M&D LEISURE RISK ASSESSMENT
RA 301 12 Bowlin
Reviewed By
K. Hill
D.ate
Changes.
26/10/2010 Further controls deleted now current controls
K.Hill
28/10/2011
K.Hill
28/10/2012 No Changes
K.Hill
15/11/2013 No Changes
Addition of current preventive measures
Assessment Date :
Review Date :
15/11/2013
15/11/2014
Prepared By;
HSE Solutions Ltd
Health, Safety & Environmental Solutions
for Business and Industry
Tel: 0141 332 3199
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RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK
Hazard
RA 301 12 Bowling Alley
Injury, Damage
Who's at
risk?
Page 1 of 4
LOCATION
CONTRACT
Current Preventative and Protective Measures and safe
systems of work.
Main Complex
Date
15/11/2013
Current Risk
Rating
L
H
T
Rear maintenance areas behind pin setters restricted to
Employees, authorised personnel only. Rear areas secured and locked.
Patrons not allowed to walk on lanes. No public access beyond
Public
ball launch area. Area monitored by security.
2
4
8
2
3
2
3
Further Action Required
Future Risk
Rating
L
H
T
Monitor
2
4
8
6
Monitor
2
3
6
3
6
Monitor
2
3
6
4
12
Monitor
3
4
12
Public Access
and Egress
Collision with pin
settlers
2
3
Slips, trips and
falls
All areas are inspected regularly for damage. Any trip hazards
found are marked until removed or repaired. Trailing cables
minimised and where unavoidable, covered with suitable matting
to prevent trip hazard. Transient trip hazards removed as soon
Employees,
as reasonably practicable. Regular cleaning of floors, anti slip
Public
surfaces provided on stairs and walkways. Patrons not allowed
to carry drinks onto the bowling area. Appropriate bowling
footwear worn when on the lanes. Signage on all lanes
indicating not to walk on lanes.
4
Slips and trips
due to lack of
light
Employees, Sufficient lighting to allow proper access and egress.
Fluorescent strips provided on floor and lanes.
Public
Maintenance
6
Manual Handling
Strains and
Sprains
Employees
Mechanical handling equipment used wherever reasonably
practical. Staff instructed in safe handling techniques. Staff
instructed in the correct storage of equipment. Only designated
staff move heavy items.
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Hazard
RA 301 12 Bowling Alley
Injury, Damage
Who's at
risk?
Page 2 of 4
LOCATION
CONTRACT
Current Preventative and Protective Measures and safe
systems of work.
Main Complex
15/11/2013
Current Risk
Rating
L
H
Further Action Required
Ensure means of communication available
between maintenance staff and staff in control of
lane activity. Review lock of system to ensure
~ 1 ~'v" ·~cant re engergise.
Employees
2
4
8
Hearing Damage
Employees
Hearing protection provided within the rear maintenance area.
Si!,i••al!v is provided on bowling alley walls to remind staff to
wear hearing protection and ear defenders are hung on wall for
staff to use.
3
4
12 ascertain the suitability of hearing protection.
9
Slips, trips and
falls
Employees
Transient slip hazards removed, Trailing cables minimised,
regular review of area to minimise possible trip hazards.
2
3
6
10
Inhalation,
absorption,
injection of
hazardous
substance
Employees
1
4
2
5
7
8
Noise
Use of Hazardous
Substances
Er ....... v,vv~ wear gloves and barrier creams when handling oil,
lui
and disinfectants. Adequate cleaning facilities
Future Risk
Rating
L
T_
Bowling is halted on all lanes under maintenance. Maintenance
staff lock off lanes and machinery prior to entering to clean or
maintain.
Crushing injuries
from pin settler
machinery
Date
Noise assessment should be conducted to
1
2
3
6
!Monitor
2
3
6
COSHH assessments to be communicated to staff
1
4
10 spotted.
2
5
Monitor
1
4
Monitor
3
4
Operations
12
Dealing with
Customers
Violence or
unruly behaviour
~
, ~ and security will restrict access to public engaged in
unruly behaviour and clearly intoxicated with alcohol or under the
influence of drugs. If Staff are confronted in any way they are
Employees,
instructed to back down and report ttie incident immediately. Any
Public
""nirin"" activity, which is seen, is reported to the police. There
!will be a minimum of two persons working in bowling alley at all
times when open to the public.
13
Smoking
Smoke Inhalation
Employees,
Public
No smoking policy enforced. Smokers go outside to smoke.
1
4
14
Use of Bowling
Balls
Manual Handling
Injuries
Employees, IAll balls are clearly marked with weight which coincide with
colour. Staff monitor public use.
Public
3
4
Police should be contacted if suspicious activity is
12
10
12
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RISK ASSESSMENT
TASK
Hazard
RA 30112 Bowling Alley
Injury, Damage
Who's at
risk?
LOCATION
CONTRACT
Current Preventative and Protective Measures and safe
systems of work.
