Covid-19 Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment to minimise the risk of being exposed to COVID-19
The process involved consultation with school staff.
Methodology used for hazard identification and control
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In line with the requirements of Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 (section 19) it is the policy of the Board of Management in Scoil Íde to address significant hazards and risks in the workplace, to access the risks to safety, health and welfare and to control these risks as far as is reasonably practicable.
The Board is committed to the ongoing identification of hazards, the assessment of the appropriate risks and the introduction of controls to deal with them. In addition, staff are involved and participate in safety, health and welfare issues within the school and are encouraged to identify and report any potential hazards that may exist and to ensure that a risk assessment is carried out.
This revised Risk Assessment includes all relevant updates and necessary control measures to minimise the risk of staff and others being exposed to COVID-19 and these will be incorporated into the Safety Statement for Scoil Íde in line with requirements of section 20 of the 2005 Act.
It is envisaged that additional reviews will be undertaken on a regular basis and in line with Government and public health advice to ensure that all information remains accurate, that controls are appropriate and where necessary risks are reassessed.
A hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm to the safety, health or welfare of staff, students, visitors and contractors – a wet or slippery floor, an unguarded machine, stressful work, a blocked entrance, hazardous chemicals etc. Hazards may be classified as physical, chemical, biological, environmental or human.
A risk is the likelihood that someone will be harmed by a hazard and the severity of that harm.
Control measures:
A control measure is an applied measure that reduces the level of risk. Control measures can be applied at the planning stage, can comprise physical measures, can be management issues and can include training. Good control measures will require a combination of some or all of these.
Control measure principles:
Schedule 3 of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 lists the Principles of Prevention and the Board of Management undertakes to apply these principles (where practicable) in dealing with all risks within the school:
- Avoidance of risks
- Evaluation of unavoidable risks
- Combating of risks at source
- Adaptation of work to the individual
- Adaptation of workplace to technical progress
- Replacement of dangerous articles, substances or systems of work by safe or less dangerous articles, substances or systems of work
- Priority to collective protective measures over individual protective measures
- Development of an adequate prevention policy which takes account of technology, organisation of work, working conditions, social factors and the influence of factors relating to the working environment
- Appropriate training and instructions to employees.
When the safety audit identifies hazards, it is necessary to evaluate and rank them so that they can be controlled in an orderly way. The risk of a hazard is a measure of the likelihood or probability of an accident coupled with the severity of the injury or loss. The risk potential of each hazard was assessed (by ranking) by giving numerical values of between 1 and 5 to both the severity of the consequences and the probability of the event occurring. When the severity numerical factor and the probability numerical factor were multiplied together, they produced a number between 1 and 25 thereby producing the numerical values outlined in risk rating chart below.
Severity x Probability = Risk Rating
Severity
Severity Rating |
Interpretation |
Numerical Value |
Fatality or Catastrophic |
Single or multiple fatalities, widespread illness, large scale property or equipment damage |
5 |
Major |
Serious injury or illness, significant property or equipment damage |
4 |
Moderate |
Injury and damage to property |
3 |
Minor |
Minor injury or illness, minor property or equipment damage |
2 |
Trivial |
No significant injury or illness, no significant property or equipment damage |
1 |
Probability/Likelihood
Probability Rating |
Interpretation |
Numerical Value |
Inevitable |
Likely to occur either immediately or in the short term |
5 |
Very Likely |
Could occur in time or if repeated enough |
4 |
Likely |
Likely to occur |
3 |
Unlikely |
Though unlikely, may occur over time |
2 |
Rare |
Unlikely to occur at all |
1 |
Risk Rating
Numerical Value Severity x Probability |
Descriptive risk rating |
Interpretation |
16 – 25 |
Emergency – Extremely serious If an incident were to occur, it would be likely that a permanent, debilitating injury or death would result |
Risks are unacceptable and immediate action required justifying special maintenance. Activity should be halted and stopped until the hazard is eliminated or appropriate risk controls are put in place. |
11 – 15 |
Severe and Serious If an incident were to occur, it would be likely that an injury requiring medical treatment would result. |
Activity can proceed but substantial efforts should be made to reduce the risk. Risk reduction measures should be implemented urgently within a defined time period and it might be necessary to consider suspending or restricting the activity or to apply interim control measures until this has been completed. |
6 – 10 |
Medium If an incident were to occur, there would be some chance that an injury requiring First Aid treatment would result |
Activity can proceed but consideration should be given as to whether the risks can be lowered. Control measures must be monitored and reviewed as required to ensure they remain suitable and sufficient. |
1 – 5 |
Trivial or Negligible If an incident were to occur, there would be little likelihood that an injury would result
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No additional controls are necessary as these risks are considered acceptable. Activity should be regularly reviewed to ensure there is no change to the risk rating and that controls are maintained. |
*Note: A numerical rating has been used in column 4 of the risk assessment sheets to describe the risk potential for the hazard identified This method has been used in an attempt to ensure that the levels of risk will be understood and clear to all those operating within the school.
Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Risk Communication, Education and Training |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff |
Spread of COVID-19 virus. Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The Board of Management will develop a response plan for the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 following a risk assessment of the school facility. This plan will highlight the measures necessary to protect the health and safety of staff in re-opening and modifying the work arrangements within the school. The staff representative(s) will be properly consulted when developing and implementing the action plan for the prevention and mitigation of COVID-19 within the school and all staff will be informed about the measures being introduced, using specific risk communication and staff engagement approaches. The Board of Management will:
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Negligible |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/2021 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Hygiene |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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All staff Pupils Visitors Contractors Public |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The BoM will ensure that all staff can wash their hands regularly. Water, soap and appropriate santitisers (i.e. hand gel dispensers, etc.) will be available throughout the school. Staff should: Wash their hands properly and often. Hands should be washed: After coughing or sneezing Before and after eating or preparing food o Before and after using protective gloves Before and after being on public transport When arriving and leaving the school campus After toilet use Cover theirmouth and nose with a tissue or their sleeve when coughing and sneezing. Put used tissues into a bin and wash their hands. Develop a routine of incresed cleaning and disinfecting of frequently touched objects and surfaces. The BoM will supply required cleaning products, will ensure the correct use and storage of disinfectants and will ensure all products are stored safely and securely. No employees are permitted to attend work if they display any of the symptoms below: – Fever (temperature of 38 degrees or above) Cough Shortness of breath Breathing difficulties Any Staff Member displaying symptoms must self-isolate and not attend school for 14 days until such a time that a test comes back negative. Any staff member living with someone who is self-isolating or waiting for a COVID-19 test must restrict their movements for 14 days. Any Staff Member who has tested positive for COVID-19 must not return to work until deemed fit to do so and upon approval of their medical advisor. Staff can follow https://www2.hse.ie/ for regular updates or can contact HSELive for advice 1850 241850 |
Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff Visitors |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/2021 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Hygiene |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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All staff Pupils Visitors Contractors Public |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The Board of Management will ensure that:
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Requires monitoring. |
Board of Management Principal Staff Visitors |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Social Distancing |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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All staff
Pupils
Visitors
Contractors
Public |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
Physical distancing is currently a key control measure in reducing the spread of infection. The Board of Mangement will ensure that:
Masks will be worn at all times. Requirements for personnel working within 2 metres of each other (where activity cannot be suspended):
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Requires monitoring
Serious |
Board of Management Principal Staff Visitors |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Cleaning |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff especially cleaning staff |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
All cleaning will be undertaken in line with DES and public health guidance.
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Office and administration areas |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Administration staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Use of PPE |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, face shields/visors or clear plastic barriers or Perspex screens etc. may be required in some circumstances to address identified risks of spread of the virus. Where PPE is required by staff, they will be notified accordingly and be provided with the necessary PPE and provided with training and information in the proper use, cleaning, storage and disposal of PPE. PPE needs to be consistently and properly worn when required. In addition, it must be regularly inspected, cleaned, maintained and replaced as necessary. Staff should inform the Deputy Principal when supplies are low. Face coverings will be required to be worn within the school facility if a 2m distance cannot be maintained. KN95 or equivalent masks will be made available to all staff
Current general guidance from the HSE in relation to the wearing of face coverings, masks and gloves is available at the following Link:https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/face-masks-disposable-gloves.html Face masks will be provided to all staff. Gloves are not required generally within the workplace for infection prevention and control purposes according to current guidance. *Face coverings are not recommended to be worn by children under 13 years. |
Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Handling books and other resources during COVID-19 |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff (particularly SNAs, school secretaries and school book rental co-ordinator) |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The Board of Management has to prepare for the return of school books (book rental scheme) and other resource materials (including IT equipment) so that these will be available to pupils for the start of the new school year. The following guidelines are recommended for staff when receiving or assisting in compiling resource packs:
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Using hand tools or equipment |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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All staff |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Dealing with a suspected case of COVID-19 |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Visitors Contractors |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The Board of Management will:
If a person displays symptoms of COVID-19 the following procedure is to be implemented:
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Dealing with a suspected case of COVID-19 (continued) |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Visitors Contractors |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
COVID-19 cleaning |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Visitors |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
All cleaning will be undertaken in line with DES and public health guidance.
