RISK ASSESSMENT - Birmingham City Council · Web viewReview the risk assessment and existing control measures in place for the team and then determine the adequacy of the measures

RISK ASSESSMENT

Ref: RTW BCC RA

Risk Assessment Form

Information required

Assessment Completion Details

The work activity that is being assessed

Returning to Covid-safe service delivery in BCC workplaces and premises

Directorate

Service / Team

Location

Risk Assessor Name

Risk Assessor Job Title

Risk Assessor Signature

Manager Name

Manager Job Title

Manager Signature

Risk Assessment review due by

Additional Guidance for this page

This is a sample Risk Assessment Form for managers to amend as applicable to their specific service or workplace in respect of Covid safety measures and requirements

A workplace is considered anywhere that an employee is required to carry out their contracted duties either on or off BCC premises

Risk assessments should be reviewed at least every 12 months and sooner in the event of an accident, a significant change to management, equipment, work process etc. or if a concern has been raised by an Employee or Safety Representative.

Signatures will be assumed where documents are submitted electronically.

Hard copies should be manually signed in all cases.

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Ref: RTW BCC RA

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This sample assessment is produced in line with current government guidelines and may be subject to change, if or should the government issue further frameworks/guidelines.

Review Record

(insert or delete rows as required)

This table should be completed each time this risk assessment is subject to review for any reason

Review Date

Reviewed by

Amendments

Signature

Introduction

1. This document has been collaboratively produced with input from Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Building Management, Public Health, Human Resources & Trade Unions.

1. This sample risk assessment form is intended to assist managers in meeting their legal obligation to protect the health safety and welfare of employees by assessing and managing risks in relation to coronavirus in the workplace.

1. This sample assessment covers the working environment, particularly for indoor environments such as offices, contact centres, operation rooms and similar workplaces and has been developed in line with the government guidance on Coronavirus – COVID-19

· https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/offices-and-contact-centres

· https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/homes

· https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/vehicles

1. Risk assessments must be carried out by management and in consultation with employees and Trade Union representatives. Contact details for trade unions can be found by following the link below

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50234/covid-19_staff_guidance/2148/covid-19_health_and_wellbeing

1. Additional individual risk assessments are needed for individual employees who have any factor which places them at higher risk or in a vulnerable category and for all factors, consideration must be given to adjustments for any employees with any protected characteristics.

1. Additional role-based risk assessments may be needed over and above the workplace assessments where the nature of work is impacted by the risk of Covid-19 transmission.

1. This risk assessment should also be reviewed when the working location, duties, or situation of the employees change.

1. There are five key principles which guide decisions and ensure Covid-19 secure measures:

1. Work from home if you can

2. Carry out a COVID-19 risk assessment, in consultation with employees and trade unions and submit for corporate approval prior to service resuming or a return to the workplace

3. Maintain 2 meters social distancing, wherever possible

4. Where people cannot be 2 meters apart, manage transmission risk by the implementation of further controls

5. Reinforce cleaning processes

6. Ensure that adequate PPE is made available as identified within the risk assessment.

1. The final risk assessment must be shared with the workforce and the government expects employers with over 50 employees to publish these online

1. Additional advice and guidance is available by following the link below and also from Occupational Health and Safety Services, and HR teams

https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/info/50234/covid-19_staff_guidance/2150/covid-19_health_and_safety

The national advice for staff remains, as of 1st December 2020, that they should continue to work from home where possible.

CAB buildings will not be opening for normal operations.

Risk Reduction Framework

Step One

The Workplace Environment

Take into consideration the ability to maintain social distancing and likelihood of exposure to Covid-19 within the workplace(s). consider phased return or reduced services where possible.

Hierarchy of Control

· Eliminate the possibility of exposure – home working, reduced need for travel to and physical attendance at workplace locations

· Reduction by hygiene measures

· Safe Systems of Work

· Task specific PPE including training and fit testing

Monitor the effectiveness of these measures and adherence to the controls once implemented

Step Three

The individual

Age – those over 70 are particularly vulnerable

Clinically Vulnerable people and those with underlying health conditions

Ethnicity – Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, particularly those aged 55 or over and those with comorbidities (multiple medical conditions

Pregnancy – In particular those over 28 weeks or with underlying health conditions

Disabilities identified which may be the subject of reasonable adjustments

Talk through the control measures with your team and address the concerns of all

Occupational Health can also support this process via the manager referral route

Step Two

The General Risk Assessment

These should be in place and consider the significant risk that your employees face whilst at work.

