Hospitality and Accomodation Services

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1 RISK ASSESSMENT Hospitality and Accomodation Services February 2014 Mark Hoare Cheryl Shepherd

2 Course Content Introduction to health and safety How heath and safety is managed at the University Risk assessment in theory Risk assessment in practice More information about Risk Assessment at

3 Human Resources Who are Workplace Wellbeing? Workplace Wellbeing Environment & Sustainability Health and Safety (inc Fire safety) Wellbeing Services Occupational Health Employee Support

4 Workplace Wellbeing Health & Safety Advisers Mark Hoare (Manager/general) Dean Cross (Chemical) Dr Gus Zabierek (Radiation) Beverly Davies (Biological) Alan Hickinbotham (Fire) Health & Safety Assistant Helen Janewska (Radiation) Support Staff Francis Wakefield Dawn Eden Melanie Ashfield Director: Les Wright PA Dawn Eden Health and Safety Unit

5 Workplace Wellbeing Director: Les Wright PA Dawn Eden Wellbeing Services Head of Wellbeing Service Philippa Hawkins Occupational Health Sophie Gask (Occupational Health Adviser) Ruth Wootoon (Occupational Health Nurse) Employee Support Jean Harris (Adviser) Angela Breen (Disability Adviser) Support Staff Yvonne Attwood Joy Walker Connie Reading Environmental Adviser Dr Trevor Shields

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9 WHAT IS HEALTH & SAFETY?

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14 No!!! So. What is Health and Safety?

15 WHAT IS HEALTH & SAFETY? Health and Safety is not the absence of accidents or ill health BUT the result of taking positive action to identify causes and implement and maintain suitable preventive measures to eliminate risk or reduce risk to an acceptable level.

16 The greater the risk the more resources that need to be put into controlling the risk Time Money Effort

17 University Accident Statistics All accidents causing injury by generic site

18 WHY BOTHER WITH HEALTH & SAFETY? People The Law Cost of Accidents University s s reputation

19 LAW Mainly the Health and Safety At Work Act -and regulations made under it Also Corpotate Manslaughter Also Duty of care University s s Policy interperate the law

20 Employer s duty to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare of all his employees. In particular: safe plant and equipment HSWA Section 2 safe systems of work safe handling, transport and storage information, training and supervision safe access and egress safe environment safety policy trade union consultation Similar responsibility towards non employees

21 Employee s duty while at work: to take reasonable care of his own and other peoples health and safety co-operate operate with employers HSWA Sections 7 & 8 No person shall interfere with or misuse anything provided for health, safety or welfare.

22 Institution or individual can be prosecuted if an offence is committed due to: Consent Connivance Neglect of senior staff HSWA Sections 37 An Institution can be convicted of Corporate Manslaughter: If failings by an organisation's senior management are a substantial element in any gross breach of the duty of care owed to the organisation's employees or members of the public, which results in death.

23 Loss of Business Continuity Power outage 2012 Flood in the Bioscience basement Fire in the Biotower Flood in the subways Exacuatiion of Chemistry

24 HOW is H&S ORGANISED and MANAGED? UNIVERSITY LEVEL The University via the VC & Senior Staff Heads of College/Corporate Services Supported by: University Workplace Wellbeing Team University Policy, Guidance and Rules

25 COLLEGE / CORPORATE SERVICES LEVEL Head of College/Corporate Service Senior Staff, Academic, Administrative, Technical Managers and Supervisors Supported by: Local Safety Co-ordinator, Local Policy, Guidance and Rules Liaison O, Fire Wardens

26 Managers and Supervisors The most important people Who is a Manager/Supervisor? What are their duties/responsibilities? University Supervision policy Responsible Research document

27 HEALTH & SAFETY PHILOSOPHY H & S MUST BE MANAGED the creator of the risk must control the risk prevent accidents, incidents, ill health before they occur assess risk and target resources the greater the risk the more resources to control the risk

28 NEED TO MANAGE THE RISK Identify foreseeable hazards in order to prevent or control them to recognised standards and be able to demonstrate that it is being done and the correct standards are being achieved

29 Examples of Accidents in HAS Serving food in Great Hall, slipped on flour spilt on the floor Gastronorm tin fell on leg Climbed on a desk to close a window, jarred back getting down Nursery practitioner changing child, strained back Floor cleaner ran over her foot Setting up a trampoline, leg on her foot Stabbed in leg by sharps in black bin bag

30 BE PREPARED! Planned and Unplanned Situations

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32 Why do we have to do Risk assessments? To produce proportionatly safe ways of working (safe operating/working procedures etc.) Know what to do if things go wrong NOT to produce piles of paper! NOT to cover ones back!

33 HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK ACT 1974 Requires employers to ensure the health, safety and welfare of their employees and non employees How can this be done without assessing the risks they face?

