Youth Centre H&S

1. RISK ASSESSMENT FORM – YOUTH & CONNEXIONS SERVICE
Unit/Project: Somers Town Youth Centre (STYC) Venue: STYC 134 Chalton Street, NW1 1RX
Hazard / Activity (H & S): General Usage and On Site Activities
Completed/ Amended by: Ian Baxter and Leroy Bedward Signature:
Date Completed: 26th
June 2014 Review Date: January 2016
Persons at risk: Staff and Young People
* Handwritten notes may be added to this form as necessary to adapt the model to local or new circumstances
No
Health and Safety
Hazard(s)
Existing Controls – including measures to control additional risks to
people with disabilities, young people and new/expectant mothers
Assessment of Risk
[As it is now with existing
controls –
High/ Medium/ Low]
Action Plan to improve control measures
Staff
resp
onsi
ble
for
monitoring
control
measures
Severity
[Impact]
Likelihood
[Probability]
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2. 1 All Risks or Incidents. If in doubt, ALWAYS CALL APPROPRIATE
EMERGENCY SERVICES: DIAL (9)999
Health and Safety Law Poster (government poster) displayed in
STYC reception area.
Risk assessments carried out for all on and off site activities as
and when required.
Safe systems of work have been developed and implemented that
incorporate minimum staffing levels, accompanied visits and on
site young people signing - in systems.
All equipment to be purchased new - to ensure it meets any
current regulations. All equipment checked for visual/obvious
damage before use.
Display IYSS Service emergency contact phone number and
notify incidents to Senior Worker and duty Service Manager if
appropriate on: 07092 173 638.
Incidents or accidents should also be logged/reported to:
Camden Incident Reportline
02920 266787 Operational Hours
Monday to Friday 08:00 18:00
Saturday 09:00 17:00
Sunday 10:00 16:00
High
Medium
Carry out additional risk
assessments as and when
necessary for people with
disabilities, young people and
new/expectant mothers.
Senior
worker/
YOS staff
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3. 2 Insufficient Staff Cover. Minimum Staffing levels:
Somers Town Youth Centre evening sessions to operate with
a minimum of Four paid youth workers on site.
At least TWO members of staff to be regular (not temporary or
new). If this is not possible then STYC should not be opened
for general drop in sessions. This does not apply to outside
groups/bookings or small workshop groups of young people.
ie Girls only gym sessions (2 staff) CSU etc.
Wherever possible a member of staff should cover and monitor the
reception area when the youth centre is open for general sessions.
Staff should register new young people and enter members on to
the IYSS register.
YOS Staff:
A minimum of two Camden YOS staff will be working
from SCYAP during the hours of 09:00am and
17:00pm. During appointments with young people there
will be a minimum of three members of staff. If there
are not three members of staff, appointments will be
relocated.
High High
Senior
worker/
All
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4. 3 Fire, Explosion or
Electric Shock.
Appropriate smoke or heat alarms fitted in all rooms. Fire
extinguishers (water, foam or powder) fitted in all rooms -
appropriate to room usage/equipment. Fire blanket fitted in kitchen
area. Fire instruction notices displayed in STYC.
At least one member of STYC/YOS staff trained as FIRE
MARSHAL.
Staff advised of Fire and Evacuation procedures (at induction and
staff meetings).
Regular fire drills carried out (at least one per year) with young
people present.
Both fire exits- primary (front of building) and secondary (rear of
building-via Gym/Fitness Studio) to be kept clear.
All electrical equipment to be tested on a regular basis by
contractor and PAT label placed on item/plug (organised by
Premises Manager/Site Officer). Last Carried out: January 2007
(IYSS informed)
High Low See separate risk assessment for
Bar-B-Q SESSIONS.
More staff to train as fire marshals.
YOS staff to attend training .
Senior
worker/
YOS staff
4 Burglary, theft or
unknown adult/intruder.
Burglar alarm (monitored) installed at STYC. Access points
covered by CCTV, system located in Regent high School. Staff
advised of security procedures (at induction and staff meetings).
