The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Provide information regarding the Display the 2nd
Provide a description of the Provide a description of who Explain additional control measures which risk rating
existing measures in place to See drop down Display the 1st risk See drop down
item or work activity that is could be exposed to the should be implemented to REDUCE the calculation
prevent the harm being realised menu choices rating below menu choices
likely to cause harm below. hazard(s). risk to as low as is practicable below. reflecting the extra
below.
controls
EXAMPLE Employee's Clean the area Eliminate the source of water causing the
5 10 1 High 5 1 1 Acceptable
Slips on wet flooring Visitors Wet floor warning signs until dry wet areas where possible
Slips Trips & Falls in
INTERNAL Areas
Trips and falls arising from Clean as you go policy to be
objects, articles obstructions implemented and departmental
and debris in access/egress levels, all work areas and
routes and pedestrian areas pedestrian areas to be kept clear of
(for example trailing cables, trip hazards.
litter and other items). EMERGENCY ROUTES to be kept
clear at all times
Objects that MUST be stored in a
pedestrian / access and egress
route must be subject to a specific
risk assessment.
Employees and Contractors must
report unsafe
practices/objects/obstructions
accidents and near misses to the
Helpdesk or Security Control Room
via the appropriate contact number
All or by informing a member of 2 1 1 Acceptable
security staff. Visitors are
encouraged to also report such
occurrences.
Area supervisors to monitor and
review controls
Event Safety Rep/ Event Planner
ensures pre event checklist
completed for each event.
Safety Dept & dept managers to
monitor accident and incident data
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Trips and falls arising from Any uneven or damaged surfaces
uneven or damaged floor must be appropriately highlighted
surfaces usually by means of a physical
barrier or hazard tape to warn other
of the risks until it can be suitably
repaired replaced.
When necessary, non-essential
personnel to be excluded from
area. Any damage to flooring to be
reported to NEC Helpline as soon
as possible. Covers to services
All must be replaced correctly and as 2 1 1 Acceptable
soon as possible.
Safety Dept & dept managers to
monitor accident and incident data
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Trips and falls arising from NEC group staff, Sufficient lighting levels at all times
stumbling due to poor contractors, exhibitors, including pre and post events as
lighting levels organisers and members of well as emergency situations.
the public
Monitor lighting levels
2 1 1 Acceptable
Establish a maintenance and
inspection programme via our
service partners
Slips arising from spillages NEC group staff, All spillages reported immediately
of substances on floor, contractors, exhibitors, to Helpdesk via appropriate contact
organisers and members of number. Clean up performed as
the public soon as possible. Warning Signs 2 1 1 Acceptable
as required to limit access raise
awareness.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Slips due to contamination NEC group staff, All spillages reported immediately
bought into premises due to contractors, exhibitors, to Helpdesk. Clean up performed
adverse weather conditions organisers and members of as soon as possible. Warning
or from services. the public Signs as required to limit access
raise awareness. Appropriate
matting to be placed by all public
entrance doors. 2 1 1 Acceptable
ESR/Event Manager/ Security to
monitor weather conditions and
initiate proactive control measures
as appropriate.
Cuts and Lacerations to NEC group staff, Regular cleaning to take place by
persons from items on floor contractors, exhibitors, ISS. All security staff to wear
organisers and members of appropriate footwear. Pre show
the public checklist completed by
ESR/EventManager prior to each
2 1 1 Acceptable
event. Access to areas where
dangerous materials are present to
be restricted such materials t be
removed.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Slips Trips & Falls in
EXTERNAL Areas
Trips and falls arising from NEC group staff, Clean as you go policy to be
obstructions in contractors, exhibitors, implemented and departmental
access/egress routes and organisers and members of levels, all work areas and
circulation areas (for the public pedestrian areas to be kept clear of
example trailing cables, trip hazards.
litter). EMERGENCY ROUTES to be kept
clear at all times
Objects that MUST be stored in a
pedestrian / access and egress
route must be subject to a specific
risk assessment.
Employees and Contractors must
report unsafe
practices/objects/obstructions
accidents and near misses to the
Helpdesk or Security Control
Room. Visitors are encouraged to 2 1 1 Acceptable
report such occurrences to a
member of staff.
