| General Hazard & Risk Assessments affecting Team Members & Members of the public | |||||||||||||
| Assessed by: | Paul Lott | Date of Assessment: | 17/12/2024 | ||||||||||
| Date of Next Review: | 17/12/2025 | ||||||||||||
| Worst Case Outcome | Likelihood given precautions in place | Risk Rating Table | |||||||||||
| 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | High 50-100 | Medium 20-49 | Low 1-19 | |
| Fatality | Severe injury | Lost time injury | Minor injury | No injury | Certain / Imminent | Very likely | Likely | Unlikely | Remote | ||||
| Risk Type, Task or Activity | Hazards Identified | Worst Case Outcome | Current Control Measures in Place | Likelihood | Score | Rating |
| Asbestos | Danger from releasing asbestos fibres into the atmosphere through building / demolition work throughout the whole building. Long term damage to health |
Fatality (10) | Building is constructed with Steel frames, brick and aluminium panels. Dividing walls are made of breeze block. Asbestos report shows no asbestos present. |
Remote (1) |
10x1 (10) |
Low |
| Dealing with Aggressive and Violent Customers | Physical Injury / Stress | Severe Injury (8) |
Electronic gate control used to prevent entry. Team Member training on How to deal with difficult or aggressive customers. |
Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| C.O.S.H.H. | Poisoning, skin irritation, eye damage caused by cleaning materials used at The Jungle | Severe Injury (8) |
Team members are given full training on how to use all chemicals. Team members have access to suitable PPE including eye protectors, gloves and aprons. Up to date Material Safety Data Sheets and Emergency instructions are kept in office and kitchen |
Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| Manual Handling heavy or awkward items | Back injury through lifting heavy items or lifting in an incorrect manner. Heaviest item 24 x 600ml drink bottle outers = 14.4kgs |
Lost Time Injury (5) |
Team members are given manual handling training during probation period, with annual re-training. Posters are displayed reminding team members of how to lift. |
Remote (1) |
5x1 (5) |
Low |
| Lone working | Attack by strangers | Fatality (10) | Door is locked when penultimate team member leaves the building. CCTV can be viewed from the office. Office door can be locked from inside. Telephone line available inside office. Building must not be entered when attending a burglar alarm call out. Key holder must wait for police or colleague. |
Remote (1) |
10x1 (10) |
Low |
| New and expectant mothers involved in all activities | Tiredness/fatigue Injury Death of baby |
Fatality (10) | Individual assessments are completed as soon as a new pregnancy is notified by employee. | Remote (1) |
10x1 (10) |
Low |
| Young Persons | Tiredness/fatigue Injury |
Severe Injury (8) |
Induction training is given to all new employees, plus full training on any health or safety matters is given within the 3 month probation period. The Jungle complies with all specific health and safety law, eg the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) etc. Breaks are issue in line with legal requirements The local authority is informed about any child below compulsory school leaving age who works for us. Child’s parents or guardians will be given a guided tour and informed about the duties expected to be carried out. |
Remote (1) |
10x1 (10) |
Low |
| Noise in the workplace. Working in a noisy environment. | Hearing loss through continued exposure to loud noise | Severe Injury (8) |
Noise levels vary from general chatter to loud screaming. Team members monitor play equipment for a maximum of 1 hour at a time. Party supervision lasts for approx ½ hour. There is no loud machinery. |
Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| PPE for use in handling chemicals or hot water for cleaning or food preparation | Poisoning Eye or skin damage Damage to clothing |
Severe Injury (8) |
Team members are given basic training at Induction and full training within probation period, with annual re-training | Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| Use of hand Sanitizer in party rooms | Allergic reaction | Fatality (10) | Party hosts must inform parents and make announcement before applying hand sanitizer to children's hands. All parents must be asked at reception upon arrival if their child has any allergies. | Remote (1) |
10x1 (10) |
Low |
| Use of birthday candles | Fire or burns to child | Severe Injury (8) |
Candles must only be lit when the child is clear of the cake. Lighters must be returned to the staff room after use. | Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| Safe use of Coffee Machine | Explosion of hot water tank if not properly maintained and inspected. Burns from incorrect use |
Severe Injury (8) |
Water filter fitted to avoid lime scale build up. Annually serviced. PPE Training Coffee machine general use & cleaning training provided. |
Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| Security of Team Members and customers | Violence Threats Child Abduction Theft |
Severe Injury (8) |
Zero tolerance to violence or threats. Team Members are instructed to call police at first sign of trouble CCTV in action in all parts of the building Front entrance and exit gate can only be opened electronically by Team Members. Adults cannot pass reception unless they are customers with children or can verify why they are here. Fire exit doors are connected to the burglar alarm system. Team Members have key lockers which are located in the office which has a push button entry system. |
Remote (1) |
8x1 (8) |
Low |
| Display screen equipment for office work | Back ache from poor posture Eye Strain |
Lost Time Injury (5) |
Display Screen Questionnaires completed. Chair back support and height are adjustable. Screen is wall mounted at eye level and is adjustable Adequate lighting is provided |
Remote (1) |
(5x1) 5 |
Low |
| Waste Control / Removal & Collection | Fire from stored waste Bacterial infection |
Fatality (10) | Waste bins are emptied and taken outside commercially contracted waste container which is placed at least 5m from the building to reduced risk of fire spreading. This bin is emptied by contractor at least once a week |
Remote (1) |
(10x1) 10 |
Low |
| Working at Height | Falling from height Incorrect equipment |
Fatality (10) | Daily play equipment checks alerts to any damage to play nets Step ladders certified to BSEN131 available for use in reaching high objects such as light bulbs, high storage shelves. |
Remote (1) |
(10x1) 10 |
Low |