Risk Assessment

Security risk assessment

This Risk Assessment was completed by T1 Senior Management following the guidance in Five Steps to Risk Assessment 

1 To identify the hazards, the manager: 

  • looked at HSE’s web pages for small businesses (www.hse.gov.uk/smallbusinesses/index.htm), and for entertainment and leisure (www.hse.gov.uk/ entertainment/index.htm), to learn where hazards can occur.
  • walked around various licensed premises including pubs, clubs and outdoor events noting things that might pose a risk and taking HSE’s guidance into consideration;
  • talked to supervisors and staff to learn from their knowledge and experience of areas and activities, and to listen to their opinions about health and safety issues in the workplace; 
  • talked to the office cleaning contractors, and to his preferred suppliers of maintenance work, to ensure that their activities did not pose a risk to club staff, and vice-versa; and
  • looked at the accident book, to gain an understanding of previous incidents.

2 T1 management then wrote down who could be harmed by the hazards and how.

3 For each hazard, they wrote down what controls, if any, were in place to manage these hazards, then compared these controls to the good practice guidance provided on the HSE website to establish what could be done to eliminate/control/reduce or limit the risk.

4 Putting the risk assessment into practice, the management decided and recorded that Lee Badman is ultimately responsible for implementing the actions identified as necessary. T1 Solutions Group provide access publicly to this document along with all company policies and procedures and include it as part of the induction process for new employees.

5 At the staff meeting, the management team discussed the findings of the risk assessment with staff and pinned up a copy in the staffroom. They decided to review and update the risk assessment every year, or straightaway if any major changes in the workplace happened.

EVENT SITE/VENUE

The following risk assessments are applicable to large format external and internal events including, but not limited to music events, festivals and sporting events. The first section of our risk assessments considers the risk to site/venue

 

Activity / Area of Concern

Hazards Identified

Persons at Risk

Minimising the Risk

Risk Factor

Something with the potential to cause harm

What could go wrong?

Who may be harmed?

Actions to be taken to minimise each risk?

Risk factor ?

Public Entrance / Exit

Risk of injury at public entrance / exit

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • entrance / exit constructed to allow easy access for disabled people.
  • entry supervised by identifiable marshals carrying mobile radios to summon assistance from Control.
  • first aiders & ambulance on site.  
  • catering outlets must be located away from entry or exit points 

Low

Falls from Height

Serious, possibly fatal, injuries 

serious injury if struck by glasses falling from balcony to lower levels.

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • all platforms for performers and others are adequately fenced with safe means of access.
  • ladders to be suitable, regularly inspected, and used only for light work of short duration by trained staff. 
  • only trained, authorised staff may work on the lighting rig.
  • all other work at height, such as above the roof light – is done by contractors under a permit to work system and using trained staff and appropriate equipment
  • stewards extra-vigilant on the balcony.

Low

Slips, Trips and Falls

Serious, possibly fatal, injuries if  fall from or on stairs, or suffer injuries such as sprains and fractures if slip on spillages, trip over objects etc.

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • all stairs have handrails and midrails on open sides with kick boards where needed.
  • all enclosed stairwells have handrails on one side at least and both if stair wider than 1.8 m.
  • all carpets firmly secured. 
  • adequate lighting, particularly on stairs.
  • good housekeeping – staff ‘see it and sort it’.
  • electrical cables managed so as not to pose a trip hazard.

Low

Electricity

suffer serious and possibly fatal electric shock/burns injuries from faulty electrical equipment or installation

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • electrical installation and all equipment inspected by a competent person according to a planned inspection programme, and maintained as necessary.
  • staff trained to spot and report any defective plugs, discoloured sockets, damaged cable and on/off switches and to take defective equipment out of use.
  • staff know how to safely turn the electricity off in an emergency.
  • clear access to the fuse box.

Low

Violence

Risk serious injuries if assaulted or if caught up in Physical Intervention 

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • staff trained to spot potential trouble makers, defuse tense situations etc.
  • adequate number of trained, SIA badged security staff. 
  • staff trained in procedures re-entry, queuing, searches, etc and signs displayed for public.
  • Information sharing with police and other security staff at licensed premises in the area.
  • CCTV system.
  • licensed, commercial grade and secure two way radio system allowing bar staff to talk to security/control
  • overcrowding not permitted in any area.
  • security staff aware of all exits.
  • live bands told not to encourage stage diving etc. 
  • drinks not served to people obviously under the influence.
  • glass collectors used
  • only home office and SIA approved techniques to be implemented during physical intervention 
  • physical intervention to be used only as a last resort

Low

Glazing and Mirrors

Suffer serious injury from impact with windows / mirrors that are not evident

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • all safety-critical glazing complies with British Standard 6262.
  • where necessary, glass is marked to make it evident.
  • no mirrors sited where they might cause confusion or disorientation.

