RISK

USING LADDERS CONTRACT NAME

ASSESSMENT

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HAZARD IDENTIFICATION PRECAUTIONS

WORK LOCATION SAFETY HAZARDS HEALTH HAZARDS WORK LOCATION EMPLOYEES
Difficult Entry/Exit Falling Objects Noise (plant & equipment) Excavation Permit Inducted
Remote Area Poor Lighting Inhalant Dusts/Fibres/Fumes Confined Space Entry Permit Risk Assessment Communicated
Potential for Difficult Rescue Slippery Surfaces Skin absorption Barricading & Signage Safe Work Procedure Communicated
Engulfment Electrical Services Eye contact Hazardous Work Clearance (Hot work permit) Competency
Defined Confined Space Trip Hazards Digest Fall protection plan Medical Fitness
Temperature Extremes Manual Handling Use of Chemicals (HCS) ADITIONAL PPE
Hazardous Substances Sharp Materials Hazardous Biological Agents Lighting Safety Shoes
Explosive Gas Present Ladders used in the task Electricity Ventilation Overalls
Oxygen Deficiency Working near Plant & Equipment ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Fire Extinguishers High Visibility Vest
Oxygen Excess Flammable Materials Present High Noise Levels First Aid Harness
Toxic Substances Suspended loads Spills to drains/waterways/ground Emergency Management Plan Gloves: type ………………….
Poisonous Gas Present Poor Visibility Soil Erosion Floatation devices Goggles
Water environment Communication amongst workers Hazard to Flora /Fauna Fall protection Respirator or Dust mask
Working at heights Electricity Air Pollution (dust, fumes) Legal Registers Life Jackets

CONSEQUENCE PROBABILITY

This Risk Assessment is intended to identify hazards and assess risks

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E PERSONAL EMPLOYEES ASSETS/ REVENUE Practically Not Likely to
Z HEALTH ENVIRONMENT IMAGE (MEDIA Could Occur occur Frequent
R INJURIES EXPOSED RANDS Impossible occur
A COVERAGE) previously Occurrence
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No Injury No effect No effect No ne No impact No damage 0 1 2 3 4
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APPROVED BY
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F-aid/ M TC case Over-expo sure
Slight effect, co ntained
spill
Negligible
1% - 19%
Slight impact
Slight damage
(<R15 000)
1 2 3 4 5 BY
Disabling/ Lo ss Time Revearsable health M ino r Effect, Resgtricted Lo calised damage
Limited impact 2 3 4 5 6
Injury co nditio n tempo rary nature 20% - 39% (<R15 000 - R0,15 M il)
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Repo rtable(LTI)
P ermanent Disability
Occupatio nal Disease Lo calised effect, Significant
Co nsidderable impact
Lo calised damage
3 4 5 6 7
DATE DATE
Sectio n 25 limited damage 40% - 59% (R0,15 M il - R0.3 M il)
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Single fatality : M ajo r effect, severe Widespread M ajo r damage

Single Fatality Natio nal impact 4 5 6 7 8
o ccupatio nal disease damage 60% - 79% (R0,3 M il - < R1,5 M il)
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M assive effect,
M ultiple fatality : Extensive Extensive damage
M ultiple Fatality persistent severe Internatio nal impact 5 6 7 8 9
5 o ccupatio nal disease
damage
80% - 100% (> R1,5 M illio n)

Low Risk Manage continuously to maintain tolerable level SIGNATURE SIGNATURE

Medium Risk Medium priority, reduce risk to tolerable level , WSWP
High Risk High priority, terminate activity or treat risk immediately, WSWP
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk be reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action

Preliminary Activities Operator Competencies various Plant & Equipment previously verified. (Operators and personnel trained in task activity) Project Inductions completed and records held.
Personnel issued with project mandated PPE and site with ‘Emergency Response Plan’ and first aid kits.
Daily pre start meeting undertaken and recorded, new or site-specific hazards added to SWP.
Safety Concerns • Sunburn Exposure Issue / use of site and task PPE.
• Fatigue & heat exhaustion Fatigue management induction and adequate cold-water supplies.
Supervisor & Safety
• Slips trips and falls ‘Emergency Response Plan’ & first aid kits available to the area.
Officer
• Cuts gashes and abrasions Communication systems in place (radios, cellular).
• Serious Injury and emergency response difficulty Fire extinguishers in all vehicles (Inspections completed per code)

