Risk Assessment Changing Light Bulbs - rlc.today

1 Risk Assessment Changing Light Bulbs 25/07/2017 1 Site: Assessor: Date: Activity / Hazards Who might be harmed and how Risk Level General Precautions Residual Risk Level N/A Low Medium High N/A Low Medium High Working at Height when Changing Light Bulbs Operatives, others in vicinity potential falls leading to major injury or death Assessment of the task and selection of the most suitable equipment for working at height - ladders/step ladders (only to be used for Light work of short duration), scaffold towers, podium steps etc. Factors to take into account when selecting access equipment - height, ease of access, surroundings, duration of task, other people in area, space availability, surface conditions, weather (if outside).

2 Ensure access equipment is well maintained and inspected before use Use access equipment in accordance with the equipment manufacturer s instruction leaflet Use of EN131 or Class 1 ladders and stepladders - no use of domestic (Class 3) equipment Ensure operatives are trained in the use of equipment Check ground / surface conditions before use Check for overhead services or obstructions No over-reaching No standing on surfaces which have not been designed for access (ie tables, chairs, ledges etc) Wear non-slip safety footwear If using ladder, ensure ladder is footed and at the correct angle No standing on top of access equipment ensure 3 points of contact or guard rails in place No working at work when intoxicated or suffering from a health condition which could give rise to a fall Ensure access equipment is clean and dry Falling Objects when Changing Light Bulbs Operatives, others in vicinity minor or major injury by falling materials or falling person Assessment and planning of the task planning to take place with the management at the site Ensure no other persons in the immediate vicinity move people from the area.

3 Segregate the work area using tape etc priority would be to undertake the work when others are not present. Use look out on the ground to warn people, as required Carry tools and equipment in a tool belt or similar Slips, trips and falls on the surface Operatives, others in vicinity possible minor or major injury as a result of falling or slipping over Good housekeeping and tidiness of the area Ensure no other persons in the immediate vicinity move people from the area, segregate the work area using tape etc Operatives to wear suitable footwear Clear up any waste, dust etc on the surface that could give rise to slips Contact with electrical supplies Operatives, others in vicinity risk of death by electrocution or explosion Ensure Light switch for the Light bulb being changed is identified and switch the switch to the off position Risk Assessment Changing Light Bulbs 25/07/2017 2 Activity / Hazards Who might be harmed and how Risk Level General Precautions Residual Risk Level N/A Low Medium High N/A Low Medium High If there is any doubt about isolation of power to the lightbulb, ensure circuit breakers for the circuit are switch off or fuse removed.

4 No Changing of lightbulbs in wet or damp atmospheres. Ensure hands are dry. Ensure the correct type of lightbulb is being fitted. Manual Handling of access equipment Operatives possible musculo-skeletal injuries, particularly back injuries, sprains, strains, cuts, fractures etc Unload or load access equipment close to workplace. Use safe manual handling techniques including team lifting. Ensure traffic route is clear through to point of use. Wear safety footwear. Ensure access routes and work area is adequately illuminated. Ensure weight of access equipment is below 25kg. Inadequate internal and external lighting Operatives, others in vicinity possible minor or major injury as a result of falling over Ensure adequate natural lighting available whenever possible and undertake lightbulb Changing in daylight hours Otherwise, ensure adequate lighting or temporary lighting is available No attempting Light bulb Changing in poor lighting conditions Unauthorised use of access equipment Others, who may attempt to use the access equipment potential falls leading to major injury or death Storage of access equipment in a safe place before and after use.

5 And when breaks being taken Burns from hot Light bulb Operatives possible minor injury as a result of burns Ensure Light Bulbs cooled down before Changing If in doubt, wear gloves Exposure to dust Operatives possible irritation of the respiratory system due to inhalation of dust If necessary, wear face mask Broken Light Bulbs Cuts due to handling of broken Light Bulbs Wear suitable gloves to protect against cuts Have container available for collection and disposal of broken glass removal from the site Do not put broken Light Bulbs into bin liners etc Risk Assessment Criteria Possible extent of harm Minor Injury Injury >3 days off Major injury or death Likelihood Unlikely Low Low Medium Possible Low Medium High Certain Medium High Very High