AB GRAPHICS ASSESSING A SELECTION OF HAZARDS (page 1 of 2)

Company Details AB GRAPHICS LTD

Date of Assessment 10/OCT/2007  Due for Review 10/OCT/2008

Assessment completed by (Name) B.KAVANAGH (Position)  (DIRECTOR) AB GRAPHICS        

Premises Area/Work Activity	Hazard	Who is at risk	Controls in place	Level of risk	Action to be taken and order or priority
Whole premises Main Office – delivery/movement of equipment/supplies Whole Premises printing and cleaning of signage and display items	Slips, trips or falls Manual Handling Fire Hazardous chemical agents mentholated spirits and cleaning products	Anyone entering premises All staff, delivery and maintenance personnel All persons present in the building All staff using cleaning products	All areas well lit, staff aware of keeping walkways clear, cable covers in use. Maintenance carried out when necessary. Ensure floor surfaces even/secure Wet floor signs for spillages/cleaning activities Only selected, trained personnel to move heavy equipment/supplies No smoking on premises. Regular fire drills. Fire safety notices and extinguishers in main office. Cleaner wears gloves. No controls for COSHH Regulations apply,	Medium Low/medium Low/medium Medium	Regular inspections to ensure hazards are minimized . Repairs, to flooring/lighting to be carried out immediately when required All staff to be briefed on correct lifting procedures for paper supplies etc. at next staff meeting. Regular checks to ensure fire exits are clear. Get fire extinguisher for kitchen area within a week. By next month – organize 1. Fire Safety inspection 2. for paper bins to be emptied daily Well ventilated area. Only trained staff

AB GRAPHICS ASSESSING A SELECTION OF HAZARDS(page 2 of 2)

Premises Area/Work Activity	Hazard	Who is at risk	Controls in place	Level of risk	Action to be taken and order or priority
Electrical equipment use in Whole premises Bleach and strong detergents cleaning soloutions. And all wipes and agents use in Whole premises Whole premises Use of Knifes / scalpels and all cutting equipment Whole premises	All staff could incur electrical shocks or burns if they use faulty electrical equipment. Direct skin contact with could lead to the cleaner getting skin irritation. The vapour may cause eye irritation or breathing difficulties. Cuts and risk of infection Hygiene and welfare	All staff using any electrical divice All staff using any cleaning solutions All staff using knifes and cutting equipment All staff could experience general discomfort	Staff trained to report defective plugs or cable to manger. Information on correct use obtained from product instructions for use and data sheet. Safety gloves to be worn Toilets supplied with hot and cold water, soap and towels.  Wash-up area provided with drinking water and a fridge and cleaned daily.	Medium Medium Medium Low/medium	3 monthly visual inspection of electrical equipment to be carried out by office manager. 2 yearly inspection and testing of portable heaters by local electrician Report any spillage as soon as they happen. and  be aware of these and what to do in case of splashing or spillage. Protective rubber gloves to be provided. All cuts should be reported as soon as they happen. All traces of blood should be cleaned as soon as is possible. Bandages and plasters provided should be used No further action required.