1 • Potential fires
Environmental Concerns • Damage to rare plants and injury / disturbance to endangered fauna Areas of cultural significance and or endangered or rare species, defined and as
applicable barricaded to prevent disturbance.
• Disturbance or damage to items of Cultural Significance Cultural heritage monitors & fauna spotters in place (as required). Flora and fauna
• Hydrocarbon spills protection measure per contract defined ‘Environmental Plan’.
Spill kits available for site. Supervisor & Safety
• Noise pollution Officer
Fuel containing equipment to be stored on plastic sheeting or with practical
• Construction waste containment measures
Dust suppression measures i.e. water truck, etc.
All construction produced wastes removed daily

Pre-use inspection of all equipment • Using of faulty equipment resulting in injuries and / or property Faulty equipment to be repaired or replaced. Supervisor &
2 damage C 3 5 Enforce pre-use inspections against critical item check list Operator

Use competent trained operators • Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage Enforce the use of trained competent operators only Supervisor &
3 C 4 6
Operator

Wear appropriate Personal Protective • Results in injuries to persons and / or property damage Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment
Equipment, assess which of the following are C 2 4 Welding Gloves, Welding Safety boots, Overalls, Apron, Welding hat, Supervisor
4 required in conjunction with the site Hearing protection, Eye protection
conditions and task on hand:
Barricade off safe work area • Unauthorised entrance by employees can result in injuries Ensure barricading of safe work area Supervisor/
5 C 3 5 Operator

Barricade off safe work area and place safety • Failure will allow unauthorised persons in operating area Enforce the barricading of safe work area and placement of watchmen Supervisor
6 C 2 4
watchman increasing the risk of injuries
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk be reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action

Before using any ladder, ensure: • Failure will result in usage of faulty ladders causing injuries to Ensure adherence to standards
persons and / or property damage Non-slip devices fitted to feet
Non-slip devices fitted to feet Wooden ladders not painted
7 Wooden ladders not painted D 3 6 No damage to rungs or missing rungs Supervisor
No damage to rungs or missing rungs I.D. not on ladder and on register
I.D. not on ladder and on register
Ladders must extend at lease 1m above • Slip and fall injuries Ensure ladder is long enough
8 D 3 6 Supervisor
working platform

Standing on top 3 rungs of ladder • Slip and fall injuries Enforce the correct position on ladder
9 C 4 6 User / Supervisor

Ensure locking devices in place • Slip and fall injuries Ensure locking devices in place
10 C 4 6 User / Supervisor

Ladder to be positioned at an angle between • Slip and fall injuries Ensure correct placement of ladder
11 D 3 6 User / Supervisor
60 and 70 degrees

Only one person to use ladder at a time • Collapsing of ladder Ensure only one person on ladder at same time
12 C 4 6 User / Supervisor

Failure to secure ladder • Slip and fall injuries Ensure ladder is secured on top and bottom
13 C 4 6 User / Supervisor

Climbing ladder with material in hand • Slip and fall injuries Ensure using both hands when climbing ladder
14 C 3 5 User / Supervisor

Unnecessary use of ladders when carrying • Persons using a ladder which increases the danger of falling Persons must always consider the possibility of avoiding work at heights, where
out work which results in injuries to persons, damage to property and this is not possible other options should be considered, working on a higher level
15 the loss of materials. D 3 6 (second floor) etc. Where this is not possible a ladder must be used to access Supervisor
heights, ladders form the minimum level of safety for work at heights and work
must be done at least from the safety of a ladder.
Too many persons on the ladder • Too many persons on the ladder simultaneously which over Only one person may climb up / down a ladder at a time. Under no circumstances
stresses the ladder causing it to break / fail which results in D 5 8 should two or more people be climbing up / down a ladder. Supervisor(s) must Supervisor
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injury to persons, damage to property or the loss of materials. ensure the above is carried out in practice.

