RISK ASSESSMENT FOR DEMOLITION WORK

10 Hampstead Road, Dorking, Surrey, RH43AF.

PLANNING FOR HAZARD IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT AND RISK CONTROL

1. Our Risk Assessments Process

Our process of risk assessment is similar to that currently described in BS 8800 We have a series of Core
Business Risk Assessments which apply to our main day-to-day business activities. However with each
project we develop more specific assessments as circumstances and risks dictate.

Classify work activities Identify work environment

Identify Hazards Identify hazards specific to the location

Consequences Risk assessment matrix.

Multi -fatal 6 12 18 24 30 36 Very High Risk
Fatality 5 10 15 20 25 30 High Risk
Major 4 8 12 16 20 24 Medium Risk
Notifiable 3 6 9 12 15 18 Low Risk
Minor 2 4 6 8 10 12
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 6
Quantify the risk Very rare
Remote
Occasional
Regular
Likelihood
Frequent
Almost
certain

Very high risk DON’T DO IT!

High risk activities must not be undertaken

Decide if the risk is tolerable
Medium risk activities may proceed with caution and adequate control

Low risk and normally safe to proceed without any additional controls

Safety management procedures and arrangements

Permits to work
Prepare risk controls as necessary
Procedures for Serious and imminent danger

Site safety inspections

Accident , incident and near miss investigation

Review the adequacy of the controls
Project progress meetings

Three monthly safety management meetings

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2. Glossary and guide to the use of our risk assessment matrix

The aim of our risk assessment process is to identify the level of risk before any risk control measures are
implemented and also to identify the risk after risk control measured are implemented.

Hazard:- Is simply the potential for harm to occur. This could result in death, injury, occupational ill health and
damage to property.

Risk:- Is simply a measurement of the consequences against the likelihood of a given hazard in a specific
situation.

i.e. Risk = Consequences X Likelihood

Consequences

Fatality Death

Major Very Serious injury

Occupational ill health, which will prevent someone from undertaking their current
occupation.

This also represents serious damage to property i.e. which would prevent a business
from operating, or serious damage to personal property such as a car being written
off.

Reportable Anything which is reportable under the RIDDOR 95 Regulations, that does not fall into
the two above categories.

Minor Consequences which could cause illness, injury, but the results would not be
expected to be serious.

Negligible Consequences which would not result in serious injury or illness, remote possibility of
minor damage or minor first aid injury.

Likelihood

Frequent Likely to occur up to a maximum period of three months within a given industry, i.e.
the UK construction industry.

Regular Likely to occur between three months and annually within a given industry.

Occasional Probably will occur in time.

Remote May occur in time.

Very rare Unlikely to occur.

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 Risk assessment matrix
Multi -fatal 6 12 18 24 30 36
Fatality 5 10 15 20 25 30 High Risk
Major 4 8 12 16 20 24 Medium Risk
Notifiable 3 6 9 12 15 18 Low Risk
Minor 2 4 6 8 10 12
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 6
Very rare
Remote
Occasional
Regular
Frequent

Almost certain

An example of identifying the risk is:

Undertaking work at height without any effective control measures in place.

As the consequence of falling from unprotected open edges is death and the likelihood of this occurring over the
whole construction industry, arguably is between regular and frequent.

On our Risk Assessment matrix Death is equal to 5 and frequent is equal to 5 . Multiplying these figures together
gives a total risk score of 25

The main objective of our risk assessment process is to identify the level of risk before we identify and
implement control measure, then to identify the level of risk after control measures have been
implemented.

We have three main categories of risk and the basic rules for these are:

High risk where the risk rating is greater than 15. Any work activity that falls into this category,
Must not be undertaken.

Medium risk where the risk rating is between 8 and 12, this task may only be undertaken with caution and
adequate control. The controls will require reviewing at least annually.

Low risk is normally regarded as safe to proceed without any additional risk management control.

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HAZARD 1 RISK MULTIPLE DEATH AND SERIOUS INJURY

High 6 x 5 = 30 (Very high risk without controls)

Unplanned or
uncontrolled collapse
of structure undergoing Medium 6 x 2 = 12 (Medium risk with controls)
demolition

1. All demolition work to be supervised by our site supervisor .

Who is at risk?
2. Designated exclusion zones to be established with barrier tape and
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 3.
banks men when dismantling the building.
Designated exclusion zones to be established external to the site with
barrier tape and banks men when working close to the perimeter of the site.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 4. Persons not directly involved are to be excluded including the public by
Controls means of a hording and warning signs as necessary.
5. The elements of the structure that are prone to collapse is the roof
structure and external walls.
6. Competent and experienced supervisor and operatives to undertake
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 works and be able to evaluate load bearing members.

