Church Health & Safety Policy with guidance notes - Ecclesiastical ...

22 POLICY & GUIDANCE NOTES CHURCH – HEALTH AND SAFETYHaving assessed both likelihood and severity,a risk rating can be calculated by multiplyingthe likelihood with the severity. This will givea rating from 1 to 9.Risk rating matrixThe implementation of additional controlscan then be prioritised as follows:Risk Rating:1 – 2 = low priority3 – 4 = medium priority6 – 9 = high priority3 3 6 9Likelihood 2 2 4 61 1 2 31Severity2 3Risk assessment checklistAccidents and First aid■■■■■Provision of first aid equipmentPersons with first aid trainingProcedures to deal with accidentsTransport arrangements to hospitalExisting arrangements and assess whatis neededFire safety■■■■■■Combustible materials, flammable liquidsand accumulations of wasteHeaters, smoking and other sources of heatProvision of fire exits, escape routes, signageand emergency lightingProvision of fire detection equipment andfirefighting equipmentEffect of a fire on our neighboursEvacuation plans and training of stewardsElectrical safety■With low priority no action at all maybe required.■Condition of fixed electrical installation,including switches and sockets■With medium priority additional controlmeasures may be necessary.■Condition of portable electrical appliances,including leads and plugs■With high priority it may be necessaryto stop the particular activity or restrictaccess to the area until action hasbeen taken.■■■Use of unauthorised electrical appliancesand temporary wiringMechanical damage to wiringFrequency of inspectionsGas safety■■Condition and maintenance arrangementsfor fixed gas boilers and heatersCondition and arrangements for use,including storage and changing ofcylinders for portable Liquid PetroleumGas heaters