Project Title:

HaLVEAC2703

Risk Assess. No.:

RA53

Task/Activity:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

Project No.:

1627

Date Prepared:

27/03/2020

Hazards

Likelihood

Severity

Risk Score

Ref.

Key hazards associated with the above task/activity.

Probable

Occasional

Remote

Catastrophic

Critical

Serious

Marginal

Negligible

Likelihood x Severity

Score:

3

2

1

5

4

3

2

1

1

Exposure from others:

• Living with someone with a confirmed case of COVID-19;
• Have come into close contact (within 2 meters for 15-minutes or more) with a confirmed case of COVID-19;
• Being advised by a public health agency that contact with a diagnosed case has occurred.

X

X

15

2

Inclement weather – cold temperatures allows disease to survive.

X

X

15

3

Poor Hygiene

X

X

15

Risk Assessment Scores:

10+ High Risk

5-9 Medium Risk

1-4 Low Risk

Persons Affected

PPE Requirements

Operatives

X

Members of Public

X

Site Visitors

X

Harness & Lanyard

Hi-Viz Clothing

Respiratory Protection

X

Other Workers

X

Managers

X

Young Persons

X

Hearing Protection

Eye Protection

Head Protection

Others

X

Gloves

X

Boots

Approved Overalls

• COVID-19 Toolbox tool to be delivered to all operatives
• COVID-19 Poster to be displayed in all site offices and rest areas.
• Revised Method Statement and COVID-19 Risk Assessment to be read by all operatives and signed to acknowledge and accept.

• Please ensure all staff are aware of reporting requirements and that all confirmed cases are escalated to Nicci Kingdon.
• Information notes are to be sent out and any updates communicated in a timely manner to the workforce.
• This must include letting staff know about symptoms and actions the medical professional are advising people to take.
• Assessment to be reviewed every 1 month or where significant change has occurred.
• A colleague who has been isolated for 14 days cannot return to work until the appropriate ‘fit note’ documentation is provided by their GP/Healthcare provider to demonstrate they are now fit to return to work.

• Social distancing (2 Meters).
• Limit non-essential travel;
• Do not come into work where someone you live with has been diagnosed;
• Follow NHS111 advice as required.  Do not attend GP Surgery or public places to reduce spread of the disease;
• Follow good hygiene measures at all times;

• Wash hands thoroughly and regularly.  Using soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  Use alcohol-based hand sanitiser if soap and water if not available;
• Avoid touching your face, nose, mouth with unwashed hands and cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue then throw it in the bin.

• Do not take any antibiotics as they do not work against the viruses.

• Method Statements to be revised where necessary to incorporate additional controls.
• Operatives diagnosed with COVID-19 cannot return to work until the appropriate ‘fit note’ documentation is provided by their GP/Healthcare provider to demonstrate they are fit to return to work.
• All operatives to sign in on arrival to site and tick the ‘fit for work column’  If not fit for work advise your supervisor.

• www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19
• www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-action-plan

• If in doubt ask your supervisor or contact Nicci Kingdon

Mobile 07535 785625

Medium

Name:       Andrew Caville

Date:          25.03.2020