All permanent staff offered use of individual locker in general
office. Temporary staff may share lockers with others if requested.
All adults approached by staff and challenged/asked to leave the
premises if appropriate.
High Medium Panic alarms should be fitted in
front reception and meeting rooms
and general office (by IYSS
management).
See separate Risk Assessment
for VIOLENCE and AGGRESSION.
Senior
worker/
All
5 Terrorist incident/alert. Staff to follow IYSS Service guidelines from Head of Service. Staff
to follow emergency service instructions/ advice.
Cross-reference with Travel risk assessment.
High Low Cross-reference with Travel risk
assessment.
Senior
worker/
All
6 Injury to young person
or member of staff.
At least one member of staff to hold Qualified First aid certificate
and one member of staff to hold Appointed Persons Emergency
Aid certificates. List of qualified staff displayed in STYC.
First aid kit kept in general office.
High Medium
See separate Risk Assessment
for VIOLENCE and AGGRESSION.
More staff to be trained as first
aiders.
Senior
worker/
All
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5. 7 Gang/Group Fights etc. See: All Risks or Incidents (section one) and Insufficient Staff
Cover (section two) sections above.
High Medium See separate Risk Assessment
for VIOLENCE and AGGRESSION.
Senior
worker/
All
8 Broken Glass,
Windows, furniture or
trailing cables, wet floor
etc.
All IYSS staff to carry out visual safety checks before opening, and
during sessions for hazards. If possible clear/mop up, remove risk
and make area safe (using hazard tape, signs or similar). If
necessary report to senior worker or Camden (BAM facilities
Management) BSF.
or
Call Camden (BAM facilities Management) BSF Helpline
emergency repairs if necessary, telephone: 020 7433 2508
Email: camdenhelpdesk@bam.co.uk
Out of hours use numbers on notice board
Do not open STYC and/or close centre if in any doubt about
safety.
High High
Senior
worker/
All
9 Kitchen Area: risk of
burns, scalds, cuts and
electric shock.
Knife used as weapon
Limit number of young people in kitchen at any one time (use
judgement according to activity) – advice: EIGHT young people
maximum.
Staff to supervise activity, as appropriate for age of young people,
i.e. OK to observe from café area for Duke of Edinburgh
volunteers (over 14 years).
Young people must be shown how to use equipment and risks
explained i.e.; kettle, toaster, saucepans, knives etc.
Use extractor to maintain comfortable working environment.
Sharp knives and scissors to be kept out of site in under counter
draw/dishwasher when not in use.
Fire blanket fitted in kitchen area. First aid kit kept in general
office.
YOS clients are not permitted to enter the kitchen area
High Medium See separate risk assessment for
B-B-Q SESSIONS.
Senior
worker/
All
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6. 10 Pool and Snooker
tables - Cues and balls
used as weapons.
Hall supervised by staff when equipment is used.
Suggest equipment is put away (discretely into general office) if
there appears to be any tension in the centre.
High Medium
Senior
worker/
All
11 Cooking. Activity to be supervised by appropriate member of staff.
Limit number of young people in kitchen at any one time (use
judgement according to activity) - suggest EIGHT young people
maximum.
Consider if appropriate for age of young people.
All users to be made aware of rules and regulations, health and
hygiene (always wash hands etc). Young people instructed how to
use correct colour chopping boards and separate knives for
meat/fish/dairy - raw /cooked etc.
All users to be inducted into correct and safe use of any
equipment by member of staff and risks explained i.e. kettle,
toaster, saucepans, knives etc.
Safety clothing/gloves etc. to be provided and young people
advised to use during sessions.
Use extractor to maintain comfortable working environment.
Sharp knives and scissors to be kept out of site in under counter
draw when not in use.
At least one member of STYC staff to have Basic Hygiene
certificate.
High Medium More staff to train on Basic
Hygiene course.
See separate risk assessment for
Kitchen area. YOS staff should not
use the kitchen for a supervision
session unless the room has been
assessed as being safe by a
manager.
