Hazard
Waste control
Who or what could be harmed?
Employees
How could harm occur?
Manual handling injury
Hazard B
Risk 3
Existing safety measures
All areas of the shop are kept clean and tidy
Inside: All waste is stored in it's appropriate bin either general waste or mixed recyclables. No waste left anywhere else
Internal bins cleaned regularly
Outside: General waste, mixed recyclables, waste oil kept in their appropriate bin. No waste left anywhere else
Outside bin area kept clean and bins cleaned regularly
Outside bins are not to have Metal Lids due to risk of shearing injury
Gate to outside bin area is kept locked
Bins regularly emptied by contractor and Waste Transfer Notes retained
PPE required
Gloves to be worn if coming in to contact with chemicals which are sensitive to the skin
Relevant documents, records & notes. Relevant section(s) of H&S File
Weekly Cleaning Sheets
Health & Safety File / Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs for Waste Oil if they double up as Invoices are stored in the appropriate Week's Petty Cash filing online)
H&S Manual / The Workplace
Quarterly H&S Checks / General Cleanliness & Housekeeping section
Recommended new controls to further reduce risk
None
Created/refreshed
RB 20/02/2020
Next review date
06/02/2026
Reviewed
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