| Generic Risk Assessment Assessment: Tool Store Use
Scope: [Activity Name] |
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| Volunteer’s Tools: Volunteers bring their own tools which must be fit for purpose, at their own risk. The Group cannot accept any responsibility for a volunteer’s own tools unless by prior agreement.
Volunteer’s Dogs: Dogs should only be brought to sites where they will not disturb wildlife and other livestock and where it is acceptable to the management and other users of the site. Dogs are brought at the owner’s own risk, the group cannot accept any responsibility for their wellbeing. |
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| Typical groups at risk Volunteers; other site users; general public | Typical uncontrolled outcomes Slips and trips; strained muscles; scratches to face and head; inflammation of joints; puncture wounds; cuts and lacerations; blood borne infections | |
| Hazards
Fire Tools not correctly stored (Slips, trips and falls, falling items) Poisons, chemicals Mechanical equipment |
Controls
Fire risk Assessment carried out All fire appliances checked and working Equipment PAT tested. Max of 5 litres of fuel to be kept in fuel store Store fuel in clearly marked containers in a set and marked area, away from other flammables Store vent to be checked prior to entry Fire drill in line with FC. Full egress available from building. Emergency lighting working refuse kept to a minimum. Inflammables stored correctly. Staff training. No smoking. Risks minimised by constant environment review. Staff Training. Use of health & safety manual. Wet floor sign present. Floor areas kept clear. Adoption of ‘what does good look like’ Use of steps discouraged by low level storage. If used, steps should be supported by colleague Displays secure. No products stored at height. Hire equipment stored securely in robust stands manufactured for purpose. Do not eat or store food in the tool store. Store all hazardous substances in a separate, locked container. Chemicals kept away from public Chemicals stored correctly Data sheets held on site Skin safety centre available to staff Gloves, masks and glasses available to staff. Use of correct containers. Training in tool use |
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| PPE: Goggles; Hard hats; gloves…. Items needed will vary according to the task. |
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