Elta House Project: Electrical Installation Risk Assessment

This document presents a comprehensive risk assessment and method statement for electrical installation and modification work at Elta House by DBH Electrical Services. It identifies potential hazards such as electrocution, burn injuries, tripping, fires, scaffolding collapse, falling materials, cuts, muscle injuries, eye injuries from debris, and difficulties accessing the work area. The assessment assigns risk levels based on likelihood and severity, outlining control measures to mitigate each risk. These measures include proper circuit installation, PPE usage, weather monitoring, maintaining a tidy workplace, fire safety protocols, scaffolding inspections, warning signs, restricted access, and hand protection. The method statement details the work process, including testing existing circuits, installing new circuits and lightning panels, modifying circuits, and ensuring site cleanliness. It emphasizes obtaining work permits, using warning signs, and following safety procedures to protect all personnel on site. This document underscores the importance of safety and adherence to protocols in electrical work environments.

RUNNING HEAD: RISK ASSESMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT 1
RISK ASSESMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT
COMPANY NAME: DBH ELECTRICAL SERVICES
CUSTOMER NAME:
DATE OF SUBMISSION:

RISK ASSESMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT 2
RISK ASSESMENT AND METHOD STATEMENT
Project name:
Elta House
Site address:
Elta house
Stratford upon Avon
CV370AQ
Client:
Contractor: DBH electrical services
Start date:
End date:
Site supervisor:
Supervisor’s contacts:
Work description: Installation and modification of electric circuits and installation of
lightning panels
RISK ASSESMENT
The risk level is determined by the likelihood and severity of its occurrence thus different
consequences are experienced for different risk levels.
Likelihood Severity if
injury(S)
Risk level (R) Consequences

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(L)
5=very
dangerous
5=catastrophic R=L*S Determines the control measures required
4=dangerous 4=critical 13-25 Unacceptable-must be eliminated or moved to a
lower level
3=medium 3=serious 9-12 Undesirable-must be avoided
2=small 2=marginal 3-8 Acceptable-provided that the risk is managed
1=very small 1=negligible 1-2 Negligible-risk level is maintained
0=removed 0=removed 0 Risk removed
As the work continues many of the activities involved could cause different forms of
injury to the workers therefore safety precautions must be observed. Workers who fail to follow
the safety precautions provided may be dismissed from their work station to avoid the risk of
them causing self-injury or the injury of other workers. The risks involved include:
Hazard Risk level(R) Measures taken
Electrocution 5*5=25 Correct electric circuit installation procedure
should be followed
Only trained DHB trained personnel are allowed
to carry out the electrical installments
No work should be conducted on wet surfaces
Burn injuries 5*5=25 Personal protective equipment should be worn at

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all times
Safety precautions should be observed by the
electricians involved
Lightning 2*5=10 The weather forecast should be continuously
monitored
Tripping 3*4=12 Workplace is to be kept tidy and all equipment
and material should be kept off the route being
used by the workers
Standard foot ware is to be used
Fires 3*4=12 Flammable substances should be kept out of the
working area
Fire extinguishing equipment should be placed
at different points of the work place
Collapse of
scaffolding
3*3=9 Routine inspections of scaffolding to be
conducted
Nettings to be used as an additional safety
precaution
Falling material 3*4=12 Warning signs to be set up to indicate excluded

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areas where work is on going
Personal protective equipment like helmets to
be worn by workers at all time
Restricted entry to the excluded areas where
entry is only limited to the working DBH staff
All non DBH personnel are to be excluded
from the working area
Cuts and
muscle injury
3*4=12 These injuries occur when transporting the
equipment and tools required or when carrying out
electrical installations
Hand protection like gloves should be put on at
all times
The route to be used should be inspected and
all obstacles removed
Loads that block the workers vision are not to
be carried
Minimum loads are to be carried in different
stages
Injury to the
eye caused by
debris
3*5=15 Eye protection should be on at all times when
the debris is likely to be released into the air.
Difficulty
accessing the
work area
3*3=9 The workers Induction to the working area should be
conducted before the work begins
Workers should receive instructions of the location of

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their work area at the reception
The route to be used should be inspected regularly
Use of mobile
phones while at
work
3*3=9 Secure areas will be allocated where all telephone
calls will be made
Mobile phones are not to be used during the working
hours
Persons at risk: They include all the DBH and non DBH personnel at the working area.
METHOD STATEMENT
Description of the work
 Existing power circuits will be tested using specific testing equipment and those found
not to be functioning will be replaced with new ones
 New heating and lighting circuits will be installed
 Lightning panels will be installed
 Suitable hours in which the site can be accessed to be discussed with the client
Order of Activities as they will be conducted
a. A work permit is to be obtained
b. Warning signs are put at areas where work is ongoing
c. The existing circuits are examined using accurate equipment

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d. Disconnecting and removing obsolete power circuits
e. Installing three compartment trunking in and power circuit to power the kitchen
f. Install lightning panels to the suspended ceiling
g. Modify power circuits to suit builder’s works
h. Install lighting and heating circuits to disabled toilets
i. The workplace is to be cleaned after every work day
j. Tools and equipment used and excess material is to be removed from the work place after
completion of the work.