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TASK SPECIFIC HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR METHOD STATEMENTS
Revision No: 00 Date:

Operation / Activity: MEWP Last Review by: Date:

Personnel / Property at Risk Erectors, Welders, Platers, Labourers Prep by: Date:

Site to be applied App’d by: Date:

Element Hazard Uncontrolled Control Measures Residual Risk

Risk Value Value
Working With L S R L S R
MEWP’s
3 5 15 Whilst riding in the MEWP basket operatives are to be 3 1 3
Working at Heights attached to the secure point in the basket by a fall limiter
lanyard.
Operatives are NOT to exit the basket.
Operatives are NOT to climb on the handrails to gain extra
height.

Failure of MEWP 3 4 12 MEWP to operated by certified competent person. 3 1 3

SWL not to be exceeded.
Items are not to be suspended from MEWPs
Only two operatives to use the basket.
Daily Pre-check inspection to be carried out.

Fall from MEWP 3 5 15 Only approved access to be adopted. 3 1 3

All personnel using access must be trained and comply with
relevant procedures.

Items falling from height 2 5 10 Ensure toe boards are in place at all times. 2 1 2
Barrier off area below and place banksman to prevent
persons entering the area.
Wear correct PPE.

Severity (S): 1-minor 1st aid, 2-Minor hospital referral, 3-RIDDOR (over 3 day), 4-Major injury, 5-fatality
Likelihood (L): 0 - Very Remote, 1 - Remote, 2 - Occasional, 3- Probable, 4 – Frequent
Hazard Rating S x L (0-3 = Low, work can 4-7 = Medium, Work needs additional controls, 8 or more = High, Work shall not commence)
commence,
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