THENJIWE SUPPLIES & REPAIRS

Reference Number TSR/RA/008

Implementation Date 03.12.2018 TASK SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT
Revision Number 0 LADDERS
Revision Date 03.12.2018

Hazard, Risk, Environmental & Ergonomical Assessment

Contract Name
List Risk Assessment Team Names
Task to be Performed Ladder Risk Assessment
Training Required Risk Assessment No. TSR/RA/008
General Induction Revision No. 0
HIRA Date of original issue
Toolbox Talks Date revised
Medical evaluations Number Of employees
Working at heights

INJURY SEVERITY
Probability of Occurrence (P)
POTENTIAL (IS)
Multiple Fatalities OR
Common Occurrence
PERMANENT DISABILITIES
Has Happened before Fatal / Permanent Disability
Could Occur Moderate / Serious Injury
Not likely
Lost Time Injury
Practically Impossible Minor injury – No Lost Time
Assessment Matrix
DAMAGE / LOSS SEVERITY
DURATION OF EXPOSURE
Probability of Occurrence
ENVIRONMENT (E)
INJURY SEVERITY
Consequence (C)
POTENTIAL (IS)
ERGONOMICS /
HEALTH (H)
DAMAGE / LOSS DURATION OF
(DS)
(ED)
(P)
SEVERITY EXPOSURE ENVIRONMENT (E) HEALTH (H)
(DS) (ED)
Irreversible damage and/or Multiple fatalities
permanent impact / National
More than R 1 500 000 1<10> Days 5 5 5 5 5 5 30
level/legal prosecution
Potential reversible long term Fatality
R 300 000 to R 1 500 damage and /Regional/Major fine
6<10> Hours 4 4 4 4 4 4 24
000
Unconsciousness;
Permanent physical defect
arising from an occupational
illness; Any incident
reportable to the relevant
authorities Lost workday
case(LWC); A confirmed
occupational illness,
resulting in loss by the
person of one to 13 days;
Long term eco disturbance and/or Restricted workday
R 150 000 to R 300 000 3<6> Hours significant impact on local case(RWC); An 3 3 3 3 3 3 21
community/legal notice/minor fine occupational illness
requiring removal from
normal work duties,
(Includes removal on
medical grounds, such as
due to biological monitoring.
Person may perform
alternative work.
Short term and/or restricted More than Minor Illness
R 15 000 to R 150 000 1<3> Hour disturbance and/or impact on the Case (MIC)
2 2 2 2 2 2 12
community.
Ecological stress and /or nuisance to Minor Illness Case (MIC): A
community. disorder which only requires
attention such as increased
biological monitoring.
Less than R 15 000 < 1 Hour 1 1 1 1 1 1 6
Person can continue with his
normal work.
 CURRENT RISK REMEDIAL RISIDUAL ACTION

HAZARD RISK ASSOCIATED WITH HOW IS HAZARD TO BE DEALT BY

Task Steps P IS DS ED E H C P IS DS D E H C DATE
IDENTIFIED HAZARD WITH WHOM

Pre-inspect ladders Uneven Trip and fall Correct ladder inspection checklist
surfaces Serious injuries to be used
Incorrect Ladders must be on a register and
checklist checked prior to the use of the
Using unsafe 4 2 2 3 3 3 17 equipment 2 1 1 1 1 1 7
ladder Damaged ladders to be disposed off
immediately from site

Carrying ladder Unknown Trip and fall Plan your route before carrying the
floor/ground Serious injuries ladder
conditions Falling into trench or Stay at least 10m clear from moving
Moving excavation machinery
machinery Back and hand injuries Stay 2m clear of the edges of open
Open trenches trenches or excavations
and excavations Adhere to signage
Improper Use correct manual handling
3 2 2 1 2 3 13 2 1 1 1 1 1 7
carrying techniques when carrying the
techinques ladder
Look behind you, in front of you and
on the sides to make sure that you
have enough turning space without
hitting and employee or structure
with the ladder.

Use of ladders for Using unsafe Fatality or disablement All ladders must be inspected as per
safe access ladder Bodily harm company policy according to a
Incorrect use of Slip and fall from height Ladder inspection checklist.
ladder Trip and fall All portable ladders must be kept in
Unstable Fall from heights a good safe working order, must be
ground Cost implecations the correct height for the task,
conditions extend at least 1m above the
Ladder slipping, landing, and used at a safe angle.
unsupported When descending and ascending
Ladder falling employees must maintain a three
over or side point contact at all times
ways One employee to hold the ladder at
the base for extra support when an
employee is exiting or entering on
the ladder
3 2 2 1 2 2 12 2 1 1 1 1 1 7
Solid flat base area must be used as
footing for the ladder
No tools or equipment must be
carried when exiting and entering
on the ladder
Ladders to have secure footing, no
wooden ladders to be used, ladders
should not be painted.
Ladders to be positioned at the
beginning and ends of the trench
PPE to be worn at all times - safety
gloves, safety shoes, overall, safety
vest, hard hat, safety glasses and
ear protection when using the
wacker