Risk Assessment

Activity Assessed: Refuelling Assessment Date: 23 February 2018 Assessment Reference: Version 1
Name of Assessor: Bob Carson Review Date: January 2020

Current Risk Level

Persons at Risk and
Ref. Further Controls Action by Action by Completed
Hazard How They Might be Controls Currently in Place Risk
No. Recommended Whom Date Date
Harmed L S R Ratin
g
• Follow safe system of work
• Ensure engine and ignition
is turned off prior to
refuelling
Fire or explosion Drivers, Visitors to
• Check for excessive heat
Site, Members of
1 from wheels/ exhaust prior 2 5 10 Low •
Public being burnt by
to refuelling
fire
• No smoking near vicinity of
fuel station
• Fire extinguishers fitted
next to refuelling stations
• Use appropriate PPE for
task (gloves/eye
protection) Eyewash facilities to be
2 Skin/eye irritant driver • Follow safe system of work 2 3 6 Low fitted next to all Bob 01/04/19
• Wash off immediately if refuelling stations
fuel/ad blue is in contact
with skin
▪ Floor/yard surfaces are
even/level with
satisfactory surface
drainage.
▪ Do not leave unattended
Slips, Trips & Drivers by impact
3 whilst refuelling is in 2 4 8 Low
Falls/ spillages with ground.
progress
▪ Clean up spillages
immediately
▪ Ensure filler cap is fully
secure on completion of
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 Current Risk Level
Persons at Risk and
Ref. Further Controls Action by Action by Completed
Hazard How They Might be Controls Currently in Place Risk
No. Recommended Whom Date Date
Harmed L S R Ratin
g
refuelling.

▪ Check soles of boots

following fuelling to ensure
they are not contaminated
▪ A good standard of
illumination is provided
and maintained.
• Surfaces treated with
salt/grit if ice present
• Follow safe system of work
Fall from height • 3 points of contact when
Driver
when entering/exiting cab
4 by impact with 2 4 8 Low
exiting/entering • Ensure soles of boots are
ground
cab not contaminated following
refuelling
• Stay within safe distance of
Colliding with Driver vehicle
6 2 4 8 Low
moving vehicles • Ensure correct PPE high viz
clothing is worn
Driver, visitors ▪ Ensure soles of boots are
member of public by not contaminated with fuel
driver losing control following refuelling.
7 Vehicle collision ▪ Maintain anti slip surface 2 5 10 Low
of vehicles due to
boots slipping off of brake clutch pedal
brake/clutch pedal during PMI checks

Risk Assessment Information

This risk assessment is based on the 5 Steps to Risk Assessment model and uses numerical values to calculate the levels of risk.
In practice this means we simply assign a value of 1-5 for the likelihood of the hazard causing harm and a value of 1-5 for the severity of the harm should it occur (1 being
the lowest value, 5 being the highest). The two figures are then multiplied to achieve a risk rating score: L x S = R.
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For example if a worker changes a light bulb in an indoor ceiling light using a stepladder twice a year then we can rate the likelihood as ‘1’ due to the low frequency of the
activity being performed. However as injuries as a result of falls from height can be serious (even from relatively short distances) then we can rate the severity as a ‘4’,
Using the calculation we multiply 1 x 4 = 4. This produces a ‘Very Low’ Risk Level on the Risk Rating Key.
Another example would be for a worker who regularly has to change light bulbs as a part of their job, sometimes outside and in adverse weather conditions. The likelihood
would increase to ‘5’, reflecting the regularity of the action and the potentially increased chance of falling while working outside on uneven ground and in bad weather,
while the severity would remain at ‘4’. Again using the calculation we multiply 5 x 4 = 20. This returns a Risk Rating of High on the Risk Rating Key.
Likelihood and Severity Key:

Likelihood Severity
Rating Guide words Rating Guide words

1 Extremely unlikely 1 No/Minor harm

2 Unlikely 2 Moderate harm

3 Likely 3 Serious harm
4 Extremely likely 4 Major harm

5 Almost certain 5 Catastrophic

Risk Rating Key:

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 Risk
Score Description
Level
Very
1-4 These risks are considered acceptable. No further action is necessary other than to ensure that the controls are maintained.
Low
No additional controls are required unless they can be implemented at very low cost (in terms of time, money and effort).
5-10 Low Actions to further reduce these risks are assigned low priority. Arrangements should be made to ensure that the controls are
maintained.
Consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be lowered, but the costs of additional risk reduction measures should
11-15 Medium be taken into account. The risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time period. Arrangements should
be made to ensure that the controls are maintained, particularly if the risk levels are associated with harmful consequences.
Substantial efforts should be made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently within a defined
time period and it might be necessary to consider suspending or restricting the activity, or to apply interim risk controls, until
15-20 High this has been completed. Considerable resources might have to be allocated to additional controls. Arrangements should be
made to ensure that the controls are maintained, particularly if the risk levels are associated with extremely harmful
consequences and very harmful consequences.
These risks are unacceptable. Substantial improvements in risk controls are necessary, so that the risk is reduced to an
Very
20+ acceptable level. The work activity should be halted until risk controls are implemented that reduce the risk so that it is no
High
longer very high. If it is not possible to reduce risk the work should remain prohibited.

Definitions:

A systematic examination of workplace risks in 5 steps: 1) Identify the hazards, 2) Identify who might be harmed and how, 3) Evaluation
Risk
the hazard (by examining current controls and recommending further controls), 4) Recording the assessment and 5) Reviewing the
Assessment
assessment.
Something with the potential to cause harm e.g. tools, machinery, work equipment, substances, workstation, unsafe system of work
Hazard
etc.
The damage that a hazard may cause e.g. physiological effects (physical injury, ill health) and psychological factors (e.g. stress), loss of
Harm
time/efficiency and damage to the premises/equipment.
Likelihood The chance that a hazard realises its potential to cause harm.
Severity Extent of injury, damage etc.
Risk The probability of a hazard actually causing harm.
Controls Measures introduced or installed to reduce to a minimum the possibility of harm to persons, plant and property.

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