Warwick Arts Centre – Risk Assessment Form
Area: Toilets
Responsible Staff: House Manager
RISK ASSESSMENT Current Measures to control Occurrence
1) Hot Water People at Risk: All complaints are responded to quickly and all hazards are
Anyone using hot water taps reported immediately. If there is a problem taps are clearly
- discomfort / scalds Severity of risk: marked / taped and taken out of use. Regular maintenance /
Moderate to High checks occur. Hot taps are clearly marked as hot taps.
Probability hazard will occur: Mixer taps have been installed so users can self regulate the
Low temperature of water. The temperature of water available to the
Overall risk: taps has been lowered.
Moderate
Potential for injuries to more than
one person: Moderate
2) Fire and restricted / People at Risk: Anyone using the Combustible materials are kept to a minimum. Bins are emptied
obscured access toilets regularly Smoke/heat alarms and sounders are installed. In most
- burns Severity of risk: cases there is only one exit. Any temporary obstructions are
- asphyxiation High removed immediately.
- smoke inhalation Probability hazard will occur:
- risk of multiple Low if risks properly controlled. The Duty Manager and / or Operations Assistant check the
injuries/fatalities Overall risk: toilets during an evacuation to ensure that no one is left in the
Moderate. toilets.
Potential for injuries to more than
one person: High Any faults in the doors leading to the toilets / cubicle doors are
reported immediately. Regular maintenance. Any toilets with
broken cubicle doors or other faults are taken out of use.
Warning signs are placed on the doors. that the toilet is out of
use.
There is emergency lighting in all the public toilets in case of a
power cut and the light failing.
3) Slips, trips and falls People at Risk: All hazards / damaged areas of the floor are reported
on the flat floor / wet Anyone using the toilets immediately and are fixed ASAP. In the meantime damaged
floor Severity of risk: areas are taped and marked. Good housekeeping is maintained.
Low to moderate. Spillages are cleared up immediately. Obstructions, rubbish etc
- fractures Probability hazard will occur: are removed. We have non slip flooring in all toilets. The
- cuts, abrasions & Low in well maintained areas.. cleaners always close the toilets for cleaning and put wet floor
contusions Overall risk: signs out when necessary. Lighting is adequate. Regular cleaning
- dislocations Low to moderate depending on and maintenance. Prompt action is taken in the event of
circumstances. complaint.
Potential for risk to more than one
person:
Low Staff will respond to all notifications of faults immediately.
Regular maintenance and checks. Toilets are closed while
problem is being sorted out. The area is cleaned thoroughly and
wet floor signs are put out before letting the public back in.
3a) Urinals overflowing
4) Electrical People at Risk: People using hand Equipment is used according to the manufacturers instructions.
equipment / hand dryers Damage to plugs and leads is avoided.
driers Severity of Risk: High – electrocution Equipment is inspected regularly, and taken out of service if
Probability hazard will occur: Low faulty. Routine testing is carried out by competent staff.
- electric shock Overall Risk: Moderate Cables are inspected for damage.
- Electrocution Potential for Risk to more than one
- Fire person: Low
5) Ventilation People at Risk: Audience There are no windows so ensure regular maintenance and
- dehydration Severity of Risk: Low when inspections of ventilation systems are carried out. If faulty, this
- fainting temperature is monitored and is reported immediately. Estates check filters / air ducts
- heat stroke controlled. /ventilation regularly.
Probability hazard will occur: Low
Overall Risk: Low
Potential for Risk to more than one
person: High
Emergency procedures: Immediate first aid assistance. Ensure all staff and visitors know how to contact Arts Centre First Aiders and / or security staff.
Assessment Review Date: 30th September 2010 OR if:
• The assessment is no longer valid
• There are significant changes in activities or facilities
• A related incident occurs
Signed Department Head: ………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………
Signed Responsible Director …………………………………. Date: ……………………………………