HAZARD 2 RISK DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, INJURY OR FATALITY

High 5 x 4 = 20 (High risk without controls)

Falling objects

Medium 5 x 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)

Who is at risk? 1. All loose debris to be removed from height. Eg. Debris to be removed from
Employees flat roof or tops of wall.
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 2. The project is designated a hard hat site and appropriate hard hat signs
and a barrier safe zone shall be put in place.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 3. Falling object protection must be fitted on demolition excavator plant.
Controls
4. All high level demolition and soft strip will be performed by an excavator
5. Competent and experienced supervisor and operatives to undertake works
Public
Including occupants of  6. A watchmen shall be present outside of the hording when demolition
neighbouring buildings, etc. works are being undertaken close the hording to direct pedestrians and provide
safe passage. Temporary barriers maybe erected

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HAZARD 3 RISK DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC

High 5 X 4 = 20 (High risk without controls)

Moving plant and
vehicles to and from
site Medium 5 X 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)

Who is at risk?
1. A designated and marked vehicle entrance shall be established .
Employees 2. All vehicle movement to and from the site shall be controlled by specifically
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 appointed banksman.
3. No vehicle shall be permitted to move to or from the site without the control of
Contractors
Other site operatives
 the banksman.
4. Public warning notices showing site entrance, exit and pedestrian gates will
Controls
be established and exclusion zone shall be posted around the designated
entrance with barrier tape and banksmen during the movement of plant.
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 5. A segregate pedestrian and vehicle/ plant routes will be established with
barriers in accordance with the Site plan and vehicle route.
6. Competent and experienced supervisor and operatives to undertake works

HAZARD 4 RISK ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSONS STRUCK/INJURED

High 5 X 3 = 15 (High risk without controls)

Moving plant and
vehicles on site
Medium 5 X 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)
Who is at risk?
Employees 1. Speed of vehicles on site to be limited to walking speed or in conjunction with
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 the site speed limit signs established.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 2. Reversing movements, or any movement over a public access area, may only
be undertaken with the aid of a banksman.
3. Where demolition 360° plant is in use, an exclusion zone is to be established
Controls with barrier tape.
4. All vehicle movement will be encourage to move forward only and utilise the
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 turning circles and one way system routes established.
5. Competent and experienced supervisor and operatives to undertake works

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HAZARD 5 RISK DEATH, FIRE, EXPLOSION OR BURNS

6 x 5 = 30 (very high risk without controls)

High
Live services

Who is at risk? Low 6 x 1 = 6 (low risk with controls)

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1. Gas and electricity supplies to site must be isolated before work commences.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 Controls
2. All services are to be treated as live unless identified from plans, Isolation
certificates / isolation reports.
Public 3. A permit to work is to be is to be issued along with all isolation certificates
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 prior to work.

HAZARD 6 RISK DEATH, FIRE, EXPLOSION OR BURNS and ILL EFFECTS ON HEALTH
which include: metal fume fever, siderosis, neurological damage, fluorosis,
respiratory/nasal irritation, emphysema, lung cancer, lead poisoning.
Gas cutting and
burning High 5 x 3 = 15 (medium risk without controls) relating to fire, explosion or burns
5 x 4 = 20 (high risk without controls) relating to ill effects on health

Medium 5 x 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)

1. Eye protection, gloves and suitable clothing to be worn.

2. Burning to be undertaken within the building is to be well ventilated by
Who is at risk? opening or removing all windows and doors in the area.
3. Burning outside the confines of the building will have natural ventilation
allowing any fumes to be displaced into the atmosphere.
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 4. Ensure all staff who undertake cutting/ burning duties are competent to do so.
5. Hot work to be supervised closely and undertaken only under A Hot Work
Controls Permit issued by principle contractor.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 6. Work to cease one hour before end of shift.
7. Compressed gas bottles are to be stored upright in a well-ventilated cage
away from drains and secured and locked.
8. Flashback arresters and non-return valves must be fitted to gas hoses and
Public
Including occupants of  bottles
neighbouring buildings, etc. 9. Hose lengths should be kept to a minimum.
10. Proprietary hose assemblies are to be used with hose connectors crimped.

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HAZARD 7 RISK INJURY RESULTING IN INFECTION

Medium 4 x 4 = 16 (medium risk without controls)

Exposed nails

Low 4 x 2 = 8 (low risk with controls)

Who is at risk?
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1. Exposed nailed timber to be safely stored away from walking routes etc.
2. Nailed timber to have nails flattened and then be handled with gloves.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 Controls
3. Safety footwear with mid-sole protection to be worn.
Public 4. All timber is to be stockpile in a designated area or directly into a 40 yard bin.
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 8 RISK SERIOUS INJURY TO DEMOLITION OPERATIVES/PUBLIC FROM FALLING

GLASS OR FLYING SHARDS

Glazing and broken High 5 x 4 = 20 (high risk without controls)

glass

Medium 5 x 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)

1. Site personnel are to be protected from falling glass, by the use of exclusion
Who is at risk?
zones and machine demolition
Employees 2. Exclusion zones are to be established with barrier tape when breaking or
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 removing glass.
3. Glazing is to be broken inwards with an excavator. When safe, operatives will
Controls
Contractors
Other site operatives
 enter the work area and sweep and shovel glass fragments into the excavator
bucket for disposal.
4. Operatives clearing glass are to wear boots with mid sole protection, rigger
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 type gloves and safety spectacles.

