Friday 21st May
Friday 21st May
Risk Assessments
A risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying hazards and evaluating any associated risks within a workplace, then implementing reasonable control measures to remove or reduce them.
COSHH
What are the Hazards?
Exposure to substances hazardous to health
Who can be harmed & how?
Campers, employees & visitors
What are you already doing (to minimise risk)
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Less hazardous chemicals used wherever possible
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Safety data sheet for harmful substances obtained from supplier and guidance followed
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Appropriate PPE provided
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Chemicals stored appropriately and access restricted when in use, cleaning and jobs requiring the use of substances undertaken at off peak times where possible
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All containers in original packaging and clearly labelled
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Always read the labels before using harmful substances
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Toolbox talk conducted on the use of hazardous substances and reviewed yearly
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Safe handling of chemicals poster displayed in all storage areas of substances that could be/are hazardous to health
What further action is necessary?
None, sufficient measures are in place
Risk
H M L
High Risk
Action by who?
Employees are made aware of risks by means of toolbox talks renewed yearly or before tasks being undertaken by any new employees
Action by when?
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Benefits for people and/or environment if any
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