Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control

Task or hazard description: Bonfire for Kids Club, 3 June 2016

Assessment conducted Consulted with: Emma Holmes Assessment date: 9th May 2016
by:

Matt Smith
Refer to legislation,
RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX
standards, codes of
practice etc:
CONSEQUENCES

1. Identification: LIKELIHOOD1 1 2 3 (Moderate) 5 (Catastrophic)

I have Consider the (Insignificant 2 (Insignificant) (Minor) (Major)
individual steps in a task &
identify the hazards that (Minor3 (Moderate(Major) 5 (Catastrophic
exist. Use specific hazard
report forms and checklists A (Almost Certain) H H E E E
for manual handling, plant,
hazardous substances,
machinery, confined space, B (Likely) M H H E E
ergonomics. Also use
workplace inspection
C (Possible) L M H E E
checklist, incident reports,
MSDS & register of injuries.
2. Assessment: D (Unlikely) L L M H E
Consider the following
factors – frequency &
duration of exposure,
E (Rare) L L M H H
severity of injury/illness,
capability & skills, age & Likelihood: Consequences:
experience of people A = is expected to occur in most instances B = will probably occur in 1 = No injuries, low financial loss
undertaking the work, layout most instances C = might occur at some 2 = First aid treatment on-site release immediately
& condition of work D = could occur at some time contained, medium financial loss
environment, systems of E = may occur only in exceptional circumstances 3 = Medical treatment required, on-site release
work being used. Is the risk contained with outside assistance, high financial
increased by additional loss
factors? 4 = Extensive injuries
Use the matrix to determine
the risks of each potential
5 = Death
hazard to get a risk rating.
3. Control:
Determine control measure RISK RATING:
based on practicability, E = Extreme: Immediate action to remove or reduce risk required
hierarchy of control & level of H = High: Remove or reduce risk in 1-7 days, required senior management attention
risk. Start from Elimination
& work down to ensure all M = Medium: Remove or reduce risk in 8-14 days, requires specific management responsibility
possible control measures L = Low: Need to monitor to ensure risk does not escalate, manage by routine procedures
are considered &
documented.
Hierarchy of
Control
1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Isolation
4. Reduction -
Engineering
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5. Personal
Protective
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 RISK RISK BY BY REVIEW
ASSESSMENT HAZARDS CONTROL MEASURES REQUIRED WHOM WHEN
RATING DATE

Cooking  Campers are supervised by their leader in correct behaviour

Burns in bonfire area.
over Fire M  An exclusion zone is set out around cookers to stop Leaders/
unwanted intrusion. Adults stop children unnecessarily parents
entering the area.
 Careful handling of pots, pans by using heat protective
items.
 Cold water near by for emergency cooling/ extinguishing.
 Fire Ring used to control the extent of fire
Uncontrolled Fire L  Safety boundary established around the fire ring Leader

 Hands to be washed and checked by leader prior to

Preparing and handling cooking
of food. L  Hand washing facilities to be set up for all campers. Leaders

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RISK ASSESSMENT -
Circle of Care 2/3 Bellbird Grove – 7th May 2016 9a.m to 11a.m
Leaders – Lyn Orchard. Esma Ross.
First Aid Kit will be taken. Mobile phone will be on hand. Depends on who comes whether we have a qualified first aid person (hopefully Paul Marnane will be there)
Grounds of Bellbird Grove are suitable for this group to use.
Participants will drive themselves there. Parents will be responsible for safety of their own children at all times and have provided suitable food for their family.
ACTIVITIES FIRST AID KIT AVAILABLE
Some may cook sausages on BBQ Risk of burn Low Supervise gas stove while on
Preparing cups of tea/coffee ditto Low Ditto
Ball Games Possibility of fall/trip Low
OTHER INCIDENTS
Possibility of insect sting/spiders/snakes Low
CHECKLIST
Pen/Paper available to record any incidents and pursue proper procedure afterwards as needed.

