Risk Assessment

Operation: Electrical Installation Risk Assessment

Assessor:
Date:
Hazard Chance Risk
Hazard Identified People Action / controls to reduce risk PPE severity Training Assessment
exposed H H H
M M M
L L L

Use of Portable power tools 110v power or battery operated tools to be used L L L
Electrical shock

Manual Handling Materials to be moved by mechanical means

whenever possible to work area, heavy items to Safety boots to L M L Training in
Operative be carried by operatives working in pairs be worn at all kinetic handling,
primarily, times, helmets only trained To be reviewed from
Hot Work/Fire people Fire extinguisher to be available when carrying to be worn as operatives to site to site or where
working in the out hot work. Fire blankets to be made available per site rules, use machinery. work scope changes
vicinity, public. where necessary. suitable gloves L L L COSHH
to be worn for information to be
Slips, trips and falls Equipment to be set up in a clear area away hot work. provided
Access from access routes and fitted with the required M M L
guards etc.

Safety boots to
Cuts and abrasions to Trained personnel – use of PPE be worn at all
hands, Eyes, Feet times, safety L M M
helmets and hi
visibility
regulation 14 clothing to be
Electric shock Hazards worn as per

Notes:
 Risk = Residual risk after proposed control implemented
 Additional controls should include target date and who is responsible for implementation
 All Regulations are taken to be the latest published edition
Risk Assessment
Operation: Electrical Installation Risk Assessment
Assessor:
Date:
Hazard Chance Risk
Hazard Identified People Action / controls to reduce risk PPE severity Training Assessment
exposed H H H
M M M
L L L

site rules, M M M ECO4002-101

Operative suitable gloves
primarily, Every place of work from which a person is to be worn for ECO4002-102
Falls from height people liable to fall must have a means to prevent falls. hot work. H L M To be reviewed from
working in the Before starting all height work, a visual Safety harness site to site or where
vicinity, public. inspection must be carried out to ensure the to be used at work scope changes
proper equipment is used for the work at height discretion of
task. E.g. Scaffold; Alloy Tower: Mobile operative /
Elevated Work Platform. supervisor
There must be systematic planning and a
Detailed Method Statement.

Slips, Trips and Falls on the Ensure good Housekeeping, Check Access /
level Egress Routes are clear and check cable / hose L L L
routes to prevent trip hazards.

Falling objects / Protruding Protect those below Height work.

Objects L L L

Notes:
 Risk = Residual risk after proposed control implemented
 Additional controls should include target date and who is responsible for implementation
 All Regulations are taken to be the latest published edition
Risk Assessment
Operation: Electrical Installation Risk Assessment
Assessor:
Date:
Hazard Chance Risk
Hazard Identified People Action / controls to reduce risk PPE severity Training Assessment
exposed H H H
M M M
L L L

L L L

All operatives will have received training in

Manual handling manual handling techniques
Suitable scaffolding and/or working platforms to
be used where necessary. Only competent L L L
persons to erect.

Electricity Visually Inspect the area for Overhead Power

Lines and Electric Supply Cables. Ensure
Isolated if Height Work is in direct vicinity. L L L

Notes:
 Risk = Residual risk after proposed control implemented
 Additional controls should include target date and who is responsible for implementation
 All Regulations are taken to be the latest published edition
Risk Assessment
Operation: Electrical Installation Risk Assessment
Assessor:
Date:
Hazard Chance Risk
Hazard Identified People Action / controls to reduce risk PPE severity Training Assessment
exposed H H H
M M M
L L L

Safe access / egress must be gained using a

Access / Egress company ladder of the correct length and
strength bearing the current test date.
If the tower or scaffold is generally
accessible, a 2 metre high security fence L L L
must be erected around its base.
* Ladder work is limited to 15minutes or 2
Linear metres

General. Ensure a detailed Method

L L L
Statement is provided for all
Height work operations. Secure the work area,
Protect Public Persons.
Record 7 Day Inspection results in Scaffold

Notes:
 Risk = Residual risk after proposed control implemented
 Additional controls should include target date and who is responsible for implementation
 All Regulations are taken to be the latest published edition