Activity Description: work place related violence

RISK ASSESSMENT

Group Name:	Assessed by:	Date of Assessment:	Ref No:

Likelihood:	Severity/consequences:	Risk rating (SC x L):

1 - Highly unlikely	1 - Slightly harmful	1 - Trivial risk	6 - Substantial risk

2 – Unlikely	2 – Harmful	2 - Tolerable risk	9 - Intolerable risk

3 – Likely	3 - Extremely harmful	3 - 4 - Moderate risk

Main hazards/associated risks:

Ref No	Hazard/Risk	Who is at risk? Consider: Volunteers, Young Persons, Disability, Children/Pupils, Contractors, Visitors, New & Expectant Mothers, Members of the Public, Client/Service User	Control Measures	Locations	Likelihood	Severity	Risk Rating
1	Physical assault from person/s	Lone working procedures Avoid areas where there is a known problem
2	Verbal aggression/abuse from volunteers	Procedures are in place to deal with disputes between volunteers. All should be reported to a senior manager
3	Verbal aggression/abuse from public	Minimise lone working where possible Implement safe cash handling procedures Incidents should be recorded Volunteers to be trained in dealing with difficult situations Where it is likely that a difficult or dangerous situation volunteers should arrange assistance beforehand Volunteers will not 'play hero', no one will unnecessary jeopardise their safety or that of their colleagues

Related Assessments:

Assessment Type	Assessment Ref

Action Plan:

Action	Person Responsible	Expected Completion Date

Conclusions:

If the above recommendations are followed then risks can be minimised.

A safety Method Statement can be used as part of this risk assessment which can be used to assist with training and when monitoring work activities.

Review Date: 12/02/2017

Review of this document should be annually or more frequent if:

After an accident / incident involving an activity from this risk assessment

Any significant changes to work practices, materials, equipment or legislation

Assessor (Signed):	Dated:

Manager (Signed):	Dated:

THIS RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE SHARED WITH ALL INVOLVED IN THIS ACTIVITY

The sharing of the risk assessment with all staff involved with the activity is vital to ensure all control

measures are complied with, are practical and adhered to.

Please document that this information has been provided