Accidents and First Aid Provision of First Aid equipment. Persons with First Aid training. Procedures to deal with accidents, including reportage. Transport arrangements to hospital. Examine existing arrangements and assess what is needed. Fire safety Combustible materials, candles, flammable liquids and accumulations of waste. Heaters, smoking and other sources of heat. Provision of fire exits, escape routes, signage and emergency lighting. Provision of fire detection equipment and fire fighting equipment. Effect of a fire on our neighbours. Evacuation plans, emergency exits, and training of stewards. Electrical safety Condition of fixed electrical installation, including switches and sockets. Condition and location of portable electrical appliances, including leads and plugs, radiation? Use of unauthorised electrical appliances and temporary wiring. Mechanical damage to wiring. Frequency of inspections. Gas safety Condition and maintenance arrangements for fixed gas boilers and heaters. Condition and arrangements for use, including storage and changing of cylinders for portable Liquid Petroleum Gas heaters. Control of hazardous substances Internal Cleaning materials. Types, amounts, storage arrangements. Provision of personal protective equipment. External Pesticides, herbicides, petrol. Types, amounts, storage arrangements. Provision of personal protective equipment.Risk Assessment Considerations GW 2 Plant and machinery Internal Condition and potential injury arising from font covers, sanctuary lamps, crosses, canopies, hanging/lifting items (pulleys/blocks) and other suspended items. Ladders, scaffolds and staging, including storage and accessibility. Display screen and computer equipment. Bells, clock weights and chiming mechanisms. Any other equipment including use of uncontrolled personal items, including hand tools. External Churchyard maintenance equipment. lawnmowers, strimmers, etc. Slips, trips and falls Internal Loose carpets, rugs, mats and other floor coverings.

Loose and uneven tiles, stone paving and floorboards. Trailing leads and other obstructions. Worn, steep and uneven steps and stairs. Inadequate lighting, lack of handrails. External Uneven and poorly maintained paths and steps, boiler room steps and access. Potholes, tree roots and unprotected drops. Gravestones, railings and other obstructions Long grass and undergrowth, poor drainage of paths and growth of algae. Inadequate lighting and lack of handrails. Lighting Internal Check adequacy of lighting. Pay particular attention to stairs, steps, cellar, boiler room, basement. External Paths, steps, drives, car parking, boiler room steps and entrances. Falls from a height. Internal Arrangements for light bulb changing Use of unsecured ladders or inadequate access means. Unprotected openings and walkways at high level, loft openings. Low parapets and balustrades, balconies.Risk Assessment Considerations GW 3 External Clearing of gutters and valleys Low parapets and balustrades Food hygiene Extent of food preparation Nature of foods to be prepared and stored Areas used for food preparation, including food allergy segregation. Facilities for washing and preparation of foodstuffs Facilities for storage of foodstuffs Experience, training and competence of food handlers Manual handling Moving and lifting of furniture, staging, pianos and other equipment. Numbers required and Individuals capabilities. Specialist equipment needed. Display screen equipment List all computer equipment. Who uses it and for how long. Check seating, workstation, screen, software. Hazardous buildings /glazing Loose stonework, falling masonry, parapets, pinnacles, slates, tiles, gutters, lightning conductors. Detail any glass in windows below waist height and in doors or beside doors below shoulder height which is not of a safety material or protected against breakage (narrow panes up to 250mm need not be included).

Competent person to check for the presence of asbestos & issue certificate for intrusive work. Dangerous gravestones, tombs, monuments and railings in the Churchyard. Vandalism, break-in. Child protection Existing child protection procedures. Implementation of Diocesan guidelines. Leaders CRB checks. Parental consent requirements?Risk Assessment Considerations GW 4 Personal safety. Risk of attack. Lone working, church sitting. Handling of cash. Means of raising an alarm, summoning assistance. Activities and other hazards Services, concerts, events, exhibitions, noise, etc. Transportation (insurance, MOT, driver skills etc.), loading and suitability. Numbers attending. Age related hazards (children/elderly). Activity related hazards (throwing, jumping, skating). Disability access/provision. Carnival, social / fund raising / walks / fellowship / outside activities. Public access areas (footpaths etc.) Look for and note any other hazard which could cause someone harm which are not included in the above checklist. Improving safety additional control measures In most cases, it will be obvious what additional measures are necessary to reduce risk. For example, if there is a risk of falling down steps which are badly lit and do not have a handrail, the additional controls needed will be to improve the lighting and fit a handrail. If you find any hazardous glazing, this will need to be replaced with safety glass, such as toughened or laminated, be covered with a safety film or have a barrier fitted. If there are risks of falls from a height, you will need to consider the fitting of barriers or the use of safety latchways, eyebolts and the use of harnesses. In many cases, however, safety can be improved by changing working methods. It does not always require alterations to the building For example, there is a considerable risk of accident and injury if bells are left up after ringing. This hazard can be removed simply by ringing bells down after ringing. Maintain a record of the work you have done to reduce or remove hazards. Remember that most changes to the building, even if required for Health & Safety reasons, will still be subject to the usual faculty procedures.