Area supervisors to monitor and
review controls
Pre event checklist completed for
each event by ESR/Event
Manager.
Safety Dept & dept managers to
monitor accident and incident data
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Trips and falls arising from NEC group staff, Any uneven or damaged surfaces
uneven/holed flooring contractors, exhibitors, must be appropriately highlighted
organisers and members of usually by means of a physical
the public barrier or hazard tape to warn other
of the risks until it can be suitably
repaired replaced.
When necessary, non-essential
personnel to be excluded from
area. Any damage to flooring to be
reported to NEC Helpline as soon
as possible. Covers to services
must be replaced correctly and as
soon as possible. 2 1 1 Acceptable
Safety Dept & dept managers to
monitor accident and incident data
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Trips and falls arising from NEC group staff, Sufficient lighting levels at all times
stumbling due to poor contractors, exhibitors, including prior and post events as
lighting levels organisers and members of well as emergency situations. This
the public will include in theatre areas during
exhibitions.
Venue Manager/ESR/Event 2 1 1 Acceptable
Manager to monitor lighting levels
Establish a maintenance and
inspection programme facilitated
via service partners
Slips arising from spillages NEC group staff, All spillages reported immediately
of substances on floor, contractors, exhibitors, to Helpdesk. Clean up performed
organisers and members of as soon as possible. Warning
the public Signs as required to limit access 2 1 1 Acceptable
raise awareness.
Slips due to due to adverse NEC group staff, Clean up performed as soon as
weather conditions or from contractors, exhibitors, possible. Warning Signs as
services. organisers and members of required to limit access/ raise
the public awareness. 2 1 1 Acceptable
Venue Manager/Event Manager to
monitor weather conditions and
initiate proactive control measures
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Cuts and Lacerations to NEC group staff, Regular cleaning to takes place by
persons from items on floor contractors, exhibitors, ISS. All staff to wear appropriate
organisers and members of footwear. Pre show checklist
the public completed prior to each event.
Access to areas where dangerous
materials are present to be 2 1 1 Acceptable
restricted such materials to be
removed.
Manual Handling
Muscoskeletal injury NEC group employees Manual handling where practicable
sustained from handling should be avoided. All Employees
items to be trained in Manual Handling
(MH).
Specific MH Risk assessment to be
carried out for all identified task
involving MH
Lifting and mechanical aids to be
supplied where the need is
identified.
5 1 1 Acceptable
Safety Team & Dept manager to
monitor accident and incident data
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Muscoskeletal injury NEC group employee Only to be used by trained persons
sustained from incorrect use All equipment to be maintained in
of lifting/mechanical aids accordance with manufactures
guidance All defects to be
reported.
All equipment to be issued/used
inline with the controls identified in
the MH Risk Assessment (See
above)
Safety Team & Dept manager to
monitor accident and incident data
to identify possible unsafe
5 1 1 Acceptable
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Establish a maintenance and
inspection programme for work
equipment via our service partner
SPIE
Working at Height
Fall from height NEC group employees, As far as practicable all work will be
Fixed structure contractors, completed at ground level where
work has to be done at height it
shall only be undertaken by trained
personnel.
Access restricted
All work at height activities shall be
subject to a specific risk
assessment. 10 1 1 Acceptable
Safety Team to monitor accident
and incident data to identify
possible unsafe conditions or
developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Fall from height from work NEC group employees, As far as practicable all work will be
equipment (e.g. ladders, contractors, completed at ground level where work
step ladders, MEWP's , has to be done at height making use
scaffolding etc) of work equipment it shall only be
undertaken by trained personnel.
Access restricted
All equipment to be maintained in
accordance with manufactures
guidance All defects to be reported.
All equipment to be issued/used inline
with the controls identified in the MH
Risk Assessment (See above)
All work at height activities shall be
subject to a specific risk assessment.
All work equipment /access
equipment shall be subject to a
hazard analysis and risk assessment
in conjunction with the work at height
risk assessment. 10 1 1 Acceptable
Safety Team & Dept Manager to
monitor accident and incident data to
identify possible unsafe conditions or
developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk assessments
and established control measures.
