SCAFFOLDING ACTIVITY RISK ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT
(SCAFFOLD ERECTION)

SECTION RISK VALUE RISK VALUE

Additional Control
Task (Steps) Potential Existing Control Initial Risk Residual Risk
Remarks
Hazard
Cons. Prob. Risk
-No one are allowed to Secure that the area where unloading is 5 1 5
Felled by work near the closed or guarded with barricades or there is Very Low
5 3 15
pipes unloading activity. someone who can call the attention of Risk
someone who will enter the unloading zone.
Caught-in -Use proper and Remove all kinds of distractions in the area 5 1 5
that might affect the operation of unloading Very Low
between of the accurate means of 5 3 15
rebars communication of materials. Risk
1. Receiving - No one are allowed Only authorize and competent person is 4 1 4
Struck by the to work near the allowed to work inside the unloading zone
and
Unloading of pipes during unloading activity. Very Low
4 3 12
Scaffold unloading of Risk
Materials rebars

Use appropriate hand Install edge protection or pipe cover during 3 1 3

gloves, long sleeves the unloading of materials to avoid physical
Cut by sharp contact with the edge of the pipe
during the unloading of Very Low
edges of the pipes. 3 3 9
pipes Risk

Do not place the pipes Make a plan where you can place this pipes 2 1 2
near the access away from the access but still accessible for all
Slipped/tripped kinds of heavy equipment Very Low
Fall from the 2 5 10
same level Risk
 Cut by cutting Observe proper Check the physical condition of the equipment 5 1 5
2. Cutting of off machine positioning prior to the for any loose parts, damage cutting disc and
Very Low
Scaffolding start of the activity 5 4 20 damage equipment base. Any damage observes,
Pipe return the equipment to the warehouse for Risk
repair or replacement.
Cut by sharp Use hand protection After the pipe has been cut, check for metal 5 1 5
edges and during manual burrs and removed them using grinder or by Very Low
5 4 20 using a hammer
metal burr of handling of scaffold Risk
the pipe pipe
Contact with Use prescribed PPE It is unsafe to stand in front of the cut off 5 1 5
metal sparks such as Eye Protection machine because the metal sparks, burst
Very Low
and Long sleeve shirt 5 4 20 in front of the cut off machine. So no one
are allowed to stay and to work in front of Risk
or Jacket
the
equipment
Fall from Prior to working at Ensure that the proper anchorage is set in 5 1 5
height heights, scaffold place, durable enough to withstand the weight
platform must be of the worker.
inspected by
3. Erection of Ensure that the full body harness is still safe to
competent personnel Very Low
Scaffold 5 4 20 use.
for its stability and any Risk
Pipes
alterations that may Ensure that the person is in good shape to
affect its stability and perform the said activity.
durability of the
scaffold.
Struck by Ensure that the there The work methodology must be discussed and 5 1 5
incoming pipes was a proper clear to the workers who will execute the
communication activity.
Very Low
established prior to the 5 4 20 The hazard must be discussed prior to activity
to ensure that all members of the operations Risk
activity
are knowledgeable enough to control the
hazards.
Cut by Ensure that all are The hazard must be discussed prior to activity 5 1 5
sharp edges equipped with safety to ensure that all members of the operations
Very Low
of the pipe gloves and long 5 3 15 are knowledgeable enough to control the
hazards. Risk
sleeves.
Ensure supervision during the activity.
Table I: Accident Consequence Category
CONSEQUENCE RATING DESCRIPTION
Catastrophic 5 - Fatality, Occupational chronic diseases, multiple injuries, total destruction of structure, equipment or material.

Major 4 - A condition or practice likely to cause permanent disability, loss or body part and / or extensive loss of
structure, equipment or material.

Moderate 3 - A condition or practice likely to cause serious injury or illness, resulting to temporary disability or
property damage that is disruptive but not extensive.

Minor 2 - A condition or practice likely to cause minor, non-disabling injury or illness non-disruptive property damage.

Insignificant 1 - Impact can be absorbed and not likely to cause injury or illness

Table II: Accident Probability Category

LIKELIHOOD RATING DESCRIPTION
RARE 1 Not expected to occur but still possible
UNLIKELY 2 Not likely to occur under normal circumstances
POSSIBLE 3 Possible or known to occur
LIKELY 4 Common occurrence
ALMOST CERTAIN 5 Sustained loss or Continuous reoccurrence

Table III: Risk Matrix

PROBABILITY
RISK CATEGORY Rare Unlikely Possible Likely Almost Risk Rating Risk Level
Certain
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Catastrophic Very High
5 10 15 20 25 25
(5) Risk
Major High Risk
4 8 12 16 20 20-24
(4)
Moderate Medium
CONSEQUENCE (3)
3 6 9 12 15 12-19
Risk
Minor Low Risk
2 4 6 8 10 6-11
(2)
Insignificant Very Low
1 2 3 4 5 1-5
(1) Risk
Table IV: Risk Rating Impact
RISK RATING VALUE RISK IMPACT
RISK SCORE Personnel Cost Quality Product Progress of Work Reputation
Very Low Minimal; no harm to ₱0.00 No damage
1-5 No impact No delays
Risk person
Low Risk Minimal; Low Risk of ₱1,000.00- Minor quality impact Potential Damage
Minutes to
6-11 Injuries ₱5,000.00 resulting to <10% Low Impact to
Hours
damage Organization
Loss
Medium Slightly to Moderate ₱5,000.00- Some impact to
Slight Damage
Risk Risk of Injuries ₱10,000.00 the quality of the 3 Hours to Half-Day
12-19 and Moderate
product resulting Loss
Impact to
to
Organization
10%-25% damage
High Risk Partial Disabling ₱10,000.00 - Major impact to the Work Interruption
Injuries / ₱25,000.00 quality of the that may result to High Impact to
20-24
Potential for product resulting to delay in work organization
death 25%-50% damage schedule
Very High Total Disabling ₱25,000.00 -₱2.5M Severe impact to Delay in Work Organization /
Risk Injuries / the quality of the Schedule that might Operation’s
25 Death product resulting result to stop of shutdown
to 50% damage or work.
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