34 MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK REGS 1999 Specifically requires employers to carry out risk assessments Employers must make suitable and sufficient assessments of risks to employees and other persons arising from or in connection with their conduct or undertaking for the purpose of identifying control measures

35 Process Identify Hazard Assess Risk Manage the Risk Monitor Review

36 HAZARD something with the potential to cause harm DEFINITIONS g\winppt\riskass\1

37 Process Identify Hazard Assess Risk

38 HAZARD something with the potential to cause harm RISK the likelihood of that harm being realised DEFINITIONS g\winppt\riskass\1

39 Process Clear identification of hazards What are the risks from the hazards?

40 Identify Hazard Assess Risk Process Evaluate and Manage the Risks

41 Evaluating the risk Separate significant from insignificant risks Outcome Process Evaluate Risk No injury / minor / major / fatal Clarify why risks are significant consequence probability frequency numbers affected Can the risk be accepted? Are existing controls Ok? Are more controls required

42 Process Assess the Risk Identify those who may be harmed and numbers young persons/students physical impairment pregnant strength/height immuno-compromised Take account of Some may be regulars in workplace, some not Staff, students, visitors, contractors, maintenance, cleaners, patients, p public etc. Different levels of competence, knowledge, awareness, language etc. e Existing control measures Are they adequate? What more do I have to do?

43 Identify Hazard Assess Risk Process Manage the Risks by: Elimination/ Substitution Controlling to Acceptable Level by: Procedures Systems Instructions i.e.method Statements PPE Warnings

44 Process Controlling the Risk Can the hazard be removed altogether? If not, how can risks be controlled so that harm is unlikely? Hierarchy of controls eliminate or substitute engineering controls administrative controls personal protective equipment information and instruction Controls consider competence consider emergencies etc. must be maintained and monitored for effectiveness

45 Process Controlling the Risk Controlling the risk Is there University policy/guidance? Is there HSE guidance? Is there an industry/research standard? Apply hierarchy of controls Consider competency Identify emergency procedures Health surveillance may be required

46 Process Children crossing a road Identify Hazard Assess Risk Manage the Risk Monitor Review

47 University Health & Safety Policy & Strategy Management Guidance Local plans/organisation Specific Policies Manual Handling Electrical Testing Fire Ladders Biological Safety Ionising Radiation Pressure Systems Carcinogens Etc. Specific Guidance Risk Assessment Supervision Work Equipment Confined Spaces Laboratory Work Work Station Design Offices Young Persons Etc...

48 Process Using the Assessment Use the assessment outcome procedures (including emergency) instructions methods of work Communicate to those who need to know students shared premises contractors visitor etc.

49 Record of the assessment Signed Dated Specify review date Process Recording

50 Risk Assessment Process in HAS (Cheryl)

51 Accident in Catering Outlet Kitchen Person slipped on wet/greassy floor towads the end of the dinner serving period Quite badley hurt Invesitgated and find people often slip mostly at lunch time and towards end of the day Carry out a risk assessment and control measures 6 people work in the kitchen, wet moped, everything cleaned including floor in last hour of opening. CARRY OUT A RISK ASSESSMENT and SUGGEST CONTROL MEASURES

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53 Dynamic/On the Job RA Risk assessments and controls for many activities are written down and formalised before the activity starts. It will also be necessary to carry risk assessments for activities that have not been assessed at all or when there is a variance in what has been assessed. In some circumstances the activity will not be allowed to start until a full risk assessment has been formally carried out and documented. However, often a dynamic risk assessment will be what is required and can be done by the person carrying out the activity.

54 Dynamic/On the Job RA Person needs to have the necessary knowledge, competence and, if necessary, training to do this Need to know what to look for Aide memoire/check list useful Know when to stop and to whom to report

55 Examples of Dynamic Risk Assessments?

56 Specific Risk Assessments Required For Display Screen Assessment Manual Handling Hazardous Substances (COSHH)

57 Process Identify Hazard Assess Risk Manage Risks by Elimination/ Control to Acceptable Level Monitor Review Procedures Systems Instructions Warnings i.e.method Statement

58 REVIEW & REVISE Significant changes, revise assessment workplace changes, new substances, procedures, equipment etc. Good practice to review anyway Some assessments (COSHH) must be reviewed at specific periods Don t t amend for trivial changes Walk round, look, ask people, look at accident statistics, manufacturer s s instructions, data sheets etc.

59 Summary Understand activity Identify hazards Identify those who might be harmed Evaluate the risk Control the risk Record the assessment Review and revise Use the assessment to formulate procedures etc.

60 If there is no risk assessment for the work being done 1. Check with your manager or supervisor if there is a risk assessment. 2. Are there any significant risks or are the risks no different from everyday life? 3. Are there University or local policies or procedures in place to carry out the work? 4. Can a dynamic risk assessment be done and are you competent to do it?

61 Examples of your Activities