What is this risk assessment for?
This risk assessment is for a basic deployment of one of the teams lightweight portable masts. Site specific risk assessments may be required in addition to this assessment.
Author
Adi
| Risk |
Who is at Risk? |
Actions |
By Who |
| Trapping fingers/hands in locking areas of mast |
Team Members |
Warn members about trapping areas, provide gloves when erecting mast. |
Comms/ Event Lead |
| Trips – Guy lines |
Everyone |
Guy lines to be visible both day and night, either with hi-vis ribbon wrapped around them or use dayglow guy lines. |
Everyone |
| Trips – Pegs |
Everyone |
Pegs to be covered with cones to prevent tripping or walking in to. |
Everyone |
| Trips – Cable |
Everyone |
Coax cable to be fastened to the side of the mast via tape so its not lose, and if trailing along floor to be covered if possible. |
Everyone |
| Mast Falling |
Everyone |
Mast is to be properly secure by the means of guy lines and pegs or can fasten to railings and metal posts via jubilee clips. |
Everyone |
| Antenna falling of mast |
Everyone |
Antenna to be fastened securely to top of mast via jubilee clips. |
Everyone |
| Back injury due to improper lifting of mast |
Everyone |
Apply proper manual handling procedures when lifting the mast. |
Everyone |
| Head injury from falling equipment |
Team Members |
Members to wear hard hats when raising or lowering the mast |
Everyone |
This Risk Assessment is not definitive – and all tasks will be completed whilst also using a dynamic risk assessment for any new risks.
