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ROOF ACCESS AUDIT SPRING 2019 The Contractor is to check and verify all information provided and is to undertake their own risk assessment and check building site dimensions etc., before work starts. The Contractor is to comply in all respects with current Health and Safety Legislation, Building Legislation, British Standard Specifications, Building Regulations, Construction (Design & Management) Regulations, Party Wall Act, etc. whether or not specifically noted in any information provided by the University. The information provided in this document must be read with and checked against any safety, structural, geotechnical or other specialist documentation provided. This document is not intended to be used as a risk assessment or any plan of works. Each area where work is to be undertaken must be investigated by the Contractor. A suitable and sufficient risk assessment and plan of works should be produced and communicated to all operatives before work starts. Campus Falmer Building Checkland Building,

Village Way, Falmer BN1 9PH

Risk assessment Yes Ref no. EFM-RRA-02-01 Date 23 July 2019 Top Roof Access point Access is via staircase locates in the cleaning store/corridor area (D527), North site of the building. Risk rating High risk Edge protection type Galvanised guardrail with mid rail (collective protection) at plant at equipment area only. Risk of fall High General works Drain cleaning, minor maintenance works, equipment maintenance Frequency Twice a year or when is required Fragile surfaces None Key access Master Key, Any of 34, 36, 37 Access route Access via stairs or lift to the 5th floor. Door access to the corridor located on the North East site of the building, 1st door on

the left. Obvious Hazards Identified

1. 550 mm threshold when accessing the roof space. 2. Very high winds during inclement weather conditions. Ensure sheet materials and light items are securely fixed. 3. Grass roof – unprotected edge, man safe fall arrest system in place. 4. High lone working risk – suitable control & communications measurements must be in place before work commences.

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Access door located in the corridor (room D527), level 5.

Roof hatch door opens automaticly via key. 550 mm threshold on the end of the staircase

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Plant room space protected by a wall and guard rail For grass roof areas a man-safe line is provided – personal protection – a harness system must be used. Operatives must verify that the man safe system is certificated before use.

Describe the roof area

Roof lighting Yes Overhead hazards None Trip & Slip hazards Vegetation growing onto foot paths Type of plant & equipment Air handling unit, BMS controls Other Hazards High winds, Seagulls Other useful information Roof permit and risk assessment required. Lone working controls required

1. Building

2. Roof Number (refer to the

marked up plan for identification

of the roof)

3. Drawing Number

4. Roof Construction (insert a summary of the roof

construction) 5. Date Inspected 6. Inspected by

7. Is this Roof Fragile? (All woodwool slab roofs are to be

noted as fragile until verified as otherwise by a Structural

Engineer)

FAFC Checkland All roofs FAFC -U-AL-LA-2

Singly ply membranes on concrete deck or profiled metal deck

15/03/2018 Andy Chrismas, Alan Upchurch

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Actions required

Item Action required By who By date None

Terraced Roofs Access Point Access to each roof via staff office or class room. Risk rating High risk Edge protection type No edge protection Risk of fall High General works Drain cleaning, minor maintenance works, watering and trimming the grass Frequency Twice a year or when is required Fragile surfaces None Key access Master Key, Any of 34, 36, 37 Access route Ask caretakers or site technicians for more information and assistance (office located at Ringmer House).

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East roof: green roof with concreated tiles and pebbles infill.

Describe the roof area:

Floor type. Structural build-up and condition

Green roof with concrete tiles

Roof lighting No Overhead hazards None Trip & Slip hazards Vertical man safe fall arrest system, pavement tiles Type of plant & equipment None Other Hazards High winds, Seagulls, birds guano Other useful information Roof permit and risk assessment required. Lone working controls required

Actions required

Item Action required By who By date None

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ROOF ACCESS - GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT Any work on a roof that gives rise to significant risk must be risk assessed by the respective contractor or line manager. Any person accessing a roof to work must review the roof profile document and ensure that they have the right equipment and processes to work safely on the roof. If in doubt, stop work and contact the FM Site Manager. Their number is included the University Contractor Generic Site Induction. Otherwise contract the FM emergency helpline on Tel: 01273 642222.

Risk rating: Likelihood

Severity

Please refer to full risk rating guidance located at the end of risk assessment.

