Electrical Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment

Risk Assessment Date:

Site Address:
Start Date:
Customer contact:
Description:

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 Terms Defined

Severity – the consequences of any resulting injury or ill-health

Category Severity Score

Injury or ill health which leads to death either directly from injuries sustained or
Fatal 5
occupational disease i.e. mesothelioma.
Broken limbs, amputations, long term health problems or acute illness. Also consider loss
Major 4
of consciousness, electric shock etc.
Short term stress-related absence, hospital visits e.g. burns, sprains etc. resulting in more
Reportable 3
than seven days absence or change of work and fractures.
Non-serious injuries or health effects e.g. cuts, bruises, skin irritation, aches and pains
Minor 2
requiring first aid only.

Negligible Insignificant injury, health effects, damage or disruption to work. 1

Likelihood – the probability of a hazard causing harm

Category Probability Score

Frequent No controls in place, exposure to the hazard are expected to occur in most circumstances. 5

Poor controls in place. Heavy reliance on personal compliance (lots of room for human
Regular 4
error). The situation often arises.
Inadequate controls in place or are likely to breakdown. Controls rely on personal
Occasional 3
compliance. This situation sometimes arises.
Reasonable controls in place but they do rely on people using them. Controls unlikely to
Remote 2
breakdown. This situation is unlikely.
Good controls in place. Controls do not rely on people using them. Very unlikely to
Very Rare 1
breakdown. People rarely engage in this activity.

RISK CALCULATIONS (severity x likelihood)

Fatality 5 10 15 20 25
Major 4 8 12 16 20
Reportable 3 6 9 12 15
Minor 2 4 6 8 10
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5
Very Rare Remote Occasional Regular Frequent

 Risk score of 1 – 6 are deemed acceptable

 Risk score of 8 – 12 are deemed tolerable
 Risk score of 15+ are deemed unacceptable

It should be noted that no residual risk has been identified above tolerable; therefore all tasks can be undertaken with
caution as long as the control measures detailed within each assessment are implemented.
Risk Assessment Form:

Electrical installation, Assessed/approved by:

Activity: testing and Date:
maintenance Position:

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Cutting, shearing, Staff, other site Cuts, puncture Use cable stripping tool in 3 2 6 None
stabbing staff/sub- wounds preference to an open blade
contractors, knife. Use cable shears for
members of the
cutting wires
public

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Use of hand tools Staff, other site Bruisng, cuts, All hand tools are kept in 3 2 6 None
staff/sub- eye damage tool bags/boxes when not is
contractors, use
members of the
public All hand tools should be in
good condition and must be
inspected prior to use

Operatives must be deemed

competent to use relevant
hand tools
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Manual handling Staff, other site Muscular Staff will not lift beyond 3 2 6 None
staff/sub- skeletal their capabilites, and will
contractors, disorders seek help for any load they
members of the
consider too heavy or
public
hazardous to lift

All site staff have received

instruction and training in
house for manual handling

Care will be taken when

handling and transporting
laddres internally to prevent
damage to furniture and
decoration

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Slips trips and falls All workers, Bruising, cuts, All staff will keep the 3 2 6 None
other site
staff/sub- broken limbs working area tidy and
contractors, remove trip hazards as and
members of the
when they occur
public
All staff will wear suitable
footwear at all times

Ensure walkways and

emergency escape routes
are kept clear of obstruction
at all times
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Noise All workers Hearing Staff must wear suitable 5 1 5 None
damage hearing protection in
compliance with risk
assessment when carrying
out noisy works or when
exposed to high noise levels

Always wear hearing

protection when using
power tools

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Vibration from All workers Muscular, Ensure that all equipment 5 1 5 None
cutting, drilling circulatory used is of low vibration
tools, grinding tools damage specification and is checked
before use

Minmise the time workers

are exposed to vibration by
job rotation, ie workers will
be given rest periods or
other taks to perform
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Ventilation - lack of All workers, Fatigue, Use general dilution 2 2 4 None
oxygen other site
staff/sub- drowsiness, fire ventialtion ie open all
contractors, and explosion windows, doors and vents
members of the
etc
public

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
PPE All workers , General Wear safety glasses, 5 1 5 None
other site
staff/sub- accident goggles, or face shields to
contractors, potential protect eyes and face,
members of the increased
where risk assessments or
public
common sense indicate
then PPE should be used

