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Objective<\/th>\nWhat are the hazards?<\/th>\nWho might be harmed and how?<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nS<\/th>\nR<\/th>\nWhat are you already doing?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
To reduce the risk of transmitting
\nCovid-19 between people particularly those not displaying symptoms<\/td>\n		Contracting Covid-19, illness, minor symptoms, hospital admissions, death<\/td>\nAll Employees<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7Weekly mass testing to take place on all employees commencing 5 January<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Anyone with a positive test will be asked to leave site immediately and go to a test centre<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Where possible and if does not impact on the needs of the business people to work from home<\/p>\n

\u00b7Key staff trained on how to register and test for Covid-19<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Protecting people who are at higher risk and to ensure nobody is discriminated against<\/td>\nContracting Covid-19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		Extremely Clinically vulnerable employees, pregnant employees<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7 Any pregnant women have to inform us of their pregnancy and risk assessment will be undertaken. Any health issues with their pregnancy inform their manager.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any employees who are high risk are now shielding<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Where possible people will keep 2 metre distancing<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extra PPE provided such as face visors and masks<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Support for workers around mental health and well being through mental health first aiders and employee assistance scheme<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Information displayed where to get help regarding mental health<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Drop-in sessions arranged for employees to discuss any mental health issues they may be facing<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

People who need to self isolate<\/td>\nSpreading the infection to colleagues and members of the public<\/td>\nEmployees, general public<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\u00b7 Any persons showing symptoms of covid-19 to take a test and self-isolate for at least 10 days<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any person tested positive can only return to work on day 11 following isolation if they have not had a temperature for the previous 48 hours<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any person who has tested positive but not had any symptoms but develop symptoms whilst isolating should restart the 10-day isolation period from the day symptoms developed<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Anyone self-isolating where they can work from home to discuss with their manager<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any persons who have been contacted by NHS test and trace must follow requirements to self-isolate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u00a0To maintain a 2m social distancing wherever possible, on arrival and departure and to ensure handwashing on arrival<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees on site<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7 Arrival and departure times have been staggered to reduce crowding in and out of the workplace<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser located at entry and exit points<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extra signage displayed to stress the importance of handwashing when entering and leaving site<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Soap and sanitiser dispensers checked regularly and filled where needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To maintain social distancing wherever possible while people travel though the site<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees on site<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7 Movement throughout the site is discouraged where it is not essential<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Use of radios and phones to be used to reduce physical contact<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Occupancy of vehicles limited to the driver<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Access to non- essential areas is restricted<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Lift only to be used by employees who cannot use the stairs<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Hand sanitiser available throughout the site<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extra Lockers in place for area 3 to reduce congestion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To maintain social distancing between individuals when they are at their work areas<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees on site<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7 Lines set up to allow 2 m between people working where possible<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Mixer and oven operatives able to keep a 2m distance<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Where is not possible for people to keep a 2m distance where possible consistent and fixed teams will be used and avoid working face to face<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Areas marked out to keep 2m distance between machines<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extra PPE provided such as face visors and masks<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any damaged visors to be replaced<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any face masks that become damp to be replaced<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Additional hand washing in place<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Signage displayed in areas to remind people of the 2m distancing<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Clear plastic screen fitted to lines where people are working face to face<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extra cleaning procedures in place<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Increased hand washing takes place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To reduce transmission due to face to face meetings and maintain social distancing in meetings<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees on site<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\u00b7 Non-essential meetings and training to take place with limited numbers 8 maximum<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Non-essential meetings and training has been postponed<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any meetings only essential participants to attend meetings and maintain 2m distance<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Hand sanitiser provided in meeting rooms<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Those attending meetings to avoid transmission by not sharing pens, paper phones and other objects<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Windows opened for the duration of the meeting to ventilate the room<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Maximum of 8 people to be in the training room at any one time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To maintain social distancing when using common areas<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees on site<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7 Break times have been staggered to reduce pressure in canteen areas<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Window in reception area kept closed<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Canteens to limit how many people can access at any one time<\/p>\n

