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A suitable community hub activity risk assessment template should identify the activity, location, date, assessor, persons at risk, task steps, hazards, existing controls, likelihood, severity, risk rating, further actions, responsible person, and review date. Risk assessment is the process of identifying hazards, assessing the risk, and prioritizing hazards associated with a specific activity or task. Risk is based on the combination of probability and severity, often expressed as Risk \= probability × severity. The purpose is to evaluate hazards and then remove them or minimize risk by adding control measures. [3] [1] [1]

Template fields: activity/event name, venue/address, date and time, assessor, review date, persons at risk, task step, hazard, existing controls, likelihood, severity, risk rating, additional controls required, action owner, completion date, residual risk, sign-off.
Hazard identification: consider slips/trips, overcrowding, violence/aggression, safeguarding concerns, fire, electrical equipment, food hygiene, manual handling, lone working, work at height, cleaning chemicals, accessibility issues, weather, and contractor activities.
Persons at risk: staff, volunteers, children, vulnerable adults, visitors, contractors, members of the public, and lone workers.
Risk evaluation: use a simple matrix based on severity and probability; prioritize high-risk issues first and stop or postpone activities where risk remains intolerable.
Control hierarchy: elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, then PPE as the last line of defence.
Review triggers: before the activity, when conditions change, after incidents/near misses, when new equipment or tasks are introduced, and at scheduled intervals.

[2] [2] [1] [6] For hazard identification and risk evaluation, break the activity into steps and assess each one. A practical scoring method is to rate severity and probability, then assign a priority such as high, medium, or low. High-risk activities should not proceed until controls are in place; medium risks require prompt controls; low risks may be acceptable with monitoring. This approach is useful for community events, room hire, workshops, youth sessions, exercise classes, food service, and outreach work. [2] [8] [8] [8]

Typical control measures for a community hub:

Safe premises checks before opening: lighting, heating, ventilation, housekeeping, toilets, exits, alarms, extinguishers, first aid supplies, and accessibility routes.
Clear supervision arrangements, induction for staff/volunteers, written procedures, and dynamic risk assessment during activities.
Capacity limits, sign-in/sign-out, visitor management, contractor control, and supervision ratios for children or vulnerable adults.
Equipment inspection and maintenance, PAT/testing arrangements where applicable, safe storage of cleaning products and tools, and isolation of defective equipment.
Use engineering or physical controls first where possible, such as guards, barriers, locked cupboards, cable covers, non-slip flooring, and furniture layout to reduce collision/trip risks.
PPE only where residual risk remains, selected to match the hazard and fit the user properly.

[5] [7] For safeguarding, the documentation should include a safeguarding policy, code of conduct, safer recruitment checks where required, reporting and escalation routes, supervision arrangements, sign-in/out procedures for children and vulnerable adults, consent and medical information, lone working controls, and procedures for responding to disclosures, welfare concerns, missing persons, or allegations. Activities involving lone working or outreach should be individually assessed, with communication and check-in arrangements. Lone working should be avoided for higher-risk situations. [9] [9] [9] [9]

For fire safety, your documentation should cover a fire risk assessment, ignition sources, fuel sources, people at risk, alarm and detection arrangements, escape routes, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, evacuation procedures, assembly point, sweep/check arrangements, assistance for disabled persons, staff training, drills, and maintenance/testing records. In a UK community hub, this should align with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and include a named responsible person.

For manual handling, assess lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, setting up tables/chairs, deliveries, storage tasks, and waste handling. Controls should include avoiding unnecessary lifting, reducing load size, using trolleys, team lifts, training in safe handling, keeping routes clear, storing heavy items at safer heights, and considering the individual, load, task, and environment. Manual handling should be included in both routine and event-specific assessments.

For first aid, document the first-aid needs assessment, names of trained first aiders, location of kits and AED if provided, arrangements for trips/off-site work, accident book process, emergency contact details, and procedures for summoning emergency services. Provision should reflect the activity, occupancy, participant vulnerability, and response time. In the UK, this should align with the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981\.

For emergency procedures, prepare concise written instructions for fire, medical emergency, violent incident, missing child/vulnerable person, gas leak, power failure, severe weather, flood, and building evacuation or lockdown where relevant. Include who calls 999, who leads evacuation, who brings registers/sign-in sheets, who meets emergency services, and how the site is made safe. Emergency arrangements should be briefed to staff and volunteers and tested periodically.

For incident reporting, keep a clear process for reporting accidents, near misses, safeguarding concerns, property damage, and dangerous occurrences. Record date, time, location, people involved, what happened, immediate actions taken, witnesses, injuries, follow-up actions, and lessons learned. In the UK, certain work-related injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences must be reported under RIDDOR 2013. Serious safeguarding concerns should also be escalated immediately under local safeguarding procedures.

