Risk Assessment Record
Activity
Reference No.
Plumbing
GRA136
Assessment Carried out by
Date
Review Date
Hazards Present
 Contact with contents of pipework
 Fire risk from blow torches
 Lead/solder-fumes and lead poisoning
 Burns
 Hand tools
 General handling of pipes and materials
 Lifting, stretching and twisting
 Use of stepladders and ladders
 General housekeeping
Control Measures to be Implemented
 All pipework colour coded.
 Torches must conform to current British Standards and be thoroughly checked before use.
 Permit to work required on industrial premises.
Ensure that the pipe work is isolated from the surrounding materials with the use of fireproof materials and/or
supports.
 Ensure that tools are suitable for the task and properly maintained. Pipe benders and ratchet tools must be oiled and
greased as required.
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 Water to be turned off at the mains before commencing work.
Gas to be turned off at the mains before commencing work and windows and doors remain open for maximum
ventilation.
Fireproof materials must be placed behind pipe work to prevent fire in the surrounding material – suitable fire
extinguisher to be provided.
 Gloves are to be worn when carrying out lead work and hands must be washed after the work is completed.
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Where there is a risk of burns, protective gloves must be worn.
 Correct handling is used where necessary.
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Proper training in manual handling techniques.
 Lead work must be carried out in well-ventilated areas and/or masks to be worn in confined spaces.
 Working areas are kept clear of waste and other materials at all times to prevent fire and/or injuries
Risk assessments and method statements are issued to all workers involved in the activity. This generic
assessment must be supplemented by a site specific risk assessment.
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