Occupational Health and Safety Assessments

This section provides an overview of OHS risk assessments maintained by A M Water Services.

Overview

A M Water Services maintains comprehensive risk assessments covering all workplace activities. These assessments identify hazards, evaluate risks, and specify control measures to protect employees and others who may be affected by our operations.

Risk Assessment Methodology

Risk Scoring

Risk is calculated using: Severity x Likelihood = Risk Rating

Factor	1	2	3	4
Severity	Negligible	Minor	Serious	Catastrophic
Likelihood	Remote	Unlikely	Likely	Almost Certain

Risk Ratings

Rating	Score Range	Action Required
Low	1-5	Monitor and maintain controls
Medium	6-11	Implement additional controls, regular review
High	12-16	Immediate action required, senior management attention

Home Office Risk Assessments

The following risk assessments cover home and office-based activities:

Reference	Assessment Title	Key Hazards
RA_HO_01	Remote Workstation Setup	Musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, poor ergonomics
RA_HO_02	Cloud Data Management	Data security, system failures, information loss
RA_HO_03	Home Electrical Safety	Electrical hazards, fire risk, faulty equipment
RA_HO_04	Lone Working	Isolation, communication failures, emergency response
RA_HO_05	Cyber Security	Data breaches, malware, phishing attacks
RA_HO_06	Office Fire Safety	Fire, evacuation, emergency procedures
RA_HO_07	Manual Handling	Musculoskeletal injuries, lifting hazards
RA_HO_08	Stress and Wellbeing	Mental health, work-life balance, pressure
RA_HO_09	Confidential Data Handling	Data protection, information security
RA_HO_10	Slips, Trips and Falls	Uneven surfaces, obstacles, wet floors
RA_HO_11	Display Screen Equipment	DSE hazards, posture, visual fatigue
RA_HO_12	Driving for Work	Road traffic accidents, vehicle defects, fatigue
RA_HO_13	Contractor Management	Third party risks, coordination, competence
RA_HO_14	Environmental Impact	Pollution, waste, resource use
RA_HO_15	Personal Protective Equipment	PPE selection, use, maintenance
RA_HO_16	First Aid Provision	Medical emergencies, first aid availability
RA_HO_17	Fire Safety Management	Fire prevention, detection, response

Control Hierarchy

All risk assessments apply the hierarchy of controls:

1. Elimination - Remove the hazard entirely
2. Substitution - Replace with something less hazardous
3. Engineering Controls - Physical measures to reduce risk
4. Administrative Controls - Procedures, training, signage
5. Personal Protective Equipment - Last resort protection

Common Control Measures

Training Requirements

• DSE awareness training
• Manual handling training
• Fire safety awareness
• First aid training
• Mental health awareness

Emergency Procedures

• First aid provision
• Fire evacuation procedures
• Incident reporting
• Occupational health referral process
• Wellbeing support access

Monitoring

• Annual risk assessment reviews
• Incident tracking and analysis
• Regular workplace inspections
• Employee health surveillance where required

Review Schedule

Risk assessments are reviewed:

• Annually as a minimum
• Following incidents or near misses
• When work activities change
• When new hazards are identified
• When control measures are found inadequate

Related Documents

• APP_07 - Hazard Identification Log
• APP_08 - OHS Hazard Assessments Register
• APP_12 - Training Matrix
• COSHH Assessments

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These Risk Assessments form part of A M Water Services Limited's Integrated Management System and should be read in conjunction with the IMS Manual (MAN_01) and relevant Standard Operating Procedures.