For health and safety compliance, a community hub should maintain a core document set including: health and safety policy, activity/event risk assessments, fire risk assessment, safeguarding policy, first-aid needs assessment, accident/incident reporting forms, emergency plan, lone working procedure, manual handling assessment where needed, training records, equipment inspection records, contractor checks, cleaning and premises inspection records, and review logs. Risk assessments should be monitored and reviewed to confirm controls remain effective. [1] [4] [4]

Relevant UK regulatory requirements commonly include: the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974; Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999; Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992; Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981; Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR); Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) where equipment is used; Electricity at Work Regulations 1989; Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) for cleaning chemicals and similar substances; Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992 as amended; Food Safety Act 1990 and food hygiene regulations if food is provided; and safeguarding duties under the Children Act 1989/2004, Care Act 2014, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and local authority safeguarding procedures, depending on services delivered.

Example community hub activity risk assessment template:

Activity/event:
Location/room:
Date and time:
Assessor and role:
Review date:
Description of activity and participants:
Persons at risk: staff, volunteers, children, vulnerable adults, visitors, contractors, public.
Step/task description.
Hazard identified.
Existing controls.
Likelihood score.
Severity score.
Risk rating/priority.
Further controls required.
Person responsible and target date.
Residual risk rating.
Emergency arrangements relevant to this activity.
Safeguarding considerations.
First-aid arrangements.
Approval/sign-off and post-event review.

[2] [5] [10] A practical documentation pack for a UK community hub should therefore include: one generic premises risk assessment, separate activity-specific assessments, a fire risk assessment, safeguarding policy and concern form, lone working procedure, first-aid needs assessment, emergency plan, accident/near-miss form, manual handling assessment form, contractor checklist, equipment inspection log, training matrix, and review schedule. If you want, this can be converted into a ready-to-use UK template pack with sample risk matrix, scoring guidance, and example control measures for common community hub activities. [1] [3]

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[1] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What are Oregon OSHA's requirements for PPE hazard assessments? If you are a general industry, construction, or agricultural employer you must determine if your workplace has hazards you cannot eliminate or control without PPE. If there are such hazards, you must: • Select the PPE that protects your employees from the hazards • Communicate your selection decisions to each affected employee • Ensure the PPE fits each employee • Require your employees to use their PPE when they are exposed to the hazards General industry employers must also prepare a document that says they have done the hazard assessment. The document must include: • A heading that says the document is a "certification" of the hazard assessment • The name of the workplace evaluated • The name of the person certifying the hazard assessment was completed • The date of the hazard assessment ## Oregon OSHA's hazard assessment rules • General industry: [redacted phone](1), Hazard assessment and equipment selection. Appendix B to Subdivision 2/1 has guidelines for conducting a hazard assessment. • Construction: [redacted phone](1), Hazard assessment and equipment selection. Appendix B to Subdivision 2/1 has guidelines for conducting a hazard assessment. • Agriculture: [redacted phone](2), Hazard assessment and protective equipment selection. Appendix A to Subdivision 4/1 has a sample hazard assessment form. 3

[2] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# What is a PPE hazard assessment? A personal protective equipment (PPE) hazard assessment is an evaluation of your workplace that helps you determine what hazards your employees are exposed to and what PPE they need to protect themselves. A hazard assessment should include: - The jobs (or tasks) your employees do - The hazards your employees are exposed to • Where the hazards are located - The likelihood those hazards could injure your employees - The severity of a potential injury • The types of PPE necessary to protect your employees from those hazards ## Why should you do a PPE hazard assessment? There are three reasons: 1. A hazard assessment will help you find hazards at your workplace. 2. A hazard assessment will help you determine what personal protective equipment your employees need for protection. 3. Oregon OSHA's rules require you do one. 2

[3] Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment

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CCOHS CCHST Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Centre canadien d'hygiène et de sécurité au travail Hazard and Risk # Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment ## On this page What is a risk assessment? Why is risk assessment important? What is the goal of risk assessment? When should a risk assessment be done? How do you plan for a risk assessment? How is a risk assessment done? How are the hazards identified? How do you know if the hazard will cause harm (poses a risk)? How are risks ranked or prioritized? What risk assessment methods should be used? What are methods of hazard control? Why is it important to review and monitor the assessments? What documentation should be done for a risk assessment? ## What is a risk assessment? Risk assessment is a term used to describe the overall process or method where of identifying hazards, assessing the risk of hazards, and prioritizing hazards associated with a specific activity, task, or job. It considers the probability or likelihood of harm from exposure and the potential consequence or severity of harm from exposure to a hazard. A risk assessment is a thorough look at your workplace to identify those things, situations, processes, etc. that may cause harm, particularly to people. After the identification of a hazard, it should be reviewed to determine how likely and severe the potential harm is. When this determination is made, you can decide what measures should be in place to effectively eliminate or control the harm from happening (hazard control). Some important terms related to risk assessments include: Hazard - a potential source of injury, adverse health effect, or damage to people, structures, equipment, or the environment. A common way to classify hazards is to categorize them as biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical, psychosocial, and safety hazards. Hazard identification - the process of finding, listing, and characterizing hazards. Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment CCOHS