In addition, managers should now be considering the impact of Covid-19 and what control measures need to be introduced specifically around route of exposure and the vulnerability of the employees for whom they are responsible.

Individual Risk Factors (Listed Low to High Risk)

· Age – Under 40 years old.

· No underlying health conditions and no criteria from higher groups

· Age – Over 40 years old.

· Employee lives with someone who is shielding

· Ethnicity -Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority particularly those aged over 55 years or with comorbidities

· Clinically Vulnerable persons – those with certain underlying health conditions

· Disabilities – subject to reasonable adjustments

· Age – over 70 years old.

· Extremely clinically vulnerable people and those within a shielded group

· Pregnancy over 28 weeks or with underlying health condition

Workplace Risk Factors (Listed Low to High Risk)

· Performing all work duties remotely, from home

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· Can maintain distancing of at least two metres or with a physical barrier always present, and with no shared facilities

· Can maintain distancing of at least two metres, or with a physical barrier always present, but with shared facilities

· Necessary or possible contact under 2m with a limited number of people, without a physical barrier

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· Necessary or possible contact under 2m with members of the public, without a physical barrier

· Necessary direct contact with people

Additional information for this page

The overall Risk Level is greatest when there are High individual Risk Factors and High Workplace Risk Factors

Gender- Males are considered more susceptible to Covid, however this should only be considered as a contributory feature in conjunction with other risk factors when completing an individual risk assessment

Service Risk AssessmentStep One - Demonstrate that a return to the workplace or face to face work is necessary by considering the following factors

· Is a return to workplace or face to face working required to deliver the service?

· How frequent is the requirement for workplace attendance or face to face working?

· Inside or outside setting?

· How many staff are needed to return to the workplace or deliver face to face work?

· How long is the duration of attendance in the worklace or face to face engagement with a group or individual

· What alternative methods of service delivery have been used during lockdown?

· What was delivered in terms of outcomes?

· What is the justification for a return to the workplace or face to face working?

Step Two – Where the need for a return to workplace or face to face work is avoidable

Services should continue to operate with staff working from home

It is expected that the majority of Council staff will continue to work from home

Continue to monitor and review arrangements and safety measures for all staff who continue to work from home

Step Three – Where the need for a return to workplace or face to face work is unavoidable, consider the following

The number of staff required to return to the workplace or deliver face to face provision

Are sufficient numbers of staff available for the job roles and skills required for workplace or face to face service provision need

Step Four – Where sufficient staff roles are available to match service delivery need for a return to workplace or face to face service

Individual risk assessments to be completed for staff being considered for return to workplace or face to face working

Step Five – Outcome of the Individual’s Risk Assessment

1. Where risk factors have NOT been identified the individual can return to the workplace or face to face work

2. Where risk factors HAVE been identified the individual should not return to the workplace or face to face work at this time. Further guidance and support available from Occupational Health Services if required.

Risk Assessment Form Contents

One - Returning to the Workplace

Two - Those most at risk

Three - Access / Egress

Four - Welfare facilities

Five - Public facing services

Six - Travelling to Work

Seven - Use of BCC vehicles

Eight - First Aid and Emergency Evacuation

Nine – Legionella

Ten - Statutory Testing

Eleven – Use of Display Screen Equipment

Twelve – Physical, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Additional Information

Employee Signature Record

Risk Assessment Form

One

Returning to the Workplace

Hazard

Potential exposure to Covid-19 virus in the workplace

Who is at Risk and How?

Directly: Employees; service users; other building users; external contractors, tenants, hirers

Indirectly: family or household members; members of the public

Increased risk for those individuals (or their family members) who are identified as being vulnerable

Through:

transmission of and infection with Covid-19 virus, leading to related symptoms including serious illness or possible death if contracted.

Stress and anxiety

Exacerbation of existing physical and mental health conditions

Existing Control Measures

Building, Team and Service Managers will follow government guidance and co-ordinate arrangements as appropriate. Click on the links below for further information.

Safe Workplace Guidance - Gov.UK

BCC COVID19 health & safety information

Notification is required, reporting procedures and self- isolating timescales are in place for those with any suspected or confirmed infection or symptoms, including for individuals whose family members are affected.

