Risk Assessment for Scaffolding Erections and Dismantling

Description

Following is some content derived from the main scaffolding erection and dismantling risk assessment file and will help the customer to assess the real nature of the text context:

Activity / Process and Hazards

Accessing the place of work.
Material, Delivery and Storage – Offloading and Stacking of Material
Inspection and Preparation of work area

Consequences

Injury is due to accessing works other than safe access/egress routes provided.
Vehicular accident / run over by reversing machine.
Men – Machine interference
Soil pollution by delivery trucks (diesel, oil or hydraulic fluid leaks)
Heat stress
Manual handling
Trips and Falls from the uneven ground surface

Action to be Taken to Reduce Risk

Ensure that the workplace access & egress points are clear of obstruction at all times.
Provide a suitable work platform and approach to operational areas.
Provide adequate illumination for clear access & egress.
Tool Box talk training
All employees to wear appropriate PPE safety shoes, hard hats and high visibility vests at all times during works.
All equipment must be certified/licensed and fitted with a horn, reverse alarms and rotating beacon lights.
All machines are to be operated by qualified and certified operators only.
Banks man/flagman to be deployed for all loading and offloading
Walkways for workers to be marked/separated from traffic route
Sufficient and suitable lights to be arranged along with walkways for night work
Suitable signage in walkways/road/access area
Toolbox talks for the task to be given to the team involved
Sufficient cool drinking water to be available on site
Shaded areas to be provided
No work during summer restricted times
Ergonomic awareness training should be conducted to all employees making them aware of the risk of back injuries etc.
First Aider and First Aid Box on site
Follow emergency response plan of the main contractor
Continuous supervision by area supervisor.
Tool Box talk training
All employees to wear appropriate PPE safety shoes, hard hat and high visibility vest at all times during works
Approved method statement and risk assessment for the activity
Employees to be made aware of heat stress using toolbox talks
Enough cool drinking water to be provided on-site
Safe handling of load manually
Unauthorized people must be prohibited entry
Toolbox talks for the task to be given to the team involved
Suitable lights in access and work area for night work
Follow Main Contractor emergency response plan