All machinery meets manufactures requirements with regards to
Employees,
safety. Exit for ball guarded. Staff monitor public for dangerous
Public
use.
Main Complex
Date
15/11/2013
Current Risk
Rating
L
H
T
3
3
9
1
5
Further Action Required
Future Risk
Rating
L
H
T
Monitor
3
3
9
Monitor
1
5
15
Entrapment within
ba II returning
machinery
Injury
16
Robbery
Robbery, Stress,
Violence or injury
Employees
Unsafe practices
by employees
during operation
Employees are instructed in the safe operation of the equipment.
Employees,
Disciplinary action will be taken if any infringements of these
Public
practices are witnessed.
2
4
8
Monitor
2
4
8
Toilets supplied with hot and cold running water. Washing up
Employees, area provided. Drinking water provided. Central heating
provided. Ventilation or air conditioning provided. Sufficient
Public
space for all activities provided.
2
4
8
Monitor
2
4
8
Employees, Shoes provided to the public for bowling are cleansed after every
use with disinfectant.
Public
1
2
Monitor
1
2
17
Security monitor area. CCTV in operation.
Public Welfare
and Hygiene
Facilities
Disease,
discomfort,
extremes of
temperature
19
20
Re-use of shoes
Disease
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Hazard
RA 301 12 Bowling Alley
Injury, Damage
Who's at
risk?
LOCATION
CONTRACT
Current Preventative and Protective Measures and safe
systems of work.
Main Complex
Date
15/11/2013
Current Risk
Rating
L
H
Further Action Required
Future Risk
Rating
L
H
Monitor
1
5
T
T
Emergency
Situation and
Evacuation
22
23
Fatality, serious
injury panic,
crush, slips and
trip
Emergency evacuation plan developed, practiced and followed.
Sufficient emergency exits provided that are clearly sign posted
Staff, public and kept clear at all times. Portable fire fighting equipment
provided, maintained and visible at all times. Fire awareness
!training provided.
1
5
Fire
Accumulated debris and rubbish cleared regularly. Sufficient fire
wardens trained in the use of fire extinguishers and the
Staff, public evacuation of the public. Emergency evacuation plan activated
on the first sign of fire. Sufficient maintained fire extinguishers
throughout. Requirements of fire risk assessment followed.
1
6
6
Monitor
1
6
6
2
3
6
Monitor
2
3
6
1
6
6
Monitor
1
6
6
1.9
4.0
7.4
1.8
4.0
Use of Arcade
Machinery
25
Slips, trips and
falls
26
Electrocution
Public
Dance machines cleaned regularly. Use monitored by security
and machine stopped if misuse is seen.
Employees, All equipment tested at least annually. See arcade risk
assessment.
Public
Signed: Risk Assessor)
Kenneth Hill
Signed: Authorising Manager)
Date:
15/11/2013
Date:
Review Date
15/11/2014
15/11/13
Trivial Injury or
Loss
(1)
Slightly Harmful
(2)
Minor Injury/Loss
(3)
Extremely Harmful
(6)
Multiple Fatality
(7)
Trivial Risk
Trivial Risk
Trivial Risk
Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
Trivial Risk
Moderate Risk
Trivial Risk
Moderate Risk
Moderate Risk
Moderate· Risk
Near Certain (7)
Efforts should be made to reduce the risk, butthe costs of prevention should be carefully
measured and limited. Risk reduction measures should be implemented within a defined time
period.
6-13
Moderate
Work should not be started or continued until the risk has b~en red~c.ed. If it is not possible to
reduce risk even with unlimited resources, work has to remam proh1b1ted.
26
_
Intolerable
49
RISK RATING SCALE
RA 301 12 Bowling Alley
15/11/13
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Risk Analysis Table
The following risk analysis table is used in calculation of the risk in respect to all activities
Frequency (how often it may occur)
1 Remote - Not aware of it ever happening
2 Highly Unlikely - Happens no more than once every 5 years
3 Possible - Happens no more than once a year
4 Unlikely- Happens no more than once in 3 months
5 Probable - Happens no more than once a month
6 Highly Likely- Happens no more than once a week
7 Near certain - Permanently present
Severity /Impact (what is likely to happen)
1 Trivial - No exposure to safety risk. Minimal loss to business process, some extra work created
2 Slightly Harmful - Nuisance, slow work process, no first aid treatment required
3 Minor Injury- Minimum safety risk (minor injury). Minor loss to business process, minor cuts, burns, abrasions, resolved by cleaning, first aider or rest
4 Harmful -Cuts, burns requiring hospital treatment. Minor breaks, such as fingers, toes or strains requiring time off
5 Major Injury- Major injury requiring immediate hospital treatment, breaks of bones other than fingers I toes. Significant loss to business process.
6 Extremely Harmful -Single fatality, substantial loss to business process
7 Multiple fatalities- Catastrophic loss to business process