Are Business Managers Responsible for Health and Safety?

Section 2 – ABOUT THE PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE BUILDING

Answer each question. If not applicable, enter N/A to show you have considered it.

Add any observations in the comment box.

Include in the comment box any safety measures you already take and any Additional Safety Control Measures you think are necessary. Where we have already entered a reply, amend or delete it as appropriate.

		Enter any comments and any safety measures you already have in place and any additional safety measures you think are necessary. Amend any suggestions we have made as appropriate.
Is the building in good repair and properly maintained?	Yes
Are there any external stairs or steps?	Yes
Do the external stairs have proper, secure handrails?	Yes
Do you correct defects that might cause someone harm as soon as reasonably practicable?	Yes
Do you take steps to keep people safe while repairs are pending?	Yes
Do you take steps to keep people safe while decorating or making repairs?	Yes
Is there any build up of waste close to the building that might be a fire or health hazard or inviting to arsonists?	Yes
Are there any exterior open ledges with drops between ground or floor levels, e.g. balconies?	Yes	[Gardens are covered later]
If so, are they protected by proper, secure handrails or railings?	Yes
If so, are the ledges clearly marked?	Yes
Have you considered yellow and black flashes, or white paint edging to make them more clear?	Yes
Is the exterior adequately lit?	Yes
Are all exterior doors kept free from obstruction?	Yes
Do all exterior swing doors have vision panels?	Yes
Are all escape route doors kept unlocked or can they be opened quickly and easily without a key in the case of an emergency?	Yes
Are all fire doors always kept closed?	Yes
Do you have a private water supply or do you privately distribute mains water between units ?	Yes
Do you have a cooling tower or evaporating condenser and if so is it registered with the Local Authority?	Yes
Have you considered the risks of legionnaires disease?	Yes
Is drainage from the building adequate?	Yes
Include any observations about lone workers or pregnant or disabled workers or shift workers relating to this section. If children might stay, are the existing safety measures sufficient?	Yes	No additional safety measures are required to protect any lone workers, disabled or night workers. No additional measures are necessary to safeguard child visitors or pregnant workers.
Additional Comments: Additional Comments: Add any other observations in relation to this section which might not be included in this list.	Yes	[Gardens and play areas are considered later in this risk assessment] After a final walk around the unit, no additional hazards have been observed relating to this section.

Risk Rating

Taking into account all your existing safeguards and any additional comments, what is the risk rating for this Section?

Select one answer from Severity and one from Likelihood and then multiply Severity * Likelihood to arrive at the Rating.
Remember not to delete anything until you have made the first calculation and decided if it is necessary to add Additional Controls before doing the calculation again.

Severity:

Delete all but one of these

1. Most Unlikely 2. Unlikely 3. Likely 4. Very Likely

Likelihood:

Delete all but one of these

1. Trivial Injuries 2. Slight Injuries 3. Serious Injuries 4. Major Injuries

Rating:

Multiply the Severity by the Likelihood:

1 or 2 Minimal Risk – Maintain Existing Control Measures
3 or 4 Low Risk – Review Control Measures
6 or 8 Medium Risk – Improve Control Measures
9 or 12 or 16 High Risk – Consider Stopping Work

Additional Controls:

Enter any additional control measures that you think are needed that you have not already mentioned that might reduce the risk rating still further and then do the risk rating again.

Action Date:

Enter the date by which you will have made any necessary changes, bearing in mind the urgency of any of the changes and the level of risk involved.

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