Asbestos on Site RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR: Asbestos on site

Establishment: Assessment by: Date:

1st Review Date Due : Manager Approval: Date:

Hazard / Risk Who is at How can the Normal Control Measures Are Normal Control Risk? hazards cause Measures Y/N/NA harm? In Place Adequate

Damage / Pupils Asbestosis,  Copy of asbestos survey, permission to work (PTW) deterioration to Staff mesothelioma, and all related documentation retained on the school asbestos Visitors pleural thickening premises in the asbestos log. containing material Contractors lung cancer  All employees are aware of its location and content. releasing fibres  School management and asbestos authorising into the officers also aware of all areas which were beyond atmosphere. the scope of the survey e.g. ceiling voids.  No one, staff or contractors must carry out invasive work without reference to the survey.  Asbestos log is consulted at the planning stage for all projects in order location of any asbestos or areas which were not surveyed can be confirmed.  Site Supervisors, contractors and others must read and sign the PTW log before commencing any work on the fabric of the building.  All such work on fabric of building authorised by a schools ‘Authorising Officer’.  Where there is any doubt about whether a substance or structure may contain asbestos, then no work can be undertaken. The Asbestos helpline must be contacted for verification. (0845 6030369) Damage /  Minimum of 2 (ideally 3), authorising Officers deterioration to available on site (Those conducting the work cannot asbestos authorise their own permission to work) containing material  Refresher training undertaken by asbestos releasing fibres authorised officers on a 3 yearly basis. into the  If there is any suggestion of contamination of a atmosphere particular area then (1) inform the premises manager, (2) evacuate the area, (3) seal it off and (4) contact asbestos helpline.  Where ACM’s have been assessed as satisfactory to leave intact an annual visual inspection of the asbestos remaining in situ is conducted by a schools authorising officer.

Additional Control Measures Action by Whom Action by When Action Completed Residual (to take account of local/individual circumstances (list the name of the (set timescales for the (record the actual Risk including changes such as working practices, person/people who have been completion of the date of completion for Rating equipment, staffing levels). designated to conduct actions) actions – remember to each action listed) prioritise them)

DATE OF REVIEW: COMMENTS: Record actual date of review Record any comments reviewer wishes to make. Including recommendations for future reviews.

DATE OF COMMENTS: REVIEW:

DATE OF COMMENTS: REVIEW: RESIDUAL RISK RATING ACTION REQUIRED The activity must not take place at all. VERY HIGH (VH) Strong likelihood of fatality / serious injury You must identify further controls to reduce the risk rating. occurring You must identify further controls to reduce the risk rating. HIGH (H) Possibility of fatality/serious injury occurring Seek further advice, e.g. from your H&S Team If it is not possible to lower risk further, you will need to consider MEDIUM (M) Possibility of significant injury or over 3 day absence the risk against the benefit. Monitor risk assessments at this rating occurring more regularly and closely. LOW (L) Possibility of minor injury only No further action required.