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Hazards (Potential to cause harm & consider how a person may be hurt) Existing Controls Risk rating* Further controls necessary Target Date & By Whom New Risk Rating** Poor plant/design How: Explosion e.g. resulting from gas leaks or incomplete combustion or problems with ignition. Impact from parts of equipment that fail or any flying debris Contact with the released liquid or gas, such as steam fire resulting from the escape of flammable liquids or gases (see fire below). Burns Ensure any new equipment is suitable for its intended purpose and that it is installed correctly by a competent person who is a Gas Safe registered contractor. The boiler and associated heating system should be designed and manufactured from suitable materials. Ensure the system can be operated safely e.g. without having to climb or struggle through gaps in pipework or structures. No repairs/alterations should be carried out unless by a competent person (Gas Safe registered) and the whole system is re-examined before allowing the system to be brought back into use. Ensure suitable protective devices are fitted which cause shut down when the pressure, temperature or liquid or gas level exceed permissible limits. Ensure protective devices have been adjusted to the correct settings by a competent Gas Safe registered contractor. If warning devices are fitted, ensure they are noticeable, either by sight or sound. This may need to be by remote indication to a manned location i.e. reception or permanently manned office. Ensure protective devices are kept in good working order at all times. Ensure that where fitted, protective devices such as safety valves and bursting discs discharge to a safe place. Ensure that, once set, protective devices cannot be altered except by an authorised person. Ensure protective devices are always accessible and not obscured. Ensure protective devices are not tampered with/damaged/interfered with in any way. Any concerns should be reported immediately.

Moving parts How: access to moving parts causing injury Special care is required where there are moving parts of pumps and motors. Belt drivers to pump shafts and couplings should be enclosed by guards, and the guards kept in position. Any missing guards should be reported and replaced. Maintenance/ Service. How: Age and condition of equipment defects in the plant gas leaks Fire Explosion Burns Water leaks causing slips Electrocution There should be a maintenance programme in place for the whole system. It should take into account the system and equipment age, its uses and environment and should be assessed by a competent CORGI registered contractor. Service should be provided at least annually by Specialist Contractor. Instruction Booklet followed. Ensure staff awareness of emergency procedures. Annual Inspection and report by Zurich Insurance carried out. All works should be carried out by a competent person (Gas Saferegistered). Tell tale signs of problems are noted e.g. safely valves repeatedly discharging or leaking this could be an indication that either the system is over pressurising or the safety valve is not working correctly. This must be reported and arrangements made for is a competent Gas Safe registered contractor to investigate this and carry out any remedial measures necessary. Signs of wear and corrosion are looked out for and reported immediately. Any defects or short comings in plant or equipment should be reported immediately for attention. Ensure protective devices are not tampered with/damaged/interfered with in any way (if this is a problem status valves or switches may be fitted. Any concerns should be reported immediately. Once electrical isolation or gas shut off used, either system should only be reconnected by a competent person. Ventilation

