RISK ASSESSMENT

Project: Aljada - Gate 1 & 2 Buildings at Block G Date: 25/07/2023 Rev: 00

ActivitY : Operation of MEWP Ref:
S No Hazards Identified People at Initial Risk Residual Risk Remarks /
Activity Control Measures
Involved Risks Risk L S R L S R Responsibilities

 Consideration must be given to the route /

method which will be used to move a MEWP to
and from its designated work location. The
Mobilizing  Collision with  Property  Operators
route and method must be approved by the
MEWP to other vehicles Damage  Staff
01 2 3 6 Maintenance Team Manager who will provide 1 3 3
work  Hitting  Injuries  Visitors
location the Permit to Work.
passerby  Passerby
 Scratches  Competent workers/signalman must be
provided.

 Operators will be briefed on the dangers, and the safe

system of work / RAMS to be followed.
 If there are overhead structures against which an
 Entrapment operator could be trapped and then pushed onto the
between part  Personnel
Confined  Operator MEWP controls, we will consider selecting a MEWP
of basket & Injury
02 overhead  Workforce 2 3 6 that has been designed to prevent such accidental 1 3 3
confined
working  Broken  Visitors contact. Noted MEWPs with shrouded or otherwise
overhead
Bones protected controls are available.
structures
 Platform will be kept tidy reducing the risk of the
operator tripping or losing balance while in the basket.

 Operators briefed on the dangers, and the safe system

of work / RAMS to be followed – Permit to work
 Electrocution  Electric
Overhead  Operators issued.
03  Damaged shock 2 3 6 1 3 3
services  workers  Do not operate a MEWP close to overhead cables or
services
 Injuries other dangerous machinery.

04 Working at  Overturning  Operators 2 4 8  The platform shall be used on firm and level ground. 1 4 4
 Personnel
height  Platform  Workers Any temporary covers will be strong enough to
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 RISK ASSESSMENT
Project: Aljada - Gate 1 & 2 Buildings at Block G Date: 25/07/2023 Rev: 00
ActivitY : Operation of MEWP Ref:
S No Hazards Identified People at Initial Risk Residual Risk Remarks /
Activity Control Measures
Involved Risks Risk L S R L S R Responsibilities

withstand the applied pressure. Remember localized

ground features, eg trenches, manholes and un-
compacted backfill, can all lead to overturning.
 Where fitted Outriggers (if fitted) to be in use and
locked at all times. Spreader plates may be necessary –
check the equipment manual.
 All operatives must wear a full safety harness and
lanyard connected to a certified point within the cage.
 One inside the work platform with a second operator
Injury
MEWP / stability on the ground in the event of an emergency.
 Staff
Ground  Unauthorized  Broken  Carry out safety checks as per manufacturer’s
Bones  visitors
conditions use instructions on machine fittings and any attachments.
 Fatality  Do not use MEWP as lifting appliance.
 Working platform must be fully in ground position and
hydraulics relieved at completion of work. Outriggers
to then be retracted (If fitted) prior to moving machine.
Before leaving machine key must be removed.
 Store machine in safe area.
 Only to be operated by trained and competent
personnel.
 Harness will be thorough inspected every 6 months.
05 Other  Impact /  Operators 2 3 6  Do not allow any part of the arm to protrude into a 1 3 6
 Personnel
Nearby clashes with  Workers traffic route.
Injuries
Hazards live traffic  Staff  When working with MEWPs on or near roads, always.
 Collisions  Slip/ Trip  Visitors
Hazards  Plan ahead – Develop and use a traffic management
 Passerby
scheme, including setting up the MEWP. Consider the
 Scratches positioning of the MEWP and the ground conditions.
 Be visible – The visibility of personnel on roads is
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 RISK ASSESSMENT
Project: Aljada - Gate 1 & 2 Buildings at Block G Date: 25/07/2023 Rev: 00
ActivitY : Operation of MEWP Ref:
S No Hazards Identified People at Initial Risk Residual Risk Remarks /
Activity Control Measures
Involved Risks Risk L S R L S R Responsibilities

