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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)

  • Less hazardous chemicals used wherever possible

  • Safety data sheet for harmful substances obtained from supplier and guidance followed

  • Appropriate PPE provided

  • Chemicals stored appropriately and access restricted when in use, cleaning and jobs requiring the use of substances undertaken at off peak times where possible

  • All containers in original packaging and clearly labelled

  • Always read the labels before using harmful substances

  • Toolbox talk conducted on the use of hazardous substances and reviewed yearly

  • 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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