At all times and in all areas of the workplace, individuals are required to:

Follow relevant guidance

Adhere to instruction and advice for safe working

Take care of themselves and others

Speak to their manager with any suggestions, issues or concerns. In addition, the following advice will now also be given:

· Practise the main infection control measures

· Maintain social distancing

· Wash hands regularly

· Avoid touching face

Employees, who have been identified as being vulnerable, or live with shielded people, will be prioritised for continued home working arrangements, or, where not possible, alternative duties/redeployment to assure social distancing.

Only teams who have permanent workstation facilities will be permitted to return to work at their allocated desk.

No hotdesk facilities will be available and workstations allocated to others should not be used

Additional Control Measures Required

The need for employees to return to the workplace will be assessed and avoided so far as possible or frequency / duration reduced as far as possible by:

· identifying ways for home working arrangements to continue

· adapting work activity

· providing additional / specialist equipment by assessment

The number of employees required in the workplace at any one time, the frequency of attendance, handovers and time spent on the premises will be reduced by;

· identifying minimum levels of workplace cover required

· implementing suitable rotas and working patterns, preferably with long rotations e.g. 1 week workplace, 2 weeks homeworking etc.

· Staggering start/finish times

· Cohort teams – same groups on same shifts

Items such as phones, pens, headsets, IT equipment etc should not be shared – additional equipment will be provided where necessary to prevent the need for this

Where the wearing of PPE is identified as a necessary control measure, this will be provided free of charge and the appropriate training and instruction given

Action by Whom?

Building Management

Team and Service Management

Employees

Action by When?

Completed – date and initials

Two

Those Most at Risk

Hazard


Specific consideration required for those most at risk due to a number of personal circumstance or additional factors


As above for section one - Especially individuals within the following vulnerable categories

· Age - those aged over 70 are particularly vulnerable

· Clinically vulnerable people - those with underlying health conditions

· Ethnicity – those at increased risks, particularly aged above 55 or have comorbidities (multiple medical conditions occurring at the same time).

· Pregnancy - in particular those who are over 28 weeks or have underlying health conditions

· Disabilities identified which may be the subject of reasonable adjustments


Review the risk assessment and existing control measures in place for the team and then determine the adequacy of the measures taken for those individuals most at risk.

The universal precautions in place as per role e.g. specific PPE, associated training and Safe System of Work should reduce risk to a level considered tolerable.

However, managers are expected to consider individual risk assessment and identify control measures for those at greater risk and consider how social distancing may be maintained. Following risk assessment, those who cannot deliver their role home working may require changing working practices/ responsibilities and/or redeployment to support other areas of the business to allow a continuation of home working. This should be worked through with your directorate lead for business continuity.

Talk through the control measures with your team/employee and address the concerns of all.


Staff should notify managers of their existing health conditions/concerns, so managers can ensure these staff are supported, and prioritised to assure social distancing, by working from home where possible, otherwise by changing working practices/responsibilities and/or redeployment managers can email Occupational Health [email protected] to seek advice for staff with pre-existing conditions. Staff and managers should refer to BCC Guidance in relation to recording absence and working from home, recognising this could be for an extended period.

Consider the Stress Risk Assessment process and the 6 management standards.

Signpost employee(s) to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service, and wellbeing resources for support – there is a wealth of information on the intranet

Refer to Occupational Health via the manager referral route if there are further controls considered to be available.

Monitor the effectiveness of the controls in place and the individuals understanding of these and explore any outstanding anxieties or concerns which may exist.

Action by Whom?

Line Manager with support from Occupational Health as required.

Action by When?


Three

Access and Egress

Hazard

Corridors, doorways, stairwells, lifts, break and rest areas, communal waiting areas, meeting rooms or limited spaces where adequate distancing may not be possible



As above for Sections One and Two


Reduced number of people within the building (as above) and physical control measures identified and implemented to allow distancing in these areas to be maintained, as far as possible.

To include;

· systems for one-way access, egress and movement around the building

· signage and spacing demarcation on walls and floors

· removal or relocation of furniture in, restricted use or closure of, communal areas

· re-arranging of workstations

· all ‘hot-desk’ workstations will be taken out of use

· meetings will be held remotely (phone, skype, MS Teams etc.) even if all attendees are on the premises.

· where use of meeting rooms is unavoidable, social distancing and hygiene measures should be observed, windows opened etc.

