MemInspection Process 01.06

Risk Assessment/Safe System of Work
Establishment Directorate Section

Environmental Environment Cemeteries &
Management Crematorium
1. TASK OR ACTIVITY COVERED BY THIS ASSESSMENT
INSPECTION OF MEMORIALS.
2. WHAT SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASK /

ACTIVITY ( e.g. fire, electric shock, violence, fall from height etc. ):
 Potentially unstable memorials falling on inspector.

 Potential of unstable memorials falling on other persons
 Potential of sudden breakage of memorial or joint, causing inspector to fall.
 Poor manual handling techniques when making safe smaller memorials or
components as part of inspection process.
 Poor inspection technique (particularly with prolonged inspections) increasing
risk of muscular / skeletal injury.
3. PERSONS AT RISK
 Members of staff carrying out inspections.

 Members of the staff/public in close vicinity.
4. EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES

None
5. SEVERITY OF OUTCOME( tick as appropriate)

Slightly Harmful injury Serious injury x Life threatening
harmful / minor or illness or illness or fatal injury or
injury or illness incurring time illness
loss for
subject/s
6. PROBABILITY OF HARM (tick as appropriate)
Unlikely/ Likely x Highly Certain
Improbable Probable
7. FINAL ASSESSMENT OF RISK (refer to risk estimator table)
Low Medium x High Very High
8. RISK ASSESSMENT ACTION REQUIRED (continue on separate sheet if required)
 Comprehensive training in this discipline.

 Work to proceed in compliance with memorial safety policy
 Assess manual handling implications and carry out manual handling training
 Compliance with manufacturer’s instructions on use of any force measuring equipment.
 Warning notices for the public
 Lone working implications to be considered if working independently provision of mobile
‘phones and regular contact pattern.
Action to be taken by_______________________________________________(name)
To be completed by ________________________________________________(date)
9. SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK (continue on separate sheet if required)
 Following comprehensive training in this discipline, inspection work should be carried out
in conjunction with make safe work.
 LB Havering Memorial Safety Policy and ICCM memorial safety guidance is available to
inspection staff
 All work shall be carried out in accordance with training and policy documents received
 Ensure no-one stands where the memorial may fall
 Inspection shall consist of visual, then hand test and confirmed by a mechanical force test
(only if the memorial is less than 1.5m tall)
 Carry out visual assessment of all memorials to assess potential risks
 Ensure the inspection area is clear before proceeding with physical tests
 Where memorial is 2.5m or less, carry out hand test to assess stability, ensuring a stable
stance is taken to the side of the memorial and a force, approximating 350 Newtons
(35kg), is gradually exerted in one direction. Test in both directions if required.
 Where memorial is 1.5m or lower, on completion of a hand test, carry out force test using
a mechanical measuring device. Follow manufacturer’s directions ensuring a stable
stance is taken to the side of the memorial and a force is gradually exerted in one
direction. Test in both directions if required.
 Complete inspection records as required
 If working independently mobile ‘phones will be provided and instruction received on a
regular contact patterns with the main office. If working with a partner good
communication is essential and care taken to remain outside the fall of any memorials as
they are inspected.
 Where two work together inspection tasks should be rotated on a regular basis where
possible
10. ARRANGEMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MONITORING (where appropriate)
Monitoring inspectors for any sign of muscular / skeletal problems.

11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Name of Assessor: Ron Dunn
Date of Assessment: 09/11/05
Review Due By: 08/11/05

TABLE 1 / 2 RISK MATRIX
The matrix below is designed to help you in identifying a risk level for a given task or
activity. Using your experience, the available evidence and existing precautions/ control
measures in place you will have already determined the severity of harm, and the likelihood/
probability of the harm being realised in stages five and six of the risk assessment. The
level of risk for the respective task or activity (Low, Medium, High or Very High) can now be
determined using the following matrix.
N.B.
Levels of risk corresponding to the various combinations of ‘severity of harm’ and
‘likelihood of harm being realised’ are subjective and based upon the assessors
perception and knowledge. The information given in the matrix and table below is
provided for guidance only and may need to be varied in accordance with individual
circumstances.
Minor/ slightly Harmful injury or Serious injury or Life threatening or

Severity ® harmful injury or illness incurring illness fatal injury or
illnesses time loss for illness
Probability ¯
subject/s
Certainty Medium High High/ Very High Very High
Highly Probable Medium Medium/ High High High/ Very High
Likely Low Medium Medium/ High High
Unlikely/ Improbable Low Low Medium Medium
LEVEL OF RISK SUGGESTED ACTION
Control measures to be introduced on a medium to long term basis

Low e.g. As equipment is renewed or as part of a planned programme of
improvements
Control measures need to be introduced within a specified time
Medium period
Unless control measures to eliminate or reduce risk can be
High introduced immediately task or activity should be suspended
Task or activity must be suspended and remain so until control
Very High measures to eliminate or reduce risk can be introduced - if risk
cannot be reduced the task or activity must be prohibited

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Risk Assessment/Safe System of Work

Establishment Directorate Section

1. TASK OR ACTIVITY COVERED BY THIS ASSESSMENT

2. WHAT SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASK /

 Potentially unstable memorials falling on inspector.

 Members of staff carrying out inspections.

4. EXISTING CONTROL MEASURES

5. SEVERITY OF OUTCOME( tick as appropriate)

 Comprehensive training in this discipline.

Action to be taken by_______________________________________________(name)

9. SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK (continue on separate sheet if required)

10. ARRANGEMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MONITORING (where appropriate)

Monitoring inspectors for any sign of muscular / skeletal problems.

Name of Assessor: Ron Dunn

Date of Assessment: 09/11/05

Review Due By: 08/11/05

Minor/ slightly Harmful injury or Serious injury or Life threatening or

Certainty Medium High High/ Very High Very High

Highly Probable Medium Medium/ High High High/ Very High

Likely Low Medium Medium/ High High

Unlikely/ Improbable Low Low Medium Medium

LEVEL OF RISK SUGGESTED ACTION

Control measures to be introduced on a medium to long term basis

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