Risk Assessment Ref No 5.

17
Date of Issue
In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 Nov 5th 2015

Task Mixing and Using Cementitious Products

Location Gloucester Schools Various Sites
Name of Assessor Julian Williams
Job Title Safety, Health and Environmental Advisor
Signature Date 05.11.2015
Name of Local Reviewer Paul James
Job Title General Manager West
Signature Date 05.11.2015

Persons at Risk
Operatives Public /Visitors Other Contractors
Y Y Y

Operative PPE requirements for this operation

Safety Coveralls Face Hard Dust

Gloves Eye Hearing Hi Viz Wellington
Boots Protectio Hats
Protection Protection Vest/ Mask Boots
n
Clothing
Y N Y N N N Y Y N N
Specific PPE comments or requirements
Additional PPE may be required for specific vehicles or locations, subject to a separate risk assessment.

Estimated Level of Risk (Based on Findings)

Low (1-4) Medium (5-12) High (13-25)
Yes

Emergency Details
Nearest A & E: Stroud General Hospital Telephone No: 01453 562200
Trinity Road Stroud
GL5 2HY
Managers Name Jon Hulbert Tel. No: 01452 300085

Likelihood
Highly Unlikely
Unlikely
Medium
Likely, may occur regularly
Highly Likely, certain or almost certain to occur
Hazard Risk
Dust particles Dust particles will be produced
when handling and mixing
cementitious grout and mortar
compounds can cause
breathing difficulties and
inflammation of the eyes and
airways. Some individuals may
become sensitised and suffer
asthmatic reactions.
Slips trips and falls. Due to the amount of tools and
materials present within the
work area, it is fairly possible
that slips trips and falls of
various natures will occur. This
may cause strains and sprains
of varying intensity.
Vibration. Vibration levels of hand drills
and paddles usually falls at a
maximum cyclical 15m/s.
Extended use of hand held
portable appliances can lead to
RSI over long periods of time.
Kick back from drills in general
can lead to wrist sprains and
strains.
Electrocution. There is always a latent risk of
electrocution when using any
item of 110v hand held plant.
This can result in minor burns
and muscular spasms.
Risk Assessment Ref No 5.17
Date of Issue
In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 Nov 5th 2015
Rating Given Severity of Outcome Rating Given
1 First Aid injury or minor property damage 1
Apply a rating to both likelihood
2 Minor injury or property damage 2 and severity and then multiply
3 Potential lost time injury or short term ill health 3 together to give actual risk rating
of a particular hazard
4 Major illness or injury 4
5 Fatal or disabling injury or serious ill health 5
L S R Control Measures L S R Further Action Required
3 3 9 Where possible, materials must be mixed outside to minimise 1 3 3 Site areas to be inspected daily
the dust build-up indoors. When mixing indoors, sufficient additional screening may be
ventilation, whether natural or forced, must be provided. required.
Water suppressant to be used to damp down areas prior to
application. Dust masks with a FFP2 value to be used along
with safety goggles to reduce ingestion and contamination.
Supervisors to inspect weather and site areas to prevent
harmful drift occurring.
2 2 4 Supervisors to ensure good housekeeping in and around work 1 2 2 Controls adequate, supervisors to
areas to prevent potential hazards. Safety boots with ankle monitor work practices and
support should be worn at all times to prevent ankle injuries. housekeeping standards.
Only trained competent site personnel will be involved in the
mixing and applying of cementitious products.
2 3 6 Correct plant and equipment to be used for the mixing task. 1 3 3 Supervisor to inspect plant and
Correct work practices should be adhered to which will carry out vibration risk
prevent accidental injuries. Task rotation should reduce the assessments.
HAVS level to that which is acceptable over a period of 8hrs
daily. VRA to be carried out prior to works and exposure
limits relayed to site personnel. Use of the correct PPE will
also reduce residual risk.
2 2 4 All plant operated on a 110v supply should only be connected 1 2 2 All equipment to be PAT tested
to generators or supplies with an RCD present. Non- before acceptance on site.
conductive soles on work boots will also reduce the effects of
electrical current.

Hazard Risk
Manual Handling. The material bags plant and
equipment all present a
potential risk. Incorrect lifting
can cause WRULDs over time.
And strains and sprains in the
short duration.
Noise. Generators and drills when in
use present a dbA value of 80-
103dbA which exceeds first
and second action levels. This
level of noise over time can
cause hearing defects
Risk Assessment Ref No 5.17
Date of Issue
In accordance with the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999 Nov 5th 2015
L S R Control Measures L S R Further Action Required
2 3 6 All materials to be supplied in 25kg bags or smaller. Wherever 1 3 3 MHA to be carried out prior to
possible materials and plant are to be transported work.
mechanically to the work areas. Lifting trolleys may be used
over long distances to reduce fatigue. Manual handling
assessments must be carried out where manual handling of
materials cannot be avoided.
4 3 12 Hearing protection of SNR 30dbA to be compulsory when 1 3 3 Noise assessment to be carried
operating mixing plant and drills. All other personnel within 2 out supervisors to monitor noise
meters also to wear ear protection. An initial noise levels.
assessment needs to be undertaken prior to work. An
exclusion zone may be required.