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Risks associated with putting up the tripod mast

Impact
1 2 3 4 5
Likelihood 1 1 2 3 4 5
2 2 4 6 8 10
3 3 6 9 12 15
4 4 8 12 16 20
5 5 10 15 20 25
Liklihood Description
1 Rare 1 in 100,000 chance
2 Unlikely 1 in 10,000 chance
3 Possible 1 in 1,000 chance
4 Likely 1 in 100 chance
5 Very Likely 1 in 10 chance
Impact Description
1 Trivial/Insignificant Very Minor injuries e.g. slight bruising
2 Minor Injuries or illness e.g. small cut or abrasion which require basic first aid treatment even if self administered
3 Moderate Injuries or Illness e.g. straining or sprain requiring first aid or medical support
4 Major Injuries or illness e.g. broken bones requiring medial support > 24 hours and time off work or study > 4 weeks.
5 Severe/Extremely Significant Fatality or multiple serious injuries or illness requiring hospital admission or significant time off work or study.
Hazard Potential Consequences Persons at Risk Inherent Control Measures Residual Further Controls
Likelihood Impact Score Likelihood Impact Score


Tripod Mast
Mast falling over If the mast is not secured properly then it may fall over, causing injury to people who happen to be underneath or beside it at the time. People in proximity to mast. 3 3 9 Ensure that the mast is properly secured ("guyed") during operation and that there is someone supporting it while the guys are being installed. Mast should not be errected during storms/highwinds. 2 3 6
Guy ropes Tripping or falling over guy ropes People in proximity to mast. 4 2 8 Ensure that the guy ropes do not cross footpaths or walkways. In situations where the guys are hard to see (e.g. at night), affix flags or markers to each to aid visibility. 2 2 4