Unit 3
M2- Make recommendations for controls that will minimize/ remove the hazards identified in the
risk assessment
D1- Evaluate the effectiveness of the recommended controls in reducing the incidents of harm or
injury
In the previous task, I carried out a risk assessment at the local play area. I carried out my risk
assessment in a two-story building consisting of a café, climbing framing, ball pit, toilets, eatery and
reception. Throughout my risk assessment, I located multiple risks hazardous to health. I then
created a table indicating the risks I found, their danger level, who’s responsibility it was to correct
these hazards and when the hazards should be reviewed. I will now make recommendations for
controls that will minimize the hazards I identified in my risk assessment.
No lock on the COSHH cupboard (5 high risk)
The first hazard I will be assessing is having no lock on the COSHH cupboard. I indicated this hazard
as being a high-risk hazard as having a lockless COSHH cupboard allows anyone access to dangerous
chemicals and substances. If a child was to be able easily access harmful substances such as bleach
or paint, there is a high risk of the child causing serious damage to themselves as if a child was to
drink bleach or paint they can become seriously ill. So to prevent visitors from accessing dangerous
chemicals control measures must be put in place to prevent harm. In this scenario, it is the
employer's fault.
To minimize this hazard, I suggest the employer acquires a heavy-duty lock with a password that
only the staff, cleaners and the caretaker knows. With a heavy-duty lock, it minimizes the risk of
anyone unauthorized gaining access to the cupboard. Other control measures include putting a sign
up on the COSSH cupboard stating the cupboard must be locked at all times to remind the staff
accessing the cupboard to lock it after use. By implementing my suggested control measures
prevents individuals especially children from getting hold of hazardous substances which can harm
their health. Lastly, I Suggest the COSHH cupboard has daily evaluations because of the danger that
is imposed if the COSHH cupboard is unlocked.
In evaluation, I believe the control measures I have suggested will eliminate this hazard. The control
measure I suggested will keep visitors away from harm as only people who are allowed to access this
cupboard will be able to. Preventing the risk of a young child playing with or drinking hazardous
chemicals that can be hazardous to their health. Therefore, making this control measure effective.
, Skip to close to the fire exit (5 high risk)
The second hazard I will be assessing is the skip being too close to the fire exit. It is a legal obligation
that fire exits must be kept clear at all times. However, from assessing the fire exit inside the local
play area there was a large skip blocking the fire exit therefore, legal requirements are not being
met. I indicate this hazard as a high risk because the skip obstructing the fire exit places staff and
visitors at risk of being stuck in the event of a fire Which can lead to severe burns or even death. Fire
safety and maintenance of fire regulations is the responsibility of the fire marshal. To remove this
hazard, the fire marshal must immediately remove the obstruction and put the skip in an
appropriate place away from the fire exit. To prevent future obstructions blocking the fire exit a sign
should be put up in inside the exit and outside the exit stating no obstructions to be left in front of
the fire exit to prevent any other objects from blocking the point of exit. By implementing my
suggested control measures leaves a clear exit point in the event of a fire allowing everyone to exit
the premises safely and promptly. Lastly, I suggest the fire exits are inspected monthly by the fire
marshal to keep everyone out of harm’s way.
In evaluation, I believe the control measures I have suggested will effectively remove the hazard
identified. The control measures I have suggested will protect both staff and visitors from being
stuck in the building in the event of a fire as the signs I suggested will stop the fire exits from being
obstructed. Therefore, making this control measure effective.
Out of date fire extinguisher, with a broken seal around the neck (4 high risk)
The third hazard I identified was an out of date fire extinguisher with a broken seal. In the event of a
fire using this extinguisher could purpose danger and potentially not work properly therefore, this is
a high risk. Fire extinguishers should be changed every 10-12 years and if damaged they should be
replaced straight away. The broken seal around the extinguisher can result in air escaping, which can
reduce the pressure in the extinguisher, meaning it will not work properly. Therefore, in the event of
a fire, there is a risk of the fire getting out of hand causing danger to staff and visitors as the fire
extinguisher could be ineffective. To minimize this hazard, I suggest the fire marshal contacts the
employer immediately stating the hazard recognized. The employer should replace the broken
extinguisher straight away and check other extinguishers on the premises and replace any out of
date or broken extinguishers. The extinguishers should then be reviewed yearly, to check they are in
working manor and safe to use. By implementing my control measure in the event of a fire the staff
have effective working equipment to use to control the fire to keep everyone safe. Lastly, I suggest
the fire extinguishers are checked annually by the fire marshal to ensure they are fit for purpose.
In evaluation, I believe the control measure I have suggested will effectively eliminate the hazard
identified. The control measures I suggested for minimising this hazard are effective as if all the fire
extinguishers are regularly checked and any broken ones are replaced. In the event of a fire, there is
working equipment to help control fire. Therefore, protecting both staff and visitors. Therefore,
making this control measure effective.
