BY Education

ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Main Activity: Walls construction Prepared by: JCU

Date : 08/05/07

Activity Location: Internal concrete walls Realisation (h < 4.80m)

COTYMS No: 01106 Shutter = PROBY with Compass system Revision : A

Process Hazards Risk Level of risk Controls to be introduced in order to reduce Level of risk after controls
probability severity global the risk effect on effect on global
assessment probability severity assessment

Storage and Workplace Conditions

Instability of the ground or Storage
area on a slope
Formwork falling while Serious injury, death 3 4 12 Stability and good flatness of the ground for storage to -2 4
stored be checked prior to stocking.
Storage area must be clearly defined well in advance
and ground prepared for stocking
(levelling – concreting)

Insufficient strength of the slab to Collapse of the slab under Serious injury, death 3 5 15 Strength of slab to be checked by Structural consultant -2 5
support heavy equipment heavy loads or Technical Department prior to loading Appropriate
Method of work to be followed.

Slippery or wet surface conditions for People falling Broken bones, cuts, medium 3 2 6 Storage surface conditions to be checked and regularly -2 2
storage area & workplaces (more injury cleaned
particularly when bad weather)

Accesses clearly defined and separate from storage

areas.

Obstruction of site accesses. People falling Broken bones, cuts or medium 3 2 6 Accesses to be checked and tidy up regularly -2 2
injuries
Equipment and tools to be stored in proper containers
and storage area.

Setting out – kicker construction –

general tasks
Using hand tools Tool left lying around on site Cuts, sprains, broken bones. 2 2 4 When not use, hand tool must be stored to avoid -1 2
causing trip hazards tripping hazards;

Using sharp tool. Cuts to hand. 4 2 8 All hand tools must be in good condition and checked -1 -1 3
regularly;
Suitable gloves and eye protection must be worn.
 BY Education

ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Main Activity: Walls construction Prepared by: JCU

Date : 08/05/07

Activity Location: Internal concrete walls Realisation (h < 4.80m)

COTYMS No: 01106 Shutter = PROBY with Compass system Revision : A

Process Hazards Risk Level of risk Controls to be introduced in order to reduce Level of risk after controls
probability severity global the risk effect on effect on global
assessment probability severity assessment

Electrical power equipment and plant Electrocution Burns, death 3 4 12 Qualified electrician only to install, maintain and repair -2 4
electrical items;
Trailing electrical leads overhead position if possible;
Plugs and sockets to be regularly inspected

Use of electrical power tools Misuse Cuts, laceration, serious injury 3 3 9 All portable electrical equipment must be tested, -2 -1 2
tagged and inspected;
Fitted protective guards to never be removed from
machine;
Manufacturer’s recommendations for use to always be
followed.
Use of power tools by competent people only;
Appropriate PPE must be worn

All crane operations – including

slinging.

Be careful to the slings arrangement and to the

Crane movement of formworks,
equipment and materials
Incorrect slinging of loads; fall
of formworks and other loads
potential wear of the slings' links; never use a sling
Serious bodily injury, crushing,
death
3 5 15 when one of the links is damaged. Check the right -2 5
position of the hook. Skilled banks-man or slinger to
attend and check lifting operations

Crane movement of formworks,
equipment and materials
Incorrect use or use of
inadequate chain, sling,
lifting beams; fall of
formworks and other loads
Serious bodily injury, crushing, 3 5 15 Check value of maximum load to be lifted; Verify -2 5
death against crane’s safe lifting capacity; Include load
capacity of all lifting accessories; Skilled banks-man to
attend and check lifting operations. Only certified sling
to be used, Slings to be tagged and colour coded, for
current months’ inspection.

Crane movement of formworks,
equipment and materials
Crane movement of formworks,
equipment and materials
Load to be lifted exceeding Serious bodily injury, crushing, Check value of maximum load to be lifted; Verify
3 5 15 -2 5
crane capacity death against crane’s safe lifting capacity.
Incorrect use of crane or Serious bodily injury, crushing, 3 4 12 Certificated training is mandatory for operators of any -2 4
poor operating standards death type of crane; Only competent trained banks-men to
causing loads, materials or give signals; Tool-Box Talk. Banks-man and crane
pieces of equipment to fall operator are to be briefed that no loose material can be
from formwork while being fitted as part of a bundle or standing on a platform.
lifted

Crane movement of formworks High wind causing loss of Serious physical harm to 3 4 12 Certificate of training is mandatory for crane driver; -2 4
control of the load, injury to operatives check weather conditions before lifting; Only
workforce and damage to competent/trained banks-men to give signals to crane
building driver; Stop work if high winds prevail.

