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TASK SPECIFIC HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR METHOD STATEMENTS
Revision No: 00 Date:

Operation / Activity: General Access Last Review by: Date:

Personnel / Property at Risk Erectors, Welders, Platers, Labourers Prep by: Date:

Site to be applied App’d by: Date:

Element Hazard Uncontrolled Control Measures Residual Risk

Risk Value Value
L S R L S R

General Access Persons falling at ground level.
Persons falling into openings at
ground level
2 3 6 Main access ways onto the site, into the structures, within 1 2 2
the structures and associated with welfare facilities to be
planned and maintained in good condition.
Housekeeping to be maintained at a high standard
Personnel are to be informed of housekeeping standards at
TBT meetings, daily start briefings.
Supervisors to enforce housekeeping standards.
2 3 6 All openings whether manholes, trenches etc are to be 1 2 2
suitably barriered to prevent access. Permanent covers to
be installed as soon as practicable.
Temporary covers of adequate strength to be provided
prior to the permanent solution being completed.
Cable pulling, cable tray/ductwork assembly and pipe
threading operations to be carried out, where possible,
away from the main access routes.
All access ways to be kept free from debris, off cuts or
other materials likely to produce slips and falls.
The removal of debris and surplus construction materials
is to be properly managed.

Severity (S): 1-minor 1st aid, 2-Minor hospital referral, 3-RIDDOR (over 3 day), 4-Major injury, 5-fatality
Likelihood (L): 0 - Very Remote, 1 - Remote, 2 - Occasional, 3- Probable, 4 – Frequent
Hazard Rating S x L (0-3 = Low, work can 4-7 = Medium, Work needs additional controls, 8 or more = High, Work shall not commence)
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