Hazards | Possible Effects / Harm | Pre-Control Risk Rating | Required Controls | Post Control Risk Rating |
High | Med | Low | High | Med | Low |
Working in close contact (within 2m) with others who potentially have the virus | Individuals 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 | |
Hazards | Possible Effects / Harm | Pre-Control Risk Rating | Required Controls | Post Control Risk Rating |
High | Med | Low | High | Med | Low |
Passing on of the virus through the touching of door handles, furniture | Individuals can transfer the virus to others. Potentially fatal and unknown risk of long-term medical effect from virus. High | High | | | 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 |
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Individual with symptoms | Individuals 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 |