Health & Safety Risk Assessment: Hygiene¶
Document Information
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Document Reference | RA16 |
| Issue Number | 2 |
| Issue Date | 1 June 2026 |
| Next Review | 1 June 2027 |
| Prepared By | Sean Ashton |
| Approved By | Aaron Mason, Director |
Risk Assessment¶
| Activity/Process | Hazard | Who/What Affected | Existing Controls | Pre-Control Risk (S/L/R) | New Controls Required | Post-Control Risk (S/L/R) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Working on the water network, near partially or fully treated water, or near boreholes | Contamination of tools, fittings and infrastructure | Members of the public - Potential water-borne illness affecting large populations causing gastrointestinal illness, possible hospitalisation | • All site personnel trained with valid EUSR National Water Hygiene card • Hand washing facilities in all vehicles • Chlorine solution at 1000mg/l used on all tools • Personnel aware of local welfare facilities • Defecating/urinating on site forbidden • Sick personnel removed from site |
5/3/15 (High) | • Implement digital verification system for hygiene compliance • Quarterly microbiological sampling of tools • Establish hygiene champions per team • Enhanced EUSR+ internal training program • Supervisor spot-checks with documentation • Portable handwashing stations with foot-operated dispensers H&S Team, within 1 month |
5/1/5 (Moderate) |
| Installing and repairing pipes and fittings on the network | Contamination of fittings and water supply during installation | Members of the public - Exposure to contaminants, potential for bacterial growth causing widespread illness | • Components comply with UK Water Supply Regulations 1999 • Only approved supplier fittings used • Fuel/oil kept away from tools and pipes • Visual inspection before installation |
5/3/15 (High) | • Barcode scanning for component traceability • Photographic verification for critical installations • Enhanced pre-installation cleaning protocols • Component-specific handling procedures • Random batch testing of components • Specialised containment cases for sensitive components QA Team, within 2 months |
5/1/5 (Moderate) |
| Storage of pipes and fittings | Environmental degradation and contamination of materials | Members of the public - Contamination leading to biological or chemical exposure from compromised materials | • Pipes stored off ground on pallets, capped/sealed • Smaller items stored under cover in packaging • PE pipes protected from prolonged sunlight • Pesticide/herbicide prohibited in storage areas |
4/3/12 (High) | • Climate-controlled storage for sensitive components • Temperature/humidity monitoring with alerts • Enhanced inventory rotation system • Segregated storage zones by contamination risk • Monthly storage audit with environmental testing • UV-protective coverings for outdoor storage Warehouse Manager, within 3 months |
4/1/4 (Low) |
| Working on sewerage infrastructure | Biological hazards: contact with sewage or rats' urine/feces | Site Personnel - Risk of leptospirosis (Weil's disease), hepatitis, gastroenteritis and other serious infections | • Information provided on leptospirosis hazards • Personnel aware of symptoms • Hand washing and shower facilities provided • Must wash hands before eating/drinking/smoking • Standard PPE provided |
5/4/20 (Very High) | • Mandatory biological hazard PPE including face shields • Decontamination zones at sewerage sites • Portable washing stations with antibacterial soap • Quarterly health screening for sewerage workers • Emergency response protocol for exposure • Monthly toolbox talks on biological hazards • Personal hygiene kits for personnel Operations Manager, immediate |
5/2/10 (High) |
| Internal disinfection of water mains | Chemical exposure during disinfection and risk of inadequate disinfection | Site Personnel - Chemical burns, respiratory irritation, eye damage Members of public - Microbial contamination or chemical over-exposure |
• Operatives aware of correct disinfection procedure • Basic PPE requirements • General chemical handling training |
4/4/16 (High) | • Standardised disinfection procedure cards with visuals • Mandatory chemical PPE including respiratory protection • Verification testing post-disinfection • Specialised chlorine handling training • Emergency shower/eyewash stations • Chemical concentration monitoring systems • Buddy system for disinfection operations Technical Manager, within 1 month |
4/2/8 (Moderate) |
Key:¶
- S = Severity (1-5 scale)
- L = Likelihood (1-5 scale)
- R = Risk Rating (S × L)
- Risk Levels:
- Low (1-3)
- Moderate (4-8)
- High (9-15)
- Very High (16-25)
Related Documents¶
- UK Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999
- EUSR National Water Hygiene Standards