Establish a maintenance and
inspection programme for work
equipment via our service partners
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Objects falling from height NEC group staff, Only essential items to be taken up
onto persons or items contractors, exhibitors, to height.
below. organisers and members of Where practicable items will be
the public secured to the structure.
Other methods of fall prevention
such as to be considered e.g. toe
boards.
Areas below where work at height
is being conducted to be
designated a hard hat area.
Restricted access to areas where
these activities are being 10 1 1 Acceptable .
undertaken.
Safety Team to monitor accident
and incident data to identify
possible unsafe conditions or
developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures
Head injury or other injury NEC group staff, All items designed to be
sustained from contact with contractors, exhibitors, suspended shall be fixed in such a
suspended items or building organisers and members of manner as to prevent it becoming
structure whilst working at the public displaced or falling and provide a
height safe clearance between the
suspended item and any persons
or equipment that will need to pass
under such items.
During build up and breakdown as
with other work at height activities
outlined above the area below this
operation shall be secured, and
designated a hard hat area whilst
10 1 1 Acceptable
work is in progress
Safety Team and Dept managers
to monitor accident and incident
data to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Medical Provision
Inadequate first aid cover to NEC group staff, Refer to the Group Safety
treat injured persons in the contractors, exhibitors, Operational Policy for full details on
event of an accident organisers and members of levels of cover required 10 1 1 Acceptable
the public
Noise
Risk of hearing damage or NEC group staff, Refer to Safety Operational policy
loss (permanent or contractors, exhibitors, on Control of Noise at Work
temporary) organisers and members of Where areas of concern are
the public identified, contact the safety
department for assistance.
For known areas of risk a specific
risk assessment must be
completed to identify the necessary
controls
Where ppe is issued, monitoring of
suitability and use must be
implemented
Planning Managers to instruct
organisers to comply with the Event Where risks have been reduced to
Safety Guide (HSG195) and the 'as low as is reasonably practicable' and
NEC group policy. that risk remains above a low rating then
10 1 2 Medium 10 1 2 Medium
the safety team should be contacted to
The infrequent exposures that approve the residual risk rating and or
members of the public experience advise on further control measures.
should in most cases not cause
any permanent damage, however,
free suitable hearing protection
should be available to them upon
request especially for young
persons
Safety Team and Dept Managers
to monitor areas of potential
exposure and carry out specific
noise risk assessments for areas
where it is suspected/identified that
there is a noise problem
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Display Screen Equipment
Work related upper limb NEC group staff, DSE assessment to be completed
disorders sustained from contractors. for each individual in line with the
use of Display Screen groups safety operational policy.
Equipment (DSE) DSE mentors nominated for each
department to assist individuals to
complete the DSE awareness
programme.
Occupational health nurse
available to carry out more specific
assessments where the
aforementioned process identifies
additional requirements.
5 1 1 Acceptable
Safety Team and Dept managers
to monitor accident and incident
data to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Hazardous Substances
Burns, skin, eye and NEC group staff, All hazardous substances to be
respiratory irritation from contractors, exhibitors, subject to a specific risk
use of/misuse of or organisers and members of assessment in line with the group
accidental escape or the public safety operational policy.
exposure to a hazardous Only personnel who have received
substance. the necessary information
instruction and training are to use
hazardous substances.
All spills and escapes to be
reported and contained/ cleaned up
immediately.
Organisers and exhibitors and their
contractors/sub-contractors must
adhere to the relevant details of the
Blue Book.
There should be no public access 10 1 1 Acceptable
or exposure to hazardous
substances.
Safety Team, Dept Manager, ESR
to monitor accident and incident
data to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Fire, risk of explosion, cross NEC group staff, All hazardous substances to be
contamination, accidental contractors, exhibitors, subject to a specific risk
escape or release of a organisers and members of assessment in line with the group
hazardous substance. the public safety operational policy and Fire
risk assessment as appropriate.
Chemicals must be stored in
designated areas and in
accordance with the manufacturers
instructions and data sheet
information. All spills and escapes
to be reported and contained/ 10 1 1 Acceptable
cleaned up immediately.
