room in the
event of an emergency, and that anyone trying to enter to help them
can get access. Strict key control is ensured. Anyone wishing to
access the boiler room signs in and out with reception and obtains
key. Warning Signs provided. Outside Security Grills provided.
Working alone How: An accident to someone lone working may have
more serious consequences if there is no other person to give
assistance or summon aid. Lone working should be avoided. Care
should be taken in deciding when certain tasks should be undertaken
and in some cases defer the task until assistance is available.
Work in pairs whenever possible. Walkie talkies can be used. A
system of signing in and signing out at reception to allow
colleagues to know that someone is in the boiler room. Panic alarms
can be provided. The risk of slips and trips should be minimised.
The boiler room should not be used as a store for items or rubbish.
Telephones with contact numbers for emergency installed within the
boiler room. Adequate PPE should be provided. Stout footwear with
slip resistant soles is provided by the Authority and should be
worn. Any emergency contact phone numbers that may be needed should
be displayed in the boiler room. Access Equipment How: Falls All
access equipment e.g. ladders, steps etc. kept or used in boiler
rooms must be maintained in a good condition. See risk assessment
on Work at Height. Access to first aid
How: Injuries may be more serious if unable to access first
aid/eye wash facilities. Consideration should be given to provision
of a separate first aid box & eye wash bottle station to the
boiler room if isolated. Lack of knowledge/ Training How: See above
where a lack or knowledge or training may contribute to an
accident/injury Ensure there is a set of operating instructions for
the boiler and control of the whole heating system including
emergencies. Appropriate staff have access to these instructions
and are properly trained and instructed in the operation and use of
the boiler and heating system to ensure safety. Know the process
conditions, such as pressures or temperatures. Know the safe
operating limits of the boiler and heating system. Gas shut off
valves and electrical isolation location must be known. Training
should be carried out if: New staff are recruited before they are
involved in operating the boiler The equipment or operation changes
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