Automatic doors, revolving doors and push pad openers will be used where available and manual doors will be kept open (where this would not be a breach of fire or other safety regulations) to reduce the need for contact with door handles. Door wedges or magnetic systems (where fitted) should be used. Doors should not be propped open with fire extinguishers, chairs etc.

Lifts should be used following the guidelines on positioning / floor markings; stand side-by-side and facing away from other lift users.

In smaller lifts there is signage to indicate one person use at a time.


If concerns remain, consider feedback.


Action by Whom?

· Building Management

· Team and Service Management

· Employees

Action by When?


Four

Welfare Facilities

Hazard


Welfare facilities – bathrooms, kitchen and refreshment areas and equipment




Consideration given to the likely increase in use of these areas, equipment and resources, due to government guidance on handwashing and the ongoing closure of catering outlets.

· Additional cleaning, handwashing and hygiene resources will be provided where required

· Air dryers or paper towels will be used where available.

· Roller towel systems will be taken out of use if it considered that they will not provide adequate levels of hygiene or protection

· paper towel filling and disposal procedures will be reviewed to ensure they are sufficient and do not increase the risk of infection

· where air hand dryers are not automatic, push buttons will be regularly cleaned throughout the day

· Use of showers if available should be avoided until further notice by Building Management.

· Touch points on taps, cupboard handles, doors in kitchen areas are cleaned throughout the day include touch points on any vending machines.


Use of shared kitchen / refreshment facilities and equipment will be revised and will be restricted or modified where necessary.

Monitor the effectiveness of the controls in place and the individuals understanding of these and explore any outstanding anxieties or concerns which may exist

Action by Whom?



· Employees

Action by When?


Five

Public Facing Services

Hazard


Public facing services – appointments, waiting and reception areas

Threat or assault – verbal or physical including deliberate coughing or spitting



Injury, infection with air or blood borne disease


Increased protection for employees and customers will be provided, where possible, by the implementation of procedures and resources including:

· customers to be encouraged to access services or appointments online

· utilise any introductions or changes to relevant legislation and procedures to reduce services requiring face-to-face attendance

· limit maximum attendance per appointment

· advise customers of any requirements in advance of appointment

· revised opening and appointment times;

· changes to reception and checking in systems;

· removal or rearrangement of waiting areas

· installation of Perspex screens and dividers

· increased cleaning of communal furniture and public areas

· signage and floor demarcation in all areas

· pre-appointment checks and information – cancel or reschedule appointments where necessary

· staff awareness that customers behaviour may be adversely affected by the current situation and briefed by managers on any specific customer care and control measures

· increased security


Staff to be advised on procedures and reminded of the importance of reporting threat or assault to manager, police and safety services; first aid actions; self-isolation procedures etc.

Specific risk assessments to be completed and control measures implemented for home visits which should only be carried out where no other method of remote contact is possible (consider phone, online or contact centre appointments first).



Signage to be prominently displayed to advise BCC will be operating a Zero Tolerance Policy regarding abuse etc. of Staff members

Action by Whom?



· Employees

Action by When?


Six

Travelling to Work

Hazard


Travelling to work using public transport

Including buses, trains, and taxis


Employees using public transport for travel to or from work

Employees using public transport in their work duties


Government and Corporate Guidance Available

Public Transport Guidance- Gov.UK

Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles - Gov.UK

The Birmingham Emergency Travel Plan measures – details can be found by clicking here


In line with current government guidance, use of public transport to be avoided where possible.

Work methods and systems will be adapted to allow for continued homeworking where possible.

Those staff for whom use of public transport is unavoidable will be identified and additional consideration given so that the requirement for them to attend the workplace can be eliminated, or the frequency reduced, as far as possible by:

· prioritising them for homeworking

· minimising workplace shifts

· allocating shift times to support off-peak travel

· assigning tasks that can be completed from home



Action by Whom?



· Employees

Action by When?


Seven

Use of BCC Vehicles

Hazard

Use of BCC vehicles

including after long periods of non-use




Drivers, Escorts, Passengers – especially those in vulnerable groups


Usual in-house daily vehicle checks and testing schedules to be reinstated

WISH Guidance developed in partnership with HSE and fully implemented in Waste Services


Before first use of a vehicle:

· Check MOT, insurance, tax and driving licence remains valid and update, if necessary, before using vehicle. DVLA have extended MOT certificates. Manager and vehicle user will ensure adherence to the requirements of this.

