20 Use of Suspended Access cradles and Platforms (Temporary Works) Risk Assessment Templates Cradle checks on arrival to site PRIOR TO USE • Use of Access equipment • Failure due to use of un-certificated plant; Pre-use checks of suspended access cradle or platform • Work at Height; • Collapse of cradle through damage or failure of equipment; • Falling materials; Cradle operation ; • Work at Height; • Fall from height; • Material fall from height; • Machine malfunction at height; • Workers trapped at height;

1. HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Author: Approved:
RISK ASSESSMENT: ACT/HSE/RA 001 USE OF SUSPENDED ACCESS CRADLES AND PLATFORMS (TEMPORARY WORKS)
Issued: Rev. Date:
Revision: 0
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Cradle checks on
arrival to site
PRIOR TO USE
 Use of Access
equipment
 Failure due to use of un-certificated
plant; 3 4
12
HIGH
i. All plantto be Third Party Certificated by a DM approved inspector,
documentation available on arrival to site (6 monthlycheck);
ii. Visual inspection of MEWP undertaken by competentperson;
Documentation
unavailable for
review
Plant quarantined until
evidence provided
Low
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Pre-use checks of
suspended access
cradle or platform
 Work at Height;
 Collapse ofcradle through damage
or failure of equipment;
 Falling materials; 4 5
20
HIGH
i. Method statements and risk assessments to be submitted and adhered to;
ii. The safe working load mustbe clearly marked on the cradle and shall not
be exceeded;
iii. It is erected and installed bya competentperson,following the
manufacturer’s instructions;
iv. An independentlife line rope/wire and rope grabbing device installed;
v. All safety devices and controls are operating correctly;
vi. There are no visible signs ofdamage to the cradle and corresponding
supports,tracks/runways;
vii. The ropes are free from damage and are correctly weaved through the
drum and pulleys;
viii.Floors and guard rails are rigid and free from defects;
ix. All landing wheels mustbe attached and intact;
x. All Cradles are to be fitted with a fit for purpose fire extinguisher;
Damage
discovered
Machine isolated and
quarantined until repaired.
Low
5 Cradle operation ;
 Work at Height;
 Fall from height;
 Material fall from height;
 Machine malfunction at height;
 Workers trapped at height;
3 5
15
High
i. Supervision to ensure visual inspection ofall plantand equipmentdaily;
ii. Cradles can only be entered/exited from ground floor or purpose built
landing platforms;
iii. Climbing outside the Cradle is strictly prohibited;
iv. Supervision to control workers in working area drop zone;
v. A high level of housekeeping mustbe maintained atall times.All
materials,equipment,tools,rubbish,etc.to be removed at the end of
shift;
vi. Cradle to be shutdown and locked out at the end of shift or at any time
that the cradle is not in use (break times,collecting materials/equipment);
vii. All person/s operating in Cradles mustbe trained in the use of the
emergencylowering device;
viii. If malfunction occurs,work is stopped immediatelyand the malfunction
reported;
ix. An appropriate rescue from heights plan mustbe in place;
Machine
breakdown
Machine isolated and
quarantined until repaired.
Low
Project Name: xxx
RA Ref No.: xxx
RA compilation
Date:
Review date:
Date:
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Overall Task Details
Use of Suspended access cradles and platforms
Relevant Applicable MAS:
 0242 – Suspended access cradles and platforms
Additional Training required: NOC’s Required for task:
RISK SCORE CALCULATOR
Use the Risk Score Calculator to Determine the Level of Risk of each Hazard
What would be the
CONSEQUENCE
of an occurrence be?
What is the LIKELIHOOD of an occurrence? Hierarchy of Controls
Frequent/Almost certain (5)
Continuous or will happen
frequently
Often (4)
6 to 12 times a year
Likely (3)
1 to 5 times a year
Possible (2)
Once every 5 years
Rarely (1)
Less than once every 5
years
Can the hazard be Eliminated or removed
from the w ork place?
Catastrophic (5)
Multiple Fatalities
High 25 High 20 High 15 Medium 10 Medium 5
Can the product or process be substitutedfor
a less hazardous alternative?
Serious (4)
Class 1 single fatality
High 20 High 16 High 12 Medium 8 Low 4
Can the hazard be engineered aw ay w ith
guards or barriers?
Moderate (3)
Class2 (AWI or LTI) or Class 1
Permanently disabling effects
High 15 High 12 Medium 9 Medium 6 Low 3
Can Administration Controls be adopted
I.e. procedures, job rotation etc.
Minor (2)
Medical attention needed, no work
restrictions. MTI
Medium10 Medium 8 Medium 6 Low 4 Low 2 Can Personal Protective Equipment &
Clothing be w orn to safe guard against
hazards?Insignificant (1)
FAI
Medium10 Medium 4 Low 3 Low 2 Low 1

2. HEALTH SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT Author: Approved:
RISK ASSESSMENT: ACT/HSE/RA 001 USE OF SUSPENDED ACCESS CRADLES AND PLATFORMS (TEMPORARY WORKS)
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x. When weather conditions deteriorate,wind,rain etc. worked is stopped
immediately;
xi. Access to the area below where Cradles are working mustbe properly
barricaded and sign posted to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel;
xii. All person/s in the Cradle mustwear a harness,with the lanyard
attached to the independentsafetyline at all times;
xiii. The equipmentshall onlybe altered or dismantled bya competent
person.Every time the equipmentis altered/dismantled/relocated itmust
be 3rd party certified;
xiv. The safe working load is not exceeded;
xv. Tools and equipmentare secured appropriately.Tool lanyards mustbe
utilized;