risk assessment - autocraft solutions group · 2020-06-05 · this risk assessment covers the...

RISK ASSESSMENT

Site Ref: ADS Site, Grantham Department: Site Overall OP: General Provision RA Number:COVID 19-0001 Date: 14/05/2020

People Affected

Area/Task Hazard Cause Potential Harm L C R Current Controls Actions L C R Comment

All EmployeesLack of social distancing

Workplace does not allow.Infection with Covid-19

4 4 16

Advice and guidance to employees on social distancing.Hand sanitiser stations.Posters across the workplace.

Risk Assessments carried out.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Work areas delineated and set out to achieve social distancing.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Additional PPE, such as face shields etc., in place as recommended by risk assessment.Maximum numbers placed on communal areas.Induction / training given to all employees.Staggered start times for employees to minimise traffic.

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Supporting documents used to develop this risk assessment:HM Government Working Safely during Covid-19 in Factories, Plants and WarehousesHM Government Working Safely during Covid-19 in Offices and Contact Centres,HM Government Working Safely during Covid-19 in VehiclesSMMT Industry Guidance Covid-19 Manufacturing,HSE Working Safely during the coronavirus outbreak;HSE Talking with your workers about preventing coronavirus,MAKE UK Risk Assessment Criteria for Start-up following Covid-19,RHEVA Covid-19 Guidance document

Arriving at site - car park

Lack of social distancing

Some areas of site access do not allow

Infection with Covid-19

3 4 12Advice and guidance to employees on social distancing

Staggered start times for employees to minimise traffic.Social distancing markings on approach to pedestrian access.

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Enter site and clock-inLack of social distancing

Clocking in areas are restricted.Large numbers of people in small time periods.


4 4 16


Staggered start times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Clock areas delineated to achieve social distancing.

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Movement to designated work area


Some areas of workplace do not allow.


4 4 16


Staggered start times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Work areas delineated and set out to achieve social distancing.

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Issue: 1

Initial Score Final Score

EMPLOYEESOPERATOR(S) VISITORS CONTRACTORS

Purpose: This Risk Assessment covers the general use of the Autocraft Solutions Group Grantham site - the base of Autocraft Drivetrain Solutions.

It considers the beginning and end of normal working, including any shift working as well as the general activities conducted there, including non-work related activity. Visitors and contractors to site are also considered.

This assessment also considers those employees on furlough.

Doc No: F1097 Owner: QHSEAuthorised: P.Collinge

Classification: ASG OnlyLocation: Intranet/IMS/Forms

Issued Date:02.07.2018 of 5

RISK ASSESSMENT


Some areas of workplace do not allow.


4 4 16


Staggered start times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Work areas delineated and set out to achieve social distancing.Teams kept together without rotation.Additional PPE, such as face shields etc., in place as recommended by risk assessment.

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Cross contamination from shared tooling and equipment

Insufficient equipment for individual use only. Shift pattern does not allow.


3 4 12

Advice and guidance to employees on social distancing.Hand sanitiser stations.Cleaning equipment in between uses.Posters across the workplace.

Additional equipment provided where possible. Additional stops to clean equipment.Cleaning procedure in place to ensure no cross contamination.Additional cleaning equipment put in place to ensure no cross contamination.

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Facilities do not allow.Infection with Covid-19

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Additional temporary lavatory and handwashing provision made where required. Limits applied to shared spaces as required by individual risk assessments.Shared urinal facilities closed or use limited.Closing lavatory lid prior to flushing.All forced ventilation to be switched to outside air drawn in.

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Cross contamination from shared facilities

Limited number of individual cubicles and wash basins.


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Cleaning procedure in place to ensure no cross contamination.Additional cleaning equipment put in place to ensure no cross contamination.Closing lavatory lid prior to flushing.Main doors propped open to minimise contact and increase airflow.All forced ventilation to be switched to outside air drawn in.

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Staggered break times for employees to minimise traffic.Additional temporary rest provision made where required. Limits applied to shared spaces as required by individual risk assessments.

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Limited number of tables, chairs and kitchen facilities.


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Cleaning procedure in place to ensure no cross contamination.Additional cleaning equipment put in place to ensure no cross contamination.Main doors propped open to minimise contact.

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Working in designated work area

Use of lavatories and hand-washing

facilities

Use of canteen




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Use of smoking shelters



3 4 12


Staggered break times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Limits applied to shared spaces as required by individual risk assessments.Smoking area delineated to achieve social distancing.

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Leave site and clock-out


Clocking in areas are restricted.Large numbers of people in small time periods.


4 4 16


Staggered finish times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Clock machine areas delineated to achieve social distancing.