Low

Gas

Risk injury from fire and explosion if not properly maintained and used

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • boiler checked and serviced annually by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
  • staff trained in defect reporting procedure.

Low

High Temperatures

Suffer from dehydration or fainting if it is too hot

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • adequate ventilation supplies fresh air to public areas at a rate of 8 litres/sec/person.
  • air conditioning in hot weather.

Low

Hypodermic Needles

Suffer puncture injuries from discarded needles, which may result in serious ill-health problems.

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • strict no-drugs policy, enforced by club security procedures.
  • staff trained in collecting discarded needles using ‘sharps kit’ – puncture-resistant gloves, tongs and sharps box.
  • staff trained to dispose of sharps container as clinical waste.

Low

Manual Handling

Suffer from back pain from carrying heavy or awkward objects including kegs, cases of beer, speakers

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • Kegs taken to and stored in cellar by brewery draymen.
  • beer drop properly designed and maintained.
  • sack truck/porters trolley used where possible for cases of bottles, speakers etc.
  • only authorised staff, trained in manual handling, handle the sound system, speakers etc.

Low

CO2 Leakage

Potentially fatal suffocation injuries from any CO2 leak in the cellar.

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • adequate ventilation to cellar.
  • staff trained to check for and to recognise leaks, and to turn equipment off if there is a leak.
  • brewery provides 24-hour cover for dealing with leaks.
  • CO2 alarm installed, and regularly maintained.

Low

Smoke and Fogs

Suffer skin damage from handling dry ice. Fumes and mists can cause irritation to eyes, nose and breathing.

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • only trained workers have access to the products, which are kept in a locked container.
  • only workers trained in the risk of the product, use the products, following safe systems of work – including wearing appropriate gloves, as recommended by the manufacturer.

Low

Moving Vehicles

Injuries caused by moving vehicles

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • vehicle movement kept to minimum
  • arena isolated by barriers to keep public away from moving exhibits
  • mandatory 5 mph speed limit enforced by signs and identifiable marshals carrying mobile radios to summon assistance from  control
  • first aiders & ambulance on site.
  • ensure all vehicles are on site before the event.
  • vehicle and pedestrian access and egress are separated
  • vehicle movements in arena restricted to 1 hour before and after the event 
  • strictly no vehicle movement in arena during show times
  • during periods of movements vehicles only travel in one direction at pre planned allocated time slots.
  • vehicle marshalling to be introduced
  • marshals to wear high visibility vests/jackets
  • site to be cleared of pedestrians after event before vehicles are admitted
  • only marshals in high visibility to be in the area during vehicle movements
  • reversing of vehicles to be supervised if other people in the area

Medium

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

Fire; Terrorist attack; Storm

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • clear route kept for emergency vehicles through site
  • staff parking is clear of site
  • an adequate number of ambulances for event capacity are located on site with movement controlled by security at all times.
  • security will keep emergency routes and exits clear of vehicles, obstacles and pedestrians at all times.
  • procedure in place for emergency evacuation to include methods of egress; designated assembly points; marshals and  information boards for public; 
  • P.A. system (essential for large events); and how the emergency services are contacted and by whom in the event of an emergency.

Medium

First Aid

Minor injuries;

insect bite

heat stroke

general accidents

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • provide adequate first aid cover. (NB 2 is the minimum number of first aiders for an event)   
  • number of qualified first aiders to be present for event
  • procedure in place for emergency evacuation to include methods of egress; designated assembly points; marshals and  information boards for public.

Low

Care of Children

Lost Children

Members of the public – Children

  • clearly identified “lost children” point.
  • identifiable marshals.  
  • PA system in place (essential for large events

Medium

Toilet Provision

Not enough Toilets

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • ensure enough toilets present at site for numbers attending
  • provide portaloos as necessary OR
  • use of public toilets on site.

