Risk Assessment

Oldbury‑on‑Severn War Memorial Hall

General Risk Assessment

Assessor: Christopher Jennings
Telephone: 077409 34182
Date of Assessment: 30/11/2020
Time: 19:00
Location: Oldbury‑on‑Severn War Memorial Hall (OOSWMH)
Activity: General Use and Maintenance of the Hall

Risk Rating Guide

Likelihood

1 – Remote
2 – Possible
3 – Likely
4 – Very Likely
5 – Certain

Consequence

1 – Insignificant
2 – Minor Injury
3 – Moderate Injury
4 – Major Injury
5 – Fatality

Risk Rating = Likelihood × Consequence

Risk Assessment Table

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Slips, Trips and Falls – Outside

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Uneven or poorly maintained pathways	All hall users, cleaners	Trips/falls	Handrail in place	2	5	10	Repair and maintain pathways; regular inspections	1	5	5	Maintenance Manager	6‑monthly
Snow and ice on footpaths	All hall users	Slips/falls	Handrails; shovel and broom available	2	5	10	Provide grit and salt	1	5	5	Maintenance Manager	Before winter

Slips, Trips and Falls – Inside

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Wet floor	All hall users, cleaners	Slips	Mop, bucket, paper towels available	2	5	10	Hirers must clean spills immediately	1	5	5	Hirer	Before activity
Wet/slippery floor during cleaning	All hall users	Slips	Cleaning equipment available	2	5	10	Provide signage during cleaning	1	5	5	EMC Chair & Committee	5‑monthly
Loose cables	All hall users	Trips	Cables shortened and taped down	1	5	5	Remind hirers of responsibilities	1	5	5	Hirers	Ongoing

Working at Height

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Falls from ladders	Tradespeople, volunteers	Falls	Ladders provided and secured	2	5	10	Ladder register; annual checks; ensure ladders tied/footed	1	5	5	EMC, Maintenance Manager	Annual
Incorrect ladder use	Tradespeople, volunteers	Falls	None stated	3	5	15	Maintain 3 points of contact; stay within ladder profile	1	5	5	Activity organiser	During activity

Fire

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Fire causing burns	All hall users	Burns	Annual fire inspection; correct extinguishers; fire RA	2	5	10	Ensure hirers know evacuation procedure	1	5	5	Treasurer	Annual
Fire causing burns/suffocation	All hall users	Serious injury	Fire risk assessment in place	3	5	15	Ensure all users understand evacuation procedure	1	5	5	Activity organiser	Each hire

Manual Handling

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Lifting awkward loads	All hall users	Strains/injury	Trolley for tables; sack truck for chairs	3	4	12	Raise awareness of correct techniques	1	4	4	Event organiser	During activity
Moving large tables	All hall users	Injury	Straps provided	4	5	20	Improve table‑handling system	1	5	5	Chair & Vice‑Chair	2 months after COVID Level 1

Hot Water & Kitchen Hazards

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Scalding from hot water	All hall users	Burns	Thermostat set correctly	1	3	3	Review during boiler service	1	3	3	Maintenance Manager	Annual
Burns from kitchen equipment	Kitchen users	Burns	Notices; oven gloves	2	5	10	Raise awareness of risks	2	3	6	Activity organiser	During activity

Electrical Safety

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Electrocution	All hall users	Electric shock	PAT testing (2‑yearly); 5‑year wiring test	1	5	5	Promote safe switching‑off practices; keep water away	1	5	5	Activity organiser	During activity

Legionella

Hazard	Who May Be Harmed	Risk	Existing Controls	L	C	R	Additional Measures	L	C	R	Responsible	Review
Legionella bacteria	All hall users	Illness/hospitalisation	Correct water temperature	1	5	5	Test water temperature; run cold taps	1	3	3	Maintenance Manager	Annual

Review & Sign‑off

Item	Details
Next Review Date	17/08/2020 (as per original document)
Assessor Name/Signature	Simon Ingram (JOSH)
Training Provider	Not specified