Senior
worker/
All
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7. 12 Arts and Crafts,
Photography.
Activity to be supervised by experienced or qualified member of
staff as appropriate.
All users to be inducted into correct and safe use of
equipment/chemicals etc. by member of staff.
All users to be made aware of rules and regulations.
All tools, chemicals etc. to be kept in cupboards away from young
people when not in use.
Safety clothing/eye protection etc. to be provided and young
people advised to wear during sessions if appropriate.
Limit number of young people (use judgement according to
activity) – but suggest a MAXIMUM OF twelve per member of
staff. Consider if appropriate for age of young people.
High Medium YOS staff must not use this room
unless it has been risk assessed by
a manager prior to the session
taking place.
Senior
worker/
All
13
14 Computer room. Activity to be supervised by experienced or qualified member of
staff as appropriate.
All users to be made aware of rules and regulations; i.e. No use of
inappropriate web sites etc.
Limit number of young people (use judgement according to
activity) – but up to a MAXIMUM OF SIXTEEN if using IT.
Medium Low YOS staff should inform a manager
prior to commencing the session.
Senior
worker/
All
15 Multi Gym/ weights
Room and associated
equipment.
Gym only opened/used when supervised by Level two qualified
Gym instructor.
All users of gym to be inducted into correct and safe use of
equipment by Level two qualified instructor.
All users to be made aware of gym rules and regulations.
Limit number of young people (use judgement according to
activity) – but suggest a MAXIMUM of Thirty Five.
Limit use of weights equipment to young people over 14 years old.
High Medium This room must not be used for
supervision sessions by YOS staff
Senior
worker/
All
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8. 16 Sports and PE Games
in:
Regent High School or
any other outside space
OR:
Somers Town
Community Sports
Centre.
Activity to be supervised by experienced or qualified member of
staff as appropriate.
All users to be made aware of rules and regulations; i.e. No use of
inappropriate equipment etc.
Staff must always take a mobile phone to sports area, to call for
assistance from colleagues or emergency services if required.
Limit number of young people (use judgement according to
activity) – but up to a MAXIMUM OF SIXTEEN young people per
member of staff.
High Medium Senior
worker/
All
17 Store Room Only for use by staff.
Care to be taken with limited height and warning notice displayed.
Weight storage limits displayed on wall in cupboard (as instructed
by consulting engineer).
High Medium Senior
worker/
All
18 Office. To be supervised by member of staff if used by young people. Medium Low YOS staff must not use this room
for a supervision session unless it
has been risk assessed by a
manager.
Senior
worker/
All
19 Cleaners Cupboard,
materials,
equipment/tools.
All items to be stored in cupboards away from young people and
only used when supervised by staff.
High Low Senior
worker/
All
20 YOS client
appointments
Staff must ensure they go to meet young people five minutes
before the appointment time.
Medium Medium All
21 YOS client attends with
friends
Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not bring friends to appointments
Medium Medium Friends asked to leave. Young
person will not be seen with friends
on the premises
All
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9. 23 Not make any
racist/sexist/homoph
obic or other
offensive remarks
Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not make any racist/sexist/homophobic or other
offensive remarks
Low Low Behaviour to be challenged All
24 Not bring knives or
weapons into the
building. If you do,
this will be reported
to the police
Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not attend appointments under the influence of
drugs or alcohol or bring these into the building.
Low Low Young person asked to leave All
25 Anti-social behaviour Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not display Anti-social behaviour during appointments
Med Low Young person asked to leave
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10. 23 Not make any
racist/sexist/homoph
obic or other
offensive remarks
Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not make any racist/sexist/homophobic or other
offensive remarks
Low Low Behaviour to be challenged All
24 Not bring knives or
weapons into the
building. If you do,
this will be reported
to the police
Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not attend appointments under the influence of
drugs or alcohol or bring these into the building.
Low Low Young person asked to leave All
25 Anti-social behaviour Supervision contract signed by young person states that
they will not display Anti-social behaviour during appointments
Med Low Young person asked to leave
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