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

Operation / Activity: Stores & Storage 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
Stores and L S R L S R
Storage
Narrow, obstructed access 2 3 6 Stores to be constructed with access ways at least 1m 1 2 2
ways leading to trips and wide.
falls.
The stored or recently delivered materials not to obstruct
access ways.
Housekeeping to be set and maintained at a high level.
Overturning of shelving 2 3 6 Shelving to be braced if necessary 1 2 2
units.
Shelving not to be overloaded
Falls of materials. 2 3 6 When materials are stacked, the following points to be 1 2 2
considered:
That the ground on which materials is to be stacked is firm
and level.
That stacks are stable (wedged, if necessary) and not too
high.
That battens are placed under materials to allow re-
slinging.

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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