RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Who can be Harmed?
And how?
5 10 15 20 25 Unacceptable Stop
4 8 12 16 20 High Urgent Action
3 6 9 12 15 Medium Action Required
2 4 6 8 10 Low Monitor
1 2 3 4 5 Trivial No action
*If the risk is trivial (see below) then there is no need to do anything further. If the risk is low, monitor and seek to improve at the next review or if there is a significant change.
Groundsperson and members
of the public 4 1 4 4 1 4
Groundsperson and members
of the public 4 1 4 4 1 4Falling objects from trees Regular tree maintenance and monitoring and works where necessaryOngoing
Defective surfaces and stability of grave stones
Groundsperson and members
of the public
Rapid response to repairs. Temporary warning
signs erected as necessary.
Use of specialist Stone Mason when repairs
required.
Mossy areas treated regularly, grass cuttings
swept from walkways.
Ongoing maintenance and
reporting by cemetery
groundsperson.
Dog Fouling
Signage at cemetery prohibiting dogs
Groundsperson maintaining the area and
reporting issues Ongoing
4 2 8 4 1 4
Assessment Date: December 2024 Review Date: December 2025
Risk Assessment for: East Bergholt Parish Council Cemetery
Further Control Measures
Residual Risk
Rating
(without controls)
Severity
Likelihood
Risk*
Severity
E.G. Employees, Volunteers,
Contractors, Service Users, Public,
Neighbours. Are there any
vulnerable groups e.g. disabled, young
people etc. Likelihood
Risk*
(Existing) Control Measures
Workplace /Location: Cemetery and closed
Church Yard
Names: Mark Hurley (Chair of Committee)
Hazards
East Bergholt Parish Council
Risk Rating
(without controls)
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Groundsperson and members
of the public 3 3 9 3 1 3Seating
Seating inspected regularly by the
Groundsperson and the Chairperson of the
Committee and any required repairs fed back to
the Parish Council office. Ongoing
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