Risk Assessment for Scaffolding

Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
     
 

STEP-3
STEP-4
Control Measure
STEP-1 STEP-2
(Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
RISK RATING What further action, if any, is necessary, RESIDUAL RISKS
SN if so what Action is to be taken by
whom and by when? ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION

Probability

Probability
Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When

 Firm secure working platform,

scaffold or tower scaffold is the
safest form of access equipment.
Working at Height
 If the above cannot be used Safety
 Fall of person(s)
Operative & Co- nets, airbags, or crash decks will
 Fall of materials and debris
1 Workers & 3 2 6 need to be in place.       1 2 3
 Contact with overhead
Public  Stepladders to be used only when
obstructions or electric cables
issued with a permit.
 Being struck by vehicles
 Ladders only to be used as a means
of access. No tools 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 to be worn when handling
materials that are likely to cause
Handling of Materials injury to hands.
Operative & Co-
 Manual Handling  Route of carriage of materials to be
2 Workers & 2 2 4       1 2 2
 Un even footing clear from tripping hazards /
Public
 Falling materials obstructions.
 Materials not to be lifted above
people.
 All materials to be stored in a safe
manner on a suitable surface.
 Brick guards to be in place when
storing on scaffold.
 
 
Risk Assessment for Scaffolding
Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
   

STEP-3
STEP-4
Control Measure
STEP-1 STEP-2
(Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
RISK RATING What further action, if any, is necessary, RESIDUAL RISKS
SN if so what Action is to be taken by
whom and by when? ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION

Probability

Probability
Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When

 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 fully opened out and
locked.
Ladders & Step Ladders
 Do not use if damaged, cracked etc, if
 Fall of persons
Operative & Co- label shows inspection overdue or if
 Ladder slipping
3 Workers & 2 5 10 label missing (Group ladders)       1 3 3
 Falls of materials/equipment
Public  Do not attempt to move ladder whilst
persons or material 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 before moving steps.
 Risk Assessment for Scaffolding
Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
     
 

STEP-3
STEP-4
Control Measure
STEP-1 STEP-2
(Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
RISK RATING What further action, if any, is necessary, RESIDUAL RISKS
SN if so what Action is to be taken by
whom and by when? ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION

Probability

Probability
Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When

 Safety harnesses to be used as sole

safeguard only if safer alternatives
(e.g. nets, crash decks, MEWPS and
tower scaffolds etc) cannot be used.
 Where ever possible, safety harnesses
should be used in fall prevention
Use of a Safety Harness and Lanyard
Operative & Co- mode, i.e. lanyard just long enough to
other than for confined Entry and
4 Scaffolders
Workers & 3 5 15 working position, not long enough to       1 3 3
 Falls of persons Public fall from edge.
 All harnesses and lanyards to be
thoroughly examined by a competent
person every 6 months and inspected
weekly (when in constant use) or
before use and the result recorded.
 Training and instruction of users.
 Risk Assessment for Scaffolding
Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
     
 

STEP-3
STEP-4
Control Measure
STEP-1 STEP-2
(Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
RISK RATING What further action, if any, is necessary, RESIDUAL RISKS
SN if so what Action is to be taken by
whom and by when? ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION

Probability

Probability
Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When

Use of a Scaffolding
 Falls of persons
 Falls of materials
 Collapse of structure
5  Unauthorized use
 Lightening strike/overhead cables
 
 Secured Ladders
 No removal of guardrails unless other
safeguards against falling first
provided.
 Ladder access gaps in platforms
staggered and protected with guardrail
and self closing gate etc.
 Guardrails at least 950mm above all
platforms.
 No gaps in guardrail over 470mm
wide at any side of platform.
 Check scaffold boards for defects
Operative & Co-
regularly for significant damage –
Workers & 3 5 15       1 3 3
cracks, cuts, notches, rot etc.
Public
 Access to incomplete areas prevented.
 Scaffolds to be erected altered or
dismantled under direct supervision of
CISRS qualified scaffolder.
 Handover certificate required before
the use of any part of the scaffold.
 Scaffold checked after bad weather
damage etc.
 Local authority licence for scaffold in
public road.
 Statutory inspection and reports.
 Security of site.
 Risk Assessment for Scaffolding
Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
     
