1. Executive Summary

This document provides a consolidated overview of multiple risk assessments across various operational activities. It is designed to summarise the key hazards, at-risk individuals, control measures in place, and the evaluated risk ratings. Detailed assessments are retained separately and are available upon request.

The most common risks identified include: - Slips, trips, and falls - Working at height - Stress and fatigue - Electrical hazards - Fire and explosion risks

2. Summary Table of Risk Assessments

3. Grouped Risk Assessments by Activity

3.1 General Office Tasks

Ref 25: The activity "DSE Use" poses the following hazard: Musculoskeletal injuries and eye strain from screens. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: DSE assessments, eye test rights, regular breaks, training, workload control. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Eye or muscular injury, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 26: The activity "Electrical Cables" poses the following hazard: Trips and electrical shock. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Cable routing, visual checks, PAT testing, no wet cleaning while plugged. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Electric shock or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 27: The activity "Fire" poses the following hazard: Fire-related injuries or death. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Fire training, alarms, drills, exits, marshals, extinguishers. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Serious injury or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 28: The activity "Photocopiers" poses the following hazard: Fume inhalation or burns from components. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Ventilation, training, hot component warnings, COSHH assessment, PAT testing. The likelihood is assessed as Very Unlikely, with a severity of Respiratory illness, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 29: The activity "Security Issues" poses the following hazard: Intrusions or thefts. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Swipe access, no tailgating, challenging strangers, property awareness. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Injury or theft, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 30: The activity "Shredders" poses the following hazard: Entanglement injuries. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Follow instructions, training, no use by young staff, clothing checks. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Injury from entanglement, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

3.2 Working Environment & Welfare

Ref 31: The activity "Slips/Trips/Falls" poses the following hazard: Falls from poor housekeeping. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Storage rules, cleanups, floor checks, cables managed. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Trip injuries, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 32: The activity "Stress" poses the following hazard: Work overload, poor environment. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Training, workload planning, meetings, support, leave, stress policy. The likelihood is assessed as Possible, with a severity of Health issues or absence, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 34: The activity "Welfare Factors" poses the following hazard: Environmental discomfort, inadequate drinks or lighting. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Openable windows, fans, extractors, thermometers, drinks, task lighting. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Time off, poor morale, legal action, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 38: The activity "Noise Exposure" poses the following hazard: Hearing loss from high noise levels. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Noise survey, PPE, signage, training, audiometry, quieter equipment. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Tinnitus or hearing loss, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 60: The activity "Personal Hygiene" poses the following hazard: Skin conditions from oil and chemicals. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Barrier creams, gloves, laundering, health surveillance. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Skin cancer or dermatitis, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 70: The activity "Young Persons" poses the following hazard: Inexperience, immaturity, training gaps. This primarily affects Young staff & visitors. Key controls include: Supervision, COSHH compliance, toolbox talks, parent notification, training. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Injury, mental health issues, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

3.3 Security & Access Control

Ref 84: The activity "Unauthorised Access" poses the following hazard: Unauthorised entry to premises or vehicles. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: CCTV, alarms, perimeter fencing, locked gates, visitor logs. The likelihood is assessed as Very Unlikely, with a severity of Access by intruders, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

3.4 Transport & Driving

Ref 47: The activity "Company Vehicle Use" poses the following hazard: Breakdowns, accidents, loose loads. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Driver checks, servicing, licensing, rest breaks, load safety, phone use policy. The likelihood is assessed as Possible, with a severity of Injury or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 49: The activity "Site Transport" poses the following hazard: Moving vehicle hazards, RTAs, collisions. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Speed limits, lighting, PPE, secure keys, safe practices. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Injury or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

3.5 Health & Wellbeing

Ref 85: The activity "Homeworking" poses the following hazard: Health, fire, data security, mental health risks. This primarily affects Office Staff. Key controls include: DSE self-assessment, AV protection, regular check-ins, buddy system. The likelihood is assessed as Likely, with a severity of Various from injury to data loss, resulting in an overall risk rating of Medium.

Ref 86: The activity "COVID-19" poses the following hazard: Infection transmission in workplace. This primarily affects Employees & Visitors. Key controls include: Social distancing, hygiene, cleaning protocols, PPE, remote work. The likelihood is assessed as High (pre-control), with a severity of COVID infection, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low (post-control).

Ref 92: The activity "Expectant Employees" poses the following hazard: Risks from lifting, stress, infections, discrimination. This primarily affects Pregnant or conceiving employees. Key controls include: Adjustments, EAP, PPE, training, flexibility. The likelihood is assessed as Varied, with a severity of Health complications or stress, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low to Medium.

3.6 Site & Equipment Safety

Ref 21: The activity "Stepladders" poses the following hazard: Falls from ladders, dropped objects, bad weather. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Inspection, correct usage, second man securing, no top rung standing, communications. The likelihood is assessed as Possible, with a severity of Serious injury or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Medium.

Ref 61: The activity "Racking & Stock" poses the following hazard: Improper racking causing falling items. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Load signs, inspections, trained personnel, no climbing. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Injury from falling stock, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 68: The activity "Working at Height (Advanced)" poses the following hazard: Falls, objects dropping from ladders/platforms. This primarily affects All staff & visitors. Key controls include: Use of lifts/towers, securing ladders, planning, supervision, register of equipment. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Serious injury or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 76: The activity "Workshop Pit" poses the following hazard: Falls into pit, vehicle entrapment. This primarily affects All staff, visitors & operators. Key controls include: Chains, signage, guidance, inspections, jack testing. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Injury or death, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 90: The activity "DSEAR – Flammables & Hazards" poses the following hazard: Fire, explosion from fuels, aerosols, welding, dust, etc.. This primarily affects All persons on site. Key controls include: No smoking, inspections, PPE, bunds, fire equipment, LEP. The likelihood is assessed as Varied, with a severity of Fire, explosion, respiratory harm, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low/Medium.

3.7 Management & Compliance

Ref 83: The activity "IT Security" poses the following hazard: Data breaches, loss or corruption. This primarily affects Staff, customers, suppliers. Key controls include: Passwords, backups, training, secure storage. The likelihood is assessed as Likely, with a severity of Data loss/theft, resulting in an overall risk rating of Medium.

Ref 87: The activity "Ground Contamination" poses the following hazard: Chemical spills affecting environment. This primarily affects Environment (flora, fauna, aquatic life). Key controls include: Spill kits, bunding, loading procedures. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Environmental damage, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 88: The activity "Business Ethics" poses the following hazard: Bribery, poaching, slander. This primarily affects Customers, Employees, Business Reputation. Key controls include: Transparent hiring and pricing policies, oversight of expenditure. The likelihood is assessed as Unlikely, with a severity of Legal and reputational risk, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low.

Ref 93: The activity "Risk of Change" poses the following hazard: Resistance or confusion from staff during change. This primarily affects All employees. Key controls include: Communication plans, engagement, training, feedback. The likelihood is assessed as Varied, with a severity of Disruption, morale dip, resulting in an overall risk rating of Low to Medium.

4. Risk Matrix

The risk matrix below visually categorises the level of risk by comparing the likelihood of an incident against the severity of its potential consequences. Colour coding is used to highlight severity: - Green: Low risk - Yellow: Medium risk - Red: High risk - Dark Red: Critical risk