Low

Car Parking

Injuries caused by moving Vehicles

Staff, Members of the Public & Contractors

  • designated signed parking areas.  
  • drive to be kept clear to allow access for emergency vehicles.
  • mandatory 5 mph speed limit enforced by signs and safety stewards.  
  • one-way traffic system in place.  
  • car parking supervised by identifiable marshals wearing high visibility jackets carrying mobile radio to summon assistance from control.
  • first aiders and ambulance on site.
  • specially designated area for disabled parking.
  • procedure must be in place and a suitable towing vehicle available to remove vehicles from site in the event of very wet ground conditions

Low

Risk of fire

Burn or Smoke Injuries

Members of the public especially people with disabilities and children /staff /event participants /contractors

  • event organiser must have a Fire Risk Assessment for their event which must include:
  • identifying combustible materials (including LPG, diesel, helium gas, trees/shrubs, dry grass, wood, awnings/marquees, litter, vehicles, goods etc) & sources of oxygen & sources of ignition on the area being used
  • checking that the fire would be detected in a reasonable time and people warned
  • checking that people including persons with disabilities who may be in the building/marquee/area can get out safely
  • checking that people at risk know what to do if there is a fire
  • ensuring there is adequate fire safety equipment according to the size/nature of the event & that it is maintained; & that suitably trained people are available to operate any fire extinguishers
  • ensuring that any marquees or other enclosed buildings/structures used for the event are included in the Fire Risk Assessment 
  • for large or high risk events – notify Fire Service   
  • for large or high risk events – roads/emergency exits patrolled and kept clear by identifiable fire marshals carrying mobile radios to summon assistance from Control.
  • for small or low risk events – ensure roads/emergency exits are kept clear at all times
  • all events – system available to broadcast any evacuation instructions  (small events – person shouting or using megaphone or gong etc;  large events – Public Address system)
  • loudhailer on site and easily accessible 
  • adequate number of fire safety trained marshals onsite at all times during the event

Low

Very Wet Weather on the Day

Vehicles unable to get off grass

public slip over

ground damaged

Members of the public

  • there are no special provisions in the event of very wet weather on the day or day before as;
  • the site has suitable drainage and waterways to avoid risk of flooding, slip hazards and no reason for vehicles to get stuck on grassed areas
  • only in severe wet weather we would prohibit parking on grass or other areas prone to pooling, eliminating potential hazards

Low

Strong Winds

Falling trees or debris

marquees lifting / blowing away

other flying or rolling objects

Members of the public

Children

Competitors

Staff

  • organiser together with their appointed person for Health & Safety to monitor weather forecasts and actual weather for the event – if strong winds or gusts are likely to exceed 30mph then event must be cancelled or postponed by the event organiser due the risks involved.  
  • when planning the event, situate elements of the event as far away as practicable from trees wherever possible

Low

Litter

Litter or other debris generated by event

Complaints from;

Members of the public

Parks Division staff

  • ensure that a litter pick is pre-arranged and undertaken by event organiser/volunteers immediately after the event
  • borrow litter picking tools in advance from Parks if necessary
  • obtain black bags at own expense
  • remove bags of collected litter from site OR
  • request Parks to remove bags of collected litter from site on next working day 

Low

Use of External Companies

Operators to provide any service as part of the event, eg: bouncy castle, marquee etc

Various

Various 

  • ensure we obtain all operator’s risk assessments and safe working practices, and check through them to ensure they are adequate
  • during the security sweep check the safety of all external suppliers
  • ensure that the organisers have received the required risk assessments from suppliers

Low

Working with children

Ensuring children are protected

Children 

People working with children

  • ensure that if any supervisors, volunteers, operators, or marshals at your event will be working one to one with children or in a situation where there is only one adult with a child/children for any duration of time, that they are DBS checked.  
  • all SIA licensed employees are DBS approved and PNC checked no greater than 5 days prior to the event. 
  • although this is the responsibility of the event organisers, all security will be fully briefed in protecting the vulnerable 

Low

Crowd management / Safety Stewards

Pinch points

Over-crowding

Potential conflict re entry to event

Members of the public

senior citizens

children

disabled people

  • PA system in place.  
  • appropriate number of identifiable marshals on site, with radio system.  
  • marshals to be fully briefed prior to event.  
  • organiser of event must have trained/experienced marshals wherever controlling entry to an event, as this causes potential conflict.

