RISK ASSESSMENT

School Activity Contractors on site Review Date:

Assessment completed by:

Name:
Hazard Persons Date:
Current Controls Signature:
Further Action Action by Whom Action by When Completed
Exposed and Necessary
How
Use of external Pupils EA registered contractors used. Where this is
companies / Staf not possible, contractors thoroughly vetted to
contractors Visitors satisfy selection criteria e.g. (have H&S Policy,
Contractors adequate insurance, criminal record check,
Poor workmanship etc.), and be competent to undertake the tasks
Physical injury for which they are commissioned
Poor practices Child protection Risk assessments and method statements
issues provided
Appropriate public liability insurance in place (
min 10m indemnity)
School monitors work of the contractors and
have regular liaison meetings
Access / egress Pupils Designated access route to and from work area Managers may need
Staf Restricted access to construction areas all staf to change access
Blocked exit routes Visitors advised during team briefing routes or close areas
Contractors Suitable barriers and appropriate signage in (e.g. doors and
Unauthorised place corridors) whilst
access Physical injury Children advised of hazards and risks during contract work is
assembly carried out. If this is
Contact with Contractors to report to school staf if pupils the case, all staf (and
children breach area parents if necessary)
Ensure all debris is removed from walkways may need to be
and disposed of safely Daily inspection to be informed.
carried out by contractors and school
representative
Construction work undertaken out of normal
working hours wherever reasonably

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Hazard Persons Current Controls Further Action Action by Whom Action by When Completed
Exposed and Necessary
How
practicable or in a separate secure area
Contractors instructed not to engage in
conversation with pupils
Adequate supervision in the vicinity of the
work area if contact is possible
Agreed programme of work with school
Vehicular access Pupils Restricted access, contractors advised
Staf accordingly
Inefective Visitors Contractors vehicles not permitted into school
pedestrian vehicle Contractors grounds at start of school, during breaks,
segregation lunchtime and at end of school day
Physical injury Pedestrian walkways maintained
If vehicular access is required during school
day, permission to be obtained from Principal
and only with assistance of banksman
Traffic control plans prepared and in place
where required
Dedicated pedestrian routes clearly identified.
Consideration given to persons with disabilities
Asbestos Pupils Copy of asbestos survey, permission to work
Staf (PTW) and all related documentation retained
Visitors on the school premises in the asbestos log
Contractors Where invasive work is being carried out (i.e.
work which involves the fabric of the building,
Ill Health, pipe work or services) permission to work
Asbestosis must be given
Mesothelioma All such work on fabric of building to be
Lung Cancer authorised by Environmental Hazards Officer
Pleural Plaques

Electrical Pupils Electrical tools and equipment subject to a

equipment & Staf Portable appliance testing regime
sockets Visitors All portable electrical tools on site to be 110v
Contractors or protected by RCDs

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Hazard Persons Current Controls Further Action Action by Whom Action by When Completed
Exposed and Necessary
How
Using poorly All electrical equipment to be removed and/or
maintained Electrocution stored appropriately at the end of each
equipment Burns working day
Trips and falls Cable covers to be used
Fire Ensure good housekeeping is maintained
Safe route to workplace has been agreed
Trailing cables
Health and Safety Pupils Contractors made aware of schools emergency
Information Staf procedures including evacuation and first aid
Visitors Exchange of Health and Safety Policies
Contractors between school and contractors
School provides all relevant information to
enable contractors to control risks

Hazardous Pupils Contractor to inform school of any hazardous

substances Staf substances brought onto the site
Visitors Hazardous substances not left unattended.
Contractors Clearly labelled and securely stored
Contractor to ensure dust/fume production is
Ill health minimised
Appropriate PPE provided and worn by
contractors
Visitors to site made aware of hazards and not
allowed on site unless wearing suitable PPE
Work at height Pupils Work area to be agreed between contractor
Staf and school
Falling objects Visitors Risk assessment to be completed by contractor
Contractors Ladders adequately secured/removed at end
Unauthorised of each working day
access Physical injury Area below work to be securely fenced of with
warning signs displayed
Working platforms to have toe boards and
mesh panels to prevent falling objects

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Hazard Persons Current Controls Further Action Action by Whom Action by When Completed
Exposed and Necessary
How
Restricted access. Pupils reminded of hazards
during assembly
Security Pupils Badge system in place for contractors
Staf Contractors must sign in and out of the
Visitors premises
Contractors Principal contractor to record all contractors
on site and advise Reception of all persons on
Unauthorised site
entry to premises Adequate site security, fencing etc.
Theft
Noise Pupils Noise is kept to a minimum or agreed working
Staf times have been arranged for any noisy
Visitors working activities
Contractors If noise to afect neighbours cooperation and
communication has taken place
Hearing
impairment
Stored materials Pupils Materials stored on site to be kept to a
Staf minimum
Visitors Storage only in agreed designated secure
Contractors compound
Access restricted to authorised persons
Fire risk, injury Appropriate fire- fighting equipment is
available and maintained for use
Plant secured when left unattended to prevent
unauthorised use
Waste material Pupils So far as is reasonably practicable, waste to be
Staf removed from the site daily or in secure skips
Visitors Waste stored on site to be in a suitable
Contractors container according to type of waste and in a
secure area
Health risk, fire
risk
Fire Pupils All Staf and contractors advised of procedures

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Hazard Persons Current Controls Further Action Action by Whom Action by When Completed
Exposed and Necessary
How
Staf and any alternative routes during contract
Visitors work
Contractors Smoking not permitted on site
Hot works permits used where applicable
Burns scalds Combustible materials to be stored in agreed
Property areas unless required for immediate use
damage / loss Appropriate fire extinguishers available
Flammable liquids / compressed gases
appropriately stored

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