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    This risk assessment document evaluates hazards related to glazing and windows at a school. It identifies risks of injury from accidental contact with glass, especially in lower areas accessible to students and visitors. Controls to mitigate risks include applying safety film to large glass surfaces, marking glass with signs, prohibiting ball games near glass, and inspecting glazing regularly for damage. The assessment rates risks of different hazards as medium or low given the controls in place and recommends only using approved safety glass for repairs.

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    This risk assessment document evaluates hazards related to glazing and windows at a school. It identifies risks of injury from accidental contact with glass, especially in lower areas accessible to students and visitors. Controls to mitigate risks include applying safety film to large glass surfaces, marking glass with signs, prohibiting ball games near glass, and inspecting glazing regularly for damage. The assessment rates risks of different hazards as medium or low given the controls in place and recommends only using approved safety glass for repairs.

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    This risk assessment document evaluates hazards related to glazing and windows at a school. It identifies risks of injury from accidental contact with glass, especially in lower areas accessible to students and visitors. Controls to mitigate risks include applying safety film to large glass surfaces, marking glass with signs, prohibiting ball games near glass, and inspecting glazing regularly for damage. The assessment rates risks of different hazards as medium or low given the controls in place and recommends only using approved safety glass for repairs.

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    Risk Assessment - Glazing PDF

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    Angel Grospe
    This risk assessment document evaluates hazards related to glazing and windows at a school. It identifies risks of injury from accidental contact with glass, especially in lower areas accessible to students and visitors. Controls to mitigate risks include applying safety film to large glass surfaces, marking glass with signs, prohibiting ball games near glass, and inspecting glazing regularly for damage. The assessment rates risks of different hazards as medium or low given the controls in place and recommends only using approved safety glass for repairs.

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    Risk Assessment: Glazing

    Assessment agreed and signed for by:

    Position:

    Date:

    Persons likely to be affected: Staff, Pupils, Visitors, Helpers and the Public
    What task, What hazards or Degree to Controls to either eliminate or reduce the risk of an Probability of What is the
    activity or dangers? potential injury? accident happening. an accident risk factor?
    environment is happening?
    being
    assessed?
    Glazing & Serious Areas of higher risk are:
    Windows injury  Inside panels and doors, where any part of the
    (including  transparent/translucent surface is at shoulder height
    transparent or lower.
    and  In windows, walls, partitions, where any part of the
    translucent transparent or translucent surface is at least at waist
    surfaces) height or lower.
    1. Lacerations,  Any large surface area is covered with safety film or a Possible Medium Risk
    Accidental fractures & barrier is placed in front of the surface area (safety
    contact with impact injuries film will need to be replaced every six to seven years
    glazing or due to coming depending on the use and location of the glazing)
    windows into contact  Large areas of glazing etc are marked with pictograms
    with panels and or similar to make them more visible.
    broken glass  No ball games are allowed where there are high
    concentrations of glazing.
     All pedestrians should not run or conduct any activity
    where glass and glazing are in high concentrations,
    notices maybe necessary to inform pedestrians of the
    danger.
     Barriers or guard rails should be considered to
    segregate pedestrians form large areas of glazing.
    2. Damaged  Any damaged or smashed windows or glazing is Possible Medium Risk
    windows cordoned off immediately.
     Depending on the severity of the damage and location
    of damaged or smashed glazing, repairs are carried
    out as soon as possible.
    3. Pedestrian  Windows that open into paths and walkways have Remote Low Risk
    Safety restraining catches fitted to stop windows opening
    into the path of pedestrians.
     Glazed doors have a protective film over its surface or
    are made from safety glass to minimise the risk of
    injury if anyone walks or comes into contact with it.
     Protective film/s should be inspected annually to
    assess if it needs replacing.
    4. Continuation sheet 1  Caretaker conducts daily walk-round inspection. Remote Low
    Maintenance  Safety Officer conducts three site inspections per Risk
    & Inspection year. Results are recorded and reported to the Camp
    Manager.
     Any safety issues found during inspections are
    reported immediately to the Camp Manager or the
    person in a senior position at that time.
    5. New Glazing  Only approved safety glass is installed to replace Remote Low
    and/or Windows broken or damaged windows. Risk
     Any repaired windows and doors should have the
    specification that the replacement glass is of a safe
    standard.
    Section 2 – Action Plan for further controls
    Hazard needing Additional Precautions needed to eliminate or reduce the hazard Who is When are these When were
    further control? to responsible controls to be these controls
    at least a Medium Risk or ideally a Low Risk for implemented? implemented?
    implementing
    these
    controls?
    Glazing & Examples of safe materials are: Camp
    Windows Manager
    (including Film applied to glass, polycarbonate or glass blocks, glass that
    transparent and breaks safely and does not leave sharp pieces or ordinary annealed
    translucent glass that meets the following criteria:
    surfaces) • 8mm max 1.1 x 1.1m
    • 10mm max 2.25m x 2.25m
    • 12mm max 3.0m x 4.5m
    • 15mm max any size

    All risk assessments are reviewed annually in September.

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