AM2 Risk Assessment

[cfeg]

Hello,
I am doing my AM2 next week and have heard some stories about people at the centre i am taking the exam at failing for not filling in the risk assessmet properly, I feel confident in alll other aspects of the exam but the two employers I have worked for in the past 5 years I have not once seen any risk assessments being done or any completed ones for that matter. I have covered risk assessments in college but it was very brief and I must confess I probably had a momentary lapse of concentration / interest at the time. Does anyone have a completed example for a small job around the same size as the AM2 exam, I don't wat to go into too much detail and waste time on my exam but on the other hand I dont want to fail the exam on this trivial note! Any advice welcome.............Cheers

 

[rick.oshea]

Hi cfeg,

I have a site that you can look at - it has a form which is downloadable and is very similar to the one used.... other than the end column is not used for the AM2.

FYI - In the first column on the AM2 assessment they give you examples as well, so don't worry. eg harm caused by slips, trips & falls - you then relate this to the AM2 test centre and the work you are about to do, leaving tools lying around, trailing cables etc

Some other info on the AM2 as well on this site....

Send us your email address and I'll send it to you (unable to post it on here for some reason)

Good luck and don't panic.... plenty of time to do each bit (just hold a steady pace)

 

[rick.oshea]

Or tap in Sparky facts AM2 into google and you'll get there that way

 

[Jobbo]

All you need to do is identfy the risks within the AM2 centre for the works and show the methods used to control them, Simple!! the below items will see you through with a pass no problem

Electric shock	All operatives are fully trained and qualified in working with electricity All live circuits are disconnected and isolated prior to work commencing All electrical portable appliances/leads are regularly inspected and subject to portable appliance testing
Slips, trips and falls	Worksite is kept clean and tidy with waste materials being cleared on a regular basis Floor plates when lifted are stacked in a safe manner Cables are not allowed to trail over walkways and storage areas Tools stored in tool box when not in use
Manual handling activities	Instructions given on the safe method of lifting and removing floor plates Materials provided are broken down into small manageable loads When identified moving of heavy materials will be subject to a manual handling assessment
Dust	Should excessive dust be located under the floor plates then suitable eye and respiratory protection is available for use by site operatives PPE as a last resort is provided for all drilling and cutting activities
Cuts and abrasions	Stanley knives issued are of the retractable type and blades are retracted when not in use
Hand and power tools	All tools provided and maintained to required legal and company standards. Visual checks are carried out by operatives on hand and power tools prior to their use to ensure they are not damaged and suitable for purpose Power tools subject to portable appliance testing Guards fitted to power tools at all times as per manufacturers instructions Only trained personnel to use power tools Bladed knives sheathed or retracted when not in use Personal protective equipment is available and is to be worn as applicable
Fire and Emergencies	All participants are given a site induction and safety briefing prior to commencement of works Fire and emergency procedures in place.
Inexperienced operatives (Apprentices)	Apprentices are supervised by competent personnel at all times Works tasks are appropriate to their level of ability Works tasks are checked and inspected by competent person Suitable and sufficient training given at various stages of the work

 

[Jobbo]

Please note, I didnt give you the exact answers for the AM2 exam, otherwise that would be cheating, so just remove the bits not applicable and add those that are.

Regards

Jobbo

 

[cfeg]

HI, Thanks to all for the advice , my internet has been down for a few days thankfully I managed to get back on tonight I bit of last minute revision.Think I'm ready for the exam, now just need to find out where the test centre is haha!

 

[Carlos_tlewis]

Hello,

How did you get on or do you not know yet?

I've got mine on Monday, is there any hints you can give for the risk assessment part? I feel confident but I have herd also a few people fail on this part..

Carl