Process
Formworks movement:
installation / removal
Working at height from Mobile
scaffolding, steps, ladders
Access onto shutter platform
Working from mobile step ladders,
scaffoldings.
Main Activity:
Activity Location:
COTYMS No: 01106
Hazards
Poor standard of lifting
operation or poor visibility of
driver carrying out the lifting
Toppling of formworks due
to inadequate propping
hence bad stability
Incorrect assembly / de-
assembly of components
causing risk of fall of
components or actual
formworks onto operatives
Risk of fall of operative while Serious injury
climbing shutter
Use of inadequate or
insecure tower scaffolds,
step-ladders. Risk of fall
Risk
probability
Serious bodily injury by crushing
Serious injury, crushing, death.
Serious injury, crushing or death
Broken bones / major injuries
BY Education
ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT
Walls construction Prepared by: JCU
Date : 08/05/07
Internal concrete walls Realisation (h < 4.80m)
Shutter = PROBY with Compass system Revision : A
Level of risk Controls to be introduced in order to reduce Level of risk after controls
severity global the risk effect on effect on global
assessment probability severity assessment
3 3 9 Certificate of training is mandatory for crane -2 3
driver. Banks-man / signaller must always
be in attendance to check and give signals
or instructions to crane driver
-          Workers must not be directly beneath
the load at any time
-          Use of Walky-Talky to guide the crane
driver
-          Guiding rods or ropes can be used to
guide the load from distance
-          PPE to be worn at all times
2 4 8 4
-          Use of compass system wherever -1
possible to ensure stability
-          If compass is removed it must be L
replaced by an alternative propping system o
[counterweights + stability props] w
3 4 12 -2 4
-          Assembly of formwork pieces to be
checked systematically by foreman
-          Tool-box talk on the assembly / de-
assembly of formwork is to be attended
regularly by all operatives
-          Only trained and competent workers
are to be allowed to perform this function
3 3 9 Strict use of internal ladders as internal part of shutter 3
-2
to access formwork.
3 4 12 Erection of mobile scaffolding should be done by -2 4
competent person only.
Checking of stability and conformity by a competent
person prior to use;
Correct procedure on installation of step ladders;
Tower-scaffolds to be included in Tool-Box Talk.
 BY Education

ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Main Activity: Walls construction Prepared by: JCU

Date : 08/05/07

Activity Location: Internal concrete walls Realisation (h < 4.80m)

COTYMS No: 01106 Shutter = PROBY with Compass system Revision : A

Process Hazards Risk Level of risk Controls to be introduced in order to reduce Level of risk after controls
probability severity global the risk effect on effect on global
assessment probability severity assessment

Working at height from formwork or
safety platforms
Potential fall from height
Risk of serious injury / broken 3 4 12 When in use, ensure that the guard rails are always in -2 4
bones upward position, end platform gates remain shut, use
of the fitted ladder from the inside of the tower scaffold
only as a means of access egress; Tool-Box Talk on
‘Working at Height.’

Installation of timber box-outs and

steel reinforcements
Installing steel reinforcements / starter Cuts to hands, lacerations to Minor – Serious injury 3 4 12 Protection to starter-bars to be in place all the time; Full -2 -1 3
bars / wire mesh. body parts from starter PPE to be worn at all times.
bars / exposed
reinforcements

Fall of timber box-out onto Minor – major injury to operatives 3 3 9 Checking of all box-out fixings by Foreman; Full PPE to -1 -1 4
operatives. be worn at all times.

Concrete pouring and vibration Concrete splashes during Concrete splashes in the eyes, 4 2 8 Full PPE to be worn at all times including goggles and -2 -2 0
pouring / vibration and burns from skin contact gloves

Long period of concrete ‘Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome’ 4 2 8 Gloves to be worn -1 4

vibration [Permanent nerve damage due Regular change of operatives manning the vibrating
to exposure to vibration] apparatus. [This is likely to occur during the pouring of
concrete slabs]
 BY Education

ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT

Main Activity: Walls construction Prepared by: JCU

Date : 08/05/07

Activity Location: Internal concrete walls Realisation (h < 4.80m)

COTYMS No: 01106 Shutter = PROBY with Compass system Revision : A

Process Hazards Risk Level of risk Controls to be introduced in order to reduce Level of risk after controls
probability severity global the risk effect on effect on global
assessment probability severity assessment

Chemical and substance hazards

Use of cement based products in Prolonged exposure to the Resulting skin burns from 3 3 9 Use of correct PPE Including face -1 -1 4
powder or liquid form. skin or accidental ingestion exposure masks/goggles/gloves
of product Use of Tool-Box Talk

Oiling of shutter skins and cleaning of Accidental exposure to eyes Minor illness by ingestion / 3 3 9 Use of chemical free oiling substance; -2 -1 2
oil from shutter skins after use. or accidental ingestion by damaged vision from chemicals Use of heavy duty goggles to protect eyes;
operatives. found in oil. Provision of ‘Saline Solution’ made easily available to
all operatives. Cossh risk assessment to be included in
Tool Box Talks

Environmental and Public nuisance

Storage of fuel / oil
Spillage of fuel / oil on the
ground which is
subsequently absorbed by
the soil
Contamination of soil / water 4 2 8 Use of ‘waterproof collecting tank’ underneath drums of -2 4
table product or provide waterproof concrete slab with
collecting/decanting system for storage of hazardous
substances for example.
Tool Box Talk to acquaint the operatives with the risk of
spillage and how to prevent it.

Use of concrete compressor, Contamination of top-soil by Contamination of ground 3 2 6 Use of ground sheets when filling or emptying -1 4
generators or petrol / diesel powered chemicals found in oil surrounding construction area machines;
machines Petrol / Use of waterproof storage area with decanting
diesel spills system in case of spillage.

Air pollution from petrol /
diesel powered machines
Danger to respiratory system of
operatives working in small
spaces / enclosed areas
3 3 9 Ensure all work areas are properly ventilated and -1 -1 4
attend tool-box talks on the correct time-scale and
situation distance for these machines;
Regular maintenance to be carried out by a competent
person to avoid over pollution;
Use of electrical equipment whenever possible;

Use of heavy plant / machinery i.e. Noise pollution affecting Ear damage to operative 3 3 9 Ear-protection to be worn when operating noisy plant. -1 -1 4
compressor / vibrator machine or operatives and nearby operating machines or public Use of
generators. inhabitants of area nuisance sound reduced machines and electrical equipment
wherever possible. Also
guidelines on hours of noise restriction to be included
in Tool-Box talks.
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