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Hazard Identification and Control Wexford County Council
Hazard / Activity Persons at Risk Control Action Person
Carry out a specific Risk Assessment on the site. Decide on type of Traffic
Live Traffic Drivers / Operators Area Engineer
Management required.
Traffic Management to be in accordance with the guidance document Guidance for the
Control and Management of Traffic at Road Works. Area Engineer
Cones and signs to be erected in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs
General Services Supervisor
Manual .
High Visibility clothing to be worn at all times. All Personnel
Ensure vehicle is parked in a safe manner. Drivers
Personnel to exercise caution when stepping out of vehicle or outside the working zone. All Personnel
Ensure that all pick up vehicles are fitted with amber warning beacons. Tech. Services Supervisor
Amber warning beacon and hazard warning lights to be switched on while parked at
Drivers
the side of the road.
If it is essential to cross the carriageway, wait for a sufficient gap in traffic to walk
Operator
briskly across - Do not run, and continue to keep a lookout for oncoming vehicles.
Remain alert at all times and face oncoming traffic as much as possible. Operator
Avoid litter picking in poor visibility or adverse weather conditions. Operator
Noise Litter Pickers Where the noise level exceeds 85dB(A), ear protection to be provided and worn. General Services Supervisor
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Hazard Identification and Control Wexford County Council
Hazard / Activity Persons at Risk Control Action Person
A First Aid box to be provided. Any incident which requires First Aid treatment
Cuts, Scrapes and Bruises Litter Pickers General Services Supervisor
should be logged, and a report should be submitted to the Area Engineer.
Adequate personal protective clothing / equipment to be provided to personnel to
protect them from cuts and scrapes, to include gloves, safety footwear, eye protection. General Services Supervisor
litter picking tool.
Ensure safety boots / safety Wellingtons, gloves, are worn at all times, and eye
Operator
protection if required.
Avoid handling litter, use a litter picking tool. Do not put hands where you cannot see.
When handling bags, first visually check for protruding / sharp objects before lifting. Operator
Grab bag by the rim, never at sides or bottom, and hold it away from the body.
Be aware of low hanging branches as they can cause eye injury. Operator
Ensure cuts and scrapes are washed or cleaned with antiseptic wipes and waterproof
Operator
plaster applied. Seek medical advice if required.
Care to be taken when walking on wet grass and banks to avoid slips and falls. Wear
Slips trips and falls. Litter Pickers Operator
safety boots. Safety Wellingtons may be necessary.
Manual Handling Litter Pickers All personnel to undergo manual handling training. Senior Executive Engineer
No person should attempt to lift a load that exceeds his/her personal lifting capacity. If
Operatives
a load is unsafe to lift, mechanical help to be sought.
Steel toe capped safety boots with non slip soles to be worn by operator. Operator
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Hazard Identification and Control Wexford County Council
Hazard / Activity Persons at Risk Control Action Person
Working in poor light Litter Pickers All operations to be stopped at the onset of poor light. General Services Supervisor
Adequate personal protective clothing to be provided to personnel to protect them from
Weather Litter Pickers General Services Supervisor
ongoing exposure to rain.
Awareness programme in place in relation to exposure to sun. Health & Safety Officer
Be aware of low handing branches as they can cause eye injuries. Wear eye protection
Low hanging Branches Litter Pickers Operator
if appropriate.
Biological Disease e.g. Litter Pickers Identify staff whose duties may require vaccinations and immunisation. Area Engineer
Weil's Disease, tetanus,
Vaccination and immunisation to be offered to appropriate staff. Personnel Section
Hep A&B
Ensure safety boots / safety Wellingtons, appropriate safety gloves, are worn at all
Operator
times while carrying out litter picking activities.
Ensure cuts and exposed broken skin are covered with waterproof plasters. Operator
No eating, drinking or smoking while engaged in litter picking activities. Operator
Ensure hand cleansing chemicals / wipes are available. Operator
Ensure hands are washed or cleaned before eating, drinking or smoking. Operator
Ensure the litter picking tool is used to pick up litter. Operator
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Hazard Identification and Control Wexford County Council
Hazard / Activity Persons at Risk Control Action Person
Avoid handling rubbish where possible. Operator
Avoid touching face while engaged in litter picking activities. Operator
Discarded needles and Site to be visually checked for discarded needles / syringes. If present, do not handle.
Litter Pickers Operator
syringes Sweep up or use litter picking tool. Inform Supervisor as soon as possible.
Dispose of needles / syringes in a safe manner. General Services Supervisor
Chemicals Litter Pickers Site to be visually checked for discarded chemicals. Operator
Before handling bags, boxes, containers etc. visually check for leaking or spillages,
Where there is evidence of leaking chemicals, ensure that it is not handled and report Operator
findings to the Supervisor.
Ensure any chemicals found are removed and disposed of in a safe manner. General Services Supervisor
If removing discarded bags, boxes, grab item by the rim, never at sides or bottom, and
Operator
hold it away from the body.
Welfare Litter Pickers If practicable, arrange for local suitable toilet facilities to be made available for use. General Services Supervisor
Hand cleaning arrangements to be provided . General Services Supervisor
Lone Working Litter Pickers Maintain contact with lone workers. General Services Supervisor
Carry mobile phone, adequately charged, for use in an emergency. Operator
Litter Picking 4/5
Hazard Identification and Control Wexford County Council
Hazard / Activity Persons at Risk Control Action Person
Report incidents of abusive behaviour, aggression, or threats from motorists or other
Operator
members of the public to your Supervisor.
Ensure accidents or injuries received are reported to the Supervisor as soon as possible. Operator
Dust Ensure dust mask is available and worn when required e.g. in dusty, windy conditions. Operator
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