SUFFOCATION Y N Major Rare Medium Operating BBQ in poorly Operate BBQ in an external Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or confined spaces can space. atmospheric contamination? lead to oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide and other atmospheric contamination CONDITION Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium Is a hazard likely due to the age and condition of the plant? (Consider how hard the machine has been worked, and whether it is used constantly or rarely). Y N Can anyone be injured as a result of the plant not Moderate Unlikely Medium serviced appropriately and/or maintained in line with manufacturer’s recommendations? Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Poor housekeeping allowing the Always site a BBQ on a firm, level Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the build-up of waste materials or base sheltered from wind gusts and plant, slip, trip or fall due to: failure to immediately clean up well away from anything flammable Y N spills could result in a slip such as garden sheds, vegetation, Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Minor Possible Medium hazard. fences Ensure appropriate cleaning and Y N Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Minor Possible Medium housekeeping standards are Inappropriate placement of maintained at all times to minimise objects (e.g. spare materials, Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Minor Possible Medium the risk of a slip, trip or fall. bags) in the immediate vicinity of Y N the BBQ may result in a trip Y N Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor or walking Minor Possible Medium hazard. surfaces (i.e. lack of a slip-resistant surface, unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?) If operating or maintaining plant at height can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N
SUFFOCATION Can anyone be suffocated due to lack of oxygen, or atmospheric contamination? Y N Major Rare Medium Operating BBQ in poorly confined spaces can lead to oxygen depletion and carbon monoxide and other atmospheric contamination Operate BBQ in an external space. CONDITION Is a hazard likely due to the age and condition of the plant? (Consider how hard the machine has been worked, and whether it is used constantly or rarely). Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium Can anyone be injured as a result of the plant not serviced appropriately and/or maintained in line with manufacturer’s recommendations? Y N Moderate Unlikely Medium Hazards Inspected Risk Assessment Description of Risk Control Measures Cons Like Risk Level SLIPS/TRIPS/FALLS Can anyone using the plant, or in the vicinity of the plant, slip, trip or fall due to: Poor housekeeping allowing the build-up of waste materials or failure to immediately clean up spills could result in a slip hazard. Inappropriate placement of objects (e.g. spare materials, bags) in the immediate vicinity of the BBQ may result in a trip hazard. Always site a BBQ on a firm, level base sheltered from wind gusts and well away from anything flammable such as garden sheds, vegetation, fences Ensure appropriate cleaning and housekeeping standards are maintained at all times to minimise the risk of a slip, trip or fall. Uneven, slippery or steep work surfaces? Y N Minor Possible Medium Poor housekeeping, e.g. spillage in the vicinity? Y N Minor Possible Medium Obstacles being placed in the vicinity of the plant? Y N Minor Possible Medium Inappropriate or poorly maintained floor or walking surfaces (i.e. lack of a slip-resistant surface, unprotected holes, penetrations or gaps?) Y N Minor Possible Medium If operating or maintaining plant at height can anyone slip, trip or fall due to: Use of work platforms, stairs or ladders? Y N