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Posted By John Brookes
Can anyone help on this one. I need to put together risk assessments for inclusion in the safety file for the maintenance of double glazing units we recently installed in a number of domestic properties on a new housing estate.
I'm fully aware the Safety File is for the end user and others that may follow but I'm unsure of the angle/direction to take. Should it be aimed at the public who may undertake their own maintenance activities e.g. cleaning windows and uPVC units, maintaining locks and hinges or even possibly undertaking some DIY re-glazing in the event of a breakage or faulty unit. Or should it be aimed at future contractors who may undertake this work.
I understand the concept of risk assessments but need some help and guidance as to the audience it is intended for in this situation.
Any directional help would be much appreciated.
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Posted By SJA
John
You do not need to include such risk assessments in the H&S File, all you need to do is highlight any particular hazards associated with any maintenance works and provide a copy of the manufacturers maintenance requirements etc.
Steve
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Posted By Ron Hunter
Sounds more like an operation and maintenance document which, although very useful to the householder, would not usually considered part of the Health & Safety File.
I wouldn'r extend that to an explanation of how to replace or re-seal a double glazed unit though, unless you have something of unusual construction?
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Posted By Mal
John, just to back up the earlier respondents.
Risk assessments are not required for the health and safety file.
There are two documents normally produced at the end of construction work. Firstly the O&M manuals produced the principal contractor and as the title suggest should contain all the information which will allow the client / end user to operate and maintain the building.
Secondly there is the health and safety file produced by the CDM coordinator, as stated earlier by Steve, this will contain information which will allow any future construction, maintenance and cleaning to be done safely, so in the health and safety file in relation to the installation of the windows will be any unusual or significant health and safety issues on access etc. Thats all that is needed, it might even just be a statement saying there are no unusual future safety issues with the cleaning or maintenance of the windows!
Regards, Mal
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Posted By John Brookes
Steve,Ron & Mal, appreciate your comments. It makes sense as I was struggling to see how a standard risk assessment as we know it would fit with the safety file purpose.
Thanks again, Merry Christmas and a safe New Year to one and all.
John.
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