Competition Organising Partner: CITB /SkillBuild

Competition Skills: Bricklaying

SKILLBUILD Risk Assessment

Venue: Regional Competitions Event Dates: 20 April – 29 June 2017

Written by PM: Donna Havers Risk Assessment Underwritten For: SkillBuild

Key to Shading CONSEQUENCE or SEVERITY

25 Level of risk is unacceptable. High Risk Matrix
Single Minor
Major Injury 3 day Injury Near Miss
Death Injury
Level of risk is tolerable. Seek means
12 Of reducing the level of risk. Medium L Very Likely
25 20 15 10 5
I 8
K
Probable 8
E 20 16 12 4
6
L
6 Level of risk is acceptable. Low I Possible
15 12 9 6 3
H 4
O Unlikely
10 8 6 4 2
O 2
D
Risk Factor Very Unlikely 1 5 4 3 2 1
The Risk Factor for any given hazard is based on two distinct areas that should be included when producing your
Risk Assessment. The likelihood of something occurring and, should it occur, the severity of the injury.
Likelihood x Severity = Risk Factor Certain 25 Has happened before and is expected to happen on this occasion.
For example: A person climbing an unsupported ladder that is in poor condition. The likelihood that something
may happen is high and the resulting injury should they fall could be major. Using the table (Risk Matrix) on the
Very Likely 20 Has happened before and is very likely to happen on this occasion.
right:
Very Likely (8) x Major Injury (6) = 48 Probable 16 Has been known to occur before and is likely to happen on this occasion.
This figure falls into the darker shaded area indicating that the level of risk is unacceptable and as a result action is Possible 10 Has been known to occur before and it may happen on this occasion.
required to either eliminate or greatly reduce the hazard level.
A key to the shaded area and the required actions can be found in the table below. Unlikely 6 Has been known to occur before but is unlikely to happen on this occasion.
A breakdown of the Likelihood factors can be found in the lower right table.
Very Unlikely 1 Has never happened before and there are no reasons to suggest it will happen
Note: The definition of a ‘Major Injury’ will be as is defined in RIDDOR. on this occasion.

SBLi2015_ SB_RA
 NEW RISK
TASK or ACTIVITY HAZARD WHO MIGHT BE RISK CONTROL MEASURES PUT IN PLACE Further Action
LEVEL
HARMED LEVEL

Brickwork Wet working COM, OWN 12 Gloves should be worn where possible when wet working Staff to approach
Dermatitis Time spent wet working should be limited 4 manager if
All persons encouraged to wash and thoroughly dry hands after handling dermatitis is
products/ingredients known to cause dermatitis suspected
Barrier cream provided in welfare facilities
Staff members and Volunteers will be provided with gloves and any other
PPE required.

Gloves should be worn where possible when working with known

Contact with known sensitizers COM, OWN 12 sensitizers Staff to approach
4 manager if
All persons encouraged to wash and thoroughly dry hands after handling
products/ingredients known to cause sensitisation even if gloves are dermatitis is
worn suspected
Food processors to be used where possible to limit contact with foods Skin checks to be
COSHH risk assessments must be completed for all chemical introduced
substances that require them and control measures must be
implemented (Lime, Cement etc)

Contact with machinery, Brick saw is guarded at all times.

Operation of the OWN, COM, AOS 12 Users must have completed on-site formularisation with all equipment. 4 All electrical
electrocution, handling and lifting
angle grinder Visual inspection of blade, machine and lead at each use equipment to be
injuries, entanglement, slips, trips
Faulty equipment to be removed from use. PAT tested
and falls
Staff not to wear flowing clothes and must have long hair tied back when
using the grinder which may become entangled
Ear defenders, safety boots, full face mask and trousers to be worn when
using this equipment
Leads are not left across walkways
Blades only to be changed by a competent person

A designated fire assembly point to be designated once skill area has

Fire risks Burns, Smoke inhalation, Death AOS 20 been set. Fire extinguishers to be placed in and around the skill area in
2
an appropriate location

Housekeeping The skill area must be kept clean and clear and all spillages dealt with
Slips, trips and falls COM, OWN, VEN 6 2
immediately. All designated walkways to be kept clear of obstructions.
2