Lyn Orchard
3rd May 2016

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 EXAMPLE 3 RISK ASSESSMENT & CONTROL FORM

Task or hazard description: Kitchen Night 12th February, 2016

Assessment conducted by: Matt Smith Consulted with: Emma Holmes Assessment date: 9th February

Refer to legislation, standards, codes of practice RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

etc: CONSEQUENCES

1. Identification: 1 2 3 4 5
LIKELIHOOD
Consider the individual steps in a task & identify the hazards (Insignificant) (Minor) (Moderate) (Major) (Catastrophic)
that exist. Use specific hazard report forms and checklists for
manual handling, plant, hazardous substances, machinery, A (Almost Certain) H H E E E
confined space, ergonomics. Also use workplace inspection
checklist, incident reports, MSDS & register of injuries. B (Likely) M H H E E
2. Assessment:
Consider the following factors – frequency & duration of C (Possible) L M H E E
exposure, severity of injury/illness, capability & skills, age &
experience of people undertaking the work, layout & condition D (Unlikely) L L M H E
of work environment, systems of work being used.
Is the risk increased by additional factors?
E (Rare) L L M H H
Use the matrix to determine the risks of each potential hazard
to get a risk rating.
Likelihood: Consequences:
3. Control: A = is expected to occur inmost instances 1 = No injuries, low financial loss
Determine control measure based on practicability, hierarchy B = will probably occur in most instances 2 = First aid treatment on-site release immediately
of control & level of risk. Start from Elimination & work C = might occur at some contained, medium financial loss
down to ensure all possible control measures are
D = could occur at some time 3 = Medical treatment required, on-site release
considered & documented.
E = may occur only in exceptional circumstances contained with outside assistance, high financial
Hierarchy of Control loss
1. Elimination 4 = Extensive injuries, loss of production capability,
2. Substitution off-site release with no detrimental effects,
3. Isolation
major financial loss
4. Reduction - Engineering
- Administration 5 = Death, toxin, release off-site with detrimental
5. Personal Protective Equipment effect, huge financial loss

RISK RATING:
E = Extreme: Immediate action to remove or reduce risk required
H = High: Remove or reduce risk in 1-7 days, required senior management attention
M = Medium: Remove or reduce risk in 8-14 days, requires specific management responsibility
L = Low: Need to monitor to ensure risk does not escalate, manage by routine procedures

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 RISK RISK BY BY REVIEW
HAZARDS CONTROL MEASURES REQUIRED
ASSESSMENT RATING WHOM WHEN DATE

 Children to be given constant supervision when cooking on stove/oven by

leader
 Children to be advised of safety procedures prior to commencement of use
of stove/ oven. (use of oven gloves, awareness of hot areas/ moving pots
Burn from oven/ stove/ hot oil/
M only when clear of others/ asking permission from leaders for use of
hot pot oven/stove, no crowding around stove/
 Hot pans are cooled by gradual immersion and not left unattended while
Injury in still hot
Kitchen  Water should never be poured onto hot pan or pan with burning oil

 Children to be given basic safety instruction on handling a knife and safe

passing to others
Cut from sharp knife M
 Children to be warned to give others adequate working area so as not to
be jostled or distracted by others when using a knife
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment & Control

Task or hazard description: Bonfire for Kids Club, 3 June 2016

Assessment conducted by: Matt Smith Consulted with: Emma Holmes Assessment date: 9th May 2016

Refer to legislation, standards, codes of practice etc:

4. Identification:
I have Consider the individual steps in a task & identify the hazards that exist.
Use specific hazard report forms and checklists for manual handling, plant, hazardous substances, machinery, confined space, ergonomics. Also use workplace inspection checklist, incident
reports, MSDS & register of injuries.
5. Assessment:
Consider the following factors – frequency & duration of exposure, severity of injury/illness, capability & skills, age & experience of people undertaking the work, layout & condition of work
environment, systems of work being used. Is the risk increased by additional factors?
Use the matrix to determine the risks of each potential hazard to get a risk rating.
6. Control:
Determine control measure based on practicability, hierarchy of control & level of risk.
Start from Elimination & work down to ensure all possible control measures are considered & documented.
Hierarchy of Control
1. Elimination
2. Substitution
3. Isolation
4. Reduction - Engineering
- Administration
5. Personal Protective Equipment
Consulted with: Emma Holmes Assessment date: 9th May 2016

RISK ASSESSMENT MATRIX

CONSEQUENCES

1 2 3 (Moderate) 5 (Catastrophic)
LIKELIHOOD (Insignificant) (Minor) (Major)

A (Almost Certain) H H E E E

B (Likely) M H H E E

C (Possible) L M H E E

D (Unlikely) L L M H E
E (Rare) L L
Likelihood:
A = is expected to occur in most instances
B = will probably occur in most instances
C = might occur at some
D = could occur at some time
E = may occur only in exceptional
circumstances
M H H
Consequences:
1 = No injuries, low financial loss
2 = First aid treatment on-site release immediately
contained, medium financial loss
3 = Medical treatment required, on-site release
contained with outside assistance, high financial
loss
4 = Extensive injuries
5 = Death