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HAZARD 9 RISK

General demolition and Medium 4 x 3 = 12 (medium risk without controls)

soft stripping
Low 4x2=8 (low risk with controls, appropriate care)

1. All operative shall be competent eg. CPCS, CCDO

2. PPE to be worn
Who is at risk?
3. All debris to be segregated and stockpile by plant ready for disposal.
Controls 4. Exclusion zones to be established
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors

Contractors
Other site operatives

Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 10 RISK ASBESTOS – CROCIDOLITE (BLUE ASBESTOS), AMOSITE (BROWN

ASBESTOS), CHRYSOTILE (WHITE ASBESTOS risk of :
mesothelioma (death occurs within 2 years of diagnosis), lung cancer, asbestosis,
Asbestos – discovery breathlessness, loss of lung elasticity, pain, rapid loss of weight
during general
dismantling and soft High 6 x 4 = 24 (high risk without controls)
stripping

Low 4x2=8 (low/medium risk with reasonable controls in place)

Who is at risk?

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1. A full asbestos survey shall be undertaken before the start of the project.
2. If any operative discovers anything which he suspects contains asbestos,
Contractors
Other site operatives
 work must stop until the material has been analysed and declared safe or
safely removed by a licensed contractor.
Controls 3. The principle contractor will be notified and an asbestos removal contractor
will be asked to deal with suspected ACM.
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 4. All non-notifiable asbestos works shall be undertaken in accordance with
RAMS submitted
5. All removal of ACM will be removed by experienced and trained personnel.

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HAZARD 11 RISK DEAFNESS AND TINNITUS

Medium 4 x 3 = 12 (medium to long-term damage without controls)

Noise emitted from
plant and tools
Low 4x2=8 (low risk with reasonable controls in place)

Who is at risk? 1. Noise to be controlled and reduced to as low as is reasonably practical

through the careful selection of plant and method of demolition.
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 2. when noise is believed to be above 80 dBA (i.e. when you have to raise your
Controls voice to be heard two metres away). Appropriate hearing protection to be
Contractors
Other site operatives
 issued and worn.
3. Provide information, instruction and supervision when and how to correctly
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 use hearing protection.

HAZARD 12 RISK BREATHING DIFFICULTIES (see HSE Publication ~EH44 Dusts in the
workplace: general principles of protection

Nuisance dust – WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard

Level Total inhalable dusts should be kept below 10mg m-3 8-hour TWA
free silica, cement dust, Respirable dusts should be kept below 5mg m-3 8-hour TWA
chrome from cement 1. Control the cause of dust at source.
dusts, manmade 2. Contain dust wherever possible by keeping the work area clean.
mineral fibres, 3. Isolate areas to reduce the number of personnel exposed.
hardwood dusts,
ordinary household- 4. Control with dust suppression measures (such as very fine water spray
type dusts and Controls methods).
respiratory sensitizers’. 5. Good housekeeping to reduce airborne dust.
6. Personal Protective Equipment (only to be considered as a last resort)
7. Dust masks of EN 149 FFP1 Standard
Who is at risk?
8. Eating, drinking and smoking shall be prohibited on site.
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors

Contractors
Other site operatives

Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


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HAZARD 13 RISK RISK TO ALL SITE PERSONNEL.

WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard

COSHH data and Level
assessment
Note: These are now classified as carcinogens.
Man made mineral Please note, under Regulation 7.4 of COSHH where an MEL has been
fibres (MMF) assigned to a substance, the level of exposure must be reduced as low as is
- insulation materials reasonably practicable and this shall not be exceeded.
rockwool,
glass fibres, many 1. MMF has been found. An excavator with a grab attachment will be used for
asbestos substitutes the removal and disposal of this material in to bins.
(ultra fine ceramic Controls
2. Avoid the use or handling of these material where practicable.
fibres in fire insulation
materials) etc. 3. Reduce the potential for airborne contamination of fibres to as low as is
reasonably practicable water suppression. .
4. Wear gloves and respiratory protection to at least EN 149 FFF3 SL Standard.
Who is at risk? 5. Include this subject as a regular Toolbox Talk item.

