Table A9.1: Example risk assessment for a retail outlet Equipment
Packaging area Environment
Medium risk Handheld equipment, heat- sealing machines, hot-air guns for shrink wrap, PC for order management
User
Unskilled staff Given user-check training during company induction
Equipment construction Mix of Class I/II Equipment type
Handheld and bench operated
Frequency of use Daily
Installation method
• Handheld/desk mounted • Socket-outlets are not provided with RCD protection
Previous records None
Service life No planned limit Decision
• T ere is limited equipment in the packing area, but it is used daily
• Because of the handheld nature and the lack of RCD protection, RCD plugs will be fi tted to equipment
• User checks to be conducted by dutyholder on weekly safety audit – to be added to list – the use of RCD plugs off sets risk
• Combined inspection and testing every 18 months. ECR Electrical Contractor to advise on whether RCD socket-outlets should be fi tted
• Intervals to be revisited as required by their recommendations
Responsible person
Holly Taylor Shop manager
Holly Taylor Shop manager
Mark James General manager
Joanna Carr Retail experience manager
Joanna Carr Retail experience manager
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• Equipment powered via extension leads
• Not RCD protected
• Equipment connected to socket-outlets which do not have RCD protection
• Socket-outlets • RCD protected when new sales area is complete
None No planned limit
• Although there is not much equipment, user- checks are not reliable and there is no RCD protection
• T e risk of mechanical damage is high owing to the volume of equipment moving around
• Formal visual inspection every six months on all equipment, combined inspection and testing annually
• ECR Electrical Contractor to advise on whether RCD socket- outlets should be fi tted
• Intervals to be revisited as required by their recommendations
None No planned limit
• All the offi ce equipment is largely fi xed with a few four-way extension leads powering IT equipment
• T ere is no RCD protection and users not reliable in checks. Until socket- outlets upgraded to RCD versions: Class I: Combined inspection and test 12 months, Class II: formal visual inspection two years
• When RCD sockets fi tted, Class I formal visual 18 months, testing three years; Class II formal visual inspection only every three years
Electrical installation records for store fi t-out by M&E Electrical Contractor available on the server
No planned limit
• All equipment is Class II supplied from RCD protected socket-outlets
• T e risk is very low, but staff are not reliably trained in user-checks
• Formal visual inspection every three years.
• Equipment fi xed in position • Supplies to cabinets RCD protected
Electrical installation records for store fi t-out by M&E Electrical Contractor available on the server
No planned limit
• Although staff have had basic user-check training, they are trained to ensure that when displays are changed safe methods of work are used i.e. disconnection of cabinet supply before changing lighting
• If any cabinets need signifi cant changes or repairing, M&E Electrical Contractor is called in and they provide test certifi cates for the work completed
• Although mostly Class I, circuits RCD protected, and lighting only accessed every couple of months
• Formal visual inspection every 18 months, testing every three years or when signifi cant changes or repairs done
Unskilled staff Given user-check training during company induction
Mostly Class I
Loose equipment moved around a lot
Daily
Unskilled staff Given user-check training during company induction
Varies
Mostly static (apart from laptops, all Class II FE)
Daily
Unskilled staff Given user-check training during company induction
Class II only Static Daily
Unskilled staff Given user-check training during company induction
Generally, Class I Fixed
Changed typically every two months
Loading bay
Medium risk Extension leads used occasionally and weighing equipment handled roughly. Damage possible. Controls and motor for roller shutter door and split air conditioning unit
Offi ce Tills
Installed electrical accessories in display cabinets
Low risk Fixed desktop computers and printers, kettle and microwave in kitchen and water cooler
Low risk Only point-of-sale equipment and power supplies for handheld stock scanners
Low risk Only moved/changed when displays get updated
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