Assessed Assessment

by date

People at risk Risk rating (see Residual risk

Safety Hazards and (tick) table) rating (see table)
Activity / Control measures - (including documentation
Environmental
process required and compliance with procedures)
Aspects and Impacts E C V S L R S L R

x x 5 5 25 Proper training and toolbox talks. Use of fall prevention 3 2 6

harness and have someone footing ladder. Avoid use when
Use of ladders
reasonably practical. Always look for alternatives if use is
required for more than 30 minutes.

Open x x x 5 3 15 Ensure that appropriate fencing it place around any open 3 1 3

excavations/drainage or excavation or service. Where possible have person guarding.
utility covers Ensure that covers are placed back securely.

x x 5 5 25 Ensure that scaffolding is only installed by certified scaffolder 3 2 6

Fixed and mobile
and as per manufacturers guidelines. Proper training/toolbox
scaffolding
talks. Use fall prevention harness.
x x x 5 3 15 Ensure good housekeeping around work area. All tools and 4 1 4
materials to be stored safely and correctly as not to cause an
Loose material/tools
obstruction or trip. Any spills to be cleaned up without delay,
with absorbent kits and degreasers if required.
x x x 5 3 15 4 1 4
Mobile platforms/cranes

Equipment, materials and x x x 3 3 9 No tools, equipment or materials place near working platform 3 1 3
tools falling from height, if not secured, ensure that they are all positioned in a safe a
Working at secure manner. Use of appropriate lifting mechanisms for
height materials.
 Working near overhead x x 3 2 6 3 1 3
services

Falls, trips and slips form x x 5 5 25 Fall prevention fencing, PPE, and supervision. 3 1 3
height

x x x 5 5 25 3 2 6

x x 5 3 15 3 1 3

x 5 2 10 2 1 2

E – Employees, C – Contractors or Suppliers, V – Visitors or Members of the Public

S – Severity multiplied by L – Likelihood = R – Risk Rating - (high, medium or low – see guidance note SE-GN-61 for details)

Severity (S) 1 No injury, damage or environmental impact

Rating s 1 2 3 4 5 2 Minor injury, damage or environmental impact

1 5 Moderate injury, damage or

L 1 2 3 4 3
environmental impact
i 2 2 4 6 8 10 4 Major injury, damage or environmental impact
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l 3 15 Catastrophic injury, loss, damage, or
i environmental impact
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o
d
( 3 6 9 12 5
L
)

4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25

1 It is very unlikely that the hazard will occur

2 It is unlikely that the hazard will occur

3 It is possible that the hazard will occur

4 It is likely that the hazard will occur

5 It is almost certain that the hazard will occur