 
STEP-3
STEP-4
Control Measure
STEP-1 STEP-2 (Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
RISK RATING What further action, if any, is necessary, RESIDUAL RISKS
if so what Action is to be taken by
SN
whom and by when? ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION

Probability

Probability
Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be (P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When

Loading/Unloading of Lorries and

trailers
 Fall of persons from lorry/trailer or  Crane or forklift into sides of trailer.
load. Operative & Co-
 Prevent fall or provide soft
6  Movement of load or part load. Workers & 2 2 4       1 1 1
landing/guardrails
 Tripping/slipping on vehicle. Public
 Avoid going on to the lorry/trailer.
 Overloading of vehicle
 Fall of material

Working on Occupied premises
 Existing “live services”
7  Clients Employees
 Work area’s
 The contract Manager must obtain
information from the building
Occupier on “Live” Services and any
hazards or special requirement
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”.
Operative & Co-  Continued liaison will be required to
Workers & 2 4 8 ensure that the client/occupier is made       1 2 2
Public aware of any work which may affect
his undertakings of his employees or
visitors to the premises.
 Work area 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 equipment are
to be removed to secure storage at the
end of shift or working day.

Risk Assessment for Scaffolding

Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
     
 

STEP-3
STEP-4
Control Measure
STEP-1 STEP-2
(Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
RISK RATING What further action, if any, is necessary, RESIDUAL RISKS
SN if so what Action is to be taken by
whom and by when? ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION
Probability

Probability
Action
Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be
(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When
  Do not work on fragile material.
Make work area safe and secure by
either installing protective covers or
cordon off areas/fragile materials
 Barriers and signs will be placed
below work area.
 Safe access to work area will be
Working on Fragile roofs provided by the use of roof ladders,
 Falls of persons crawling boards, scaffolding or
Operative & Co-
 Falls of materials and equipment staging
8 Workers & 3 2 6       1 3 3
 Access/Egress across fragile  Where access to adjacent to fragile
Public
material materials, these are to be protected by
  boards etc up to 2m from the access
route (Clients responsibility)
 When safety harnesses and fall
restraint system are used, the
equipment is to be checked by a
competent person before work
commences to ensure the equipment
is serviceable for the purpose

Risk Assessment for Scaffolding

Location:  
Description of Task/Activity/Area/Premises etc.: 
     
 
SN STEP-1 STEP-2
STEP-3
STEP-4
RISK RATING Control Measure ACTIONS & IMPLEMENTATION RESIDUAL RISKS
(Refer to Hierarchy of Control)
What further action, if any, is necessary,
if so what Action is to be taken by
whom and by when?
 Probability

Probability
Action

Severity

Severity
(P X S)

(P X S)
Rating

Rating
Who might be

(P)

(S)

(P)

(S)
Hazard Action by Whom By Done
at risks
When

 Work processes are to be monitored

to ensure safety 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
Use of power tools
 Select equipment with the lowest
 Dust Operative & Co-
HAV for the task.
9  Noise Workers & 2 5 10       1 3 3
 Attach label to machine giving the
 Vibration Public
maximum working time for the day.
 Rotating / Moving Machinery
 No person to exceed the maximum
working time.
 Gloves to be worn in cold weather.
 Job rotation to be in place to
minimize exposure.
 All operatives to be in possession of
certificate of competence and 18
years or more old.

Risk Rating Matrix

 15-25 Extreme Risk Absolutely Unacceptably High-Activity or industry should not proceed in current form

Unacceptably High- Activity or industry should be modified to include remedial planning and action and be
8-12 High Risk
subject to detailed HSE assessment

Acceptable but must be managed at “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP). Activity or industry
4-6 Moderate Risk
can operate subject to management and / or modification

1-3 Low Risk Acceptable without required further action. No action required unless escalation of risk is possible

Risk Assessment Date: 19/06/2019 Reviewed & Approved By: Eng. Hasan Al Omar
Risk Assessed By: Tariq Radwan Signature:

Signature: Next Review Date: 31/12/2019