RISK ASSESMENT FORM FOR SCAFFOLDING
RISK BEFORE
SL NO. HAZARDS CONTROL MEASURE
Possible collapse of the
1 scaffold during erection.
Erection of scaffolding
2 Fall of men and
materials.
Working at height
Potential injury due to
3 working at height; i.e.
falls from height; items
falling from height
Slips and Trips
4 Potential injuries
associated with slips and
trips
Manual Handling
Potential injuries
5 associated with manual
handling tasks and
incorrect lifting
Being struck by moving
6 plant or vehicles.
RESIDUAL RISK AFTER
CONTROL MEASURES NEEDED TO REDUCE RISK IMPLEMENTING
IN PLACE CONTROL MEASURES
High Only trained and competent persons to erect, the scaffolding in accordance Low
High Only trained and competent persons to erect, the scaffolding in accordance Low
2. If ladders are to be used they will be securely footed
and where possible, tied on.
3. If a scaffold tower is to be used, it will only be erected by a trained
Medium and competent person. Hand rails, toe boards and outriggers will be fitted to the Low
tower as and when required.
4. Operatives have completed H&S training course for
working at heights.
5.clear
1. Operatives will Area up
is segregated
any rubbishtoasensure no person is within the vicinity.
they go.
2. All spillages will be cleared up
Medium immediately and spill kits will be kept handy. Low
3.
Equipment and product will be stored safely while working on site.
2. Weights will be kept to safe
levels as far as reasonably practicable. Heavy loads will be broken down if possible.
Medium Low
3. Operatives know via their training only lift what is
Medium Site traffic plan to be complied with and where necessary barriers to be erected. Low