Template Risk Assessment – Reviewed March 2022 This template must be adapted for individual premises/services The assessment must be regularly reviewed to account for the current Welsh Government restrictions in force - see https://gov.wales/coronavirus and ensure existing or newly introduced measures are effective The respective ‘Risk Rating – Low, Medium or High’ column should be colour coded red, yellow or green for ease of prioritising risks requiring attention. Activity/ workplace assessed: Location: Location Person(s) conducting or consulted: Name(s) Assessment reference number: Assessment reference number Date: Date created Review due date: Review due date Review on: Review date Reviewed by: Reviewer name Existing control measures What is currently in place to control the risk? What is the harm that is likely to result from the hazard Staff, visitors or Staff customers Visitors introducing Customers Covid 19 into the workplace Follow the self-isolation guidance https://gov.wales/self-isolation Signage at building entrances advising to not enter the setting if they are symptomatic, have tested positive for Covid 19 or have been identified by TTP as a close contact and are required to self-isolate. Approval to be obtained from relevant Head of Service if attending the workplace. Risk Rating Severity/ Consequence People at risk and what is the risk Likelihood 00Significant Hazard (L) (S/C) Multiply (L) x (S/C) to produce Risk Rating (RR) RR) Further action if required What, if any is required to bring the risk down to an acceptable level? Encourage and support staff to get 2 doses of the vaccine and booster vaccine. Manager Immediately Encourage staff to take lateral flow tests twice a week even if they do not have symptoms Get rapid lateral All Staff Immediately Manager Immediately Manager Immediately All Staff Immediately Manager Immediately Manager Immediately flow COVID-19 tests if you do not have symptoms | GOV.WALES Signage to remind staff, customers and visitors how they can keep themselves and others safe. Face coverings required to be worn in congested indoor public places https://gov.wales/face-coveringsguidance-public or where social distancing cannot be consistently maintained. All CCBC staff Customers Visitors Enhanced cleaning of surfaces in regular shared contact (e.g., door handles / push pads, printers, handrails, kettles, handrails, photocopies, fridge doors etc.) by Building Cleaning using cleaning agents identified by Building Cleaning as suitable for killing Covid19 virus (viricidal and biocidal) 60% alcohol-based sanitiser provided at main public and staff entrances with signage regarding its use. Due date: When will the action be complete by? L/M/H Regular awareness of covid 19 and controls communicated with staff. Cross infection of Covid-19 virus to staff within workplace setting by not washing hands or not washing them adequately. Actioned to: Who will complete the action? Provide suitable viricidal and biocidal cleaning agent and cleaning cloth or paper towels, or pre-treated wipe containing over 60% alcohol to enable staff to wipe clean items before and after hand contact. Ensure shared use of equipment and resources is kept to a minimum. Instruct staff to not ‘hot desk’ where Completion date: Initial & date once the action has been completed Existing control measures What is currently in place to control the risk? What is the harm that is likely to result from the hazard 60% alcohol-based sanitiser available for occasions when people can’t wash their hands with soap and water Handwashing facilities including water, soap, paper towels/continuous roller towels/electric dryers available for use. As above. Getting or spreading Covid-19 in commonly used or high traffic areas including pinch points All CCBC staff Customers Visitors Employees Customers Visitors Contractors Risk Rating Severity/ Consequence People at risk and what is the risk Likelihood 00Significant Hazard (L) (S/C) Multiply (L) x (S/C) to produce Risk Rating (RR) RR) Further action if required What, if any is required to bring the risk down to an acceptable level? Actioned to: Who will complete the action? Due date: When will the action be complete by? L/M/H possible. Where hot desking is unavoidable or different staff use desks/works area during shifts, ensure these are cleaned between use. Manager Immediate Manager Ongoing Manager Immediately 3-