Slips, Trips & Falls Risk Assessment

ISO 45001 Cl. 8.1 • Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 — Slip, trip and fall hazards across CRGI operations

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Assessment Overview

This assessment identifies slip, trip and fall hazards across CRGI Solutions’ virtual operations and client site activities. Slips, trips and falls remain the most common cause of non-fatal workplace injuries in the UK (HSE RIDDOR data). While CRGI does not operate from a fixed office, these risks exist in home offices, during client site visits and when transporting equipment. Controls are aligned with the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Regulation 12 (floors and traffic routes). Supports HPOL04 (Health & Safety Policy).

Part 1a — Risk Assessment

#	Activity / Process	Foreseeable Hazard	Who / What Affected	Existing Controls	C	L	R	Exposure	New Controls & Further Action	C	L	R	Exposure
1	Movement through home office areas	Tripping over cables (power, network, USB), equipment cases or personal items in home office; falls on stairs accessing home office	All CRGI staff working from home offices	• Cable management guidance in DSE pack • Clear floor policy • Adequate lighting recommendation	2	3	6	Low	• Cable tidy/trunking provided with equipment loan • Under-desk cable management photo required in DSE assessment • Non-slip mat recommendation for hard floors under desk chair	2	1	2	Very Low
2	Walking routes on client sites	Slips on wet, oily or contaminated floors; trips on uneven surfaces, gratings, cable runs or temporary coverings in industrial environments	All CRGI staff visiting client sites for surveys and scanning	• Safety footwear S3 (EN ISO 20345) • Client site induction • Dynamic risk assessment on arrival • Appropriate footwear for conditions	3	3	9	Moderate	• Walk the route before moving equipment • Photograph and report hazards to client contact • Request housekeeping improvements before commencing work • Ankle-supporting boots for rough terrain sites	3	2	6	Low
3	Cables and temporary connections	Tripping over scanning equipment cables, extension leads, network cables during survey setup; cables crossing walkways	CRGI staff and client personnel in survey work area	• Cable routing awareness • Cable covers available • Warning signage for temporary cable runs	3	3	9	Moderate	• Wireless scanning preferred where available • Cable covers mandatory for any cable crossing a walkway • Yellow hazard tape for temporary cable runs • Survey area housekeeping check every 2 hours	3	1	3	Very Low
4	Stairs and changes in level	Falls on stairs, steps, ramps or changes in level when accessing survey areas; missed steps in poorly lit stairwells	All CRGI staff moving between levels on client sites	• Handrail use mandatory • Adequate lighting check • One hand free at all times on stairs • Report defective treads/handrails	3	3	9	Moderate	• Head torch for poorly lit stairwells • Never carry equipment in both hands on stairs • Request passenger lift for multi-storey sites where available • Report any defective stairs to client immediately	3	1	3	Very Low
5	Carrying equipment while moving	Loss of balance from restricted vision, shifted centre of gravity or uneven weight distribution while carrying scanning equipment and cases	Staff transporting equipment through client facilities	• Equipment trolley for large loads • Two-person carry for bulky items • Route assessment • Cross-reference RA006	3	2	6	Low	• Equipment trolley mandatory for loads exceeding 10kg • Never carry items that obscure forward vision • Clear route of obstructions before transporting equipment • Use ramp/lift instead of stairs with equipment	3	1	3	Very Low
6	Home environment slip and trip hazards	Wet floors, loose rugs, pet-related hazards, children’s toys in home working areas; outside steps in winter conditions	CRGI staff in home environments; household members	• Home hazard awareness in induction • Adequate lighting • Housekeeping guidance	2	3	6	Low	• Home office hazard check included in DSE self-assessment • Non-slip treatments for entrance steps recommendation • Dedicated workspace away from household traffic where possible	2	1	2	Very Low

Risk Scoring Matrix — Likelihood × Consequence

Likelihood ↓ / Consequence →	1 Negligible	2 Minor	3 Moderate	4 Major	5 Catastrophic
5 Almost Certain	5	10	15	20	25
4 Likely	4	8	12	16	20
3 Possible	3	6	9	12	15
2 Unlikely	2	4	6	8	10
1 Rare	1	2	3	4	5

Very Low (1–3) Low (4–6) Moderate (7–12) High (13–16) Very High (17–25)

Escalation & Recording

Per HPROC01 (Risk Assessment Procedure): any hazard scoring High (13–16) or Very High (17–25) after existing controls must be escalated to the CEO for formal risk acceptance before work proceeds. All residual risks are recorded in HREG01 (Risk & Opportunity Register). OH&S hazards feed into HREG03 (Hazard Register) and environmental aspects into HREG02 (Environmental Aspects Register).

Risk Assessment Acknowledgment

Risk assessment acknowledgment is recorded via HFORM20 (Risk Assessment Acknowledgment Form) and tracked in HREG06 (Training & Competency Matrix).