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RISK ASSESSMENT WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL WORK AT HEIGHT RISK ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST

SERVICE UNIT: COMPLETED BY: DATE:

TASK DESCRIPTION:

Yes No N/A Advice/Coe!" #$s"i%ic&"io!

' '(' Can work at height be avoided? IfYESthere is no need to continue

)( P*&! &!d O+,&!ise)(' Has the work been properly planned?)() It is being appropriately supervised?)(- Have you planned for emergencies and

rescue?

)(. Have you undertaken a risk assessmentfor the work?

)( Does the risk assessment take intoaccount young persons?

-( We&"0e+-(' Will you postpone the work if weather

conditions endanger health and safety?

.( T+&i!i!,.(' Are all personnel involved in the work

competent?.() If personnel are being trained to do the

work are they being adequatelysupervised?

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.(- Have all personnel who will be workingat height been trained in how toavoid falling and how to avoid orminimise in#ury if they fall?

W0e+e Wo+8 is Do!e(' Have you ensured that the place where

the work is to be done at height$including access% is safe and hasfeatures to present a fall

&chedule " conditions must be

satisfied

9 E$i6e!" C0oice If you cannot ensure that the placewhere work is done at height is safeand has features to prevent a fall$'() above% then* you must provideequipment to prevent a fall( If youcannot do that* you must do all thatis reasonably practicable to minimise

the distance and effect of a fall( +hemost suitable equipment will beequipment that gives collectiveprotection priority over personalprotection measures

9(' Does the work equipment prevent afall?

If ,- you must #ustify why you havenot chosen equipment that wouldprevent a fall(

9() Does the equipment minimise thedistance and consequence of afall?

If ,- you must #ustify why you have

not chosen equipment that wouldminimise the distance andconsequence of a fall(

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9(- Does the equipment minimise theconsequences of a fall?

If ,- you must #ustify why you havenot chosen equipment that wouldminimise the consequences of a fall(

9(. Have you chosen work equipmentwhich does none of the above?

&pecify what work equipment youwill be using(

9( Does the equipment choice givecollective protection?

Collective protection is given priorityover personal protection therefore ifyour answer is ,- you must #ustifywhy you have not chosen collectiveprotection(

9(9 Does the equipment choice givepersonal protection?9(; Is "0e e$i6e!" "o 7e $sed 6+o6e+*1

&i!"&i!ed &!d i!s6ec"edACE CONDITIONIs the surface which supports the structurestable* have sufficient strength and ofsuitable composition to support thesupporting structure* the working platformand any load intended to be put on theworking platform?

&upporting structure definition > Anystructure used to support a workingplatform and includes any plant usedfor that purpose(

-() STABILITY O> SUPPORTINGSTRUCTURE

Is the supporting structure suitable* strongand ridged enough for its use?

If it is a wheeled structure* is it preventedby appropriate devices from movinginadvertently during work at height?

Is it prevented from slipping by being

secured to the bearing surface or toanother structure* by provision of aneffective anti4slip device or by anothermeans* which is as effective?

Will it be stable when being erected* usedand dismantled?

Will it remain stable when altered ormodified?

-(- STABILITY O> WORKINGPLAT>ORM

Is it suitable* strong and ridged enough for

its use?Will it be erected and used to ensure itscomponents do not become accidentallydisplaced as to endanger any person?

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If you alter or modify it will you ensure thatit remains stable?

Will it be dismantled in a way to preventaccidental displacement?

-(. SA>ETY ON WORKING PLAT>ORMSDo they have sufficient dimensions to allowsafe passage of persons and safe use ofany plant or materials required to be usedand provide a safe working area withregard to the work being carried out?

Does it have a suitable surface and is itconstructed so that the surface of theplatform has no gap through which aperson could fall or through which anymaterial or ob#ect could fall and in#ure aperson?

If the platform surface and the constructionof that surface gives rise to another risk of

in#ury to any person other than thatmentioned above have all necessarymeasures been taken to protect personsagainst the risk?

Are the working platforms erected* usedand maintained in a condition that willprevent slipping or tripping or a personbeing caught between the working platformand any ad#acent structure?

-( LOADINGHave you made sure that workingplatforms and any supporting structure is

not loaded so that it would give rise to arisk of collapse or to any deformationwhich could affect its safe use?

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-(9 ADDITIONAL REUIREMENTS >ORSCA>>OLDING

If the scaffold assembly does not conformwith a generally recognised standardconfiguration or if you do not haveavailable a note of the calculationscovering the structural arrangementscontemplated have you made sure thatstrength and stability calculations for thescaffold has been carried out?

If the scaffold selected is comple6* hasa competent person drawn up anassembly* use and dismantlingplan?

+he plan can be in the form of astandard plan* supplemented byitems relating to specific details ofthe scaffolding in question(

Is there a copy of that plan* includingany instructions kept available forthe use of persons concerned inthe assembly* use* dismantling ofalteration of scaffold until it hasbeen dismantled?

Are the dimensions* form and layout ofscaffolding decks appropriate tothe nature of the work to beperformed and suitable for theloads to be carried and will theyallow work and passage safely?

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Has scaffold that is not available foruse* including during itsassembly* dismantling oralteration marked with generalwarning signs in accordance withthe Health and &afety $&afety

&igns and &ignals% =egulations"0 and has suitable physicalmeans to prevent access to thedanger ;one been put in place?

Is the scaffolding assembled*dismantled or significantly alteredby a competent person or underthe supervision of a competentperson and by persons who havereceived appropriate and specifictraining in the operations

envisaged which addressesspecific risks that the operationscould entail and the precautionsto be taken?

Do these competent persons orpersons under supervision of acompetent person who havereceived appropriate and specifictraining as specified aboveunderstand the plan for theassembly* dismantling oralterati@on of scaffold?

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Do these competent persons orpersons under supervision of acompetent person who havereceived appropriate and specifictraining as specified above take into account safety during the

assembly* dismantling oralteration of the scaffoldingconcerned?

Do these competent persons orpersons under supervision of acompetent person who havereceived appropriate and specifictraining as specified above takemeasures to prevent the risk ofpersons* materials or ob#ectsfalling

Do these competent persons orpersons under supervision of acompetent person who havereceived appropriate and specifictraining as specified aboveunderstand the safety measuresrequired in the event of changingweather conditions that couldadversely affect the safety of thescaffold in concerned?

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Do these competent persons orpersons under supervision of acompetent person who havereceived appropriate and specifictraining as specified above knowthe permissible loadings

SCHEDULE . COLLECTIVE SA>EGUARDS >OR ARRESTING >ALLS

.(' Can you demonstrate that the work activitycan be done safely using this safeguardwithout affecting its effectiveness?

Demonstrate this in the last columnIf you cannot answer 1esthen youcannot use this type of safeguard(

Can you demonstrate that safer workequipment cannot be used?


Can you demonstrate that a sufficientnumber of available persons have receivedadequate training specific to the safeguard*including rescue procedures?


.() Will the safeguard to suitable ad ofsufficient strength to arrest safely the fall ofthe person who is liable to fall?

.(- If the safeguard designed to be attached*can it be securely attached to all therequired anchors?

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.(. Are the anchors and means of attachmentof suitable and sufficient strength andstability for the purpose of safelysupporting the likely loading in arrestingany fall and during any rescue?

.(. If the safeguard is an airbag* landing mator similar is it stable?

.( If the safeguard is one that distorts inarresting a fall does it give sufficientclearance?

.(9 Have you taken suitable and sufficientsteps to ensure that in the event of a fallthe safeguard itself does not cause in#uryto the person who falls?

SCHEDULE PERSONAL >ALL PROTECTION SYSTEMS

(' Can you demonstrate that the work can beperformed safely while using the systemchosen?

Demonstrate this in the last columnIf you cannot answer yes then youcannot use this type of safeguard(

() Can you demonstrate that the use of othersafer work equipment is not reasonablypracticable?

Demonstrate this in the last columnIf you cannot answer yes then youcannot use this type of safeguard(

(- Can you demonstrate that the user and asufficient number of available persons

have received adequate training specific tothe operations to be undertaken* includingrescue procedures?

Demonstrate this in the last columnIf you cannot answer yes then you

cannot use this type of safeguard(


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(. If the personal fall protection systemsuitable and sufficient in strength for thetask and the loading?

( Does the personal fall protection system fitthe user?

(9 Can the personal fall protection system becorrectly fitted?

(; Is the personal fall protection systemdesigned to minimise in#ury to the user andcan it be ad#usted to prevent the userfalling or slipping from it?

(= Has the personal fall protection systembeen designed* installed and used toprevent unplanned or uncontrolledmovement of the user?

(? If the system is designed for used with ananchor is it securely attached to at leastone anchor?

(' Is each anchor and the means ofattachment of suitable and sufficientstrength and stability for the task ofsupporting the load?

ADDITIONAL REUIREMENTS >ORWORK POSITIONING SYSTEMS

('' Is there a suitable backup system forpreventing or arresting a fall?