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors

Contractors
Other site operatives

Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


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HAZARD 14 RISK NAUSEA, VOMITING, DIARRHOEA, DERMATITIS

WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard

COSHH data and Level Occupational Exposure Limit for Oil Mist (HSE Guidance Note EH 40/Latest
assessment Issue)
Long term exposure limit -5 milligrams per cubic metre
Engine oil – Rubia XT Short term exposure limit - 10 milligrams per cubic metre
multigrade oil Notes: Rubia XT is a petroleum-derived refined mineral oil based products with a PCA
content <,3% when measured by IP346.
For use on site plant Ingredients contributing to hazards: zinc alkyl di-thiophophate (Xi;R36) approx 1.2%
As with all mineral oil based products keep skin contact to a minimum and ensure
good hygiene standards.
• Excavators Avoid contact with used engine oil.
• Generators 1. Respiratory protection
Unlikely to be required in normal use.
2. Hand and skin protection
a) If contained or repeated exposure is likely PROTECTIVE CLOTHING SHOULD
BE WORN including gloves (nitrile rubber of neoprene).
b) Unlikely to cause irritation but pro-longed or frequent contact may cause
irritation which could result in dermatitis.
c) Wash skin as soon as possible with soap and water. Change contaminated
clothing and launder before reuse.
d) Skin contact should be kept to a minimum and good hygiene standards
maintained. If prolonged or repeated contact is likely PROTECTIVE CLOTHING should
be worn when handling these products. Keep away from food and beverages.
3. Eye protection
May cause minor irritation with short-term redness and stinging.
Who is at risk? Wash out thoroughly with water. If redness and/or irritation continues seek medical
advice. Eye protection should be worn if splashing is likely.
4. Ingestion
a) Harmless if swallowed in small amounts – larger quantities may cause nausea
and diarrhoea
b) Wash mouth out with water.
Controls c) Do not induce vomiting because of the danger of aspiration. If aspiration
occurs or is expected, get immediate medical advice.
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 5. Inhalation
a) Unlikely to be irritant.
b) If inhalation of fumes irritates the nose or throat or causes coughing remove to
fresh air. Get medical advice if irritation continues.
6. Fire-Fighting Measures
a) Extinguish with dry powder, foam, sand or earth. For small fires use CO2.
b) Do not tackle fires with water. Water may be used to cool the surrounding area.
c) Fires in enclosed or confined spaces should be tackled by trained personnel
Contractors
Other site operatives
 who should wear breathing apparatus.
7. Storage
a) Drums should be stored on their sides on racks preferably under cover, out of
direct sunlight, in well ventilated conditions.
b) Other types of containers should be stored under cover out of direct sunlight in
well ventilated conditions. Care should be taken to avoid over-stacking.
c) Keep containers clearly labelled and closed when not in use. Avoid contact
Public with strong oxidising agents, water and moisture.
8. Conditions to Avoid
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.  Heat, sparks, ignition points, flames, static electricity etc.
9. Materials to Avoid
Strong oxidising materials.
10. Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of carbon (CO2 CO) various hydrocarbons, aldehydes and soot
11. Disposal Consideration
Disposal – by incineration or by methods approved by Local Authority

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HAZARD 15 RISK EXPLOSION

WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard

COSHH data and Level
assessment
1. Handling and Storage
a) Purge air from system before introducing gas.
Propane (C3 H8) b) Do not allow back feed into the container.
c) Use only properly specified equipment that is suitable for this product, its
supply pressure and temperature. Contact the gas supplier if in doubt.
d) Keep away from heat and ignition sources (including static discharges).
e) Segregate from oxidant gases and other oxidants in store. Refer to
supplier's container handling instructions.
0
f) Keep container below 50 C in a well ventilated place.
2. Personal Protection
a) Ensure adequate ventilation.
b) Do not smoke while handling products.
Who is at risk? Controls
c) Keep self-contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency
use.
3. Disposal Consideration
Employees a) Avoid discharge to atmosphere.
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 b) Do not discharge into areas where there is a risk of forming an explosive
mixture with air.
c) Waste gas should be flared through a suitable burner with flash back
arrestor.
Contractors
Other site operatives  d) Do not discharge into any place where its accumulation could be
dangerous. Contact supplier if guidance is required.
Note: “Empty” cylinders still contain flammable vapour. Return empty cylinders
Public promptly to your supplier.
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


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HAZARD 16 RISK NAUSEA, VOMITING, DERMATITIS, ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS, CARBON
MONOXIDE

COSHH data and WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard
assessment Level Occupational exposure limits for Oil Mist (HSE Guidance Note EH 40)
Long term - 8 hour TWA reference period - 5 milligrams per cubic metre
Hydraulic oil and Short term -15 minute reference period -10 milligrams per cubic metre
general purpose Respiratory protection - Unlikely to be required in normal use
lubricants required for Hand and skin protection
excavators 1. As with all mineral oil based products, keep skin contact to a minimum and
ensure good hygiene standards. Unlikely to cause irritation but prolonged or
AZOLLA ZS oils are frequent contact may cause irritation which could result in dermatitis.
made from highly solvent
2. Wash skin as soon as possible with soap and water.
refined base oils blended
with selective additives. 3. Change contaminated clothing and launder before reuse.
4. If contained, prolonged or repeated exposure is likely PROTECTIVE
AZOLLA ZS oils each CLOTHING SHOULD BE WORN including gloves (nitrile rubber of neoprene)
have a total polycyclic Ingestion
hydrocarbon (PCA) 1. Harmless if swallowed in small amounts – larger quantities may cause
content well below the nausea and diarrhoea
level at which
2. Wash mouth out with water.
carcinogenic effects have
been observed in 3. Do not induce vomiting because of the danger of aspiration.
biological testing. 4. If aspiration occurs or is expected, get immediate medical advice.
Eyes
AZOLLA ZS oils are likely Controls 1. Eye protection should be worn if splashing is likely
to biodegrade slowly. 2. May cause minor irritation with short-term redness and stinging.
3. Wash out thoroughly with water.
4. If redness and/or irritation continues get medical advice.
Inhalation
Unlikely to be irritant.
If inhalation of fumes irritates the nose or throat or causes coughing, remove to
Who is at risk? fresh air.
Get medical advice if irritation continues.
Fire-Fighting Measures
1. Do not tackle fires with water. Water may be used to cool the surrounding
area.
2. Extinguish with dry powder, foam, sand or earth.
Employees 3. For small fires use CO2.
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 4. Fires in closed or confined spaces should be tackled by trained personnel
who should wear breathing apparatus.
Storage

