CCMTec ACADEMY
Professional Pressure Washing — Beginner Certificate Course
Professional Resource
Pre-Job Risk Assessment
Complete before work begins and review if site conditions change
Important: This template supports your legal duty under HSWA 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, but it does not replace competent professional advice, employer procedures, or site-specific requirements. Assess the actual hazards present on the day.
1. Job and Assessor Details
Assessment reference
Date
Assessor name
Company name
Site address
Type of work
Estimated duration
Names of persons working on site
2. Site Conditions Check
☐ Overhead cables or electrical hazards identified
☐ Outdoor sockets, lighting, or security equipment nearby
☐ Public access or pedestrian traffic on site
☐ Vehicles present or moving on site
☐ Slippery or uneven surfaces present
☐ Water runoff route identified and managed
☐ Chemical storage, mixing, and disposal plan in place
☐ Working at height required (lance extension, pole)
☐ Weather conditions assessed (wind, frost, rain)
☐ Bystanders, children, or pets to manage
☐ Confined or restricted access areas on site
☐ Emergency access route kept clear
Additional site conditions or access restrictions noted
3. Hazard Identification and Risk Rating
Hazard identified
Who is at risk
Risk without controls (H / M / L)
Controls in place
Residual risk (H / M / L)
High-pressure injection injury
Slips, trips on wet surfaces
Chemical splash or exposure
Electrical hazard (outdoor sockets)
Bystander injury from water or debris
Manual handling (hoses, equipment)
Working at height (lance extension)
Environmental contamination (runoff)
4. Control Measures and PPE
☐ Exclusion zone or signage in place
☐ Waterproof safety footwear worn
☐ Waterproof clothing worn
☐ Safety glasses or goggles worn
☐ Chemical-resistant gloves worn
☐ PPE appropriate for chemicals in use
☐ Equipment inspected before use
☐ Trigger gun and deadman control checked
☐ Drain protection in place where required
☐ First aid kit available on site
☐ Emergency contact details confirmed
☐ COSHH assessment completed for chemicals in use
Additional controls or site-specific measures
5. Emergency Arrangements
Nearest A&E / hospital
Emergency contact on site
Action if high-pressure injection injury occurs
Action if chemical exposure or spill occurs
6. Authorisation
Risk assessment is suitable and sufficient to proceed
☐ Yes ☐ No — additional controls required
☐ Yes ☐ No — additional controls required
Review required if conditions change during work
☐ Confirmed
☐ Confirmed
Assessor name
Signature
Date
Review date / time