Assessment Form Oil Salvage Limited Assessment Record Activity: Loading of tankers (Collection and Deliveries) Ref Number: RA03 Having assessed the and risks, I believe that if the control measures identified are applied Oil Salvage Ltd will, so far as is reasonably practicable reduce the risk to an acceptable level Assessed by: R. Salamanca Signed: Date: 23/01/16 Approved by: M.Vernon Signed: Date: 23/01/16 Summary of s (Residual) Hazard Hazard Hazard Slips, trips & falls 1D Driving 1C Driver Fatigue 1C Manual Handling 1C Traffic Movements 1C Fire/Explosion 1C Contact with Waste Oil 1D Unfamiliar with customer sites 1C Connecting to wrong tank 1C Refuelling 1D Working at height 1C P.P.E. Requirements Gloves Safety footwear Overalls Hearing protection Dust Mask Respiratory Eye Protection Face Shield Hi-Viz BS EN 374:1994, BS EN 388:1994 BS EN ISO20345:2011 Overalls BS EN 166 BS EN ISO 20471:2013 Class 2
What are the Slips, trips & falls Manual Handling Contact with waste oil Refuelling Driving Who might s Contractors Contractors Contractors Other road users How might they Injuries caused by slipping, tripping or falling Injuries through poor lifting technique Inherent Control Measures Residual L S R L S R 4 D 4D 3 D 3D Irritation/dermatitis 4 D 4D Contact with Diesel fuel Road accidents leading to injury 2 D 3D 4 C 4C Hoses are subject to an inspection regime Tankers are subject to routine maintenance Only trained operatives use tankers Drivers carryout pre use checks on hoses Use shortage quantity of hoses possible. Check all connections before starting to fill or discharge tanker. Drivers in attendance while tanker is being discharged or filled. Buckets are used to catch any spillage while connecting/disconnecting hoses Spill kits are on tankers Operatives wear safety footwear with good grip Drivers trained in correct manual handling techniques. Drivers to check route if dragging hoses to ensure it will not snag COSHH assessment carried out for waste oil Drivers wear overalls, safety glasses and PVC/rubber gloves when discharging and filling tanker. Wash off any contamination as soon as possible COSHH assessments carried out for diesel Operatives to wear PVC gloves when refuelling All drivers are trained and hold the relevant licence for the vehicle Time allocated at start of each day for drivers to carryout pre use checks of vehicles Drivers to obey speed limits Driver licence checks carried out annually Mobile phones are not to be used while driving Position of all vehicles can be tracked on computer at office. Ensure head height of vehicle is sufficient especially on commercial vehicle forecourts and customer sites to pass underneath. 1 D 1D 1 D 1D 1 D 1D Are further controls required?
What are the Traffic Movements Unfamiliar with customer sites Working at height Driver fatigue Who might other road users How might they be harmed Impact with a vehicle Injury through lack of awareness of Falling while on or getting to or from the top of a tanker or into or from cab. Falling objects striking people below Road accident leading to injury Inherent Control Measures Residual L S R L S R 3 C 3C 3 C 3C 4 C 4C 4 C 4C Vehicles park in designated parking/loading area Avoid reversing where possible. Newer vehicles fitted with cameras and audible warning to aid or warn of reversing vehicle Assistance may be required in some circumstances to aid reversing Driver to wear hi viz vest or jacket. When on a new site the driver must seek guidance from the site supervisor over traffic routes and the transport management plan. Drivers regularly visit most sites and are aware of the and other safety issues on site. Point of work risk assessment to be used If required by customer driver will attend site induction Sales/admin will get as much information as possible before delivery/collection regarding safety issues prior to first collection/delivery Drivers to obey PPE requirements for customer sites. Safe means of access provided on all vehicles-driver to ensure 3 points of contact when climbing Handrails fitted to the top of all tankers which are erected before driver climbs on top from ground level. Vehicles regularly cleaned to remove oil, grease and dirt. Safety footwear, gloves & overalls to be worn at all times. Driver to use hand grabs when getting in/out of cab. Keep minimum equipment at height. All drives have undergone training in working at height during induction. Shift patterns are designed to minimise the risk of driver fatigue. Drivers instructed to take breaks if they become tired Are further controls required?
What are the Fire/explosion Connecting to wrong tank Who might s contractors general public Drivers How might they be harmed Heat from fire causing burns Fumes/ smoke from fire Mixing of incompatible liquids causing a hazardous reaction Inherent Control Measures Residual L S R L S R 3 C 1C 3 C 3C All tankers serviced and inspected and records available. Fire extinguishers provided. Tanker earthed via reinforced hose. Additional earth if required. All drivers trained in actions to take in the event of a fire. Staff provided with antistatic overalls. No smoking allowed in the workplace including vehicles Connecting up to the wrong tank has the potential for chemical reactions. Drivers to seek instruction on which is the correct tank when on site-written instruction giving at oil salvage Guidance given from the site the driver visits. Generally oil is none reactive with acids or bases Are further controls required?
Record of Further Actions from Assessment Assessment Number RA03 Title Hazard Required Action Who When Date Completed Signature Note that this document forms part of your Safe System of Work (SSoW) and the precautions made within this document must be adhered too at all times. If you deem anything to be unsuitable please see your supervisor or Compliance Manager as soon as possible before you carry out any works. Name Signature Date
Matrix Severity A B C D E PTD or < 3 Fatalities 3 or more fatalities Major Injury or Health Effect Minor Injury or Health Effect Slight Injury or Health Effect Probability 5 Frequent 5A 5B 5C 5D 5E 4 Likely 4A 4B 4C 4D 4E 3 Occasional 3A 3B 3C 3D 3E 2 Seldom 2A 2B 2C 2D 2E 1 Improbable 1A 1B 1C 1D 1E Assessment risk Index Criteria Unacceptable under existing controls requires immediate action Manageable under risk control & mitigation. Requires Management approval Acceptable after review of the operation. Requires monitoring to ensure controls are effective. To look at what more can be done to reduce risk. Acceptable if controls implemented.