Eye and hearing protection

should be worn when using
powert toolsgenerating
excessive noise
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Electrocution All workers, Death, serious Electrical work will be 5 1 5 None
other site
staff/sub- injury, burns carried out by trained and
contractors, qualified electricians
members of the
public Power supply to be isolated
at local isolator, tested and
locked off prior to
disconnection. Notice to be
posted of Work in Progress
on the circuit

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Cable cutting and All workers other site Electrocution, A competent person with 5 1 5 None
disconnection staff/sub- burns, fire suitable training will
contractors, determine that the cables
members of the
are totally dead before any
public
cable cutting takes place

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Mains circuit Staff, other site Death, serious The mains supply box will 5 1 5 None
electricity staff/sub- injury, burns be locked
contractors,
members of the
public
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Power tools Staff, other site Cutting, All power tools and 3 2 6 None
staff/sub- stabbing, machinery must be regularly
contractors, penetrating inspected and maintained in
members of the wounds
good condition
public
Only trained and
experienced operatives are
allowed to use Power tools,
inexperienced or young
workers are kept under
strict supervision whilst
using power tools

Tools and cables are visually

inspected before use,
damaged tools are
withdrawn from service
until repaired

Company power tools are

PAT tested on an annual
basis

Battery operated tools will

be used wherever practical

All power tools must be 110

volt maximum for use on
site
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Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Rati Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating required responsible
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Use of step ladders Staff, other site Death, major Step ladders will not be used 5 1 5 None
staff/sub- injury fall from were an onsite risk assessment
contractors, height, contact has determined that the
members of the with other
residual risk with all controls
public equipment,
falling in place is still too high.
objects
Step ladders are used for work
of short and light duration.

Where necessary step ladders

may be used to gain access to
height.

Step ladders must be of

adequate height and provide 3
point support at all times.

Ladders to be inspected before

every use.

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Working on Staff, other site Death or Staff will cordon off work 5 1 5 None
external sites staff/sub- Serious injury area and ensure tenants do
contractors, not enter area of danger
members of the
public Hand tools and power tools
will not be left unattended
 The site will be made safe at
the end of each shift

Young workers and

apprentices will be
supervised at all times and
have a specified supervisor

Staff will be inducted onto

site and follow all site safety
rules

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Hidden Live Staff, other site Death, Major Prior to drilling into walls, 5 1 5 None
Services staff/sub- Injury, floor or ceiling, area should
contractors, Explosion be CAT scanned to ensure
members of the
no service is compromised
public

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Working From Step Staff, other site Falls, cuts, Damaged or otherwise 3 2 6 None
ups staff/sub- abrasions unsuitable step ups will be
contractors, removed from service
members of the
public All staff are competent to
work from step ups and all
work carried out will be
light and of short duration
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Fire on Site Staff, other site Accidental fires Ensure all staff are aware of 5 1 5 None
staff/sub- may cause site fire plan
contractors, Burns,
members of the Asphyxiation, During induction the
public Blast injuries, supervisor should make all
Respiratory staff aware of site specific
damage may be
fire procedures
caused through
toxic smoke. No smoking permitted
anywhere on site

Ensure all staff are aware of

Emergency Assembly Point
location

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Poor lighting Staff, other site Bruising, Cuts, Ensure adequate visibility 3 2 6 None
staff/sub- Broken Limbs by use of low voltage or
contractors, battery task lighting as
members of the
necessary
public

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Toilet and hand Staff, other site Poor hygiene Arrangements will be made 3 2 6 None
washing facilities staff/sub- to allow staff to use/access
contractors, site/customer facilities
members of the
providing they are left clean
public
and tidy

Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Asbestos Staff, other site Death, serious Only trained staff will be 5 1 5 None
staff/sub- illness authorised to sample
contractors, suspected asbestos
members of the
containing materials
public
(ACMs).

All staff have been given

asbestos awareness and
asbestos sampling training
and are competent to work
with ACMs.

All ACMs will be examined

and their condition
determined prior to starting
work. High risk ACMs will
not be sampled and will be
reported to the competent
person.

All provided PPE MUST be

used.
 Those likely to be Injury from Current controls that are in S L Risk Additional controls Person
Hazard Date
affected and how hazard place now Rating Rating Rating required responsible
Silica dust Staff, other site Death, serious Staff will wear the provided 5 1 5 None
staff/sub- injury safety clothing and FP3 dust
contractors, masks.
members of the
public Staff will not dry sweep –
use vacuum or wet cleaning;