· Tyres, oil and water checks will be carried out and action taken where necessary

· Any issues to be reported and vehicle not to be used until confirmed as roadworthy

Review procedures for carrying passengers and hygiene facilities to ensure that distancing and infection control measures are in place where possible

Identify systems to eliminate or reduce vehicle sharing (drivers). Where this is not possible, additional interior cleaning and/or PPE measures should be introduced.



Action by Whom?



· Employees

Action by When?


Eight

First Aid and Emergency Evacuation

Hazard

First Aid and Emergency Evacuation

Requirements of role – social distancing, infection control

Insufficient numbers of First Aiders, Fire Marshals and Evacuation Chair Operators FA, FM, EO)

Expired qualification or certification and retraining not available due to ongoing closure of services



Incidents occurring or worsened outcomes due to lack of trained personnel available to act in the event of an accident or emergency


All First Aiders, Fire Marshals and Evacuation Chair Operators will be responsible for ensuring that their qualification remains valid or within official extension period and for renewing as soon as possible

· HSE have extended qualification period for any First Aid at work certificates that expire between 16th March 2020 and 30th June 2020. This will be under regular review and may be further extended if necessary.

· Guidance issued with regards to administration of First Aid and CPR

· Fire Marshal training is available by request to BCC Safety Services and is delivered via Microsoft Teams

· All Fire Marshals should ensure that they have completed Corporate Mandatory Fire Safety e-learning before requesting FM training

· FMs should confirm if they are still required to undertake this role and have a return to workplace date before requesting training

· FMs must ensure that they are aware of any changes to their role within their specific workplace before resuming duties

· Fire Marshals and First Aiders are required to notify their manager and HR payroll about any payments received during lockdown or other periods of closure where the role was not required


Building managers/duty holders to review all emergency evacuation risk assessments, revise plans where necessary and assess numbers of FA, FM and EO’s, taking into account any reduction in numbers of employees in building at any one time

Team managers to contact any existing FA, FM or EO’s on availability.

Building and team managers to liaise regarding availability and to confirm sufficient availability

- share the first aiders of other neighbouring BCC locations to increase cover.

First Aiders, building and team managers are responsible for keeping themselves and others updated on guidance regarding modifications to the administration of First Aid and in addition a review of PPE arrangements.

Building Managers to contact all FA, FM and EO’s to advise of any changes to emergency plans and procedures.

Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPS) will be reviewed and updated to ensure that requirements are met



Action by Whom?



· FA, FM. EO’s

Action by When?


Nine

Legionella

Hazard

Missed testing, actions not yet completed from previous tests

Build-up of legionella bacteria in taps, shower heads, air conditioning units etc. due to non-use during full or partial closure of premises

Inadequate water temperatures



Employees; service users; other building users; external contractors, tenants or hirers

Contracting Legionella (legionnaires disease)


LCA Guidance for Members on Reopening Buildings sent to the Managing Agent to ensure compliance is achieved.

Premises will not reopen until testing and any necessary action has been completed by appointed contractors

Taps, showers, air-conditioning systems etc. will not be operated for the first time since closure unless by a contractor or building manager/ duty holder under contractor advice -there are specific procedures that need to be followed

Contractor or building manager/duty holder will ensure that all hot water systems are to the required temperature before re-opening


Existing schedules to resume where contractors are able to resume service

Any outstanding actions to be completed as necessary

Legionella Contractors to be notified of any changes to use of premises or equipment especially in previously unused areas or where usage will increase as a result of changes made to working practice or procedure


Action by Whom?

· Property Services



Action by When?


Ten

Statutory Testing

Hazard

Expired or missed testing schedules

Extended period of premises and equipment not being in use: including structural, asbestos management, electrical, gas, alarms and fire-fighting / protection

Installation of new equipment due to new working arrangements



Employees; colleagues; service users;

building users; external contractors, tenants or hirers

Serious injury or death through system or equipment fault/failure


. Existing schedules to resume where contractors are able to resume service – alternatively risk assessments undertaken.

In house testing schedules to resume in advance of reopening

All alarms, early- warning systems, fire fighting equipment to be checked and replaced where necessary in advance of re-opening


Building manager/ duty holder will check schedules and test expiry dates and arrange for renewal before re-opening.

Where testing contractors are not available, advice will be sought on if/how to proceed – where extensions have been officially authorised, testing will be arranged for completion as soon as possible and within extension allowances.

