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Companys Name: GHI Warehouse Date of Risk Assessment: 10-01-06

What are the Who might be harmed What are you already doing? What further action is necessary? Action Action
hazards? and how? by whom by when Done
Falls from height Staff could suffer severe or All staff are given strict
even fatal injuries if they fell instructions never to climb
whilst climbing racking. racking monitored by
supervisors.

Staff could suffer severe or Proprietary forklift cage used Train maintenance worker to check
even fatal injuries if they fell by maintenance worker for cage is in good condition and RB 17-01-06 20-01-06
whilst changing light bulbs changing bulbs. Cage properly secured before each use.
etc in the high ceiling. suppliers information shows it
is manufactured to standard.

Staff or contractor could No controls in place. Put up fragile roof signs, one on
suffer severe or fatal injuries each side of the building and at RB 13-01-06 14-01-06
falling through fragile roof access points to roof.
lights when looking Agree with maintenance worker that
for/repairing leaks. a contractor will be used for any SP 28-02-06 28-02-06
access to the roof.
Require contractor to provide an
assessment before access is SP 15-03-06
allowed if any roof work is required.

Worker falling from roof of The internal warehouse roof No further action required.
internal warehouse office is load bearing, has full rails
used for storage. and boards around its edge,
adequate lighting and access
is by permanent steps with a
handrail.
Manual handling All warehouse staff could Conveyor system used to Manual handling training to be given SP 06-02-06 01-02-06
Regular movement of suffer from back pain if reduce manual handling to all warehouse staff.
cartons to pallets. regularly lifting/carrying materials in and out of Remaining manual handling tasks to
Rolls of stretch wrap and heavy or awkward objects. delivery trucks. be risk assessed using HSEs JB 20-01-06 20-01-06
flat pallets. Lift trucks used for most Manual Handling Assessment Chart.
manual handling.
A range of manual handling
tasks still required.
Slips, trips and falls All staff may suffer sprains Flooring kept dry and quality Suitable absorber to be made RB 18-01-06 16-01-06
or fractures if they trip over maintained. available for liquid spills.
debris or slip on spillages. All staff trained to maintain Staff to be trained to clean and dry JB 11-01-06 11-01-06
good housekeeping standards any spillages immediately.
and ensure stock does not Extra bins to be provided for waste RB 12-01-06 12-01-06
project into gangways. material near loading bays.
Cleaner empties bins and
removes loose debris daily.
Pallets stored safely in
designated area.
Protective non-slip footwear
supplied and worn.
Falling objects
From racking and during A member of staff or any Racking is designed to be Sign fixed to racking stating RB 14-07-06
movement other person in the suitable for the loads carried maximum loads/configuration.
warehouse may suffer and has not been modified.
serious injury if struck by a Staff report any damage to
falling object. racking immediately.
System in place to make sure
defective pallets withdrawn
from use immediately.
Protective footwear used by
all entering warehouse.
Protective gloves provide to
handle pallets.
Operation of lift trucks Injuries such as fractures or All operators trained and Supervisor to ensure truck drivers
at worse fatalities can be competent for use of the lift check trucks each day before JB 10-01-06 10-01-06
caused as a result of: truck. starting.
the vehicle crashing into Trucks serviced regularly and Separate pedestrian entrance(s)
other vehicles and/or examined by suppliers every with protective barrier rail to be RB 20-06-06
other objects; six months. provided next to roller-shutter doors.
staff and visitors being Drivers instructed to keep Housekeeping standards and floor
hit by lift trucks; keys with them at all times. condition to be covered by a SP 27-01-06 27-01-06
objects falling from lift System in place for refresher monthly inspection by manager and
trucks on to staff and training of drivers. brief record kept.
visitors; Gangways and aisles of Strict requirement that only
lift trucks toppling over; sufficient space to enable lift competent drivers may operate lift
people falling from the trucks to load and unload trucks to be explained to all staff. SP 23-01-06 23-01-06
vehicle or parts of the from the racking safely. Disciplinary action to be taken
vehicle, and System in place to keep against anyone involved in breaking
being crushed by the vehicles and pedestrians this rule.
mast. separated.
Access to warehouse
restricted to staff.
Floor condition maintained on
a regular basis, housekeeping
standards maintained by
cleaner and workforce.
Warning signs located around
the traffic route.
Trucks have seat belts and
roll cages.
Traffic movements Injuries such as fractures or Floor and traffic routes Anyone working in the vicinity of SP 20-01-06 20-01-06
(deliveries etc) at worse fatalities can be suitable for the vehicles using moving vehicles should be given
incurred by them. high visibility clothing and training.
staff and visitors being Vehicle routes kept free of
hit by vehicle; obstructions (with spillages
people falling from a being cleaned up promptly).
vehicle or parts of a Parking of cars and vans only
vehicle; and allowed in marked spaces
objects falling from well away from external
vehicle on to staff and delivery/dispatch area.
visitors. Outside area gritted when
frosty, snow cleared.
Sensible speed limits
imposed and adhered to.
Adequate signage to warn of
hazards
Reversing of delivery vehicles
should be avoided unless
absolutely necessary.
Any reversing that is
necessary should be
overseen by a trained
reversing assistant
(Banksman).
Machinery
Stretch-wrap machine All staff using the machine. Only standard palletised loads Area around machine to be kept JB 18-01-06 18-01-06
Moving parts can trap parts wrapped. unobstructed at all times.
of the body (e.g. Machine is relatively new and Area around machine to be
fingers/hand/arm) causing instructions show it meets the indicated by use of markings in RB 28-04-06
crush injuries. The whole relevant guarding standard. fluorescent orange-red.
body may also get trapped Emergency stop button Weekly check on guarding and
between moving pallet load provided. condition of machine. JB 18-01-06 18-01-06
and fixed structure. Fixed guards on moving parts
Mechanical parts maintained
Staff can also cut regularly.
themselves on sharp edges Staff trained to use correctly.
or scald themselves on hot
parts.