Low = 1 – 3 Rare 1 Insignificant

Moderate = 4 – 7 Unlikely 2 Minor

Significant = 8-14 Possible 3 Moderate

High = 15 - 19 Very likely 4 Major

Very High = 20 -25 Certain 5 Fatal/Catastrophic

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State the HAZARD and the harm or loss that could result Persons at risk Suggested Controls

Risk Rating after suggested controls applied. Severity Likelihood Risk

1 Lone working - sudden illness, accident, anxiety, no immediate support or assistance in an emergency

Maintenance operatives and other persons accessing roof space

• University staff, contractors or any other party who lone works on a roof must have lone working procedure and necessary communication equipment in place.

• Sign in and sign out with duty caretaker. • Inform your supervisor you are lone working and agree a call-

back time. • Do not undertake heavy lifting or high risk work if alone – arrange

for a colleague or university staff to assist.

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2 Becoming trapped on roof during emergency e.g. fire Fatality, anxiety, severe burns


• During noisy work ensure there is a fire watch and the alarm can be heard as you may be wearing hearing protectors.

• In the event of a fire if it is not possible to re-enter the building then remain on the roof and call the emergency rescue services.

• For long duration work please ensure you have an emergency evacuation plan.

• Before you start work on a roof familiarise yourself with the access and egress points and any additional emergency escape routes. Some roofs have vertical escape ladders which are accessible by opening a roof hatch.

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3 Falling from the roof Fragile Surfaces, unguarded edges, fall from height resulting in a fatality, serious or moderate injury.

Maintenance operatives and other persons accessing the roof area.

• Review the respective roof profile document – desktop study of information provided by EFM.

• Assess edge protection and fragile surface type and location. • If no edge protection (parapet wall or guardrail of sufficient

height) then assess suitability of any ‘man-safe’ system or eye-bolts / Anchor points and ensure you have the right equipment and training to proceed.

• Inspect the roof surface from a safe distance for hazards prior to commencing works.

• Keep 3 meters away from any unguarded roof edge if you are not harnessed to a safe working system.

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4 Poor visibility Slips, trips and falls, Injuries such as dislocations, bruising, strains and sprains, head injury.

Maintenance operatives and other persons accessing the roof space

• No work is to be carried out in low light or in hours of darkness. • Provide lighting when required ensuring access and egress

points are sufficiently illuminated. • The permit issuer is to consider working conditions and agree

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5 High winds Materials blown off roof, Persons being struck by flying objects, hypothermia in winter months


• Work is generally not permitted during adverse weather conditions.

• Check the weather forecast in advance and plan accordingly. • A dynamic risk assessment should be made by the staff /

contractor on the day of work taking into the consideration weather conditions and type of work undertaken, especially lifting operations.

• Sheet materials must be fixed securely or not brought onto the roof during windy conditions – they can be blown off roofs and cause fatalities at ground level.

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6 Ice and heavy rainfall Slips on ice or in pooled water, Injuries such as dislocations, bruising, strains and sprains, broken bones


• Work is generally not permitted during adverse weather

conditions. • Ask the FM Site Manager to de-ice or drain down roof areas

before starting work.

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7 Uneven surfaces and changes in level.


• A dynamic risk assessment should be made by the contractor for uneven surfaces and changes in level before bringing any heavy equipment and starting the work.

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Trips and falls; Injuries such as head injury, dislocations, bruising, strains and sprains, broken bones,

8 Bird droppings Slips, psittacosis, illness


• Permit issuer is to advise operatives of their responsibility for inspecting the work areas prior to commencing works.

• Contaminated areas must be reported to the FM Site Manager who shall arrange for cleaning, disinfected with biocide and bird control measures.

• Do not inhale dust from dry bird droppings – wear respiratory protection – FFP3 as a minimum.

• Wear gloves and disinfect affected clothing following contamination.

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9 Attack by Seagulls / Nesting Birds Bites, disorientation which may result in a fall from height.


• It is unlawful to disturb nesting birds without permission from Natural England.

• Contracted clearance of nesting sites is undertaken where there is a specific identified problem.

• Roofs near to the sea shore are likely to have nesting seagulls and attacks are likely.

• Head and eye protection should be worn in such circumstances and consider long sleeved clothing.

• The presence of food while on the roof as this will increase likelihood of attack.

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10 Fear of Heights Vertigo, fall from a height


• If you don’t have a ‘head for heights’ then you may not work alone on our roofs.

• Review the respective roof profile document and plan your work accordingly, avoiding situations that may make you feel unwell.

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11 Failure of fall arrest system or eye bolt. Fatality, broken bones, head injury


• The fall arrest equipment is installed and tested annually by a professional contractor.

• Operatives must ask to verify the equipment certificate before use.