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 Drums should be stored on their sides on racks preferably under cover, out of
direct sunlight, in well ventilated conditions.
Other types of containers should be stored under cover out of direct sunlight in
Contractors
Other site operatives
 well ventilated conditions. Care should be taken to avoid over-stacking.
Conditions to Avoid
Excess heat can lead to decomposition of the constituent additives with evolution
of oxides of carbon, sulphur, nitrogen, phosphorous.
Materials to Avoid
May react with strong oxidising materials.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Oxides of carbon, sulphur, nitrogen, phosphorous, particulate matter, unburnt
hydrocarbons, polycyclic hydrocarbons and unidentified organic and inorganic
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 compounds. With incomplete combustion – carbon monoxide.
Disposal Consideration
Disposal – by incineration or by methods approved by Local Authority

HAZARD 17 RISK DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY

Trespassers High 5 X 4 = 20 (high risk without controls)

Low 5 x 1 = 5 (low risk with controls)

Who is at risk?
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1. A designated and marked pedestrian entrance shall be established .
2. All pedestrian movement to and from the site shall be controlled by specifically
Contractors
Other site operatives
 appointed security person via the enclosed pedestrian routes as outlined in the
site plan and traffic management plan.
Controls
3. No visitors shall be permitted to move to or from this site without the control of
Public this security person or appointed person .
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 4. Public warning notices shall be posted around the designated entrance and
pedestrian routes as outlined in the site plan.

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HAZARD 18 RISK PERSONS STRUCK / INJURED IN VICINITY OF OPERATIONAL PLANT

High 5 X 3 = 15 (High risk without controls)

Plant & operative
demarcation on site
5 X 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls) Site manager to ensure compliance to
Medium
reduce level ASFARP

1. Speed of vehicles on site to be limited as low as possible on site or as

indicated via site signage

2. Banksmen are to be used with all plant to aid safe use and movement

3. Machine operators are to slew around and move, rather than reverse on
site

4. All machines are to be fitted with side and rear mirrors to aid safe
movement on site. These mirrors are to be inspected daily by the operator to
ensure good position and visibility
Who is at risk?
5. Where fitted CCTV systems are to be used

6. To aid the safe movement of personnel on site, demarcated safe walk

Employees Controls
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 ways will be positioned throughout the work area. These will enable safe
passage from the work place to the site welfare area. Walk ways will be fenced
off at all times and managed by the principle contractor.

7. Where required crossing points for plant will be positioned through walk
Contractors
Other site operatives
 ways. These will be sign posted and controlled by the site foremen. (NOTE :
Where possible crossing points will not be used)

8. All personnel are to wear a high visibility outer garment whilst working on
site
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 9. A site plan highlighting the safe walk ways will be maintained within the
site cabin for operative information and use. This will be maintained by the site
manager who will give verbal instruction to all site operatives on the site layout
and amendments during the work.

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HAZARD 19 RISK FALLS FROM HEIGHT

High 5 x 4 = 20 (high risk without controls)

Work at height

Medium 5 x 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)

1. A task specific method statement to be in place.

2. Any work at a height should be undertaken from behind secure edge
Who is at risk? protection that complies with The Work at Height Regulations 2005. Timber is
not suitable for this purpose.
Employees 3. If edge protection or safety nets are not reasonably practicable because of a
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 specific demolition task being undertaken, securely tethered safety harnesses
must be worn by all operatives exposed to the risk of falling. All tasks
Contractors
Other site operatives
 Controls
undertaken on exposed open edges may only be undertaken when a safety
harness ‘permit to work’ has been issued by the Site Supervisor.
4. Because of the nature of demolition we do not consider safety nets are
reasonably practicable.
5. Operatives working at height are to be working at height trained and
Public competent for the task.
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 6. Working at height rescue plan to be in place for use of harnesses.

HAZARD 20 RISK MULTIPLE DEATHS

High 6 x 5 = 30 (Very high risk without controls)

Entry into confined
spaces
Medium 6 x 2 = 12 (medium risk with controls)

1. We do not permit entry into confined spaces.

Who is at risk? 2. We will only undertake confined space work after:
a) Assessment of the task to be undertaken and the area of the work
Employees b) Removal of the confined spaces risk by opening the area to ventilation if
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Controls practical.
c) Establishment of written safety arrangements under a Confined Spaces
Contractors
Other site operatives
 Permit to Work.
d) Those operatives exposed to the risk would first be trained in confined
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 spaces.