\u00b7 2m distancing signs displayed in smoking shelters<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Some canteen chairs taped off to stop groups sitting together<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Common walkways marked with 2m markings so people can keep their distance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To minimise the number of unnecessary visits to site and to ensure visitors and contractors understand<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees\u2019 visitors and contractors<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\u00b7 Only essential visitors and contractors coming on site<\/p>\n

\u00b7 All visitors and contractors sign in and out<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Guidance given on social distancing and hygiene procedures to all visitors and contractors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To keep the workplace clean and to prevent transmission by touching contaminated surfaces<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees\u2019 visitors and contractors<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\u00b7 Cleaning procedure in place documented and signed<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Additional frequent cleaning of work areas and equipment undertaken<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Additional cleaning of objects equipment<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Additional cleaning of areas throughout the day<\/p>\n

\u00b7 All areas cleaned at the end of the day<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Waste cleared away immediately bins are emptied and at the end of the day<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To help everyone to follow good hygiene practices through the working day<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		All employees\u2019 visitors and contractors<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\u00b7 Additional signage displayed informing people to was hands more frequently<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Posters displayed asking people to avoid touching face and to sneeze and cough into tissues<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Posters displayed advising how to wash hands properly<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Posters displayed on what to do if you have symptoms and what to do if you need a test<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Extra hand sanitisers provided throughout the site<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Sanitiser wipes provided in offices to clean desks and objects<\/p>\n

\u00b7 More frequent cleaning of toilets and washing facilities taking place<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Only paper hand towels to be used to reduce the risk of water droplets in the air (hand dryers have been Disconnected)<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Mangers supervise and monitor correct procedures are being adhered to<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Employees encouraged to report any persons not adhering to procedures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To reduce transmission through contact with objects that come onto site and into vehicles<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		Employees<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\u00b7 Equipment, tools and vehicles frequently cleaned<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Frequent handwashing in place for people handling goods in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To avoid unnecessary travel and keep people safe if they do need to travel<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		Employees<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n\u00b7 Only essential travel to take place for example undertaking deliveries<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Only 1 person to travel in any vehicle<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Additional cleaning of vehicles taking place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To make sure all employees\u2019 understand COVID19 related safety procedures
\nAnd employees are kept up to date with new information and safety procedures<\/td>\n		Lack of understanding and information leading to compliancy and confusion<\/td>\nEmployees<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n\u00b7 Clear and consistent regular information communicated to employees<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Information updated and displayed on information boards<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Employees\u2019 concerns and issues listened to actioned where possible<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Any concerns can be discussed with works council representatives<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To maintain distancing and avoid surface transmission when goods enter or leave site<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		Employees and delivery drivers<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n\u00b7 Small parcels left at reception to be delivered or collected to avoid any contact<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Where possible no close contact with delivery drivers<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Where possible only 1 person to unload a vehicle and keep 2m apart<\/p>\n

\u00b7 When booking in goods people to wash hands when booking in has been completed<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Drivers encouraged to stay in vehicles where this does not comprise safety<\/p>\n

\u00b7 When containers loaded warehouse staff to wash hands<\/p>\n

\u00b7 More frequent hand washing in place<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

To ensure safety of employees using smoking shelters<\/td>\nContracting Covid19. Illness, minor symptoms, hospital admission,
\nDeath<\/td>\n		Employees<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n\u00b7 Employees using smoking shelters to stay 2m apart<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Signage displayed reminding people to keep 2m apart when using smoking shelters<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Likelihood: 1 \u2013 Not Likely 2 \u2013 Possible 3 \u2013 Quite Possible 4 \u2013 Likely 5 \u2013 Very Likely<\/p>\n

Severity: 1 \u2013 Nil 2 \u2013 Slight 3 \u2013 Moderate 4 \u2013 High 5 \u2013 Very High<\/p>\n

Risk Factor: 1 \u2013 8 = Low Risk 9 \u2013 15 = Medium Risk 16 \u2013 25 = High Risk<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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