• If any item of equipment does not have a current inspection test date on it do not use it.

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12 Algae growth Slips, dislocations, bruising, strains and sprains, broken bones,


• Operatives to inspect the access and egress routes and work areas prior to starting work.

• Before carrying the works the algae should be reported to the FM Site Manager and be removed from the area prior to work starting

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Severity 1 Insignificant

Identifiable. No Injury. Only one person affected. No disruption to University. Financial cost less than £100. It is unlikely that any injury or loss will be realised but should it be then then the impact shall be minor and perhaps First Aid treatment may be required.

2 Minor

No permanent Injury. Less than 3 people affected. Student concern. Litigation unlikely. Financial cost less than £1,000. Minor Injury, illness or loss: Injuries that require no first aid or treated by a first aider: i.e. Cuts- Bruising, Scalds, Skin Irritations, Headaches etc. Minor damage to premises, equipment or machinery.

3 Moderate

Semi-permanent. Over 5 day injury. Greater than 3 but less than 50 people affected. Local adverse publicity for the University. Student complaint. Litigation possible. Financial cost less than £10,000. Fracture of Digits, Ribs, Wrist, Ankle, Arm, Leg etc. Puncture Wounds to Eyes. Dislocations. Severe Burns. Moderate damage to premises equipment or machinery requiring extensive repair.

4 Major

Long Term Injury or ill health. Greater than 50 people affected. National adverse publicity. Litigation highly probably. Temporary closure of University services. Financial cost less than £100,000. Life Changing Injury or major injury, illness or loss. I.e. Fracture of Pelvis, Hip, Tibia, Spine - Poisonings - Amputation of Leg or Arm - Permanent Loss of Sight or Hearing etc. Major repair or demolition of premises required. Replacement of equipment or machinery required at significant expense.

5 Fatal Catastrophic

Death in the workplace. Greater than 200 people affected. International adverse publicity. Multiple student complaints/demonstrations. Extended closure of University services. Financial cost more than £100,000.

Likelihood 1 Rare Cannot believe this type of event will happen again in the foreseeable future. Not expected to occur given existing controls. 2 Unlikely

This type of event is unlikely to happen again, remote chance. Not expected to occur, except in exceptional circumstance given existing controls.

3 Possible This type of event may happen again occasionally. Could occur given existing controls. 4 Very Likely This type of event may happen again (50/50 chance). Will probably occur given existing controls. 5 Certain This type of event will happen again (an everyday occurrence). Will occur given existing controls.

• Ensure footwear is suitable for slippery surfaces.

13 Skylights & North Light Windows – Fragile Glazing Falls from height Fatality or significant injury


• All Skylights and North Light Windows are to be considered and treated as fragile glazing/surfaces.

• Working alongside unguarded Skylights and glazing is not permitted – keep at least 3 meters away or use a ‘man-safe’ harness system to safeguard against falling from a height.

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Risk Matrix Severity of Potential Harm

Insignificant Minor Moderate Major Fatal/ Catastrophic

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1 2 3 4 5 Rare 1

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Likely 3 3

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Very likely

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Certain 5 5

10

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Risk Rating Management Actions

1, 2 & 3 This is a tolerable risk. However, prescribed control measures must be implemented and these should normally incur minimal cost, time or effort.

4, 5 & 6 This is a tolerable risk but additional control measures may be introduced according to the priorities of the tasks being undertaken/in hand.

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This risk is generally intolerable. Efforts must be made to reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable. Where the risk is associated with extremely harmful consequences, further assessment may be necessary to establish more precisely the likelihood of harm as a basis for determining the need for improved control measures. This type of work generally requires a Permit to Work.

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THIS RISK IS INTOLERABLE. Only in exceptional circumstances under a Permit to Work and with additional written permission of Senior Management may work commence or continue. The risk should, if possible, be reduced to at least a tolerable level. Where such unforeseen risk arises whilst work is underway, urgent action needs to be taken. Stop work if safe to do so and refer to Senior Management. Revise control measures and methods of working to reduce the risk to a tolerable level. Commence again with caution.

20 & 25 THIS RISK IS INTOLERABLE AND SUCH WORK IS GENERALLY PROHIBITED. If it is not possible to reduce the risk then special controls and supervision must be introduced. Specialist advise, equipment and supervision is required. The EFM Director and the contractors’ Managing Director must agree in writing to the work being undertaken.

Audited by Aneta Knap EFM Safety Assistant Accompanied by Campus EFM staff: Date: 23 July 2019

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