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HAZARD 21 RISK WHEEL BURST AND FACE/EYE INJURIES

Medium 3 X 4 = 12 (medium risk without controls)

Abrasive wheels

Low 4 X 2 = 8 (low risk with controls)

Who is at risk?
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1.
2.
Abrasive wheels must be sufficiently guarded whenever possible.
All operatives using abrasive wheels must be competent.
Contractors Controls 3. Correct spindle speed must not be exceeded.

Other site operatives 4. Full face protection must be worn with appropriate PPE.
Public 5. Hot works permit and assessment to be implemented.
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 22 RISK INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT OR INJURY

Medium 3 x 4 = 12 (medium risk without controls)

Poor lighting

Who is at risk? Low 4 x 1 = 4 (low risk with controls)

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1. Where natural lighting is poor, temporary 110 volt lighting shall be installed
Contractors i.e. within stairwells basements etc.
Other site operatives
 Controls
2. Tripping hazards from cables etc. to be removed.
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 23 RISK ELECTROCUTION, ELECTRIC BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK

High 5 x 4 = 20 (high risk without controls)

Electricity

Low 5 x 1 = 4 (low risk with controls)

Who is at risk?
Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 1. Ensure that all electricity supplies are disconnected and isolated before
demolition or soft stripping takes place.
Contractors 2. Check that an electrical isolation certificate is in place.

Other site operatives 3. Use only 110 volt centre-tapped electrical power on site.
Controls
4. Avoid trailing cables in water.
Public 5. Trailing leads are to be elevated off the floor or run along the perimeter.
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 6. Adequate First Aid provision and emergency first aid arrangements to be in
place.

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HAZARD 24 RISK BACK INJURIES, MUSCLE STRAINS AND OTHER WORK-RELATED UPPER
LIMB DISORERS

General dismantling Medium 4 x 3 = 12 (medium risk without controls)

and soft stripping

Manual handling Low 4x2=8 (low risk with controls, appropriate care and good lifting techniques)
operations

1. Use of lifting aids wherever possible.

2. Safety boots with good grip to be used.
Who is at risk? 3. Hand protection for heavy tasks.
4. Lighten the load through reducing the weight or sharing the load through
Employees a greater number of men.
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Controls 5. Ensure that everyone is aware of their safe lifting limit and ensure that
this is not exceeded. Twenty kilos is our recommended safe lifting load.
6. Repetitive tasks to be rotated and shared.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 7. Take into account adverse weather conditions and brief accordingly.
8. Manual handling training to be undertaken.
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 9. Include manual handling of loads as a regular Tool Box Talk item

HAZARD 25 RISK VIBRATION WHITE FINGER – painful necrotic affliction to the blood supply,
bones and nerves in fingers caused by prolonged use of vibrating tools. Exposure
to cold weather may exacerbate this condition.
Hand held pneumatic
tools Medium 4 x 4 = 16 (medium risk without controls)

Low 4 x 2 = 8 (low risk with controls in place)

1. Avoid exposure wherever this is reasonably possible.

2. Reduced the time exposure wherever possible, with rest periods away from
the vibration.
3. Reduce vibration in tool through maintenance or selecting tools with a lower
Who is at risk? magnitude of vibration.
4. Provide information & instruction on this subject to all operative who are
exposed to it. (include as a Toolbox Talk item).
Employees 5. Regular Occupational Health monitoring of those employees most at risk shall
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Controls
be undertaken. Any employee’s who show any early signs of vibration white
finger, shall not operate any tool or plant which may further expose them to
this hazard.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 Please note, Hand Arm Vibration is a reportable occupational disease under
Schedule 3 of the RIDDOR 95 Regulations.
Public Further information on this subject is available from the Health & Safety
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 Executive’s publication HS(G) 88 and from their website.

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HAZARD 26 RISK EXPLOSION

WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard

COSHH data and Level
assessment
1. Handling and Storage
Oxygen (02 ) a) Use no oil or grease.
b) Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.
Contains no other c) Segregate from flammable gases and other flammable materials in store.
components or impurities d) Suck-back of water into the container must be prevented. Do not allow
which will influence the back feed into the container.
classification of the e) Use only properly specified equipment that is suitable for this product, Its
product. supply pressure and temperature. Contact your gas supplier if in doubt.
f) Keep away from ignition sources (including static discharges).
0
g) Keep container below 50 C in a well ventilated place.
h) Store in a secure ventilated container.
i) Refer to supplier’s container handling instructions
2. Personal Protection
a) Do not smoke while handling product
b) Wear suitable hand, body and head protection.
Who is at risk? Controls
c) Wear goggles with suitable filter lenses when used with cutting/welding
equipment.
d) Avoid oxygen rich (>21%) atmospheres
e) Ensure adequate ventilation
Employees Note:
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Clothing impregnated with oxygen should be ventilated by walking in fresh
open air for 2 minutes.
3. Disposal Consideration
a) Discharge to atmosphere in a well ventilated place
Contractors
Other site operatives
 b) Do not discharge into any place where its accumulations could be
dangerous
c) Contact supplier if guidance is required.
4. Environmental Precautions
a) Try to stop release
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 b) Do not permit to enter sewers, basements or work pits.

