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The Use Of Scaffolding For Elevated Work Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falling Objects
- Poor Weather Conditions
- 2. Inspection of Scaffolding
- Structural weaknesses
- Defective equipment
- 3. Installing Safety Measures
- Inadequate safety measures
- Improper installation
- 4. Climbing onto Scaffolding
- Falls from height
- Slips and trips
- 5. Working on Scaffolding
- Overloading
- Unsecure Footing
- 6. Use of Tools/ Equipment
- Equipment failure
- Dropping tools
- 7. Shifting Materials Up or Down the Scaffolding
- Falling objects
- Struck by object
- 8. Disassembly of Scaffolding
- Dismantling accidents
- Falling from heights
- 9. Maintenance of Scaffolding
- Structural issues
- Unsafe working conditions
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Insufficient knowledge of procedures
- Panic-induced accidents
- 11. General Housekeeping
- Hazardous environment
- Surfaces not clean
- 12. Scaffolding Alterations
- Changing load capacities
- Reconfiguration hazards
- 13. Load Handling
- Overloading
- Manual handling injuries
- 14. Ladder Use
- Incorrect ladder use
- Slippery ladder rungs
- 15. Safety Training
- Insufficient training
- Non-compliance with safety rules
- 16. Personal Protective Equipment Use
- Inadequate PPE
- Incorrect use of PPE
- 17. Hazardous Substances
- Exposure to harmful substances
- Inhalation risks
- 18. Scaffolding Storage and transportation
- Damage during transport/storage
- Falling objects during loading/unloading
- 19. Working in Adverse Weather
- Increased fall risk
- Material deterioration
- 20. End of Shift Safety Review
- Overlooking safety issues
- Fatigue-related errors