Pre Risk Assessment Checklist
Will there be fully guarded access and working places | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will the access ways on working places be sheltered from the Weather? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will the climbing be by stairways rather than ladders? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will everyone climbing the structure be fully protected From a fall? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Is the height to be climbed well within the capabilities Of the work force? | yes | □ | no | □ |
If you are working alone have you notified any person that you are climbing and put in place an allocated time for a call in safety check point | yes | □ | no | □ |
Can access be reached by mechanical means? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Is the site close to other people who could observe whether any workers were in difficulty and raise the alarm? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Is there effective communication between the workforces and emergency help? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Is the structure in a good sound position? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Is there certification or records to prove this? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Can you mount a rescue from the structure? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Can the work be done at times when the weather conditions are suitable and there is sufficient lighting? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will the workplaces or access ways be free of ice? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will the work be sheltered from high wind forces? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will the workers be able to climb the structure without carrying tools? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Is there a danger of dropping items onto persons or sensitive plant etc. below had been eliminated? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Will the workers only be at height for a short period? | yes | □ | no | □ |
Can all plant, electrical conductors, radio transmissions etc be completely isolated or will some part of the structure remain live? | yes | □ | no | □ |
have a inspection of your PPE been carried out, this is general ppe, ladders & fall protection equipment | yes | □ | no | □ |