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The Lean-To And Transom Scaffoldings Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 2. Scaffold Assembly
- Working at height
- Incorrect handling of materials
- 3. Loading Materials onto Scaffold
- Overloading
- Manual handling injuries
- 4. Working on the Scaffold
- Tripping
- Falling objects
- Adverse weather
- 5. Altering or moving scaffold
- Structural integrity compromised
- Collision with adjacent structures
- 6. Inspection & Maintenance
- Faulty equipment
- Overlooked damage
- 7. Dismantling Scaffold
- Dropping items from height
- Incorrect disassembling sequence could lead to collapses
- 8. Waste Removal
- Manual handling injuries
- Incorrect disposal method causing environmental risk
- 9. Storing Equipment
- Trip hazards due to improperly stored equipment
- damages due to inadequate storage conditions
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Lack of proper training leading to confusion and panic
- Inadequate emergency resources
- 11. Training Staff
- Inadequate training delivered
- Complacency due to repetitive training
- 12. Checking Safety Signages
- Poor visibility of signs
- Non-compliance by workers
- 13. Site Clean-up
- Slippage on leftover debris
- Accidental exposure to hazardous materials
- 14. Equipment Check
- Worn-out equipment
- Lack of appropriate safety equipment
- 15. Post-Work Review
- Overlooked risks from the past tasks
- Non-documentation of the incident/accident
- 16. Reinforcing Safety Culture
- Resistance from workers to adhere to safety culture
- Inadequate safety awareness
- 17. Communicating Work Plans
- Miscommunication leading to accidents
- Improper use of communication tools
- 18. Regular Operations Audit
- Negligence in adhering to safety norms during audits
- Manipulation of audit outcomes
- 19. Recognising and Appreciating Safe Practices
- Lack of motivation amongst workers
- Complacency due to lack of acknowledgment
- 20. Continuous Improvement Plans
- Resistance to changes
- Insufficient resources for improvements