Page 2 - Mountain Transport Working at height and ladders

Mid UK Recycling Driver Risk Assessment & Safe System of Work

PART 1 – RISK ASSESSMENT – Working at Height & the use of Ladders.

RA NUMBER Risk Assessment (RA) - 42Q REVISION No. 02

TITLE Working at Height & Ladders.

Whilst operating a company vehicle drivers are reminded that whilst working at height you may only use the vehicle or
DESCRIPTION OF TASK
trailer fitted manufactures handles, steps and ladders. If manufactures have not fitted any climbing handles, then
working at height is not allowed, unless stated in the risk assessment or safe system of work below.

LOCATION Mountain Transport, London Road, Quarrington, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, NG34 8NX – Tel 01529 304 308

ASSESSMENT TEAM Mr Liam O’Brien Mr Ian Rogers Mr Rick Legg Mr Steve Bennett Miss Klaudia Pilat
(List all people involved) Group Head of Fleet Compliance General Manager. Driver Trainer. H&S Advisor.
Fleet. Manager.

Date of Initial Assessment 01/12/2020 Next Review Date 05/01/2026

Reviewed Date: 05/01/2024 Reviewed By: Steve Bennett / Rick Legg / Shared file with H&S

RA-42Q
Key: S = Severity P = Probability RI = Risk Index S x P = RI Risk Index
Working at Height &
Severity Description Probability (how likely is the occurrence) P 1 2 3 4 5 the use of Ladders
S
1 No damage / no injury 1 Practically impossible / highly unlikely 5 5 10 15 20 25
2 Damage to plant / damage to environment / no injury 2 Not likely but small chance of happening 4 4 8 12 16 20
3 Minor injury / illness (occupational) 3 Possible 3 3 6 9 12 15 Review Dates:
4 Major injury / illness (occupational) 4 Likely therefore assume can happen 2 2 4 6 8 10 (V2) – 06-01-2025 / Next R/D 05-01-2026
Review by Steve Bennett
5 Fatality 5 Very likely therefore assume will happen 1 1 2 3 4 5
Approved by General Manager – Rick Legg