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HAZARD 27 RISK SKIN CAN BECOME DEFATTED AND DRY, INHALATION OF VAPOUR

WEL Maximum Exposure Level /Occupational Exposure Standard

COSHH data and Level
assessment
Handling
Oil: 1. Use in well ventilated areas
2. Avoid “splash filling” since this creates mist and vapour which users should
Domestic/industrial avoid breathing.
heating stationary and 3. Avoid repeated and prolonged skin contact.
marine diesel engines: 4. Wear suitable impervious gloves (eg of neoprene); an apron is
Gas oil A1 recommended.
Gas oil A2 5. Contaminated clothing should be changed immediately and thoroughly
Heating Gas oil A1 Controls
cleansed before re-use.
Heating gas oil A2 6. If skin is defatted and becomes dry following contact, the use of an emollient
or conditioning cream after work periods is recommended.
Road vehicle diesel Storage
engines 1. Store as for Class III Petroleum Products See “Model Code of Safe Practice
rd
Auto diesel/derv in the Petroleum Industry” Part 2 Marketing, 3 Edition 1978, Institute of
Petroleum published by Heyden, London.
2. Bunded? storage to be used at all times.

Who is at risk?

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors

Contractors
Other site operatives

Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 28 RISK CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS – OXYGEN STARVATION, SUFFOCATION

High 5 X 3 = 15 (high risk without controls)

No natural ventilation

Who is at risk? Low 5 x 1 = 5 (low risk with controls)

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors

Controls Provide fresh air supply using fans and blowers.
Contractors
Other site operatives

Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


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HAZARD 29 RISK RESPIRATORY AILMENTS (exhaust fume in enclosed space),
ELECTROCUTION/ELECTRIC SHOCK, HOSE ‘WHIP’ (failure of airline
connection), TRIPPING (over arising’s), HEARING DAMAGE, WHOLE BODY
VIBRATION, VIBRATION INDUCED WHITE FINGER
Concrete breakers
High 5 X 5 = 25 (high risk without controls)

Medium 6 x 2 = 12 (medium risk with controls)

1. Compressor to be positioned in an open area or have exhaust fume

discharged to open air
2. Where available – vibration suppressing breakers to be selected and used
3. Air supply hoses to have a connector restraint fitted and maintained
4. Electric conductors to be sited along protected routes or suspended from a
Who is at risk? secure point
5. Breaker and point providing the most efficient output in relation to the material
to be demolished to be selected
Employees 6. Manufacturer’s recommended silencer jacket to be fitted to the breaker
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Controls
7. Prolonged breaking-out operations to be limited to 2 hour cycles
8. All work equipment and attachments to be subject to daily inspection and
weekly record keeping
9. Work equipment may be operated only by trained, authorised people
Contractors
Other site operatives
 10. Clear arising’s as work progresses
11. Issue PPE – eye protection, hearing protection, respirator, safety footwear,
vibration-suppressing gloves, safety helmet, overalls
Public 12. Safety instructions to be explained to workers by means of Toolbox Talks
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 13. Keep the work area clear of other trades and personnel

HAZARD 30 RISK UNCONFIRMED STATUS OF APPARATUS, ELECTROCUTION, EXPLOSION,

OIL CONTAMINATION (personal and environmental damage), DEATH, SERIOUS
INJURY, DAMAGE TO PROPERTY
LV or HV electrical
apparatus High 5 X 4 = 20 (high risk without controls)

including:
• switchgear Medium 5 X 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls)
• transformers
• panels
• UPS systems Notes on Risks
• associated overhead • In the event of contact with energised apparatus, electrocution causing a
or underground major or fatal injury;
conductors. • In the event of damage to any associated conductor – explosion causing
Controls major or fatal injury and/or reportable damage to other plant or property.
• Contact with or arcing of the apparatus or associated conductors – major or
fatal injury and/or damage to equipment or property
Who is at risk? • Contact with or inadvertent release of the oil – classified hazardous
substance irreversible health effects – damage to the environment

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 Controls
Employees 1. Confirm the status of the apparatus;
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 2. Confirm that the apparatus is isolated and disconnected;
3. The confirmation must be in writing from the owner of the apparatus;
4. If this cannot be provided, Demolition solutions shall arrange for an approved
specialist contractor to confirm the status of the apparatus;
Contractors
Other site operatives
 5. Permit-to-Work to be issued by the electrical specialist’s Authorised Person.
6. Sanction for work on/near energised electrical equipment to be issued by an
Authorised Person (electrical).
7. Stored or residual oil to be decanted prior to work commencing – full PPE to
Public
Including occupants of  be worn – drains and watercourses to be protected - disposal in accordance
neighbouring buildings, etc. with environmental protection standards.