[4] Safeguarding - Working around Machinery

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# Safeguarding - Working around Machinery (cont.) ## What are the hazards of working around machinery? (cont.) Because there are many different types of machines and processes, a risk assessment should be conducted for each machine or situation, and in some cases, before each use. It may be necessary to involve individuals with specialized or technical expertise (i.e., engineer, safety professional, manufacturer, etc). Note: Please also see the OSH Answers on Safeguarding - General for more information. ## How do I work safely with machinery? Each piece of powered equipment should be assessed using the following process: 1. Understand how the machine is designed. 2. Understand how to use the machine safely. 3. Identify all tasks performed by and associated with the machine: - What hazards may occur from the use and misuse of the machine? - What moving parts and corresponding safeguards are currently in place? 4. Identify who will be using the machine, and how often the machine will be used. 5. Determine what materials are used with the machine (e.g., sheet metal, wood, metalworking fluid, oil, etc.). 6. Estimate the risk of each hazard by considering the: - The severity of possible injuries and or incidents, and - Probability or likelihood of occurrence. 7. Eliminate the hazard(s) where possible. 8. Use protective measures to control the risk of each hazard including considering: - the design, - safeguarding and protective devices, - administrative controls, or - other measures. 9. Re-assess to estimate the new risk level. 10. Repeat the process if the risk level has not been eliminated or effectively controlled. ## What should be considered when assessing the severity and probability of a risk? The severity of the injury can be determined by asking two main questions: Safeguarding - Working around Machinery CCOHS

[5] Personal Protective Equipment Hazard Assessment

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# Table of contents What is a PPE hazard assessment?.. 2 Why should you do a PPE hazard assessment? .2 What are Oregon OSHA's requirements for PPE hazard assessments?........3 Oregon OSHA's hazard assessment rules .3 How to do a PPE hazard assessment..... Do a baseline survey to identify workplace hazards... Evaluate your employees' exposures to each hazard identified in the baseline survey.... Document your hazard assessment ..5 Do regular workplace inspections .6

[6] Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment

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# Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment (cont.) ## What is a risk assessment? (cont.) Risk - the combination of probability and severity that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. Risk can also be applied to situations with property or equipment damage, or harmful effects on the environment. Probability - the extent to which an event is likely to occur. The probability of harm may also be referenced as the likelihood of harm. Severity - the seriousness of an incident, injury, or illness. Severity, or consequence, describes the highest level of damage possible from a hazard and is often described in terms such as catastrophic, critical, moderate, minor, or negligible. In general, risk can be expressed as: Risk = probability X severity Hazard control - control measure(s) and action(s) taken to reduce the risk of a hazard based on the risk assessment. Hazard control should also include monitoring, re- evaluation, and compliance with decisions (the term "controls" or "control measures" are also used and have the same meaning). Recommending or determining hazard controls may be incorporated into the risk assessment process, or completed separately following a risk assessment. For definitions and more information about what hazards and risks are, please see the OSH Answers document Hazard and Risk. ## Why is risk assessment important? Risk assessments are very important as they form an integral part of an occupational health and safety management plan. They help to: - Create awareness of hazards and risks. - Identify who may be at risk (e.g., workers, cleaners, visitors, contractors, the public, etc.). - Determine whether a control program is required for a particular hazard. - Determine if existing control measures are adequate or if more should be done. Prevent injuries - or illnesses, especially when done at the design or planning stage. - Prioritize hazards and control measures. - Meet legal requirements …

