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

Operation / Activity: Use of Mobile Scaffold Towers 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
Working from Incorrect Erection 2 2 4  All components to be inspected prior to use to ensure 2 1 2
Mobile scaffold they are in a good condition.
tower  Ground to be level and solid.
 Check brakes and locking devices work prior to erection.
 Manufacturers instructions to be followed for erection
sequence.
 Ensure guard-rails and toeboards are fitted.
 Ensure outriggers are set correctly and secured.
 Operatives to use the ladder or stairway inside the tower.
 Manufacturers instructions to be followed for the base to
height ratio.
 All materials to be hoisted up the inside of the tower.
 The structure is to be tied down to permanent structures
wherever possible.
 Tower not to be moved if persons or materials are on the
tower.
 Never use ladders or steps on the tower as it may cause
the tower turn over.
 Scaffold towers to be inspected by a competent person
prior to use and weekly thereafter. Scafftags shall be
used to identify the inspections have taken place.

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)
commence,
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