HAZARD 31 RISK FALL FROM HEIGHT, BACK INJURY, MUSCLE STRAIN, UPPER AND LOWER
LIMB DISORDERS, BROKEN BONES

Manually unloading Medium 4 x 3 = 12 (medium risk without controls)

lorries

Low 4 x 2 = 8 (low risk with controls, appropriate care, good lifting techniques)

1. Use of lifting aids, ladders and edge protection wherever possible.

2. Safety boots with good grip to be used.
Who is at risk? 3. Hand protection for heavy tasks.
4. Lighten the load through reducing the weight or sharing the load through a
Employees greater number of men.
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Controls
5. Ensure that everyone is aware of their safe lifting limit and ensure that this is
not exceeded. Twenty kilos is our recommended safe lifting load.
6. Repetitive tasks to be rotated and shared.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 7. Take into account adverse weather conditions and brief accordingly.
8. Manual handling training to be undertaken.
9. Include manual handling of loads as a regular Tool Box Talk item
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 32 RISK ENTANGLEMENT OF CLOTHING/HAIR, CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS,

EYE INJURY FROM FLYING PARTICLES, DUST INHALATION, NOISE,
CARTRIDGE-OPERATED TOOLS
Portable
tools/machines High
Cartridge-operated tools

Medium
Clothing/hair entanglement, moving parts, eye injuries, dust inhalation

Who is at risk? Low

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Employees Noise
operatives or those of our
subcontractors

1. Comply with all relevant Regulations.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 2. Use appropriate PPE, i.e. goggles, masks, ear defenders, gloves etc.
Controls 3. Tie back long hair, remove ties and jewellery (particularly earrings, bracelets).
Public 4. Erect safety screens to prevent sparks/dust hitting others and keep other
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 personnel clear.

HAZARD 33 RISK PREVENTING DEBRIS ENTERING PUBLIC AREAS DURING DEMOLITION

High 5 X 3 = 15 (High risk without controls)

Debris in public areas -
prevention
5 X 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls) Site manager to ensure compliance to
Medium
reduce level ASFARP

1. All areas of public use will be protected for against the entry of dust,
debris and glass.

2. Where possible barriers will be erected to prevent the entry of these

materials into public areas. All barriers will be suitable to prevent debris entry –
Who is at risk?
polythene and ply boarding etc

Employees 3. Regular inspections of all public areas will be undertaken by the site
Controls
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 manager during the demolition phase. Liaison will be kept with persons working
in public areas to ensure minimal disruption and disturbance

Contractors
Other site operatives
 4. Where glass is being broken in the work area, the glass panels will be
taped over to help contain the debris spread

Public 5. All breaking of concrete and brick will be suppressed so as to minimise

Including occupants of  the emitted dust.
neighbouring buildings, etc.

HAZARD 34 RISK HYPOTHERMIA – could require admission to hospital. Could increase the risks of
accidents

Adverse weather Medium 4 x 2 = 8 (hypothermia - low risk without controls)

– cold and wet working 5 x 3 = 15 (increase in accidents - medium risk without controls)
conditions
Low 5 x 1 = 5 (low risk with controls in place)
Who is at risk?
Employees 1. Ensure the provision of suitable welfare facilities that comply with the
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 Controls Construction (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 2007. This will be
supplied by Principle contractor.
Contractors
Other site operatives


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 2. Observe personnel and act when appropriate.
Public 3. In cold or wet conditions include this as a pre-briefing and a Tool Box Talk
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.
 item.

HAZARD 35 RISK DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE PLANT AND PROPERTY

High 5 x 4 = 20 (high risk without controls)

Overturning or
overloading of
360°excavator plant Low 5 x 1 = 5 (low risk with controls)
Who is at risk?
Employees 1. All plant to be operated only by trained and or assessed competent
operatives or those of our
subcontractors
 personnel.
Controls 2. Excavator plant must not be overloaded.
Contractors
Other site operatives
 3. Ground on which the plant is operated from must be level and stable.
4. Roll-over protection and seat belts to be fitted to smaller 360° excavator plant.
Public
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


HAZARD 36 RISK POTENTIAL SOIL CONTAMINATION, USE OF PLANT

High 5 X 3 = 15 (High risk without controls)

Removal of slab and
footings 5 X 2 = 10 (medium risk with controls) Site manager to ensure compliance to
Medium
reduce level ASFARP

Controls

Who is at risk?

Employees
operatives or those of our
subcontractors


Contractors
Other site operatives


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 1. The concrete slab and footings will be removed via a 20/30 ton
excavator with current certification with a bucket attachment
2. The processed material will then be stockpiled ready for loading into a
crusher.
3. All operatives to be competent.
4. All plant movement to be controlled by a banksmen
5. Vehicle and pedestrian segregation zones to be established when
appropriate.
Public 6. All operatives are to wear appropriate PPE and practise good hygiene
Including occupants of
neighbouring buildings, etc.


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The risks of work shall be reviewed by the Contracts Manager as part of health and safety
monitoring.

Signed: A G Edwards Date: 18th January 2016

Risk Assessment received and acknowledged by:-

Sign names below Print name Company Date

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