Low

Public Address (PA) System

Cables catch fire or electrocute

Trip over cables

Members of the public

Staff

  • check cables prior to event. 
  • circuit breaker in place. 
  • all electrics checked by qualified electrician
  • cable covers/management system in place
  • no exposed cables

Low

Activities

The following risk assessments are applicable to activities that may be operated during the event. 

Activity / Area of Concern

Hazards Identified

Persons at Risk

Minimising the Risk

Risk Factor

Something with the potential to cause harm

What could go wrong?

Who may be harmed?

Actions to be taken to minimise each risk?

Risk factor ?

Face Painting 

Allergy to paints

Members of the public

Children

  • erect warning signs: If child has allergy/skin condition then MUST NOT have face painted.
  • staff to ensure all parents/guardians sign form re no allergy/giving permission
  • must have Public Liability Insurance for £5m cover – copy to be provided.

Low

Catering – Food / Drink

Food poisoning 

Allergic reaction

Fire

Members of the public

Children

Staff 

  • organiser to ensure caterers are registered with their local authority re food hygiene certificate etc.
  • food handlers must have access to hot water and soap, or if this is not possible then anti-bacterial wipes must be provided and used.  
  • catering outlets must be located away from entry or exit points 
  • clearly display ingredients or possible contamination by ingredients eg “This product contains nut oil” etc
  • fire extinguishers mandatory in all catering units.

Low

Cash Collectors

Risk of theft

Injury to cash collectors

Competitors

Contractors

Members of the public

  • all cash collection points to have mobile radios.
  • fully instructed inconspicuous persons carrying mobile radios to summon assistance if necessary to make regular collections from cash collection points.
  • cash to be removed to secure area for counting and subsequent banking.
  • police notified of event

Low

Barbeque

Fire hazard / burns (people/property/ trees)

Food uncooked

Ingesting fire lighting products

Members of the public

Anyone consuming food

  • barbecue to be fenced/secured off to public & supervised at all times
  • ashes to be removed from site when cold
  • gloves to be worn   
  • fire extinguisher and/or bucket of sand to be placed next to barbecue area   
  • situate barbecue away from any trees or other combustible materials
  • ensure food hygiene  
  • use a food thermometer probe to ensure thoroughly cooked
  • clean surfaces with antibacterial spay
  • barbecue to be supervised at all times
  • no lighting liquid to be used, only lighting blocks

Low

Dog show

Uneven ground

Dog health / injuries

Heat exhaustion

Dog faeces

Tripping over dog show rings

Competitors

Dogs

Visitors 

General public

  • check for ruts or holes prior to event, fill in if required
  • have veterinarian on call
  • have quarantined area with dog first aid equipment
  • LBC Parks inform dog warden of dog shows, may attend
  • ensure water available on site & signposted
  • ensure all faeces immediately collected and placed in refuse sacks
  • ensure removed from site
  • wrap hazard tape around rings.  
  • provide 24 hour security.   

Low

Bouncy Castle or other inflatable activity

Falling / tripping/ colliding with other users

Inflatable not secured properly – accidents

Children or vandals accessing generator or fuel and causing fire hazard or having accident

Members of the public

Children

Supervisor

  • the event organiser must ensure that the operator complies with all of the Bouncy Castle Regulations including sections on anchorage, weather, damage, overcrowding, supervision, training, etc.
  • event organiser must also ensure operator uses ADIPS or PIPA inspection schemes (or PUWER) – get a copy of their safety certificate to check.
  • event organiser also to obtain copy of operator’s Public Liability Insurance for £5 million.
  • the event organiser must ensure that the operator complies with all of the above Bouncy Castle Regulations – this includes sections on numbers,  weight/size/age, footwear & cables.
  • the event organiser must ensure that the operator complies with all of the above Bouncy Castle Regulations – the section on generators (diesel only permitted) and fuel storage.
  • permanent supervision of activities during operation
  • additional safety steward at busy periods to manage crowd and queues

Low

Marquee / Gazebo

Guy ropes

Stakes

Trip hazard

Members of the public

Staff

  • Ensure marquee company certificated and have PLI £5m cover and provide copy of their Risk Assessment to event organiser – which must include marking stakes/rope with hazard tape;  ensure adequate escape routes;  ensure fire safety signs and fire fighting equipment in place and that ignition source issues are addressed.  
  • Check prior to event opening all ropes secure, regularly re-check. 
  • Only competent/trained persons to erect marquee/gazebo.  
  • Access to any electricity supply if required must be connected by qualified electrician.  
  • Ensure you refer to “Fire Safety Risk Assessment – Open Air Events and Venues” to include marquee/gazebo in Fire Risk Assessment (see section above on Risk of Fire)