SBLi2015_ SB_RA
Operator training Competitor must be of desired competency as highlighted in section 2
Crush, cuts and splash injury COM, OWN 12 Competency and Scope of Work in the Technical Description
Level 2

NEW RISK
TASK or ACTIVITY HAZARD WHO MIGHT BE RISK CONTROL MEASURES PUT IN PLACE Further Action
LEVEL
HARMED LEVEL

Manual Handling of Mandatory manual handling and lifting training for staff
Back injuries COM, OWN 12 4 Manual Handling
materials. This may Students are demonstrated the correct manual handling technique at
tasks require
be repetitive induction
assessments 3
movements Competitors are supervised when manual handling to ensure that the
year refresher
correct technique is used. Spot boards are raised to easy working height
manual handling
Bricks/blocks stock to be stored in covered areas to prevent taking on
training required
water
Bricks are
Deliveries to be organised to prevent repetitive movement
currently not
Sharing of manual handling tasks to prevent one person completing the
being dried
whole task
because the
Pallet trucks will be used as manual handling move aids.
heating system is
Barrows available and lifting aids to be used where appropriate.
not currently
working

Projectile brick Specified cutting zones for brick cutting

Eye injuries COM, OWN 10 Full facemask must be worn when cutting bricks. 3
fragments resulting
from cutting and Continued monitoring and supervision of competitors to ensure that they
trimming bricks are wearing the goggles provided

Electrocution from Burns or fatal injuries from faulty All electrical equipment must be tested and have a valid PAT test sticker Skill area to
portable electrical
OWN, VEN, COM, 12 6 maintain electrical
equipment AOS attached.
equipment A good example is the prolific use of centre tapped earth transformers for equipment
temporary power (the yellow boxes). This reduces the voltage risk from inventory and
240V to a safer 110V or below on the event floor. ensure that
equipment is
available during
testing period

Competitors getting Irritation to eyes from contact OWN, COM, AOS Continued monitoring and supervision of competitors to ensure that they
9 are wearing the goggles provided 3
mortar in their eyes
when laying bricks Competitors are advised at induction that throwing mortar will result in
or unloading onto the removal from the skill area.
the spot board
Contact with Contact dermatitis and burns. OWN, COM, AOS Risk of dermatitis or lime/cement burns and precaution explained to all Training and
hazardous 10 students and staff 4
information for
3

SBLi2015_ SB_RA
substances e.g. Washing facilities with hot and cold water, soap and basin large enough staff on how to
mortar to wash forearms, available adjacent to workshop. treat exposure
COSHH risk assessments completed for all hazardous chemicals
First aid kits contain emergency saline eyewash 20ml pods TA, JG
Staff members and Volunteers will be provided with gloves and any other
PPE required.
Barrier cream provided in welfare facilities.

NEW RISK
TASK or ACTIVITY HAZARD WHO MIGHT BE RISK CONTROL MEASURES PUT IN PLACE Further Action
LEVEL
HARMED LEVEL

Dust from cutting Dust exposure could cause silicosis OWN, COM, AOS Dry sweeping not permitted Supervision and
bricks or blocks and 10 Industrial vacuum cleaners are used 4 monitoring of
dried mortar Workshop cleaning schedule and checklist being implemented sweeping
techniques

Slips and trips Sprains and fractures if they trip OWN, VEN, ORG, Importance of housekeeping discussed with students
over waste COM, CON,AOS 12 Staff and volunteers will wear safety footwear 4 TA, JG
Designated walkways within workshop area
Workshop cleaning schedule and checklist being implemented
Good housekeeping is re-instilled at every session.

Noise use of Use of equipment, e.g. Brick cutter, OWN, VEN, ORG, Hearing defenders worn during specified activities
9 2 Regular
equipment Angle grinder, Pug mill and Cement COM, CON,AOS Continued monitoring and supervision of students by staff to ensure that
they are using hearing protection. inspection checks
mixer to be introduced.
May cause Hearing loss, if not Cement silo and cement mixer is only used by trained staff.
controlled.
Electrocution from Burns or fatal injuries from faulty OWN, ORG, COM, Electrical equipment will be tested by competent persons on a regular WSS, WSSA etc
equipment 8 2
portable electrical AOS basis will maintain
equipment electrical
equipment
inventory and
ensure that
equipment is
available during
testing period.

