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1 One Direct aintenance td Persons at (Groups) Assessor Appointment Tel. No. Description of Task or Activity A One Direct employees ark Bloxidge H&S anager One Direct Operatives accessing roof B Contractors/Sub contractors C Tenants D embers of the public areas in order to carry out surveys, inspections or carry out maintenance activities Work Type Review Date Routine July 2019 Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 1) Falls from height Serious injury A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Only persons trained and competent to do so must access roof areas 2) Roof areas should be appropriately secured in order to prevent unauthorised access 3) Avoid accessing roof areas where practicably possible 4) Use work equipment or other measures to prevent falls where work at height cannot be avoided 3) Consider viewing roof area by other means such as google maps, drone footage or remote camera / cctv or other safe elevated view point 4) Use area existing 950mm minimum height parapet wall, erecting edge protection, using EWP or work restraint system 5) Using nets, air or bean bags or fall arrest harness system T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 1

2 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 5) Where they cannot eliminate the risk of fall, use work equipment or other measures to minimise the distance and consequences of a fall should one occur 2) No or limited edge protection A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Where fully compliant collective edge protection does not exist access should be further controlled by the following; a safe system of work should be implemented which sets out the precautions to be taken 3) Roof anchors and man safe systems A,B Cr O H 1) All anchor devices and man safe systems should be inspected by a competent person and tagged to indicate they have been tested and are in date. 2) Only use harnesses and lanyards which are compatible the equipment 1) Do not use any equipment that has not been tested and is in its expiry date 2) Harnesses and lanyards should be specifically fitted to an individual user and maintained in line an appropriate testing schedule T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 2

3 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 4) Getting on and off the roof A,B Cr O H 1) eans of entry and exit to a roof should always be secure and should consists of either a general access scaffold or mobile tower Roof hatch a secure ladder, staircase or an appropriately secured ladder safe step on step off area 1) All ladders used should be subject to an appropriate inspection schedule 5) Roof access hatches A,B Cr O H 1) Roof access hatches pose openings that must be protected 1) Close the hatch once on the roof to prevent falls through opening 2) Ensure that the cover will not latch in a way that prevents exit 3) If the hatch must be left open for any reason ensure it is protected by either a guard rail or personal fall arrest equipment 6) Falling objects A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Use edge protection when appropriate to prevent objects falling such as toe boards on scaffold 2) Where tools and equipment are being used close to the roof 1,2,3) Where this level of protection cannot be provided, consider using debris netting, fans, covered walkways or similar safeguards to stop falling material from causing injury T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 3

4 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel edge and there is risk of items falling and causing injury, ensure they are attached to a safety lanyard 3) Where possible prevent access to the ground area below or adjacent to roof work 5) Never throw waste on or off of roof area, either securely lower waste to the ground or use a rubbish chute to a secure container 4) Beware of the sail effect for sheet or light materials 5) aintain good standards of housekeeping and prevent waste from accumulating 7) Fixed vertical ladders (Jacobs ladders) A,B S O 1) Inspect ladders prior to use to ensure they secure and safe to use 2) Always maintain the maximum number of contacts the ladder 3) Do not use vertical ladders as a work platform 1) If ladder is found to be unsafe don t not use, use hazard tape or signage to indicate that the ladder is out of use and report any defects 2) Exercise caution if the ladder is slippery or wet or is not fitted hoop protection T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 4

5 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 8) Slippery surfaces A,B S P H 1) Appropriate footwear should be worn when accessing roof areas, extra care should be taken in areas that are wet, icy or covered in moss or similar 9) Adverse weather conditions A,B S P H 1) Work should not be carried out in conditions that could endanger the health and safety of workers; such as high winds heavy rain, snow or ice 10) Insufficient lighting A,B S P H 1) Do not attempt to access roofs or carry out work in poorly lit areas 1) Provide additional lighting such as torches or fixed temporary lighting or carry out work during daylight hours 11) Unprotected walkways A,B S O 1) Extra care should be taken when walking in unprotected walkways, pay particular attention to slip or trip hazards that may be present 2) Avoid walking in valley gutters where possible as they can be very slippery and damage to lead flashing is likely T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 5

6 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 12) one Working A,B S O 1) one working on roofs is not permitted unless out express permission of supervisor / manager and confirmation that all potential risks are adequately controlled 13) Fragile roofs, sky lights A,B Cr O H 1) The fragility of a roof should be confirmed by a competent person prior to accessing the roof 2) Where possible work off of an alternative platform such as a EWP 3) Access to fragile areas of the roof should be communicated to all workers and signed or blocked off where ever possible 1) If there is any doubt then a roof should be treated as fragile until it is confirmed it is not 3) Working off a fragile roof or roofs containing unprotected fragile areas should be carefully planned and subjected to a safe system of work which should be communicated to all workers 14) Overloading roof A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) Where heavy equipment of equipment are required to be placed on a roof consideration should be given to the safe working load of the roof 1) If in doubt competent advise should be sought T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 6