[7] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 <table><tr><th colspan="7">Job Hazard Analysis Matrix</th></tr><tr><td colspan="2">Severity of Injury</td><td colspan="5">Probability of an Accident Occurring</td></tr><tr><td>Level</td><td>Description</td><td>A Frequent</td><td>B Several Times</td><td>C Occasional</td><td>D Possible</td><td>E Extremely Improbable</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Fatal or Permanent Disability</td><td>1</td><td></td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td></td><td>Severe Illness or Injury</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>III</td><td>Minor Injury or illness</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>2-3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>IV</td><td>No Injury or illness</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>3</td></tr></table> c. Assign a RISK PRIORITY CODE (1, 2, or 3) to the task step based upon the severity and probability assessments on the matrix. For example, a Severity of "III" and a Probability of "B" gives a Risk Code of "2" (look at where they intersect). ## 3. Take Action on the Assessment: <table><tr><th colspan="3">Risk Priority</th></tr><tr><td>Risk Code</td><td>Risk Level</td><td>Action Required</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>High</td><td>Stop work activities immediately until hazard can be eliminated, controlled, or reduced to a lower level.</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Medium</td><td>Job hazards are unacceptable and must be controlled by engineering, work practice, administrative, and/or PPE methods as soon as possible.</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Low</td><td>No real or significant hazard exists. Controls are not required but may increase employees' comfort level.</td></tr></table> If the risk priority code is • LOW (3) for a task step then it requires no further action. Note: If you assign a risk code of 3, be sure that there isn't a WISHA standard that requires specific protection be provided. For example: WAC 296-24- [redacted postal code] requires personal protective equipment when using compressed air for cleaning. • MEDIUM (2…

[8] Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Guide

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# Option 2 # Job Hazard Analysis for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Assessment Job/Task: Location: <table><tr><th>Job/Task Step</th><th>Hazard Type</th><th>Hazard Source</th><th>Body Parts At Risk</th><th>Severity</th><th>Probability</th><th>Risk Code</th><th>Control Method¹</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> (1) Note: Engineering, work practice, and/or administrative hazard controls such as guarding must be used, if feasible, before requiring employees to use personal protective equipment. Certification of Assessment *Name of work place: <empty> *Address: <empty> *Assessment Conducted By: <empty> Title: <empty> *Date(s) of Assessment: <empty> Implementation of Controls Approved By: <empty> Title: <empty> Date: <empty> Page 24 24 24

[9] Toolbox Talk: Lone Worker Safety

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# LONE WORKER SAFETY Date Posted: 05/31/2024 The term "Lone Worker" is used to describe any worker who is working remotely and without direct supervision. A Worker could be considered a lone worker at any time when their regular duties require them to work where they cannot be seen or heard by another person; they cannot expect a visit from another worker or member of the public during the ordinary course of their work; and where assistance is not readily available. While working alone is not always hazardous, it can be when other circumstances are present. Whether a situation is higher or lower risk depends on the location, the type of work being completed, the potential likelihood and consequences of an incident, and the response time and ability of an emergency responder if an incident were to occur. This wide variety of circumstances makes it essential to assess each situation individually. ## LONE WORKER SUPERVISION AND COMMUNICATION The level of supervision required for lone work depends on the job's risk (risk = severity and probability of an incident), the abilities of the person responsible, and their willingness to support safety and health objectives. The hazard assessment process should provide a clear road map for making management decisions on a case-by-case basis. The most critical safety plan for lone workers revolves around communication. Open communication between lone workers and their supervisor permits the supervisor to stay aware of lone workers' activities, hazards, and changes in work conditions. • Procedures for monitoring and effective means of communication should be established for each task or activity involving lone working. • All lone workers (including those working off-site) must have a suitable means of maintaining contact with managers, supervisors, or other workers (e.g., a two-way radio). Check-in procedures should be in place to ensure that a lone worker has returned to their base or home once the lone working task or …

[10] Hazard and Risk - Risk Assessment

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# How is a risk assessment done? (cont.) ## Field-level Risk Assessment (cont.) The purpose of a field-level risk assessment is to identify, assess, and manage hazards and risks in real-time or on-site as work progresses, with a focus on ensuring the safety of workers. Field- level risk assessments are often completed in addition to formal risk assessments that have already been done before that specific day. Field-level risk assessments can also supplement safety meetings with teams as you work together through a common task, highlighting hazards and control measures that are currently in place. It can also be a good opportunity to brainstorm additional controls or better ways to complete the task. These risk assessments can help continue the safety conversation and avoid complacency. Similar to other risk assessments, each step of the task should be written down and hazards identified. The risk of each hazard can then be assessed based on the likelihood and severity of harm. Then, the team will determine if the current controls in place are adequate, or if further measures are needed prior to work beginning. An example of a table that may assist with a field- level risk assessment is shown in Table 4. Risk matrices similar to those in Table 2 or Table 3 can also be used to assess the risk for each hazard. Table 4: Field-level risk assessment Job or work activity being assessed: <table><tr><th>Step/task description</th><th>Hazards</th><th>Risk</th><th>Priority</th><th>Current controls</th><th>Recommended controls</th></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></table> ## What are methods of hazard control? Once you have established the priorities, the organization can decide on ways to control each specific hazard. Hazard control methods are often grouped into the following categories: - Elimination. - Substitution. - Engineering controls. - Administrative controls. …

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