Risk AssessmentRisk Assessment Site: Activity: Work from step ladders Location: Riser

Person Exposed

Approx no of Employees

No of other Workers

Public/Visitors Total Person at

Risk

Young Person Person Conduction Assessment

Date

Likelihood

1 – Near impossible2 – Unlikely

3 – Notable chance4 - Likely

5 – Almost certain

Severity

1 - Insignificant2 - Minor injuries

3 - Notable injuries4 - Major injuries

5 - Death

Risk (R) = Likelihood (L) x Severity (S) Acceptable Further Review Unacceptable RiskFactors of Harm Residual Risk Controls

implemented by:Hazards L S R Control Measures L S RFall from heights 4 3 12 Works to be of short duration, no leaning out of footprint of

ladder base, other access equipment to be considered and ruled out before use

1 3 3 CIS Supervisor

Collapse of steps 3 3 9 Check steps before each work period, ensure steps are suitable for task

1 3 3 CIS Supervisor

Falling from height 2 3 6 Step ladder to be suitable for the height required by task 1 3 3 CIS SupervisorFalling from height 2 3 6 No lone working to be undertaken when using steps 1 3 3 CIS SupervisorUse by others 2 3 6 Safe storage kept locked up when not in use 1 3 3 CIS SupervisorHeight 6 and 10 tread steps

2 3 5 Always have a secure handhold not less that 1.06m above the highest level reached by your feet.

1 3 3 CIS Supervisor