Low

Fair Rides

Noise pollution

Burning

Being hit by moving rides

Members of the public 

Staff

Children

  • decibel to be kept to a sensible level. Must finish at designated time. Seek advice from Noise Pollution Control
  • generators, which must be diesel, to be situated away from public access & roped off.  
  • fuel to be stored securely and in limited quantities.
  • rides to be properly supervised to deny access while moving and allow room between rides for access.
  • fair must supply PLI £5m cover.  
  • event organiser must ensure all rides have current H&S certificates

Low

Music

Noise pollution

 

Members of the public 

Staff

  • ensure full compliance with all noise/music conditions.(CDC)   
  • work with environmental protection team (noise control) to ensure full compliance and prevent noise pollution
  • provide to the PC & Events manager the name of a nominated noise control person and their mobile telephone number

Low

Spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus

Spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus

Spread of Covid-19 Coronavirus

General – Management

  • Information on Covid Control measure must be communicated to all staff, visitors and customers
  • Staff (and others) should be regularly reminded of the Covid control measures in place and the need to follow all of the relevant procedures
  • Managers or appointed ‘covid marshals’ shall check to ensure that appropriate procedures are being followed and that facilities provided are maintained

Hand Washing

  • For more information see  https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/cleaning/handwashing-using-hand-sanitiser.htm 
  • Hand washing facilities with soap and water should already be in place.
  • Additional facilities should be provided where necessary to allow for easy and frequent hand washing.
  • Hand washing should be monitored by managers / covid marshals. See hand washing guidance.
  • Provide information to staff on hand washing  https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/
  • Provide materials to allow drying of hands with disposable paper towels.
  • Pedal bins or opened topped bins will be used to reduce touch points.
  • Hand-washing facilities will be cleaned, bins will be emptied and soap, paper towels and hand sanitiser replenished regularly.
  • Gel sanitisers should be provided in any area where washing facilities are not readily available
  • Repeated washing can dry skin and lead to dermatitis. Staff encouraged to protect the skin by applying emollient cream regularly [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/emollients/](https://www.nhs)
    .

Cleaning 

  • Surfaces – Put in place cleaning regimes to make sure surfaces that are touched regularly, particularly in areas of high use such as door handles, light switches, reception area using appropriate cleaning products and methods. (consider frequency, level of cleaning and who should be doing it.)
  • Shared Equipment – Where possible equipment (Tools /Pallet Trucks/ Forklift trucks) will be used only by one person. Where his is not possible, cleaning materials will be provided and must be used between each change of user.

Eliminating workplace exposure:

  • Working from Home – Where staff can work from home they should be facilitated to do so.
  • Meetings – Conference calls to be used instead of face to face meetings.
  • Visitors – Only necessary visitors / contractors will be permitted to the site / premises.
  • Persons with positive Covid-19 tests or persons informed they are close contacts – Staff to be instructed not to attend work if they have developed Covid Symptoms or have been informed that they are a close contact of a Covid Positive individual in line with PHA guidance.
    Line managers will maintain regular contact with staff members during this time
  • Persons with symptoms of Covid-19 at work – If anyone becomes unwell with a new continuous cough, loss of taste or small or a high temperature in the workplace they will be sent home and advised to follow the stay at home guidance
  • Put in place arrangements to clean if someone develops symptoms of coronavirus in work.
  • If advised that a member of staff or public has developed Covid-19 and were recently on your premises (or where a member of staff has visited other work place premises or domestic premises), the management team of the workplace should contact the Public Health Authority to discuss the case, identify people who have been in contact with them and will take advice on any actions or
  • precautions that should be taken. https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/