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Serious Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Cleaning staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Cleaning a space with a suspected/confirmed case of COVID-19 |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Visitors |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
All cleaning will be undertaken in line with DES and public health guidance. Cleaners will come to the school at 4pm each day. An additional cleaner has been hired with responsibility for desks and chairs. Use disposable cloths or paper roll and disposable mob heads to clean all hard surfaces, floors, chairs, door handles and sanitary fittings, using an approved and recognised detergent and disinfectant in line with the manufacturer’s instructions for dilution, aplication and contact times Disinfectants used should be effective against viruses.
Additionally: Avoid creating splashes and spray when cleaning. Any cloths and mop heads used must be disposed of and should be put into waste bags as outlined below. When items cannot be cleaned using detergents or laundered (upholstered furniture of mattresses for example) steam cleaning should be used Any items that have been heavily contaminated with bodyfluids and that cannot be cleaned by washing should be disposed of If possible,keep an area closed off and secure for 72 hours. After this time the amount of virus contamination will have decreased substantially, and cleaning can take place as normal |
Serious Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Cleaning staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Cleaning a space with a suspected/confirmed case of COVID-19(continued) |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Visitors |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
Laundry ü Wash items in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest water setting and dry items completely. Dirty laundry that has been in contact with an unwell person can be washed with other people’s items. Do not shake dirty laundry as this minimises the possibility of dispersing the virus through the air ü Clean and disinfect anything used for transporting laundry with your usual products, in line with the cleaning guidance outlined above
Waste Management ü Waste should be put in a plastic rubbish bag and tied when full ü The plastic bag should then be placed in a second bin bag and tied ü It should be put in a suitable and secure place and marked for storage until the individual’s test results are known ü All waste should be stored safely and kept away from children. You should not put waste in communal waste areas until negative test results are known or the waste has been stored for at least 72 hours ü If the individual tests negative, the waste can be put in with the normal waste. If the individual tests positive, then store it for at least 72 hours and put in with the normal waste |
Serious Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff Cleaning staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Travel to and from work |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditons Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
Where a staff member exhibits any signs of COVID-19 or has been exposed to a confirmed case they should not travel to work. Wherever possible, staff should travel to work alone using their own means of transport – staff should not share transport to or from work. If availing of public transport, sit down to minimise contact with frequently touched surfaces, handles, roofstraps, isolation bars, etc. Wear a face mask and carry hand santiser (at least 60% alcohol) and use it regularly throughout your journey. |
Requires monitoring |
All staff |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Dropping off and picking up of pupils |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Parents/guardians Bus and taxi drivers Wider Community |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
Arrangements for dropping off and picking up pupils from the school facility will be organised to maintain, as far as is reasonably practicable, a safe social distance between parents/guardians and all school staff. Parents/guardians will be encouraged to wait in the car outside of the school. Face masks should be worn if exiting cars in the vicinity of the school |
Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff Bus and taxi drivers |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Visitors to school |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Wider Community |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
The Board of Management will ensure the safety and wellbeing of all visitors to the school premises. Visits to the school will be severely restricted and visitors will be asked to:
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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Who may be affected?
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Identified Risks |
Management of deliveries and supplies to school |
Risk Rating with controls |
Action implementation |
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Controls |
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Staff Pupils Drivers Wider Community |
Spread of COVID-19 virus Persons currently deemed most at risk of complications if they catch the coronavirus are: • 60 years of age and over • have long-term medical conditions – i.e. heart disease, lung disease, high blood pressure, diabetes or cancer • pregnant women with underlying health conditions Known effects of the coronavirus: • A fever (high temperature of 38 degrees Celsius or above) • A cough – this can be any kind of cough, not just a dry cough • Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties • Loss of sense of smell • Loss of sense of taste or distortion of sense of taste •Death |
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Requires monitoring |
Board of Management Principal Staff Delivery personnel |
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Risk Level Calculation (a) Severity of risk/injury 1=trivial, 2=slight, 3=moderate, 4=major, 5=fatality (b) Likelihood of event 1=rare, 2=unlikely, 3=likely, 4=very likely, 5=inevitable (c) Risk Rating = (a) X (b) |
Risk Level Action 1-5 Trivial risk Acceptable 6-10 Medium risk Requires monitoring 11-15 Severe risk Requires immediate further action and control 16-25 Emergency risk Halt activity and review immediately |
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Assessment Date: 23/09/21 |
Assessor’s Name: Scoil Íde BoM |
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