RISK ASSESSMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING
RISK ASSESSMENT FOR SCAFFOLDING

Risk Assessment for Scaffolding – RAMSPROZONE provides a free, editable, and ready-to-use Word document for HSE professionals, including Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors. Ensure compliance with safety standards by identifying hazards, assessing risks, and implementing effective control measures. Download now from RAMSPROZONE, your trusted source for high-quality HSE documents.

Hazard

  • Working at Height
  • Fall of person(s)
  • Fall of materials and debris
  • Contact with overhead obstructions or electric cables
  • Being struck by vehicles
  • Handling of Materials
  • Manual Handling
  • Un-even footing
  • Falling materials
  • Ladders & Step Ladders
  • Fall of persons
  • Ladder slipping
  • Falls of materials/equipment
  • Use of a Safety Harness and Lanyard other than for confined Entry and Scaffolders
  • Use of a Scaffolding
  • Falls of materials
  • Collapse of structure
  • Unauthorized use
  • Lightning strike/overhead cables
  • Loading/Unloading of Lorries and trailers
  • Fall of persons from lorry/trailer or load.
  • Movement of load or part load.
  • Tripping/slipping on the vehicle.
  • Overloading of vehicle fall of material
  • Working on Occupied premises
  • Existing “live services”
  • Clients Employees
  • Work areas
  • Working on Fragile roofs
  • Falls of persons
  • Falls of materials and equipment
  • Access/Egress across fragile material
  • Use of power tools
  • Dust
  • Noise
  • Vibration
  • Rotating / Moving Machinery

Who could be harmed and how?

Operative & Co-Workers & Public

Existing Risk Control Measures/Recovery Measures

  • A firm secure working platform, scaffold, or tower scaffold is the safest form of access equipment.
  • If the above cannot be used Safety nets, airbags, or crash decks will need to be in place.
  • Stepladders are to be used only when issued with a permit.
  • Ladders are only to be used as a means of access. No tools are to be carried up ladders.
  • Materials to be loaded in/out close to the point of lift.
  • Mechanical aid to be used where possible
  • Gloves are to be worn when handling materials that are likely to cause injury to hands.
  • The route of carriage of materials must be clear from tripping hazards/obstructions.
  • Materials are not to be lifted above people.
  • All materials are to be stored safely on a suitable surface.
  • Brick guards are to be in place when storing on the scaffold.
  • Access ladders must be tied at the top and footed or secured at the bottom.
  • Steps standing on firm, level, non-slippery surface (not frosty, smooth concrete, hardboard, etc.)
  • Ensure steps are fully opened out and locked.
  • Do not use if damaged, cracked, etc, if the label shows inspection overdue or if the label missing (Group ladders)
  • Do not attempt to move the ladder whilst persons or materials are still on it.
  • Do not use ladders to support other platforms, scaffold boards, etc.
  • Do not carry materials up ladders or steps.
  • Do not place loose items on a stepladder, attach it securely and remove them before moving steps.
  • Safety harnesses are to be used as sole safeguard only if safer alternatives (e.g. nets, crash decks, MEWPS, tower scaffolds, etc) cannot be used.
  • Wherever possible, safety harnesses should be used in fall prevention mode, i.e. lanyards just long enough to working position, not long enough to fall from the edge.
  • All harnesses and lanyards are to be thoroughly examined by a competent person every 6 months and inspected weekly (when in constant use) or before use and the result is recorded.
  • Training and instruction of users.
  • Secured Ladders
  • No removal of guardrails unless other safeguards against falling are first provided.
  • Ladder access gaps in platforms are staggered and protected with guardrails self-closing gates etc.
  • Guardrails at least 950mm above all platforms.
  • No gaps in the guardrail over 470mm wide on any side of the platform.
  • Check scaffold boards for defects regularly for significant damage – cracks, cuts, notches, rot, etc.
  • Access to incomplete areas prevented.
  • Scaffolds are to be erected altered or dismantled under the direct supervision of CISRS-qualified scaffolders.
  • A handover certificate is required before the use of any part of the scaffold.
  • The scaffold was checked after bad weather damage etc.
  • Local authority license for scaffolding on public roads.
  • Statutory inspection and reports.
  • Security of site.
  • Crane or forklift into the sides of the trailer.
  • Prevent falls or provide soft landing/guardrails.
  • Avoid going on to the lorry/trailer.
  • The Contract Manager must obtain information from the building Occupier on “Live” Services and any hazards or special requirements associated with the building and clients' operations. Services in any work areas that need to be left live must be protected against damage and clearly marked as “Live”.
  • Continued liaison will be required to ensure that the client/occupier is made aware of any work that may affect the undertakings of his employees or visitors to the premises.
  • Work areas accessible to the occupants are to be made safe when left unattended, tools equipment, materials, etc. are to be kept clear of walkways and all tools and equipment are to be removed to secure storage at the end of the shift or working day.
  • Do not work on fragile material. Make the work area safe and secure by either installing protective covers or cordoning off areas/fragile materials.
  • Barriers and signs will be placed below the work area.
  • Safe access to the work area will be provided by the use of roof ladders, crawling boards, scaffolding, or staging.
  • Where access to adjacent to fragile materials, these are to be protected by boards, etc up to 2m from the access route (Client responsibility)
  • When safety harnesses and fall restraint systems are used, the equipment is to be checked by a competent person before work commences to ensure the equipment is serviceable for the purpose.
  • Work processes are to be monitored to ensure the safety of operatives, co-workers, and any other persons who may be affected.
  • Respiratory protective equipment is to be worn if there is a risk of inhalation.
  • Ear protection is to be worn if noise levels exceed 80 dBA
  • Select equipment with the lowest HAV for the task.
  • Attach the label to the machine giving the maximum working time for the day.
  • No person to exceed the maximum working time.
  • Gloves to be worn in cold weather.
  • Job rotation is to be in place to minimize exposure.
  • All operatives are to be in possession of a certificate of competence and 18 years or more old.


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