(') If the system includes a line as a backupsystem* which the user is connected to* orthere is no reasonably practicable way tocomply with having a suitable back system

have you taken all measures to ensure thatthe work positioning system does not fall?

ROPE ACCESS AND POSITIONINGTECHNIUES


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('- If the system comprises at least )separately anchored lines* of which one iethe working line* is used as access* egressand support and the other is the safety linehas a suitable harness connected to theworking line and safety line been providedto the user?

('. If the system comprises at least )separately anchored lines* of which one iethe working line* is used as access* egressand support and the other is the safetyline* is the working line equipped with asafe means of ascent and descent with selflocking system to prevent the use falling ifthere is a loss of control?

(' If the system comprises at least )separately anchored lines* of which one iethe working line* is used as access* egress

and support and the other is the safety lineis that safety line equipped with a mobilefall protection system connected to andtravels with the user of the system?

('9 If the system comprises at least )separately anchored lines* of which one iethe working line* is used as access* egressand support and the other is the safety linehave you taken into account the duration ofthe #ob plus the ergonomic constraintswhich must be made for a seat withappropriate accessories?

SINGLE ROPE SYSTEM

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('; If you are using a system* which has asingle rope* can you demonstrate that asecond line would make the risk higher tothe person?

Demonstrate why it would make therisk higher in the last column(

('= If using a system which has a single ropehave you taken appropriate measures to

ensure safety

Details what these measures are inthe last column(

>ALL ARREST SYSTEMS('? Does it have a suitable means of

absorbing energy and limiting the forcesapplied to the users body?

() Can you ensure that it will not be used in away that would risk the line being cut?

()' Is there a clear ;one where its use requiresit $allow for any pendulum effect%?

WORK RESTRAINT SYSTEM()) If the work restraint system designed sothat when correctly used* it prevents theuser from getting into a position in which afall can occur?

()- Can you ensure that it will be usedcorrectly?

SCHEDULE 9 LADDERS

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9(' Can you demonstrate that the use of moresuitable work equipment is not #ustified

+he work must be

ow risk and

Duration of use short or

there are e6isting features on site

which cannot be alteredDemonstrate your #ustification in thelast column(

9() Will the ladder rest on a stable* firmsurface that is of sufficient strength andsuitable composition to support the ladderso that the rungs or steps remainhori;ontal and support any loadingintended to be placed on it?

9(- Will the ladder be positioned to ensurestability during use?

9(. If a suspended ladder will it be attached ina secure manner so that it cannot be

displaced and swinging is prevented$e6ception a fle6ible ladder%?

9( Will portable ladders be prevented fromslipping by securing the stiles at or nearthe upper or lower ends orB use effectiveanti4slip or other effective stability deviceorB use any other arrangement ofequivalent effectiveness?

9(9 If the ladder use for access long enough toprotrude sufficiently above the landingplace to which it provides access or haveyou provided other measures to ensure afirm handhold?

&ay which you have done in the lastcolumn(

9(; Are the sections of interlocking ore6tension ladders prevented from movingrelative to each other while in use?

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9(= Will mobile ladders be prevented frommoving before it is stepped on?

9(? Have ladders or a run of ladders which risea vertical distance of m or more above itsbase been provided with sufficient safelanding areas or rest platforms at suitableintervals?

9(' Is there a secure handhold and securesupport always available to the user?

9('' Can the user maintain a safe handholdwhen carrying a load?

A secure handhold $s"always bemaintained* unless maintenance of ahandhold is not practicable whencarrying a load( ight loads should becarried in a back pack or tool belt(Heavy loads $s"be lifted orhoisted by the appropriateequipment(

9(') Can you demonstrate that the use of astepladder is #ustified because the risk islow and the use is of short duration

&hort duration > not more than "'4.2minutes* depending on the taskbeing performed( +he person canresume the operation after a suitablebreak if necessary(-nly use step ladders when e6istingfeatures cannot be altered or othermethods cannot be used to avoid theneed to work at height(

SCHEDULE ; REPORT O> INSPECTION PARTICULARS

;(' Does the report of inspection have the following particulars,ame and address of the person for whomthe inspection was carried out?

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ocation of the work equipment inspected?

Description of the work equipmentinspected?

Date and time of the inspection

Details of any matter identified that couldgive rise to a risk to the health or safety ofany person?

Details of any action taken as a result ofany matter identified in $matters identifiedthat could give rise to a risk to the health orsafety of any person%?

Details of any further action considerednecessary?

,ame and position of the person makingthe report?

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