Logo RISK ASSESSMENT Document number

GUARD RAIL ERECTION AND DISMANTLING AT RA No.

ACTIVITY: FLOOR EDGES / FLOOR OPENINGS /
STAIRCASES DATE

LOCATION: PROJECT:

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED SUBSTANCES TO BE USED REVISION STATUS

REVISION NUMBER REVISED DATE
HAMMER DRILL

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS CONSIDERED (TICK BOX) PERSONS AT RISK (TICK BOX)

FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC

MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS / TRIPPING

FALLING OF MATERIALS
SUBCONTRACTORS
COSHH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
LIFTING OPERATION
ADVERSE WEATHER GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS
FIRE RISK
MANDATORY HSE REQUIREMENTS (TICK BOX)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT

TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS

PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION

SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENT (TICK BOX)

SAFETY HELMET GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS

SAFETY BOOTS MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS

GOGGLES / SPECTACLE OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS

TO REFER OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS

1. Working at Height
2. Electricity - Electric Tools / Equipment
3.
4.
RISK LEVEL

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

LIKELIHOOD (L) SEVERITY (S) CLASS OF RISK (L X S) RISK MATRIX

5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD

1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
HIGH = 15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. MEDIUM = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. LOW = 01 - 06
1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)

NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk
involved

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 Logo RISK ASSESSMENT Document number
GUARD RAIL ERECTION AND DISMANTLING AT FLOOR EDGES / FLOOR OPENINGS /
ACTIVITY:
STAIRCASES
RISK CONTROLLE RESIDUAL
S. N. HAZARD HARM CONTROL MEASURES
LXS L M H D BY WHOM RISK
Material damage,  Only trained scaffolders to be appointed to erect and dismantle edge Supervisor /
01 Untrained operatives. Serious injury, 3X5 L
protections. Foreman
Fatality
 All operatives should wear safety harness with shock absorbing lanyards.
 Anchor the safety harness to a strong point / standard lifeline.
 Permanent guard rails to be fixed prior to strip the formwork / remove
Serious injury, temporary guard rail. Supervisor /
02 Fall of person / Materials. 3X5 L
Fatality  Ensure floor openings are closed / protected properly. Foreman
 Affected areas to be cordoned-off and proper signs to be provided.
 All loose materials / tools to be kept away from edges.
 Tool strings to be provided and used.
 Ensure electrical leads, accessories and machines are free from defects.
 Electrical leads to be routed properly and safely. Supervisor /
Burn,
03 Electricity. 3X5 Foreman, L
Electrocution  Do not carry out any electrical repair / maintenance in the work area.
Storekeeper.
 Competent technicians should only do the electrical maintenance.
 Always keep work area and access clean.
 Do not leave balance pipes / materials at workplace.
Minor / serious  Electrical leads to be routed correctly away from access. Supervisor /
04 Slip, Trip and falls. 3X4 L
injury Foreman
 All materials to be stacked properly away from access and edges.
 Adequate lighting to be provided in the work area.
 Safe manual handling techniques to be adopted.
Muscle and
 Ensure sufficient manpower, space and safe access prior to lift.
ligament tears.
Improper Manual  Avoid twisting, stooping or reaching to lift or place the load. Supervisor /
05 Slipped disc, knee, 3X4 L
Handling.  Operatives to be trained in safe manual handling techniques. Foreman
ankle and
shoulder.  Mechanical aids (Crane, Forklift, Loader, trolley etc...) to be used.
 PPE”s mentioned in the Risk Assessment to be used.
ASSESSED BY
(NAME): REV. No:
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APPROVED BY
(NAME): REV. DATE:
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