7 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 15) Asbestos A,B,C,D S O 1) Consult the asbestos information for the property prior to accessing the roof area and follow asbestos procedures prior to commencing work 16) Hot works A,B,C,D Cr O H 1) All hot works undertaken on a roof must be done under a hot works permit system 1) Permits must be supervised and signed off by a competent supervisor 17) Electrical hazards (including High Voltage) A,B Cr O H 1) Workers should be aware of any potential electrical hazards. 2) Particular attention should be paid to electrical services/ cables that may be suspended above the roof area. Contact or arcing to a material that conducts electricity, such as scaffold poles or metal sheeting will cause serious injury or death 1) If in any doubt advice should be sought from a competent electrician 2) Where possible electrical services should be isolated prior to work starting or access to these areas should be restricted 3) Any electrical hazards should be communicated to all workers that access the roof area T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 7

8 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 18) anual handling A,B S O 1) Operatives are trained and competent to carry out manual handling 1) See SRA0024 anual Handling 2) Consideration should be given to handling tools, material and equipment safely onto the roof area, mechanical lifting aids should be used where appropriate 19) Trip hazards A,B S O 1) Particular care should be taken of any potential trip hazards on the roof such as the presence of services, plant, gantries, roof finishes, drains, gulley s, man safe systems and vents 1) Purpose made walk ways should be provided where possible 2) Good housekeeping should be applied at all times to prevent hazards from tools, equipment, material and waste 20) Electromagnetic / radio waves A,B S O 1) The presence of all transmitters should be noted and where appropriate competent advice should be sought from the device owners 1) where potential risks are identified work should be undertaken in line a safe system of work T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 8

9 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 21) UV Exposure/ heat A,B O 1) Workers who are exposed to UV rays should use adequate protection / PPE to cover exposed areas of skin and eyes. 1) Avoid working in direct sunlight for extended periods of time or during the hottest part of the day where possible 2) Keep well hydrated drinking water 22) Hazardous substances A,B S O 1) All hazardous substances should be used in line the appropriate COSHH control measures 23) Head height obstructions A,B S O 1) Head height obstructions should be signed and also locally protected where possible 2) Hard hats should be worn where identified T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 9

10 One Direct aintenance td Hazard/ Severity Probability evel Existing evel Additional Required evel 24) Hazardous emissions from fume stacks A,B S O 1) Fume stacks should be identified prior to the commencement of works 2) If stacks are not venting to a safe height above roof level and are affecting the work area, then the plant producing the fumes should be isolated prior to the commencement of any works. 2) If isolation is not possible and works cannot be carried out safely then work should not commence. Contact your supervisor for advice 25) Automatic opening vents (AOV) and windows A,B S O 1) AOV s and automatic opening windows should be identified prior to the commencement of any works 2) The presence of AOV s and windows should be appropriately communicated to all workers and barrier of where necessary particularly if they present a fragile roof hazard T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 10

11 One Direct aintenance td Personal Protective Equipment required (PPE): Icon Glossary HARD HAT YES HAND PROTECTION NO SAFETY VISOR NO HIGH VIZ YES SAFETY FOOTWEAR YES DUST ASK NO EYE PROTECTION NO EAR PROTECTION NO T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 11

12 One Direct aintenance td Contingency Plan Item No Hazard/ Occurrence Contingency/Action 1 Unauthorised entry to working area. Violence and aggression / public access to restricted work area 1) Aggressive behaviour / damage to access equipment 1) Work would cease. Unauthorised visitors asked to leave One Direct supervisor informed. Emergency services called if required. 2) one working procedure in place. 2 Electricity failure / flood / pipe leak / striking cable / pipework / suspected asbestos containing material ighting failure / water in premises / electrocution / gas leak / exposure to asbestos 3 Poor communication / lack of contact between direct labour and subcontractors Poor standards / work being carried out in an inappropriate manner 1) Severance of services / lighting failure. 2) Detection of suspected asbestos containing materials 1) Poor standard of work / low customer satisfaction / violent and aggressive behaviour from customer 1) Work would cease and client would be informed by One Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in order for the work to re-start. 2) Work would cease and client would be informed by One Direct Supervisor so remedial work can be carried out in order for the work to re-start. One Direct asbestos policy and procedures as agreed individual clients. 1) One Direct supervisor to keep all parties informed of work procedures and standards T = Tolerable, = ow, = edium, H = High, N = Intolerable Page 12

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