Risk Assessment

Part A – Generic Hazards

Activity: / Use of Scissor Lift
Client: Click here to enter text. / Site: Click here to enter text. / Date of Assessment: Click here to enter text.
Hazards / Harm / Risk prior to Control
Measures / Persons at Risk / Required Control Measures / Records/Actions / Risk - Control Measures
Applied
Dangerous Equipment
Incorrect Use
Overturning
Falls from platform
Electrocution
Persons below injured by falling items / Equipment failure, falls
Toppling, falls from height
Falls from heights, crushing, trapping
Due to unstable platform, movements
Death, falls
Death, severe injury / S=5
L=2
R=Medium
S=5
L=2
R=Medium
S=5
L=3
R=High
S=5
L=2
R=Medium
S=5
L=1
R= Low
S=5
L=1
R= Low / Operatives
Operatives/ Persons adjacent
Operatives/ Persons adjacent
Operative
Operatives
Operatives, Rescue Team / Hired in equipment documentation to be checked for currency and inspection in accordance with LOLER and PUWER
MEWP to be controlled by competent person holding current IPAF qualifications
MEWP to be positioned on level and firm ground.
The upper working platform should not exceed 12 m.
Access/egress to the working platform must be via the ladder provided, outriggers where fitted to be deployed. Wheels to be locked
Both feet will be kept on the working platform at all times.
Harnesses will be used if the required (assessment to be carried out on the ground conditions prior to work commencing). MEWP must not be moved with operatives on platform
Care to avoid any overhead cables when siting the MEWP.
Any portable electrical equipment used on the MEWP will be proven safe (PAT).
The work area and traffic movements will be clearly defined.Warning signs to be positioned. Kick boards fitted. Equipment secured where required / Equipment documentation
Training
Inspection, training and supervision
Inspection, training and supervision
Inspection, training and supervision. PAT register
Inspection, training and supervision / S=2
L=1
R=Low
S=1
L=2
R= Low
S=2
L=2
R= Low
S=2
L=2
R= Low
S=1
L=2
R= Low
S=2
L=2
R= Low

Risk Assessments

Part B – Site Specific Hazards

Activity: / Use of Scissor Lift
Consider:
Location (space available, environment)
Others affected (other work in vicinity, staff, public)
Hazards / Harm / Risk prior to Control
Measures / Persons at Risk / Required Control Measures / Records/Actions / Risk - Control Measures
Applied
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Site Specific Assessment compiled by Click here to enter text. Date: Click here to enter text.

RISK ASSESSMENT DECLARATION.

I confirm that I have been briefed on the associated risks involved, I am aware of the restrictions and safety related issues involved in this task. I am aware that if for any reason I cannot carry out the work as instructed I must stop work and inform my supervisor.

Date. / Name. / Company. / Signature.

NOTE: This declaration may be replaced with single project declaration if referenced therewith