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| FALSEWORK INSTALLATION RISK ASSESSMENT AT HIGH LEVEL |
The Falsework Installation Risk Assessment at High Level by RaMsProZone evaluates potential hazards during the assembly and use of temporary support structures at elevated heights. It identifies risks such as falls, structural instability, and material failure while outlining control measures like proper training, equipment inspection, and adherence to safety protocols. The assessment ensures compliance with regulations, minimizes accidents, and promotes a safe working environment for construction teams.
1.0. Task
Installation of high-level falsework. Use of hand tools and portable electric tools. This involves working at heights and the use of scaffolds.
2.0. Hazards
2.1. Collapse of falsework
2.2. Falling materials or debris
2.3. Manual handling
2.4. Noise
2.5. Hazardous substances in the form of wood dust and chemicals in mold oils, etc
2.6. Trailing leads from portable electric tools
3.0. Consequences
3.1. Persons trapped or crushed under falsework
3.2. Serious injuries from falling materials and slips and trips over trailing cables
3.3. Back injury and other injuries associated with manual handling operations
3.4. Noise-induced hearing loss
3.5. Eye injuries from flying dust and particles
3.6. Ill health from toxic substances
4.0. Persons in danger
4.1. Workers carrying out the task
4.2. Other workers in the vicinity.
4.3. Visitors and members of the public in the vicinity
5.0. Control Measures
5.1. A pre-start site inspection undertaken to identify all foreseeable naturally occurring hazards
5.2. A method statement developed
5.3. A Risk Assessment will be conducted for the work at height.
5.4. Safe access is provided and maintained at all times
5.5. Working platforms and leading-edge protection designed into the temporary structure
5.6. Working platforms at least 600mm wide
5.7. Where it is not reasonably practicable to provide edge protection, suitable fall arrest equipment with anchorages to be used
5.8. False work must not be overloaded; consideration to be given to the weight of proposed loads, i.e. men, materials, plant, and moving plant if relevant
5.9. Any loads uniformly distributed on the structure to ensure stability, eg consideration is given to the placing and rate of pouring concrete
5.10. If construction traffic is to pass under or around the structure, steps are put in place to protect it, eg placement of balk timbers along the edges of the traffic route
5.11. The temporary electrical system used for the work was installed by a competent electrician, and suitable earthing and isolation arrangements were in place
5.12. Suitable lighting is provided if work is to take place in darkness or during hours of reduced daylight
5.13. All work equipment will be inspected weekly.
5.14. All places of work at a height and other such fall protection measures will be checked visually before use and at appropriate intervals
5.15. Appropriate personal protective equipment [PPE]
5.16. A noise survey to determine the exposure limit values and exposure action values in line with the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work (Control of Noise at Work) Regulations 2006
5.17. Lifting operations are controlled by adequate numbers of competent bank men and slingers and communication between the bank men and crane operators is established, eg hand signals or radio where lines of sight are difficult, radio communications
6.0. Personal protective equipment
6.1. Safety helmets, safety footwear and high-visibility clothing
6.2. Safety harnesses may be required
6.3. If a noise zone, ear defenders may be required
6.4. For work with hazardous substances suitable PPE, eg impervious clothing and gloves for work with mold oil, and respirators for machine cutting wood
7.0. Information, instruction, and training
7.1. A false work brief to be given to the falsework contractor
7.2. Site induction training and toolbox talks for all workers and supervisors to ensure that they know and understand the safe systems of work to be adopted on-site
7.3. The details of the method statement communicated to all contractors on-site
8.0. Emergency procedures
8.1. Procedures for rescue from awkward or otherwise difficult positions
8.2. Suitable first aid equipment
9.0. Monitoring procedures
9.1. Site management to undertake a strict inspection regime and maintain records of inspection
9.2. The safe systems of work are reviewed regularly to ensure that they are still workable and being adhered to
9.3. Agents to ensure that all relevant statutory inspections are being undertaken and that the necessary records are being produced and maintained
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