Pre Start Risk Assessment

Are there any obvious physical hazards that may affect the Operatives on site? E.g.exposed wiring, loose fittings, damaged pathways, decay pole??

Are there any environmental issues on site that affect the operatives? Extreme weather, hazardous gases , fumes and dust, noise above acceptable limit?

Is there anything hazardous that the Operatives need to work with, near or dispose of? E.g. Laboratory, fuel depot, bulk chemicals, train tracks, Highway?

Are there any unsafe areas the Operatives must access or pass through to complete their work?

Is there any risk of sharps injuries? Sharp edges of cable ties , cutting grinding tools?

Will Operatives be working isolated/lone working?

Is there adequate lighting on site whilst operatives are working?

Is pre climb testing conducted on pole?

Is there first aid box, qualified first aider available to deal with emergency?

Is the waste disposal process for the site operatives? E.g fiber sharps

Is team fully equipped with required PPEs and tools?

Is gas tested before operating in confined space?

Are there enough safety measures in place to perform activity safely?

Does the task require heavy material/metallic chamber lids lifting manually?

Are there two person available to lift /remove/displace metallic chamber lids or any other heavy material that can cause upper limb disorders?