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RISK ASSESSMENT

Title: Use of Mobile Elevating Working Platforms(MEWP) Assessment Number: 5

Date: 20 March 2005 Completed by:

HAZARD SEVERITY RISK PROBABILITY RISK RATING

1 Slight - superficial injuries,minor cuts,bruises 1 Very low - would not expect to happen 12-16 Intolerable - immediate improvement to control measures

2 Moderate - open wounds,minor fratures,sprains,burns 2 Low - unlikely to occur (once each year) 8-9 Substantial - planned improvement to control measures

3 Major - major fractures, amputations 3 Moderate - likely to occur sometime (2/3 times each year) 4-6 Moderate - improvement when possible

4 Severe - fatality, single or multiple 4 High - certain to occur sometime 1-3 Tolerate - no action required

HAZARD SEVERITY PROBABLITY RISK RATING CONTROL MEASURES

1. Fall of persons 4 Severe 1 Very low 4 Moderate Only trained and authorised persons to use MEWP. All operator to be screened for fitness.

2. Fall of materials 3 Major 2 Low 6 Moderate Working surface to be lavel and firm.If there is need to operate

on soft ground outriggers must be used,with sutaible metel/

timer spreaders(minimum ground support requirements to be

followed).

3. Trapping of Persons in mechanism 2 Moderate 2 Low 4 Moderate MEWP must not be moved until they are clear of loose materials

or tools, and the way ahead is clear.

4. Overturning 4 Severe 1 Very low 4 Moderate Operators to use a harness and be attached to an anchorage

in the platform of the MEWP. Operator should not lean out over

guard rail.

5. Inadvertent movement 2 Moderate 3 Moderate 6 Moderate Electric,hydraulic,compressed air supplies to be connected to

chassis never taken direct to platform.

6. Failure of MEWP in raised position 1 slight 1 Very low 1 Tolerable For dual control MEWP only one station operable at a time

chassis station to be encased to prevent accidental operation.

7. Contact with fixed structure or Fitted with emergency lowering control or inertia reel safety

overhead eletric cables. 3 Major 2 Low 6 Moderate harness.

Keys kept in a secure place when not in use.

Adequate clearances required where the area of work is close

8. Person hit by moving MEWP 2 Moderate 2 Low 4 Moderate to fixed obstruction,overhead cranes,or live electrical conductors

to be known and maintained by operator.

MEWP to be maintained and have a test certificate.All dangerous

parts to be guarded.

Saftey helmets to be worn.

Reference Documents:

Safety in working with power operated mobile platforms work.

Avoidance of danger from overhead eletric lines.Preventing falls from boom-type mobile elevating work platforms.

BS:

BS5304 Machine guarding