Organisers and exhibitors and their
contractors/sub-contractors must
adhere to the relevant details of the
Blue Book.
There should be no public access
or exposure to hazardous
substances.
Explosion of LPG (butane NEC group staff, LPG cylinders must only be stored
and propane) cylinders contractors, exhibitors, in designated areas as determined Where risks have been reduced to
organisers and members of by a specific risk assessment. 'as low as is reasonably practicable' and
the public Organisers and Exhibitors must that risk remains above a low rating then
10 1 2 Medium 10 1 2 Medium
adhere to the contents of the Blue the safety team should be contacted to
Book approve the residual risk rating and or
advise on further control measures.
Fire, explosion and personal NEC group staff, Complete COSHH and Fire Risk
injury from pressurised gas contractors, exhibitors, Assessment as required.
cylinders organisers and members of Only to be used by staff who have
the public been instructed. Cylinders to be
securely stored in chemical Where risks have been reduced to
compound. No Smoking signs 'as low as is reasonably practicable' and
erected in area. Oxygen must be that risk remains above a low rating then
stored separately from flammable 10 1 2 Medium 10 1 2 Medium
the safety team should be contacted to
gases and combustible materials. approve the residual risk rating and or
Organisers and exhibitors and their advise on further control measures.
contractors/sub-contractors must
be adhere to the relevant details of
the Blue Book.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Fire
Fire NEC group staff, Specific Fire Risk Assessments
contractors, exhibitors, required for all areas.
organisers and members of Refer to incident and emergency
the public plan. See separate fire safety risks
assessments. All escape routes to Where risks have been reduced to
kept free from obstruction. 'as low as is reasonably practicable' and
Extinguishers are regularly that risk remains above a low rating then
10 1 2 Medium 10 1 2 Medium
checked and are positioned in the safety team should be contacted to
designated places as determined approve the residual risk rating and or
by risk assessment. Fire detection advise on further control measures.
systems installed
Services
Electrical shock, NEC group staff, Fixed installations checked and
electrocution or fire from contractors and members of certificated by a competent person
fixed installations the public. as per current legal requirements. 10 1 1 Acceptable
Electrical shock, NEC group staff, Visual inspection prior to use, any
electrocution or fire from contractors and members of defects immediately reported and
portable the public. item removed from use until repair
appliances/equipment carried out or item discarded.
Repairs to be carried out by
competent person only. Testing
10 1 1 Acceptable
conducted for the item according to
the risk assessment for that piece
of work equipment. Certificated by
a competent person.
Escape of or explosion from NEC group staff, Fixed installations checked and
fixed gas appliance contractors and members of certificated by a competent person
the public. as per current legal requirements. 10 1 1 Acceptable
Work Place Transport
People being struck by NEC group staff, All drivers to hold the appropriate
moving vehicles contractors and members of licence and insurances for the
the public. vehicle being used. Vehicles to be
maintained in a serviceable
condition. Site rules to be issued to
all employees, contractors and
exhibitors. Site speed limit to be 10 1 1 Acceptable
enforced. Restricted areas to be
enforced and monitored.
Banksman to be used when
reversing any commercial vehicle
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Vehicle collision with NEC group staff, All drivers to hold the appropriate
another vehicle or structure contractors and members of licence and insurances for the
the public. vehicle being used. Vehicles to be
maintained in a serviceable
condition. Site rules to be issued to
all employees, contractors and
exhibitors. Site speed limit to be
enforced. Restricted areas to be
enforced and monitored. 10 1 1 Acceptable
Banksman to be used when
reversing any commercial vehicle.
Restrictions in place for confined
areas to limit the number of
vehicles in that area at any one
time.
Personnel falling from NEC group staff, Persons may not travel on any
vehicles contractors and members of vehicle that is not designed and fit
the public. for the purpose of carrying
passengers. Where safety 10 1 1 Acceptable
restraints/seat belts are fitted these
must be worn.