Use of hand tools Injury resulting from incorrect use of OWN, COM, AOS Tools are visually inspected at the start of each practical session Tool inspection
hand tools or use of damaged tools 10 Competitors are to be trained before using hand tools and are instructed 3 list as a control
to carry out a visual check before using any equipment.
Any damaged tools are removed from use immediately by SB etc.

SBLi2015_ SB_RA
Falling objects Crushing, cuts, bruises, fractures OWN, VEN, COM, 12 Workshop is designated as a Protective Footwear (steels toe caps) zone 4
landing on feet CON,AOS Competitors informed at induction that they must wear safety boots at all
time when working in the workshop
SB 2016 organisers will keep a small selection of boots and other PPE
for Competitors that have forgotten or damaged their PPE.
Anyone without the required PPE will not be allowed into the practical
areas of the competition.
Materials not stacked too high

NEW RISK
TASK or ACTIVITY HAZARD WHO MIGHT BE RISK CONTROL MEASURES PUT IN PLACE Further Action
LEVEL
HARMED LEVEL

Dusty environment Spread of germs, dust inhalation OWN, COM, AOS Dry sweeping is prohibited. Brooms may be used to push debris around Annual deep-
6 but not be used to sweep 3 clean
Industrial vacuum cleaners used Cleaning rota to
Competitors or staff with breathing difficulties to be identified and to have be implemented
personal risk assessment completed. Control measures from this risk
assessment to be implemented where possible TA, JG
Debris from demolishing model to be scraped together into a heap using
the trowel and disposed in the barrow

Cement/CoSHH Inhalation OWN, COM, AOS Staff/ Competitors are trained in the use cement and lime products and Staff to monitor
Skin burns 10 are aware of the hazards 3
activates
Irritation to eyes • Mixed up in a well ventilated area
• Bags opened with care TA, JG
Staff and Competitors trained in the use of cement and lime and are
aware of the hazards related to the use and control.
Competitors closely supervised when using cement and lime.
Gloves and goggles/face mask to be worn at all times when handling
cement or lime like products.
Hand washing facilities available to all staff and Competitors.
Barrier cream will be provided.

Welfare and first aid Good facilities help to prevent OWN, COM, AOS Hot and cold water, soap, towels, skin cream and full size wash basin
5 Washroom provided to allow Competitors to wash hands and forearms 2
dermatitis etc

Operation of a Silo Entanglement, manual handling OWN, COM, AOS The Silo is checked before each use, drum and lead equipment. All electrical
10 Silo will be set up level on a firm base. 4
injuries, mixer falling over equipment to be
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for setting up and use of the silo. PAT tested
Staff not to wear flowing clothes and must have long hair tied back when
using equipment which may become entangled as a result of its
operation.
5

SBLi2015_ SB_RA
 All staff to have completed manual handling training
New staff to be instructed in the safe use of equipment
Faulty equipment to be removed from use and SB, H&S to be informed.
Lead not to be left across walkways
Gloves to be worn when handling cement or lime based products
Goggles and safety boots must be worn when mixing products.

NEW RISK
TASK or ACTIVITY HAZARD WHO MIGHT BE RISK CONTROL MEASURES PUT IN PLACE Further Action
LEVEL
HARMED LEVEL

Using the electric How: Collisions with OWN, ORG, COM, Pallet truck has a crush button Pallet truck is
10 3
pallet truck pedestrians, crushing or feet, AOS All users have had training (training provider recommends checked daily
falling loads, blocking walkways retraining on three yearly basis) and serviced 6
Users should wear hi-vis when operating the pallet truck monthly
Horn to be used when manoeuvring truck around a corner or blind Truck will not
spots operate over the
Pallets and mortar bins have designated storage locations in the maximum load
workshop to prevent blocking walkways Pallets are
Protective footwear must be worn when using the pallet truck checked before
All persons working in the workshop must wear protective loading and
footwear at all times must be loaded
to ensure that
the load is
stable

SBLi2015_ SB_RA