Risk Assessment Manual Handling
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ESK RISK ASSESSMENT
| OPERATION/PROCESS
MANUAL HANDLING |
DATE:
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No 3 | |||||
| LOCATION
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| EQUIPMENT USED
Ladders, step ladders, podiums, paint and materials |
CAN TASK BE ELIMINATED? | Yes
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No
X |
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| RISK PRIOR TO CONTROLS | |||||||
| HAZARDS IDENTIFIED | Low | Med | High | ||||
| Sprains & Strains and crushed limbs | X | ||||||
| EXPOSED PERSONS
Site operatives |
TOTAL NUMBERS AFFECTED | ||||||
| FREQUENCY OF EXPOSURE
Daily/Low |
DURATION OF EXPOSURE
Low/minimal over an 8 hour working day. |
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| CONTROL MEASURES ALREADY IN PLACE
1. Operatives are experienced in carrying paint and equipment on a regular basis as part of their daily work and are aware of the dangers of moving and lifting. Maximum lift of 10kgs 2. HSE information on manual handling provided to operative and regular toolbox talks 3. All operatives are told to seek assistance when carrying ladders, stepladders and podiums |
EXTENT TO WHICH THEY CONTROL RISK
1. Operatives are aware of correct lifting techniques. 2. Toolbox talks carried out to reiterate manual handling procedures. 3. To avoid injury to operative. |
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| ADDITIONAL MEASURES REQUIRED
Review for each task as required throughout the contract. Trainees to be supervised |
ACTION BY
Management, supervisors & operatives. |
BY WHEN
Prior to contract start date and on-going throughout contract. |
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| STATEMENT OF RESIDUAL RISKS
When the detailed control measures in place are adhered to, the risks above should be reduced to an acceptable level. |
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| ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR VULNERABLE GROUPS
Ensure that physical capabilities are taken into account when allocating works. |
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| MONITORING RESULTS
Monitoring is required to ensure that the control remain effective. |
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| ASSESSOR – NAME
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POSITION
Director |
REVIEW DATE
01.06.21 |
LAST REVISED
01.06.20 |
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Risk assessment Manual Handling
Concrete -Screed Flooring - New/Existing
Concrete Flooring New
When new concrete flooring is laid, it is occasionally finished off by polishing to produce the smooth seamless floor.
In instances where a coating is required, then the moisture content of the concrete substrate should be no higher than 5% and specific moisture meter instruments are available for checking purposes.
Because a polished floor can leave residual cementitious material on the surface, this should be removed by washing with hydrochloric acid.
Following the preparatory work, then numerous types of floor coatings can be applied ranging from low film build water-based materials to high build two pack polyurethane or epoxy coatings.
Concrete Flooring Existing
Existing floorings could have been exposed to different types of usage and the condition may warrant additional preparation before being refurbished. In preparing existing, textured flooring not matter how fine it may be that mechanical equipment should be considered, such as scrabbling machine or a light sandblast.
https://newguardcoatings.com/independent-inspection/
1-2-3-4 reasons for painting
The reason for painting is based on 4 principals: Preservation, Decoration, Sanitation and Identification.
Preservation.
The Forth Bridge being constructed in 1898. The latest painting project completed in 2013 and guaranteed for 25 years.
Decoration.
Ranging from normal interior and exterior painting to skills including wallpaper hanging, heraldry and gilding. See under 'And much more' Advance decorating skills.
Sanitation.
Protection against mould and algae problems
Identification.
Specific colours are used for health and safety purposes.
Wide Width Wallcoverings
Wide Width Wall Coverings
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For further information on wide width wallcoverings see: https://www.muraspec.com/technical.php
Wide Width Wall Coverings
Wide Width Wall Coverings
These wall coverings are wider than normal wallpaper width of 53cm and be as wide as 138 cm depending on manufacture.
Coverings such as Cloth backed ,Silk, Flock, Grasscloth and Fiberglass are available.
Surface preparation prior to hanging is on the same lines as for standard wallpapers and should be free of all surface irregularities and contaminates.
The method of hanging wide width coverings generally requires the adhesive to be applied to the wall surface and not the reverse side of the coverings.
In all case the manufacturer's details on size and application should be obtained and followed for estimating purposes.
See: Tools Box in Tools and Equipment.
For more information:
Muraspec wallcoverings. https://www.muraspec.com/
https://www.grahambrown.com/uk/wallpaper/grasscloth
For application technique : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHKzgskqtFs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l7nNJLJlJY
Asbestos in Buildings
Asbestos in Buildings
Buildings constructed between 1950 and 1980's may have had some form of asbestos incorporated within the construction.
Usage in Buildings.
The areas of Asbestos use may be found include: Roof and Wall cladding - Flue pipes -Boiler cupboards - Insulating boards and Sound proofing panels-Heating pipe -Thermoplastic and vinyl floor tiles (often referred to as Marley Tiles) - Guttering and downpipes - soffits - Internal textured decorative coatings.
Should Asbestos wall or ceiling sheeting in good condition be identified then it is permissible to coat these surfaces with a water based product.
The removal of any dust dirt or surface contaminants should only be removed by approved contractors.
Health and Safety recommendations should be strictly followed by wearing full PPE including:
Full body overalls including head protection precautions, gloves, face covering, eye goggles and shoe coverings.
If loose particles are found under no circumstances should attempts be made to sweep or hoover up any loose material.
Generally three types were used and referred to as White, Blue and Brown.
As it is not always easy to identify an asbestos surface so if in doubt it is always best to leave and call in the experts.
Paint Suppliers: http://www.thermoguarduk.com/portfolio-items/asbestos-encapsulating-coat/
Training Providers: IATP> Independent Asbestos Training Providers https://www.iatp.org.uk/
Asbestos Removal Contractors Association: https://www.arca.org.uk/
Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association: https://www.atac.org.uk/asbestos-testing-and-consultancy-association
Flooring Problems
Floor Paint Problems
Failure of paint coatings onto concrete flooring can be caused by a number of reasons but predominately is due to moisture within the subflooring, applying paints over a poorly prepared surface. Another common cause is when parking vehicles onto the coated surface before the tyres had cooled down. This causing fusion between the hot rubber and the paint coating which causes de-detached from the concrete surface when the vehicle is moved.
Also see 'Don't let flooring problems trip you up' in News.