essential when loading or unloading the MEWP or

during set-up. Wear hi-vis PPE when positioning
cones/signs. Ensure vehicles are conspicuous (e.g. use
flashing beacons/rear chevrons). Ensure loading and
working areas are well lit.
 Manage traffic – Obtain permission to implement
traffic management, such as temporary traffic lights, or
to close roads. Use signs and cones for maximum
warning to oncoming vehicles.
 Implement an exclusion zone – Segregate the working
area of the MEWP from vehicles. Position the MEWP
so that it does not overhang into traffic, including
configurations when slewed and when elevated. Take
into account the height and size of trucks and buses
that may pass by. Restrict access to pedestrians so that
they cannot walk under the platform.
 Load and unload safely – Do so in a well-lit area, away
from traffic or obstructions. Ensure enough space for
the loading vehicle to stop safely and for the MEWP to
man oeuvre safely. When unloading alongside the road
make sure that it is segregated from traffic.
06 Lifting  Falling From  Operators 3 4 12  All working at height must be planned in advance with 1 4 4
 Personnel
Materials Heights  Workers proper access/egress to the proposed works.
Injury
 Falling  Co-  All operatives must be trained and experienced in the
materials  Broken workers works being undertaken, a written method statement
 Breakdown Bones  Visitors must be in place for the proposed works. That must be
 Fatality communicated and signed for by the work force.
 Ensure all tools tethered, equipment and materials are
properly secured within the work platform.
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 RISK ASSESSMENT
Project: Aljada - Gate 1 & 2 Buildings at Block G Date: 25/07/2023 Rev: 00
ActivitY : Operation of MEWP Ref:
S No Hazards Identified People at Initial Risk Residual Risk Remarks /
Activity Control Measures
Involved Risks Risk L S R L S R Responsibilities

 Make sure the work platform is fitted with effective

guard rails and toe boards.
 An exclusion zone beneath and around the working at
height area will be in place to prevent unauthorized
access.
 Do not overload the work platform. Operating capacity
should be clearly marked on the platform (if not ask).
 Ensure working platform is on secure, stable ground
capable of carrying the equipment. Ensure adequate
feet/base plates are correctly fitted, positioned and
adjusted.
 All access platforms, equipment must be inspected
daily with a written report (PUWER) completed
weekly unless equipment is found to be faulty, in need
of service or repair then it should be removed from
service immediately and reported to site supervisor,
and alternative arrangements made.
 A second trained operator will be available in the event
of an emergency to lower MEWP to ground using
auxiliary controls.
 Prior to the operation / use of a MEWP it must
be visually checked by a holder of the IPAF
license who will also check that it has been fully
 Personnel
 Operators inspected under LOLER.
Equipment Injury
07  Falling  Workers 2 3 6  Estates Facilities staff must be trained to know 1 3 3
Failure
 Property  Visitors what to do if the machine fails with the platform
Damage in the raised position. There must be an agreed
and understood rescue plan that will safely
recover workers from a raised platform.
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 RISK ASSESSMENT
Project: Aljada - Gate 1 & 2 Buildings at Block G Date: 25/07/2023 Rev: 00
ActivitY : Operation of MEWP Ref:
S No Hazards Identified People at Initial Risk Residual Risk Remarks /
Activity Control Measures
Involved Risks Risk L S R L S R Responsibilities

 SWL must be considered before any operation.

 Severe
Overloadi  Falling Injuries  Maximum load capacity must be displayed
 Operators
ng Objects clearly.
08  Scratches  Workers 2 3 6 1 3 3
MEWP  Flying  All the operators must be trained and fully
 Visitors
carrier Objects  Broken briefed about the load capacity.
Bones
 A maximum safe wind speed for operation will be set
 Overturning  Electric for site.
Adverse  Operators
 Poor Shock  Storms and snowfalls can also damage platforms. In all
09 Weather  Staff 2 3 6 1 3 6
Visibility cases the platform shall be inspected before use after
Conditions  Personnel  Visitors
 Electrocution severe weather.
Injury

 Where normal upper control functions fail, the

operator will use the auxiliary controls to lower the
platform safely.
 Unexpected  Where the operator is incapable of lowering the raised
Breakdown situation
 Operators platform using the upper controls or normal ground
or  Emergency  Injuries
10  Workers 3 3 9 controls fail; an appointed person familiarized in the 1 3 3
Emergency Situation
 Falling  Staff use of the ground controls will lower the platform
Situation requiring
rescue safely using the normal ground controls.
 Where all normal and auxiliary functions have failed a
qualified person, and a service technician shall be
contacted.

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 RISK ASSESSMENT
Project: Aljada - Gate 1 & 2 Buildings at Block G Date: 25/07/2023 Rev: 00
Activity: Operation of MEWP Ref:
S No Hazards Identified People at Initial Risk Residual Risk Remarks /
Activity Control Measures
Involved Risks Risk L S R L S R Responsibilities

Prepared by Reviewed Approved

HSSE Manager Construction Manager Project Manager

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