Persons not climbing up/ down the ladder • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Persons using ladders must be instructed to use the three point rule when climbing
safely which results in injuries, damage to property and the loss of the ladder, this being three points of contact at all times when climbing the ladder, Supervisor & safety
17 D 4 7
materials. only 1 limb moves a step when climbing the ladder. Never move a ladder while officer
someone is on it. Never slide down the stiles of the ladder.
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USING LADDERS CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

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RA-UL IMPLEMENTED 01/2025 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO.
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Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk be reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action

Ladders not placed correctly • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Ladders must not be placed where they are likely to cause obstructions or to be hit
or while working from the ladder which results in injuries to (E.g. by doors or windows). Where it is likely that pedestrians or persons will walk
persons, damage to property or the loss of materials. underneath a ladder, this area must be barricaded to ensure no persons walk
under the ladder. Ladders should generally be erected at a 75º angle. Where this
18 D 5 8 is difficult to determine, the 1 in 4 rules should be used i.e. if the height of the User/ supervisor
ladder is 4 meters, then the base of the ladder should be one-meter outward.
Where there are any restraint devices present on a stepladder, these should be
extended and locked. Ladders must project at least 1 meter above the landing
point.
Ladders not secured during use • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Ladders must always be secured when in use. Ladders should be secured
or while working from the ladder which results in injuries to according the following order:
persons, damage to property or the loss of materials 1. At / near the top of the ladder
19 D 4 7 2. The middle of the ladder User/ supervisor
3. As the last resort at the base of a ladder.
The ladder should be secured in a manner which prevents it from both slipping
and sliding side to side.
Base of ladder is not on stable ground • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Ladders must be placed on firm ground or the use of a secure board to spread the
or while working from the ladder which results in injuries to load. Ladders must be placed on a clean solid level surface. Safety officer/
20 E 4 7
persons, damage to property or the loss of materials On uneven ground a levelling device can be used in order to provide a level base supervisor
for the ladder.
Limited work area • Persons are struck by falling objects from persons working on Ladders should be demarcated with danger tape or barrier netting or cones to
ensure that vehicles do not obstruct or collide with ladders. Safety
21 ladders, which results in injury to persons, damage to D 6 8
officer/supervisor
property or the loss of materials.
Working from a ladder • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Never work from the top step of the ladder. Always keep the three-point rule and
or while working from the ladder which results in injuries to try not to work from a ladder when you have to use both your hands to work.
Supervisor/ Safety
22 persons, damage to property or the loss of materials D 5 8 Where both hands are required, the ladder must be facing the work surface and
officer
there must be sufficient space left on the ladder (the top three rungs) to lean your
body onto when using both hands to work.
Persons holding items in their hands when • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder When climbing up/down the ladder, secure your tools to your belt, or in a sling,
climbing or while working from the ladder which results in injuries to C 5 7 alternatively have the equipment hoisted up to you. Don’t try and carry tools and User/ Safety officer
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persons, damage to property or the loss of materials. equipment when climbing up and down ladders.

Inclement weather conditions • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Ladders must not be used during inclement weather conditions (rain, strong winds,
etc), much like any other work at height. Supervisor/safety
24 or while working from the ladder which results in injuries to D 4 7
officer
persons, damage to property or the loss of materials
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USING LADDERS CONTRACT NAME
ASSESSMENT

DOCUMENT
RA-UL IMPLEMENTED 01/2025 REVISION 01 CONTRACT NO.
REFERENCE.

Risk Rating Recommended Corrective Action or Procedure

Step Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards/Impacts Of the risk you have Determine what actions are necessary to eliminate or minimise all hazards that
No. Sequence of Basic Job Steps
Identify the hazards (health and safety or environmental) identified on the left could lead to an accident, injury, illness or environmental incident. The risk must
Logical Break down Job into steps. Each step should Responsibility
associated with each step, examine each to find all possible risk be reduced or controlled to a level that is acceptable before work commences.
sequence accomplish a major task and be logical.
factors Indicate Responsible Person to perform the action where applicable against each
P S RR action

Ladders not constructed to the required • Persons are injured or fall while climbing up / down the ladder Ladders must at least comply with the minimum standards:
standard or while working from the ladder which collapses and results - Constructed of sound material
in injuries to persons, damage to property or the loss of - Does not have rungs fastened to the stiles by means of screws, nails, spikes or
materials wire.
- Does not have rungs which are not properly let into the stiles
- Does not have damaged stiles, or damaged and missing rungs Supervisor/safety
25 D 4 7
- No ladder which leans for support that is 9 meters or longer officer
- No ladder comprising of 2 or more ladders fastened together
Wooden Ladders:
- Be constructed of straight grain wood, free from defects, and with the grain
running the length of the stiles and the rungs
- Wooden ladders are not painted
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RISK ASSESSMENT COMMUNICATION SHEET PRESENTER SIGNATURE DATE

The following employees/ attendees were inducted regarding the hazards and risks and resolutions as to remedy hazards & risks associated with the tasks involved in the abovementioned Risk Assessment.
Attendees/ Employees Particulars

Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date Initial & Surname Signature Date