Items falling from vehicles NEC group staff, All loads on vehicles must be
during loading and contractors and members of suitably secured. Loading and
unloading the public. unloading to be restricted to
designated areas banksmen to be 10 1 1 Acceptable
used as appropriate and for all
reversing operations
Work Equipment
Injury resulting from the use NEC group staff, All work equipment to be
of work equipment contractors and members of used/operated and maintained in
the public. accordance with manufacturers
instructions
Areas where work is being
undertaken should have in place
measures to restrict public access
Safety Team & Dept Managers to
monitor accident and incident data 5 1 1 Acceptable
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Stress
NEC Group Employees Refer to the group Safety
Operational Policy, carry out
specific assessments for areas
where stress issues have been
identified.
Safety Team & Dept Managers to
monitor accident and incident data 5 1 1 Acceptable
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Violence at Work
NEC Group Employees, Refer to the group Safety
contractors, exhibitors and Operational Policy, carry out
visitors specific assessments where risk
exists,
Safety Team & Dept Managers to
monitor accident and incident data
5 1 1 Acceptable
to identify possible unsafe
conditions or developing trends.
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Young Person
NEC Group Employees, Refer to the group Safety
work experience, visitors Operational Policy, carry out
specific assessments where risk
exists,
10 1 1 Acceptable
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Expectant Mothers
NEC Group Employees Refer to the group Safety
visitors Operational Policy, carry out
specific assessments where risk
exists,
5 1 1 Acceptable
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
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The NEC Group, Birmingham - RISK ASSESSMENT
MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK REGULATIONS 1999 - Regulation 3: WORKPLACE RISK ASSESSMENT
Premises: All NEC Group Venues and property
Issue Date: July 2008 Review Date: July 2009
RESIDUAL RISK
ADDITIONAL CONTROLS
POPULATION
POPULATION
RISK RATING
LIKELIHOOD
LIKELIHOOD
SEVERITY
SEVERITY
REQUIRED
RATING
EXISTING CONTROL (REDUCE RISK TO AS LOW AS IS
IDENTIFY HAZARDS PERSONS AT RISK REASONABLY PRACTICABLE)
MEASURES
Insert N/A if no additional controls
required
Lone Working
NEC group employees, Refer to the group Safety
contractors, Operational Policy, carry out
specific assessments where risk
exists,
5 1 1 Acceptable
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Disabled Persons
NEC group staff, Refer to the group Safety
contractors and members of Operational Policy, carry out
the public. specific assessments where risk
exists,
5 1 1 Acceptable
Carry out periodic reviews (not less
then annually) on all risk
assessments and established
control measures.
Weather
Heat Stress, sun stroke and NEC group staff, Staff provided with suitable
sunburn during hot weather contractors, exhibitors, clothing in accordance with uniform
organisers and members of requirements. Sun screen
2 1 1 Acceptable
the public available. Staff can access cold
drinks. Staff rotated.
Stress, discomfort and other NEC group staff, Staff are provided with suitable
conditions associated with contractors, exhibitors, clothing including waterproofs in
cold weather organisers and members of accordance with uniform 2 1 1 Acceptable
the public requirements. Staff can access hot
drinks. Staff rotated.
NAME OF ASSESSOR 1:
NAME OF ASSESSOR 2:
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Workplace Risk Assessment Action Plan
Priority Rating
Additional Controls Actions Required Responsibility Target Date Completed
(see key)
Example
by A N Other on 01 Dec
Eliminate the source of water causing the Maintenance dept to investigate A N Other Low 1-Oct-07
2007
wet areas, where possible
Priority Rating - Key
Record corrective and remedial actions. Specify who is
Unacceptable - stop the job
responsible. An action priority rating will be carried over
High - correct within 1 week
automatically from the risk column in the tier 2 risk assessment
Medium - correct within 1 month
worksheet. Unless the rating is specified as "acceptable"
Low - correct within 3 months
additional actions to reduce risk ratings must always be taken.
Acceptable - consider action
Designate a target date using the key guide to the left and
ensure once completed the action is signed off and the new
measures are imported into existing controls column
If necessary, please contact SHED for further advice in relation to this assessment.
Assessment carried out by
Signature
Date
Name of reviewing Department Manager
Signature
Review Date (min. 12 months)