How: Incomplete combustion Overheating of room Fire Asphyxiation Adequate ventilation is essential for the correct operation of combustion plant and there must be no interference or reduction of fixed ventilation in boiler rooms. Care taken not to block ventilation from the outside or when any changes in building design or layout. Adequate ventilation should be monitored. Fire How: Burns etc. The risk of fire within boiler rooms is of major concern and it is essential that any risks are kept to a minimum by all persons. All combustion equipment shall be maintained in good order and any leaks given prompt attention by reporting any defects immediately. No combustible materials of any type are to be stored in boiler rooms. Fire doors shall be maintained in good order and kept closed. Adequate fire fighting equipment shall be kept in the boiler rooms. N.B. There is no special fire fighting equipment intended to deal with fires in gas fired boiler rooms. if possible the gas should be shut off at the isolating valve. CO2 Extinguishers are usually used as they help to neutralise any gas leakage to below the explosive limit. Once electrical isolation or gas shut off used, either system should only be reconnected by a competent person. Electric Shocks How: Faulty electrics Tampering with electrics Rubber matting should be placed in front of Control Panels. Resuscitation Posters displayed. Signage provided. No unofficial extensions of wiring or socket outlets should be carried out. Any defects should be reported immediately. Portable electrical equipment, their plugs and cables must be in good condition. see separate risk assessment on portable electrical equipment. Hand held inspection lamps shall operate at reduced voltage. mains (240volt inspection lamps are not permissible within boiler rooms).

Electrical isolation should be easily accessed. The installation should be bonded properly to avoid the risk of electric shock. Asbestos How: Asbestos is a very common constituent of thermal lagging A survey is carried out for the presence of asbestos. Unless proven to the contrary all lagging should be considered as containing asbestos. Continue to monitor any asbestos in all Boiler Rooms in accordance with alerts generated from 4thought. 4thought updated accordingly. Notify Local Authority of any concerns or change in circumstances or damage to lagging immediately. Notify Head Teacher immediately. 4thought used to provide information on any asbestos present in boiler rooms and to generate permit to work if necessary for contractors. Asbestos Warning Stickers displayed where appropriate. It is of major importance to prevent damage to the outer protective cladding of lagging to prevent the release of fibres. Persons should not stand on pipes or rest anything against lagged plant that may cause damage. If inadvertent exposure to asbestos occurs contact Property Management and Health and safety for advice. Flooding How: Many boiler rooms are subject to flooding and can cause slippery conditions Sump pumps should be installed if necessary to prevent flooding. Sump pumps should be maintained in good order and problems of flooding reported immediately. Steep stairs How: Many boiler rooms are below ground level, with access by a flight of steps and falls could occur Ensure steps are maintained in a good condition with provision of a good handrail. Consider highlighting the edge of steps. Keep stairs clear of rubbish and obstacles. Keep stairs free of accumulations of snow, ice or mud. Adequate lighting should be provided. Emergency lighting should be provided to cover the entire boiler room and immediately outside the boiler room exit door(s).

Access by unauthorised persons How: Pupils gaining access resulting in accidents Locks are provided and the boiler room is kept locked at all times. The type of lock should be of a variety that an individual cannot get locked into the boiler room in the event of an emergency, and that anyone trying to enter to help them can get access. Strict key control is ensured. Anyone wishing to access the boiler room signs in and out with reception and obtains key. Warning Signs provided. Outside Security Grills provided. Working alone How: An accident to someone lone working may have more serious consequences if there is no other person to give assistance or summon aid. Lone working should be avoided. Care should be taken in deciding when certain tasks should be undertaken and in some cases defer the task until assistance is available. Work in pairs whenever possible. Walkie talkies can be used. A system of signing in and signing out at reception to allow colleagues to know that someone is in the boiler room. Panic alarms can be provided. The risk of slips and trips should be minimised. The boiler room should not be used as a store for items or rubbish. Telephones with contact numbers for emergency installed within the boiler room. Adequate PPE should be provided. Stout footwear with slip resistant soles is provided by the Authority and should be worn. Any emergency contact phone numbers that may be needed should be displayed in the boiler room. Access Equipment How: Falls All access equipment e.g. ladders, steps etc. kept or used in boiler rooms must be maintained in a good condition. See risk assessment on Work at Height. Access to first aid

How: Injuries may be more serious if unable to access first aid/eye wash facilities. Consideration should be given to provision of a separate first aid box & eye wash bottle station to the boiler room if isolated. Lack of knowledge/ Training How: See above where a lack or knowledge or training may contribute to an accident/injury Ensure there is a set of operating instructions for the boiler and control of the whole heating system including emergencies. Appropriate staff have access to these instructions and are properly trained and instructed in the operation and use of the boiler and heating system to ensure safety. Know the process conditions, such as pressures or temperatures. Know the safe operating limits of the boiler and heating system. Gas shut off valves and electrical isolation location must be known. Training should be carried out if: New staff are recruited before they are involved in operating the boiler The equipment or operation changes The skills have not been used for a while and refresher training is needed. : : , , : : : ( & ) * ** / : . , , ( ). .

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