3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Site Assessed:
Workplace Location:
Activity Assessed:
File Name:
Client & Site
Location
Waste Handling Operations
3.1.3 OHS RA Waste Client Site.doc
Summary:
LIKELIHOOD
Insert Summary of task
Risk Matrix
Associated Documents: i.e. SSOW, SOP



Site arrangements for first aid and fire emergency
Incentive FM Leaflet No 49 – manual handling
3 monthly inspection of waste storage facilities
Risk Assessment Assessor(s):
Overall Risk Rating:
(Mark as appropriate)
S
E
V
E
R
I
T
Y
No Injury
1
Minor Injury
2
Lost Time Injury
3
Severe Injury
4
Fatality
5
Remote
1
Unlikely
2
Likely
3
Very
Likely
4
Almost
Certain
5
1
2
3
4
5
2
4
6
8
10
3
6
9
12
15
4
8
12
16
320
5
10
15
20
25
X
For Residual HIGH risk contact the SHEQ representative for
assistance in managing this to a lower level
Date of RA:
1st Review:
2nd Review:
dd/mm/yy
For Residual MEDIUM risk contact the Regional Manager for
assistance in managing this to a lower level
Equipment Required (Select from pictogram library – below are just exapmples – remove this red text when completed)
3rd Review:
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
Waste handling takes place at low
occupancy times as part of the cleaning
regime – refer to Cleaning Operations
Risk Assessments.
Waste bags, etc. are not allowed to
accumulate in areas other than waste
compounds. Adequate width walkways
are maintained.
Good standards of lighting – inside and
outside of the premises.
Employees must wear suitable footwear
with fully enclosed toes & heel with
flat/small heals and good soles to reduce
the risk of slips/twisted angles.
2
1
2
Rating
Visitors
Good housekeeping standards are
maintained on floors and kept in good
condition. Waste storage area are on
three monthly inspection regime.
Likelihood
Staff
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
Falling, collision,
impact
Existing Controls
Rating
Slips, trips & falls
when moving
between and
around waste
storage areas
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
The waste bins are emptied into plastic
bags and taken to the relevant skip.
Plenty of bags are available to allow
weights to be kept low and the bags easy
to lift and carry.
Waste streams such as confidential /
paper is often transferred via wheelie
bins from offices to collection point. This
can often undertaken by approved third
party contractors licensed in handling
confidential waste contractors and staff
are aware of potential hazards
Recycled streams for plastics and cans
are generally very lightweight and can be
easily handled.
Batteries are generally located in
dedicated collection points for collection
by third party or staff – these can be
heavy when full and should only be
moved in small quantities or via trolley.
2
1
1
Rating
Staff should be physically capable of
carrying out the manual handling tasks
associated with their work. See
Incentive FM Leaflet No 49.
Likelihood
Staff
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
Manual handling
injuries from
emptying waste
bins and lifting
and carrying
waste to skips
outside.
Existing Controls
Rating
Musculoskeletal
injury from
Manual Handling
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
Urine and
droppings from
rats and vermin.
Canine faeces
Staff
Biological
infection
including
Leptospirosis,
canine toxocara,
etc.
1
2
Noise levels from machinery is within
normal tolerable levels. Ear defenders
provided for use around shredders and
waste compactors
2
1
2
Staff working in waste compounds and
around waste compactors, etc.
instructed to avoid contact with
compacted materials and residue and
required to wear PPE including gloves
2
1
2
Waste should be lifted in single bag
manageable loads, any bulk items for
open skips (e.g. furniture, scrap metal,
etc.) should be lifted with assistance
Rating
Staff
Hearing damage
2
Where possible these should be located
in service areas where access to skips is
from an elevated level to reduce lifting.
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Likelihood
Staff
Existing Controls
Consequence
Manual handling
injuries from
lifting waste into
top entry skips
including open
type, Front End
Loader (FEL), and
1100 litre
wheelie skips
Noise from skip
deliveries and
use of shredders,
compactors, etc.
Rating
Musculoskeletal
injury from
Manual Handling
Likelihood
Hazard
Consequence
Persons at
Risk
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
1
2
Rating
2
Likelihood
All power washers and hoses must be
connected to an appropriate water
source – ideally mains fed via an outlet
fitted with a double check valve
assembly to prevent contamination by
backflow.
For transient/portable systems, the
containers must be subject to a flushing
and cleaning regime prior to use. COSHH
assessments required for any chemicals
used.
Power washers and hoses must NOT be
fed from uncontrolled water sources
such as ponds or rain water butts where
the risk of spreading contamination via
aerosol is unacceptable.
Discharges from power washers must
avoid spreading hazardous substances
such as canine faeces to other surfaces
beyond cleaning area
Protective clothing must be worn
Refer also to the Pressure Washer
General Rules available on the H&S
section of the Incentive site as document
H&S78 and to HSE Publication SR01 –
Cleaning and Disinfecting Using a Low
Pressure Washer
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
All
Existing Controls
Rating
Power washers
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Biological
infection
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
Equipment is visually inspected before
use and any defects found or suspected
reported to the Site Manager.
Equipment is serviced/maintained by
specialists
All staff are trained and instructed in the
operating procedures.
All persons keep well clear whilst in
motion.
Rating
Key switch isolation to prevent
unauthorised use.
Likelihood
Modern automatic equipment CE
marked and fitted with interlocking
guards.
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
Staff
Existing Controls
Rating
Waste
Compactors
and
Bailers
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Injury from
impact, crushing,
entrapment from
moving parts or
ejection of
materials
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
Walkways and pedestrian crossing points
are marked. All IFM staff working in the
Service areas wear high visibility
vests/coats.
Injury to
trespassers /
vagrants injured
while sleeping in
or accessing skips
Waste collection
compressors
Trespassers
A speed limit is enforced and care is
exercised by drivers, particularly when
reversing. ‘Lookouts’ used to assist the
drivers of large vehicles when reversing.
Incidents of persons sleeping in skips,
particularly those containing cardboard
have been reported in the waste
collection industry. Facilities should be
secured to prevent unauthorised entry
and regularly checked. Prior to
collection/emptying skips are to be
checked for trespassers
Rating
A remotely operated barrier is provided
to control access to the site.
Likelihood
Only authorised vehicles are allowed on
site to service waste facilities. This is
usually pre-arranged and tends to take
place outside of normal operating hours
when site is at reduced occupancy.
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
Staff
Existing Controls
Rating
Waste collection
vehicles
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Being hit, run
over or crushed
by vehicles on
site.
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
Premises
Portable equipment, such as vacuum
cleaners, to be visually inspected before
use and any defects found or suspected
reported to the Site Manager.
Modern double insulated vacuum
cleaners are provided and these are
inspected and tested annually by
competent specialists.
The mains lead wraps around the top to
reduce the risk of damage.
Incentive FM employees are instructed:

to use the vacuum cleaners with
care to avoid damage, particularly
to the cable & plug;

to carry out pre-use checks and
report any defects found or
suspected;

not to attempt any repairs or work
on electrical equipment.
1
3
Rating
Contractors
3
Likelihood
Visitors
Fixed electrical installation/equipment is
inspected and tested by competent
electrical contractors every 5 years
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
Staff
Existing Controls
Rating
Electricity
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Electric shock or
burns from
cleaning
equipment
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
Cleaning
Staff
An access control system is provided
which allows visitors to be assessed
before being allowed in. Some sites may
include internal access control
limitations as well
2
1
2
Lone Working
Delayed
response in the
event of illness /
accident
Cleaning
Staff
Incentive FM employees could work
alone.
2
1
2
1
1
1
Existing Controls
The Mobile supervisor is in regular
contact with all lone workers.
Lone workers are instructed to contact
Mobile supervisor if they have any
concerns.
Fatigue
Lack of access to
rest / welfare
facilities
Staff
Mobile Supervisor carries out checks on
staff at beginning of shift and at least
twice during shift. Staff to inform
supervisor when they finish their shift
Adequate rest room and toilet facilities
are provided throughout the site which
staff are able to use. Staff are
encouraged to take regular breaks and
use rest rooms for meal breaks
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Rating
Rating
Harm from
threatened or
actual verbal
and/or physical
violent action
Hazard
Likelihood
Likelihood
Violence / abuse
from tenants,
visitors and
unauthorised
persons gaining
entry to premises
Risk
Consequence
Consequence
Persons at
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Risk Assessment
without further
controls
1
1
2
1
2
Includes staff trained in defibrillator
use???
Insufficient Fire
Prevention
Measures or
training.
Inhalation of
smoke and burns
Fire and Smoke
All building
users and
property
Dedicated first aid room available in
…………………………?
See the following separate documents:
 Fire Risk Assessment
 Fire Evacuation Plan
Fire risks are low and a comprehensive
fire detection and alarm system is
installed. Escape lighting is provided.
These are serviced and maintained by
specialists and tested by staff.
Site has staff trained in evacuation
procedures and in the use of fire
extinguishers
A ‘Hot Work Permit’ system is used to
ensure the correct procedures are used
by contractors when carrying out hot
work.
Rating
2
Likelihood
Schedule of first aiders available –
include IFM staff and host tenant staff.
Control Measures to be implemented
(If no control measures are to be
implemented – Please state ‘NONE’.)
Consequence
Staff
Visitors
Contractors
Existing Controls
Rating
Inadequate first
aid facilities
Persons at
Risk
Likelihood
Extended effects
of any injuries
Hazard
Consequence
Risk
Risk Assessment with
further controls
implemented
3.1.3 OHS Risk Assessments – Waste Handling Operations
(Site Name)
Action Plan
Control Measures to be implemented
Person Responsible
Date to be
implemented
Date completed