Premises will not reopen until testing and any necessary action has been completed by an authorised contractor or exclusions recorded.



Action by Whom?

· Property Services Building Management


Action by When?


Eleven

Use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Hazard

Agile working - inappropriate use of DSE in CAB/Office and/or when working at home


Employees

Potential for Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULD) or exacerbation of existing conditions due to poor posture adopted, insufficient number of breaks, inappropriate workstation set up.


In circumstances were a full office workstation cannot be accessed, there should be an increase in the number of breaks taken.

DSE eLearning should be completed by those using such equipment. VDU Workstation checklist to be completed by all DSE users.

DSE / Agile working / Home working Intranet guidance for managers and employees is available and should be followed.

This will enable employees to set up their area of work to allow them neutral posture.

All DSE provided should be subject to a pre-use visual inspection.

Any defects or noticeable damage is reported immediately

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Consider impacts of agile working / work being done from home and if employee has followed guidance with regards to setting up a suitable workstation enabling them to achieve neutral posture.

Discuss any further requirements with them accordingly.

Consider sharing the following tutorial clip with those working from home;

https://youtu.be/Af7q5j14muc

Action by Whom?

Employee / manager

Action by When?


Twelve

Physical, Mental Health and Wellbeing

Hazard

Effects on physical and mental health and wellbeing caused by requirement to return to the workplace


Employees

Stress and anxiety

Emerging, or exacerbation of existing, physical or mental health issues


Ongoing regular contact between managers and employees while homeworking – phone, Microsoft Teams, Skype etc.

BCC intranet updates, FAQs and guidance including information such as Covid-19, Occupational Health and Safety, HR, ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions and weekly newsletters.

Staff guidance here: https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/staffguidance

Managers ensure that any staff who do not have IT access or Log-on ID receive these opportunities and information by other methods.

HR procedures for sickness absence relating to Covid-19 in place.

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Managers will liaise with employees to discuss what ‘returning to work’ means for them – health, vulnerable status, feelings, anxieties, conflicting responsibilities (vulnerable household members, childcare, care for other dependants, transport etc.) and to discuss and agree what, if any, allowances can be made to accommodate individual needs and provide reassurance.

Additional support available via self-referral to BCC Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and manager referral to Occupational Health Services

All staff will be advised and updated of current requirements for notification and reporting of illness or contact with Covid 19, whether themselves or a member of their household, and either suspected or confirmed.



Action by Whom?


· Employees

Action by When?


Additional InformationHazardComments

Potential conflict between existing workplace / work activity risk assessments and procedures and newly implemented arrangements required for returning to the workplace

All existing risk assesments to be reviewed and amended as appropriate to ensure continued compliance and safe working practice in all areas

Potential conflict between:

· building and team management risk assessments and procedures in multi – use premises especially CABs and those where external agencies operate.

· Work activity that has not yet been approved to re-start within premises that are re-opening for other business

High levels of co-operation and liaison required to ensure that building capacity and other safety requirements can be met. Team managers should discuss their requirements with building management as soon as possible. Although every effort will be made to accommodate all requirements, it may be necessary for team managers to amend or modify their plans in order to enable wider compliance and implementation of procedures

Building managers/duty holders to confirm ongoing compliance of users and groups, including appropriate certification, contracts and hire agreements which should be updated as soon as possible to reflect any changes or agreements

Implementation of new procedures, equipment or resources as part of Covid – 19 control measures

Ensure that exisitng procedures are updated to reflect any changes

Review and update risk assessments including CoSHH and Fire to include any new products or procedures

All employees to receive appropriate instruction and training in any new or revised procedures, equipment or resources including PPE

Other user groups to be notified of any changes that affect them or their service delivery

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Employee Signature Record

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I have read the attached Risk Assessment and confirm that:

· I understand what actions have been taken to reduce injury or ill health at work and what I must do to protect myself and others;

· I will ask for further information and guidance, if needed, before undertaking my duties;

· I am not aware of any additional hazards that should be considered in this risk assessment;

· I will speak to my Manager or Trade Union Representative if I have any Health, Safety and Welfare issues or concerns;

· I will report any accidents, incidents or near misses promptly to my Manager.

· If you have any concerns regarding the above criteria, or require further clarification, you should speak with your Manager or Trade Union representative before signing this sheet

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