The document is a hazard and risk assessment for the Lethabong Development project, focusing on working at heights and fall risks. It outlines various safety hazards, their potential impacts, current controls, and responsibilities of the construction supervisor. The assessment includes risk rankings and residual risks for different activities related to scaffolding and elevated work positions.
The document is a hazard and risk assessment for the Lethabong Development project, focusing on working at heights and fall risks. It outlines various safety hazards, their potential impacts, current controls, and responsibilities of the construction supervisor. The assessment includes risk rankings and residual risks for different activities related to scaffolding and elevated work positions.
The document is a hazard and risk assessment for the Lethabong Development project, focusing on working at heights and fall risks. It outlines various safety hazards, their potential impacts, current controls, and responsibilities of the construction supervisor. The assessment includes risk rankings and residual risks for different activities related to scaffolding and elevated work positions.
The document is a hazard and risk assessment for the Lethabong Development project, focusing on working at heights and fall risks. It outlines various safety hazards, their potential impacts, current controls, and responsibilities of the construction supervisor. The assessment includes risk rankings and residual risks for different activities related to scaffolding and elevated work positions.
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SET SQUARE DEVELOPMENTS (PTY) LTD
HAZARD / ASPECT ID & RISK ASSESSMENT
PROJECT NAME: Lethabong Development WORK SECTION All Sections Page: 1 ASSESMENT DATE: 20/01/2025 REVISION NO 1 ASSESSOR NAME: Tsholofelo Ngobeni TEAM MEMBER: Anga Njokweni RISK ASSESSMENT NO: 8 TEAM MEMBER: Vuyani Toyi
WORKING AT HEIGHTS (FALL RISK POSITION)
RISK RANKING RESIDUAL RISK Task Number
Significance
Significance Class SHEQ
Risk Rating
Risk Rating Probability Probability Severity
Severity Safety Hazards / Env Aspects (What is Safety Risk / Env Impact (What can go Activity Current Controls Responsibility the danger) wrong)
Inspect safety harnesses prior to use - complete checklist.
Workers falling from scafold / elevated Defective safety harness S 3 18 H Use fall arrest equipment (harness) attached at all times to 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor position the scaffold when working Obtain, inspect and fit 1 safety harness Employees not trained in the use of Incorrectly fitted can result in serious injuries Training of employees on the use of safety harnesses - Do S 4 2 14 H 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor safety harnesses during a fall not allow incompetent workers to do work at heights
Possible collapse of the scaffold during Only trained and competent persons to erect, the Injury possible fatality S 4 2 14 H 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor erection scaffolding in accordance with SANS 10085 standard
Provide safe access to elevated positions - use ladder /
erecting scaffold. Keep three point contact while getting into Workers tripping and falling from height Serious injuries S 4 2 14 H elevated position. Should a Scaffolder be suspended 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor following a fall the rescue plan will come into action.
A minimum of 10 m must be maintained between the
Erecting scaffold / Acess scaffold and electrical hazards. If this distance cannot be 2 to elevated work area maintained, then the hazard must be de-energized or Electrocution Injury possible fatality S 4 2 14 H 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor properly insulated by the power company. Coordination between the power company and the company erecting / using the scaffold cannot be over stated.
Using empty drums as scaffolding /
Multiple injuries S 3 2 9 M Erect scaffolding to have safe work platform 2 2 5 L Construction Supervisor trestles
Toe boards not fitted to erected Injury to persons working below - Falling S 3 2 9 M Ensure that toe boards are fitted on scaffolding 2 2 5 L Construction Supervisor scaffolding equipment and materials
Lifting tools and Use a bucket to place tools in and utilize rope to hoist up - Handling materials and tools while Potential to drop tools or material and cause 3 equipment into elevated climbing into an elevated position you to loose your grip - personal injuries S 3 3 13 H Both hands should be free when climbing to a elevated 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor position position WORKING AT HEIGHTS (FALL RISK POSITION) RISK RANKING RESIDUAL RISK Task Number
Significance
Significance Class SHEQ
Risk Rating
Risk Rating Probability Probability Severity
Severity Safety Hazards / Env Aspects (What is Safety Risk / Env Impact (What can go Activity Current Controls Responsibility the danger) wrong)
Prevent falling of tools / equipment by tieing it to the
structure. Wearing of hard hat (safety helmet) with chin Dropping of equipment / tools and Damage to equipment / property and or S 3 2 9 M strap fitted is compulsory. Erect barricades to prevent 2 2 5 L Construction Supervisor material down. injury to persons working below individuals from walking under work platforms and place signs to warn those close by of the possible hazards. Working in elevated 4 position Suitable protection, such as platforms, coverings, crawling Gaps in work platform Slipping and falling from elevated position S 3 3 13 H 3 2 9 M Construction Supervisor boards or guard rails, must be provided.
Worker may slip and fall and objects on the Remove redundant tools and equipment - Do not working Obstructed work platform S 3 2 9 M 2 2 5 L Construction Supervisor platform may fall off during wet conditions
Weather conditions - rain / No / Stop work - inspect work area after rain. No employees 5 Poor weather conditions Slipping and falling from elevated position S 4 2 14 H 2 2 5 L Construction Supervisor wind / lightning to work at height in adverse weather conditions
APPROVAL HIRA TEAM:
RISK ASSESSOR: Tsholofelo Ngobeni TEAM MEMBER: Anga Njokweni
CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION Vuyani Toyi Sisanda Mamve SUPERVISOR: MANAGER:
