Instructions for the Use of the Excel Spreadsheet - …

1 Instructions for the Use of the Excel SpreadsheetThere are Four tabs at the bottom of this worksheetInstructions tab is the one you are readingTitle TabThe Title Tab is the front cover pages of the Risk AssessmentSimply insert your Company Name, Date and Assessor name where indicatedPrint the front cover once you have completed your AuditDo not enter any data other than Company name, Date and Assessor - the data willcopy from the risk assessment detailsAudit Details TabRead each section and answer the questionsEnter Data ONLY in the white coloured boxes for each questionEnter a score for each question as indicatedIf the question is not aplicable score it as max potential scoreEnter comments in the comments boxH&S Plan TabFill in the relevant boxes in answer to the questions posedMethod Statement TabA generic method statement is includedThis sheet is completely unprotected so that you can edit it

2 For your own particularprojectOnce complete simply print off both the H&S Plan, Title, Risk Assessment & Methodstatement pagesNote you may need to change your printer settingsYou have now completed your Health & Safety Plan & Risk AssessmentDateCompany NameProjectAssessorPerformance Acceptable - no action requiredPerformance marginal - ongoing action requiredPerformance not acceptable - urgent action required000000 Tools and Machinery0 Hazardous Substances0 Noise0 Hand Arm Vibration0 Electricity and Other Services0 Protecting the Public0 Fire0 Ventilation0 Manual Handling0 Hygiene0 Accidents and First

3 Aid0 TCHS afety 2006 Health & SafetySign InstallationRisk AssessmentMaintenanceGeneral HazardsRoad SafetyEquipmentLadders & Step-LaddersTrainingSign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question. Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsGeneral HazardsDo you ensure that there are no trip hazards to general public presentedby trailing hoses / cables / equipment by cordening off and displayingsigns30Do you ensure that the operator has suitable footwear to prevent a sliphazard while concentrating on you ensure there is no electrocution hazard from working near tooverhead power you ensure that no injury to others can occur from falling objects orfabric of the building that may be you

4 Provide hard hats for operators to prevent injury from fallingobjects30Do you give consideration to the day and time of working to minimise thenumbers of people who may be you provide hi-viz HazardsCopyrightTCHS afety 2006 Page 3 Sign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question. Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsAre journeys to and from the workplace are subject to documented loads secure to ensure that it does not shift under normal drivingconditions30Is the load secure to ensure that it does not shift under emergencybraking30Is the load secure to ensure that it does not shift during a collision30Do you provide suitable vehicles30Do you provide suitable equipment30Do you provide a means of securing the load30Do you ensure the vehicle is not overloaded30Do

5 You give consideration to The payload capacity of the vehicle and thepotential of you give consideration to Driving conditions and braking SafetyCopyrightTCHS afety 2006 Page 4 Sign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question. Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsWhen choosing equipment do you consider the duration and extent choosing equipment do you consider the height at which work hasto be choosing equipment do you consider the site choosing equipment do you consider the means of 2006 Page 5 Sign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question.

6 Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsDo you carry out a pre-use visual inspection Obvious defects inequipment loose clamps, fittings, you have regular documented management inspections that takesinto account the degree of use of equipment. In practise three monthlyinspections are you have procedures should be in place for handling any defectsfound that would include repair or 2006 Page 6 Sign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question.

7 Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsDo you instruct operators in the daily pre use check30Do you instruct operators in Manual handling30Do you instruct operators in ground conditions30Do you instruct operators in cordoning off30Do you instruct operators in recognising common Hazards30Do you instruct operators in the the need for the operator to be vigilantwith regard to the you inform operators not to use defective you inform operators to carry our pre-use checks of you inform

8 Operators to always cordon off and/or display suitablewarning signs when working in public 2006 Page 7 Sign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question. Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsDoes the ladder meet the requirments of BS EN 13130Do you limit ladder length to 9m30Do you ensure a pre use check is carried out daily30Do you ensure defective ladders are not used30Do you tie off the ladder wherever possible30Do you ensure that you do not over-reach30 Does the ladder have anti-slip feet30Do you ensure the ladder is at the correct angle 1.

9 430Do you ensure rungs and stiles are clean and not slippery30Do you ensure that ladders are not left unattended30Do you use a tool belt30Do you ensure that suitable footwear is used30Do you ensure both stiles are in contact with the ground and upperresting point of the ladder30Do you ensure that the surface the top of the ladder is resting on isstrong enough to withstand the load304200 Are the right tools or machinery being used for the job?30 Are tools and machinery maintained in good repair and are all safetydevices operating correctly?

10 30 Are all operators trained and competent?30900 Ladders & Step-LaddersTools and MachineryCopyrightTCHS afety 2006 Page 8 Sign Installation AssessmentQuestion Make a judgement about your level of compliance againsteach question. Score 1 for marginal, Score 2 for mostly, score 3 forfully compliantPotentialScoreScore%Performance CommentsHave you identified all harmful substances and materials ?30Do you ensure the substances that are used are safe for the operator30Do you ensure that the substances that you use do not present a risk tothe environment30Do you ensure the adhesives / solvents that are used are safe for theoperator30Do you ensure that the adhesives / solvents that you use do not presenta risk to the environment30Do you ensure the cleaning chemicals that are used are safe for theoperator30Do you ensure that the cleaning chemicals that you use do not present arisk to the environment30 Have you