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The Leaning Out From Scaffolds Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Trip hazards
- Incorrect set up of scaffolding
- 2. Erecting Scaffolding
- Fall from height
- Dropping materials onto workers below
- 3. Leaning Out From Scaffolding
- Falling objects
- Loss of balance leading to potential falls
- 4. Moving Around on Scaffold
- Unsafe transfer between platforms; Trip
- slip and fall hazards from obstructed walkways
- 5. Working at Height
- Risks associated with working at height; falling tools or equipment
- 6. Dismantling Scaffolding
- Risk of injury from falling components; incorrect dismantling sequence
- 7. Material Handling
- Manual handling injuries; struck by moving objects
- 8. Cleaning Up Worksite
- Exposure to hazardous substances; improper waste disposal
- 9. Inspection
- Defective scaffolding
- overloading of scaffolds
- 10. Handling Emergency Situations
- Lack of emergency readiness
- inadequate training
- 11. Installing Edge Protection
- Fall from height when installing edge protection
- Dropping materials onto workers below
- 12. Stabilising The Scaffold
- Risks associated with loose parts; instability of scaffold
- 13. Loading The Scaffold
- Overloading of scaffolding; Displacement of scaffold due to loading
- 14. Access and Egress
- Trips and falls during access or egress; unsafe access point(s)
- 15. Weather Conditions
- Slips and falls due to wet surfaces; wind causing instability of scaffold
- 16. Scaffold Inspection
- Missing parts
- rust or damage on scaffold; incorrect assembly
- 17. Troubleshooting Issues
- Failure to identify potential issues; inadequate training
- 18. Training Employees
- Inadequate knowledge about safe work practices; untrained staff
- 19. Post-Work Safety Checks
- Overlooking potential hazards post-work; failure to report hazards
- 20. Site Security
- Unauthorized access to the site; theft or vandalism