Social Distancing

  • Social Distancing –Reducing the number of persons in any work area to comply with the 2-metre (6.5 foot) gap recommended by the Public Health Agency (see [https://www.publichealth.hscni.net/news/covid-19-coronavirus https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-on-social-distancing-and-for-vulnerable-people
  • Measures may include: limiting the number of people in rooms so that social distancing rules can be met, eg stagger breaks, have maximum occupancy numbers for meeting rooms
  • Reorganise facilities in communal areas such as spacing out tables in meeting rooms, canteens etc so social distancing rules can be met
  • Where possible put in place physical barriers (eg Perspex) to reduce contact in areas of high interaction.
  • Increase the use of online meeting facilities, even for people working in the same building, to reduce the number of people moving around
  • Put in place one-way systems in corridors or regularly used pedestrian traffic routes to manage the flow of people moving around workplaces and to allow social distancing rules to be met
  • Leave non-fire doors open to reduce the amount of contact with doors and also potentially improve workplace ventilation
  • Taking steps to review work schedules including start & finish times/shift patterns, working from home etc. to reduce number of workers on site at any one time. Also relocating workers to other tasks.
  • Redesigning processes to ensure social distancing in place.
  • Provide individual lockers for people to keep personal belongings in so that they aren’t left in the open.
  • Provide washing facilities and hand sanitiser at accessible places near to where people will have contact with high traffic communal areas, eg sanitiser/washing facilities at the entrance/exit to canteens 
  • Implement floor markings / wall signs etc.to maintain social distancing.
  • Display signs reminding people to socially distance, wash hands and not touch their faces

Where it is impossible to maintain 2m Social Distancing additional controls will be implemented including

  • limiting the amount of time people spend on the task
  • placing workers back-to-back or side-by-side rather than face-to-face when working
  • ‘cohorting’ work teams so they consistently work together
  • improving ventilation
  • enhanced cleaning regimes
  • increase in hand washing

https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/social-distancing/unable-to-social-distance.htm 

  • Staff will not work within 1m of each other at any time. (For close contact services refer to specific secto guidance)
  • NB: Face coverings and visors are not a sufficient measure _by themselves_to allow for working within 2m of other persons and must be supplemented by other mitigations.


Cohorting

  • Identify groups of workers who live together and group them into a work cohort
  • Identify groups of workers who travel to work together and group them into a work cohort

Ventilation

  • Poor ventilation increases the risk of spreading covid-19 and measure should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation is maintained. For more information see https://www.hseni.gov.uk/articles/ventilation-and-covid-19 
  • Where possible good ventilation should be maintained using natural ‘fresh air’ ventilation (opening windows and ‘non-fire’ doors)
  • If you need additional ventilation provide it, eg mechanical ventilation, desk fans, air movers etc . Portable fans and air handling units will be positioned to prevent air being blown from one individual towards others.
  • Switch heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to drawing in fresh air, rather than recirculating air..

Face Coverings & Personal Protective Equipment

  • Face Coverings – Faced coverings will be worn in all situations designated in current Coronavirus Regulations.
  • Where not specifically required by law, if face coverings do not create additional health and safety risks they may be worn in line with public health guidance  https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/coronavirus-covid-19-face-coverings 
  • Face coverings are not PPE as they do not protect people from work-related hazardous substances. They may protect others, not the wearer, against coronavirus https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/ppe-face-masks/face-coverings-and-face-masks.htm

Personal Protective Equipment –

  • Public Health guidance on the use of PPE (personal protective equipment) to protect against COVID-19 relates to health care settings. In all other settings individuals are asked to observe social distancing measures and practice good hand hygiene behaviours, for more information see -https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/ppe-face-masks/non-healthcare/index.htm
  • Where PPE is a requirement for non- covid related risks it shall be used in line with existing risk assessments which will be reviewed in light of the risks from Covid-19)
  • Train people how to put on and remove personal protective equipment (PPE) that is used for normal work hazards and how to keep it clean
  • Use of Gloves – Staff should be reminded that wearing of gloves is not a substitute for good hand washing as the virus can be transferred on the surface of the glove
  • Where Risk Assessment identifies wearing of gloves as a requirement of the job, an adequate supply of these should be provided.
  • Staff will be instructed on how to remove gloves carefully to reduce contamination and how to dispose of them safely.

Vehicles & Drivers

  • Where possible persons should not share vehicles or cabs, where suitable distancing cannot be maintained or alternative mitigations cannot be achieved
  • Ensure regular cleaning of vehicles
  • Procedures in place for Drivers to ensure adequate welfare facilities available during their work 

Working From Home

  • For all people working at home using display screen equipment (DSE) put in place information and training on how to protect themselves, eg take regular breaks, stretching exercises, set the equipment up properly

Mental Health 

  • Management should promote mental health & wellbeing awareness to staff during the
  • Coronavirus outbreak and will offer whatever support they can to help – for more information see –
    https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing
  • www.hseni.gov.uk/stress

Low