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Leaving site - car parkLack of social distancing

Some areas of site egress do not allow



Staggered finish times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Social distancing markings on approach to pedestrian egress.

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First Aid ProvisionLack of social distancing

Function of role requires personal contact


4 4 16Training and PPESpecialist hazardous waste removal service

Covid-19 specific briefing.Additional PPE, such as face shields or masks etc., in place as recommended by specific risk assessment.

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MeetingsLack of social distancing



Electronic meeting software provided.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Maximum number of occupants marked on meeting rooms according to the specific risk assessment.

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Ergonomically unsuitable workspace

Home does not allow. Injury to person 3 4 12

Working from home not the Company norm. Suitable space provisioned only for specific workers.

Individual risk assessments carried out on home working where appropriate and only allowed if suitable space/furniture is already available.

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Lack of suitable equipment

Standard equipment unsuitable for home use.

Injury to person 2 4 8

Working from home not the Company norm. Suitable equipment provisioned only for specific workers.

Company provided equipment only where suitable and assessed workspace and furniture is in place.

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Mental wellbeing Isolation and fear for the future

Depression 2 3 6Regular contact for current home-based workers

Increased contact potentially including part-time work from home.

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Communication Lack of social distancing

Employee and team briefings do not allow


4 4 16


Staggered shift times for employees to minimise traffic.One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Personal hand sanitiser provided.Working areas and meeting spaces delineated to achieve social distancing.Limits applied to shared spaces as required by individual risk assessments.

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Working from home




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Fire and Other Emergency Evacuation


Some areas of site do not allow


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One-way systems become invalid during emergencies as do the social distance markings during emergency evacuation.Social distancing markers in place in congregation zones. Fire marshal training to reflect these measures.Training for all employees.

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Air-conditioning unitsTransmission of bodily fluids

Recirculated airInfection with Covid-19

3 4 12Regular cleaning and maintenance of air-conditioning units

Use is permitted either continuously on or not at all. Signage to either have permanently on or off. Decision made by location and use consequently signed and controls flagged up.

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Mental wellbeing Isolation and fear for the future

Depression 3 4 12Employee Assistance Programme

Regular contact from the company giving updates and asking about wellbeing.Providing links and updates to the Employee Assistance Programme.

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Whilst the Company will do all in it's power to support employees, some potential harm cannot be entirely avoided.

Heightened concern on return to work

Safety fearsInfection with Covid-19

3 4 12None - unprecedented circumstances

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Unfamiliarity with workplace on return

Changes to workplace and practices

Injury or infection with Covid-19


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Vulnerable Employees

Vulnerability to excessive reaction to infection with Covid-19

Pre-existing health conditions



Individual risk assessment to determine exact requirements.Working from home arrangements or furlough as required.Protected work spaces within site where individually suitable.

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Desk and surface clutter

Cross contamination Cluttered surfaces not able to be properly cleaned



Desks and other surfaces need to be kept clear of clutter and extraneous articles removed. Items not be worked on should be properly stored.

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Employee with potential symptoms


Potential symptomsInfection with Covid-19

4 4 16Employee leaves site to seek test/treatment, area deep-cleaned

Employees in same area given advice, area and equipment deep-cleaned.

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Desk Sharing / Hot Desks


Intermittent working from site, shift working


4 4 16


Cleaning procedure in place to ensure no cross contamination.Additional cleaning equipment put in place to ensure no cross contamination.

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TrainingLack of social distancing

Type of work does not allow.



Work areas delineated and set out to achieve social distancing.Employees have space to stand back when trainers overcheck work.

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VisitorsLack of social distancing



One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Hand sanitiser provided.Work areas delineated and set out to achieve social distancing.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Maximum numbers placed on communal areas.Induction given to all visitors.Numbers of visitors limited to minimise traffic.

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Staggered re-start to ensure wellbeing is properly considered.Specialist employee induction on return to work.Site walk round during induction to familiarise.

Furloughed / Self-Isolating Employees




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ContractorsLack of social distancing



One way system put in place site-wide, including cross-overs.Hand sanitiser provided.Work areas delineated and set out to achieve social distancing.Doors propped open to minimise contact and cross contamination.Maximum numbers placed on communal areas.Induction given to all contractors.Numbers of contractors limited to minimise traffic.

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Use of company vehicles including FLT


Limited number of vehicles


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Minimise use where possible.Cleaning procedure in place before and after use to ensure no cross contamination.Additional cleaning equipment put in place to ensure no cross contamination.Confirmation check put in place to ensure cleanliness.

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Peter Collinge

Sara Ridley

Simon Warburton

PM Collinge

Sara Ridley

S Warburton

As required




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