Observations Control Measures Timescale

Hazards and consequences Immediate and Longer-term action

Engineer’s workshop
All flammable items to be stored in a reproof
Storage of flammable substances on Immediate 1 week
cabinet. Tool box talk on re safety for all staff.
the bench.Risk of fire.

Fire exit obstructed by oil drum. Risk of

Drum to be removed and exit kept clear at all
being unable to evacuate quickly in an Immediate 1 week
times. Tool box talk on re safety for all staff.
emergency.
Introduce cleaning regime for each machine, e.g.
Oil spillages on the floor under the
assign a designated employee to each machine for
radial arm drilling machine. Risk of 1 week 1 month
the end of day clean down.Conduct inspection to
slipping and falling on the level.
check adequacy of cleaning.
Good general lighting with task
Good practice to be maintained. Ongoing monitoring
lighting on machinery where needed.
Oil red warm air heating unit provides
Good practice to be maintained. Ongoing monitoring
a comfortable working temperature.
This practice should be prohibited.Adapt unused
Drinks being made on a dirty bench.
office for temporary use as rest area. Provide Immediately 1 day
Risk of ingesting hazardous substances,
permanent rest area with sink, fridge and facilities 1 month
leading to ill health.
to make hot drinks.