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Chapter 1 Health and safety practices and systems

● lack of concentration due to distraction or lack of interest in the job
● PPE or clothing not used or worn
● inadequate training and supervision
● inadequate lighting, heating or noise
● poor storage of materials
● unsafe methods of handling and lifting
● defective tools and equipment
● poor weather conditions
● electrical faults
● failure to use guards provided
● working under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
In many cases, these can be prevented by following safe working practices,
including the use of risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.

Risk assessments
A risk assessment is a detailed examination of any factor that could cause injury, KEY POINT
so that you or your employer can assess whether sufficient steps have been Remember that a hazard
taken to prevent harm. Other workers and the general public have a right under is anything that may
health and safety law to be protected from any harm that may be caused by the cause harm, such as
failure to take reasonable control measures. Your employer is legally required chemicals, electricity,
to assess the risks in the workplace and implement measures to control those gas, working from
ladders, etc. The risk is
risks. The law does not expect you to eliminate all risks, but you are expected to the chance, no matter
take steps to ensure health and safety as far as is reasonably practicable. how high or low, that
somebody could be
Risk assessment step by step harmed by these and
other hazards, together
1 Identify the hazards. with an indication of
● Work out how people could be harmed by: how serious the harm
– walking around the site could be.
– asking employees what they think
– visiting the HSE website for practical guidance
– contacting trade associations for advice
– checking manufacturers’ instructions and COSHH data sheets.
STOCKPORT College
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 OF FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION
RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
2 Decide who might be harmed and how. To be completed BEFORE the commencement of the task

1. Job/Task Identification 2. Reference

● Identify the groups of people at risk. JOINTING OF PVCu PIPE WORK USING SOLVENT TASK S-7C
CEMENT ADHESIVE AND CLEANING FLUID
3. Known Hazards 4. Worst Likely Injury
(please tick)
3 Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions. SKIN IRRITATION SERIOUS
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE
HARMFUL BY INHALATION
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED MEDIUM
CAN CAUSE BURNS
● Consider: 5. Persons/Groups Involved MINOR

STUDENTS BOTH WORKING ON THE ABOVE TASK AND IN THE IMMEDIATE VACINITY

– whether you can get rid of the hazard altogether

– if not, how can you control the risks so that harm is unlikely?
6. Actions Already Taken to Control/Reduce Risk

4 Record your findings and implement them. ONLY USE IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS.
NO NAKED FLAMES.
P.P.E. TO BE WORN ( GLOVES, EYE PROTECTION)
ASSESSOR SUPERVISION REQUIRED.
C.O.S.H.H. SHEETS AVAILABLE.
● Ensure a proper check was made by:
7. Overall Assessment of Risk and Further Action Required
– asking who might be affected TASK TO BE PERFORMED IN A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT.
ASSESSMENT AREA TO BE WELL VENTILATED
ALL SOLDERING EQUIPMENT TO BE EXTINGUISHED AND STORED AWAY
FIRST AID ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED.

– dealing with all the significant hazards, taking into account the number 8. Authentication and Record Date:
Assessor s Signature:

of people who could be involved Candidate s Signature:
This Risk assessment is to be included in the

Candidates NVQ Portfolio of Evidence.

– making sure all precautions are reasonable, and the remaining risk is
low p Figure 1.7 Example of a risk
MBM/06/03
– involving your staff or their representatives in the process. assessment form
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