Falls from height Falls from ground level into trench
can cause serious injuries 3 x B =
Medium Operatives attended basic Work at heights training session. All operatives to aware of hazards involved around trenches/excavations Supervisor to ensure that suitable means of access is provided 3 x A = Low Supervisor / Foreman Manual handling Lifting or holding shuttering timbers especially above head height can cause muscle strain 3 x B = Medium Operatives attended Manual handling training Supervisor to ensure that suitable supports or lifting aids are provided as well as sufficient manpower 3 x A = Low Supervisor / Foreman Cuts and abrasions, pinch injuries Operatives may suffer cuts or fingers or hands or get them trapped while using tools or manoeuvring timbers into position 3 x B = Medium Site supervisor to ensure that inexperienced operatives are supervised Only experienced trained operatives wear suitable gloves where practicable 3 x A = Low Supervisor / Foreman