Assessment No: 004 Activity: Knapsack Assessment by: [Name] Residual Risk Risk Who might be Level Activity Hazards Controls Comments Level harmed (H, M, L) (H, M, L) Lifting and putting on Manual Handling Operator H Follow correct Lifting Procedure. L Ensure you inform your line Injuries Knapsack manager if you are suffering any Do not jerk, twist or turn excessively musculoskeletal discomfort and ensure one foot is placed forward before, during or after spraying. of the other to maintain balance. container at level that is easy to back up to and affix over shoulder straps before attempting to lift. Mixing Chemicals Skin irritation, eye Operator M Ensure eye and hand protection. L Report any signs of skin or eye contact or ingestion irritation or ingestion, nausea or First Aid Kit to be available including stomach pains immediately to eyewash. your line manager. to COSHH Assessment for product being used. Use funnels for pouring and avoid lifting heavy quantities of liquids. Ensure you are aware of nearest A&E service. Spraying Chemicals drifting Operator/Public M Do not spray in windy conditions and L Always report any incidents use a low drift nozzle. immediately to you line manager. Avoid sensitive areas such as schools or areas with high pedestrian flow. Use of signs for the public to warn of spraying in progress. Avoid spraying during busy periods.
Assessment No: 004 Activity: Knapsack Assessment by: [Name] Activity Hazards Who might be harmed Risk Level (H, M, L) Controls Residual Risk Level (H, M, L) Comments Lifting and putting on Knapsack Manual Handling Injuries Operator H Follow correct Lifting Procedure. Do not jerk, twist or turn excessively and ensure one foot is placed forward of the other to maintain balance. container at level that is easy to back up to and affix over shoulder straps before attempting to lift. L Ensure you inform your line manager if you are suffering any musculoskeletal discomfort before, during or after spraying. Mixing Chemicals Skin irritation, eye contact or ingestion Operator M Ensure eye and hand protection. First Aid Kit to be available including eyewash. to COSHH Assessment for product being used. Use funnels for pouring and avoid lifting heavy quantities of liquids. Ensure you are aware of nearest A&E service. L Report any signs of skin or eye irritation or ingestion, nausea or stomach pains immediately to your line manager. Spraying Chemicals drifting Operator/Public M Do not spray in windy conditions and use a low drift nozzle. Avoid sensitive areas such as schools or areas with high pedestrian flow. Avoid spraying during busy periods. L Always report any incidents immediately to you line manager. Use of signs for the public to warn of spraying in progress.