Risk Control Indicators (RCI) Summary Sheet
HSE Publication Scheme
Operations Index
Assessment Scale
Each risk control indicator should be assessed against the
following 1 - 4 scale. A score of 1 must satisfy all the appropriate criteria
of the risk control indicator.
- Full compliance in areas that matter
- Broad compliance in areas that matter
- Some compliance in areas that matter
- Limited or no compliance in areas that matter
| Falls from Height |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Identification of activities and precautions involving
falls from height |
Work above 2m, including maintenance, cleaning and repair, has been identified and workers instructed in precautions; access points to fragile roofs are marked. |
| b. Selection, use and maintenance of equipment |
Appropriate access equipment is provided, is well maintained
and regularly inspected and used. |
| c. Systems for the procurement and control of contractors |
Managers know how to screen potential contractors (in
line with the principles of CDM) and actively monitor their work. |
| d. Contractors |
Monitor their work. |
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| Workplace transport |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Safe Site |
Well defined traffic routes free from obstruction, firm
and even surfaces. Every effort made to separate pedestrians from vehicles.
Pedestrian crossing points. Effective one way system for HGVs. |
| b. Safe Vehicle |
Effective maintenance of steering, brakes and lights.
ROPs and seat belts fitted when appropriate. Reversing aids fitted when
appropriate. |
| c. Safe driver |
Fork lift truck drivers trained and competent in accordance
with ACOP, similar for other types of vehicle. Active supervision of
driver behaviour. |
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| Slips and Trips |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Floor contamination |
Work activities and environment controlled, process plant
controlled and maintained to minimise floor contamination such as water,
oil, powders, food. Spillages promptly and effectively cleaned-up. (Consider
areas other than those where contamination is inevitable, e.g. Some
dye houses, swimming pools.) |
| b. Suitable floors & footwear |
Floors and required footwear give appropriate slip-resistance
for conditions. Use of drainage, anti-slip surfaces, mats and
grids as necessary (e.g. areas prone to contamination.) |
| c. Prevention of trips |
Floors even, free from holes; gangways well-marked, access
routes kept free from trip hazards, e.g. trailing cables, tools; stairs
well-constructed and fitted with handrails. |
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| Musculoskeletal disorders |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Avoidance/ control |
Significant MSD risk very well controlled little lifting or low unit weights; few repetitive activities; and appropriate task design, work equipment selection and layout; mechanical aids/mechanisation. |
| b. Instruction & training |
Clear instructions/training appropriate to task for significant
risks; employee awareness concerning risk factors and early symptom
reporting, safe systems of handling, use of controls/workstation adjustment,
risk assessors trained and provision of periodic refresher training. |
| c. Management commitment / Worker involvement |
Managers and workers actively involved in addressing significant
MSD risks e.g. set aims; assess risk; avoid/control; monitor progress;
review; change where needed. |
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| HAVS |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Adoption of alternative working methods: |
Exposure from known high risk activities eliminated or reduced to ALARP by adoption of appropriate alternative work processes. |
| b. Management of ongoing & residual HAV risk: |
Where exposures are likely to exceed the exposure action value, risk and exposure is ALARP by appropriate means – equipment selection, maintenance, operator training, exposure time management |
| c. Provision of appropriate health surveillance: |
Where exposures are likely to exceed the exposure action value, appropriate health surveillance programme is in place. |
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| Noise |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Noise management system |
Effective organisation and arrangements including adequate
noise assessment, noise action plan, provision of information, instruction,
training, supervision and a health surveillance regime. Evidence of
a positive purchasing policy and strong management commitment. Arrangements
for reviewing the system. |
| b. Control of noise at source |
Reasonably practicable measures for controlling noise
(other than by provision of EP) are in use and properly maintained. |
| c. Ear Protection (EP) Programme |
EPZs demarcated and fully observed by all personnel. EP
is provided and is suitable for the individual and the task. A maintenance/replacement
schedule exists including regular checks by a trained person. Evidence
of full and proper use. |
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| Occupational Asthma |
| Area |
Standards |
| a. Asthmagen management system |
Effective organisation and arrangements including adequate
COSHH assessment, provision of information, instruction, training and
supervision. Evidence of management commitment and arrangements for
review. |
| b. Control strategy |
Substitution considered and effected where possible. Adequate
engineering controls provided, used, maintained, examined and tested
at suitable intervals. Suitable PPE provided, worn and stored correctly,
suitably cleaned and well maintained. Appropriate instruction and training
in proper use of engineering controls and PPE. |
| c. Health surveillance |
Suitable health surveillance is provided by a competent
person, everyone requiring it has been included, it is repeated as necessary
and health records are kept. Cases of occupational asthma are reported
under RIDDOR. |
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Management of Risks
Management enthusiastic and competent, have identified the main risks
and for each one knows the relevant health and safety standards. The
necessary measures have been put in place and checks are made to see
they are used properly; evidence of effective self-regulation.
Working Environment
Workplace well-lit, well ventilated, tidy and clean (if inspected,
good welfare facilities).
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