Covid-19 Risk Assessment

Location:Room 34.5 Linford ForumActivity:Client Working within 2m– COVID 19
Jenny Lawrence TherapyCompleted By:Jenny Lawrence
Date:02-08-2020Sheet No:1 of 2
People affected/at risk of being harmed:Operatives and third parties in the vicinity
HazardsPossible Effects / HarmPre-Control Risk RatingRequired ControlsPost Control Risk Rating
HighMedLowHighMedLow
Working in close contact (within 2m) with others who potentially have the virusIndividuals catch the virus, transfer the virus to others.  Unknown risk of long-term medical effect from virus.High  No one who is deemed at risk or lives with an vulnerable person who is shielding from COVID-19 shall undertake work within 2m. Segregate clients & Therapists where practicable on floors when inside of building.  Where lifts are used between floors restrict numbers entering lift at one time.  Maintain good housekeeping and thorough fares to ensure space in the workplace. Be observant of symptoms in self and others i.e. New persistent cough and or high temperature. Where working in proximity (<2m) all clients shall be offered to wear additional PPE Face mask (min FFP2 to EN149).   Med 
HazardsPossible Effects / HarmPre-Control Risk RatingRequired ControlsPost Control Risk Rating
HighMedLowHighMedLow
Passing on of the virus through the touching of door handles, furnitureIndividuals can transfer the virus to others.  Potentially fatal and unknown risk of long-term medical effect from virus. HighHigh  Before and after each client. Cleaning and disinfecting of door ironmongery & surfaces that clients may come in to contact with entering or leaving the premises.  Low
         
Individual with symptomsIndividuals can transfer the virus to others.  Potentially fatal and unknown risk of long-term medical effect from virus.High  If you feel any of the symptom’s self-isolate at home call 111 and follow Government guidelines. If anyone in your household has symptoms the whole household should self-isolate.  Low
Potentially fatal to those who have underlying medical conditions or are elderly.High  Any person at risk should NOT be attending session.  Low