Thermal Imaging Experiment at the RAC: Risk Assessment

Tuesday, June 5th, 2012 by AntArch

Risk assessment

Fieldwork project details

Location of fieldwork

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Harnhill, Cirencester

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Quarry field: 51.705438,-1.901665, https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.705438,-1.901665&num=1&t=h&z=16

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Cherry Copse: 51.704062,-1.885244, https://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=51.704062,-1.885244&num=1&t=h&z=18

Brief description of fieldwork activity and purpose:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 To take quantitative and qualitative thermal imaging measurements throughout a diurnal (daily) cycle and to evaluate the thermal masking effects of crop on soil thermal emmittance.

Fieldwork itinerary

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•  Mon 18th (arrive, co-ordinate erection of scaffolding, check equipment, check generator, set up tent, gazebo. agree working arrangements, identify and resolve any outstanding issues)
• Tuesday 19th: measurements at first field
• Wednesday 20th measurements at second field, strim crop in first field
• Thursday 21st measurements at first field, strim crop in second field
• Friday 22nd, measurements at second field. Dismantle equipment, Debrief

Organiser details

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Dr. Anthony Beck, a.r.beck@leeds.ac.uk, 0113 343 5433

Fieldwork activity organiser/ Course leader:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Dr. Anthony Beck, a.r.beck@leeds.ac.uk, 0113 343 5433

Departmental co-ordinator:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Dr. Anthony Beck, a.r.beck@leeds.ac.uk, 0113 343 5433

Nature of visit:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 To collect thermal imaging data

Participant details

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Contact details(name, email address, telephone, next of kin contact details)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Ant Beck, a.r.beck@leeds.ac.uk, 0113 343 5433, Maria Beck, 01924 824045

Permalink for this paragraph 0 David Stott

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Graham Ferrier

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Rosie and John Wells

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Doreen Boyd

Permalink for this paragraph 0 UCL person (to be confirmed)

High risk hazard identification and control measures

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Identify all hazards specific to fieldwork trip and activities, describe existing control measures and identify any further measures required.

Nature of site

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Farm and associated fields.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 It is a working farm (plant, livestock)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 The farm is a project partner. No machinery will be used other than that described in this assessment. No other farm machinery will be used within a close radius of the research activities. A close liaison will be maintained with Mr Tony Norris (Farm manager). Livestock will not be an issue for this work.

Environmental conditions

Permalink for this paragraph 0 24 hour operation.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Exposure to full range of environmental conditions.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Rain and sun shelter (gazebo will be provided).

Permalink for this paragraph 0 All participants have been advised to bring warm clothes and full PPE.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 A tent will be provided (with sleeping bags, blankets, etc.)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Adequate water will be provided.

Site specific conditions

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Working farm

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Livestock or machinery issues associated with a working farm

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Full liaison with the farm (they are a project partner).

Process

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Scaffold tower

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Generator

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Scaffold tower will be erected and dismantled by trained contractors with appropriate stability and access needs.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 A generator and UPS will provide power. An appropriate generator will be hired with waterproof couplings.

Transport

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Van, cars

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Getting stuck in a field

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 No vehicles will be driven onto the fields

Manual handling risks, operation of machinery, tools, use of specialist equipment, etc.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Climbing scaffold tower

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Appropriate means to climb the scaffolding tower will be requested of the contractors.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Equipment will be lifted to the working platform using a rope and transport box.

Violence

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified

Individual(s)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Medical condition(s), young, inexperienced, disabilities etc.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified

Work Pattern

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Time and location e.g. shift work, work at night, etc.

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Working at night

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Halogen lights

Permalink for this paragraph 0 No loan working

Permissions Requires

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified

Contact details, restrictions and details of permissions

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified

Other specific risk assessments

Permalink for this paragraph 0 E.g. Is COSHH, manual handling, lone working identified? Are there training requirements? (Cross reference where appropriate)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified

Health questionnaire completed

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Is it required and has it been completed, who by and where is it recorded

Health surveillance required

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Is it required and has it been completed, who by and recorded

Vaccinations required

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Obtained and certificate where applicable

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified

First aid provision

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Requirement for first aid or specialist first aid equipment, access to medical equipment and hospitals

Permalink for this paragraph 0 HAZARD(S) IDENTIFIED:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None identified (out of the ordinary)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 CONTROL MEASURES:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 A first aid kit will be provided

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Tony Norris will be contacted for local first-aiders

Cirencester Hospital

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Tetbury Road

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Cirencester, Glos

Permalink for this paragraph 0 GL7 1UY

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Tel: 01285 655711

ADDITONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION:

Pre-departure briefing

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Carried out via personal communication and telephone

Training

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None required

FCO advice

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Not applicable (UK work)

Supervision

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Not applicable

Other Controls

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Not required – working with the land owner

Identify Persons at Risk

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None

Additional Information

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None

Residual risk

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Is the residual risk acceptable with the identified controls? YES

Communication of risk assessment findings to those involved

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Local induction: YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Details of risk assessment discussed and agreed: YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Copy of risk assessment available: YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Controls covered by local protocols and procedures: YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Safety Handbook location notified: No (Not applicable)

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Briefing talk (toolbox talk): YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Team meeting: YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Email circulation: YES

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Other method of communication: YES – website http://dartproject.info/WPProjects/?p=18

People involved

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Assessment carried out by:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Signature:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Date:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None specified

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Names of person(s) involved:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Signature:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Date:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None specified

Permalink for this paragraph 0 NB: if this is a large group, please add the class register as a related document

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Fieldwork activity organiser/

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Course leader (e.g. PI, etc) :

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Signature:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Date:

Permalink for this paragraph 0 None specified

Related risk assessment IDs

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Please record the ID numbers of any risk assessments that have been attached in the Related documents element of this form:

Related documents

Permalink for this paragraph 0 Project Design - http://dartproject.info/WPProjects/?p=18

Related tasks

Permalink for this paragraph 0 No related tasks

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