Conveyor belt for As above, particularly where Guards provided for moving Weekly check on guarding and JB 18-01-06 18-01-06
unloading from lorries the belt meets rollers. parts. condition of conveyor.
Conveyor instructions show it
meets guarding standards.
Emergency stop button
provided.
Regular maintenance.
Portable electrical All staff could incur Fixed electrical installations Manager to arrange and record the
equipment potentially fatal electrical are maintained to a suitable six monthly inspection and testing of SP 01-05-06
Mess room: Industrial shocks or burns if they use standard and inspected every portable equipment.
cleaner, kettle and faulty electrical equipment. five years. Instruct staff to report faults JB 13-01-06 13-01-06
heater. immediately.
Fire
Bulk storage of If trapped in the warehouse Building designed with fire- Discussions with insurer on the SP 25-08-06
easily burnt all staff and visitors could resisting materials. provision of automatic closing of
materials. suffer from smoke inhalation Exits and fire exits marked roller-shutter doors linked to fire
Ignited through or burns which could and kept clear. alarm to be decided upon.
electrical fault, potentially kill. Fire extinguishers located
smoking materials, throughout warehouse.
battery recharging Access to all exits and fire
etc. extinguishers kept clear at all
times.
Fire detection and alarm
system in place.
Fire evacuation procedures
displayed at each fire alarm
point.
Maintenance contracts for
extinguishers and
detection/alarm system.
Fire drill and training in use of
extinguishers held once a
year.
Smoking prohibited in the
warehouse.
Cleaner ensures no debris left
around warehouse.
All staff trained in good
housekeeping during
induction.
Hazardous substances
Vehicle exhaust fumes The fumes may cause staff Number of vehicles delivering No further action required.
eye irritation and respiratory materials is relatively low and
irritation. exposure very limited this
prevents build-up of fumes.
Drivers not allowed to leave
vehicles engines running in
warehouse.
Roller shutter doors and
warehouse windows open
where practicable to assist
ventilation.

Bleach and cleaning Direct skin contact could Cleaner made aware of safe Investigate availability of safer RB 17-02-06 28-02-06
fluids lead to the cleaner getting procedures. Rubber gloves alternatives for cleaner.
skin irritation. The vapour used.
may cause the cleaner to First aid facilities (inc. eye
have eye irritation or wash) are readily available.
breathing difficulties.

Recharging of fork lift Burns or fractures from Batteries charged in Supervisor to monitor and ensure
truck batteries material ejected could affect designated bay that is well protective equipment is being worn. JB 13-01-06 13-01-06
potential explosion by any worker nearby at the ventilated. Safe system of
release of hydrogen, time. work used which includes
spillage of acid provision and use of goggles
and gloves. Potential sources
of ignition controlled
Lighting Poor lighting is likely to Good quality lighting provided No further action required.
result in higher levels of throughout the warehouse.
work error and accidents. Stacking of materials in
warehouse on top of racking
is restricted in order to avoid
blocking light and creating
shadows.
Cleaner checks that light units
are operating and are
replaced by electrician when
necessary.
Floodlighting in the external
area.
Hygiene/comfort All staff could suffer varied Heated mess room provided No further action required.
discomfort eg being too with hot and cold water and
hot/cold. water for beverages.
Area kept clean.
Lockers available for staff
belongings.
Toilets a short walk away,
cleaned daily.

Review Date: 26-02-07

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