Template:RiskAssessment/Mast

Risks associated with putting up the tripod mast

Risk Evaluation Guide	Low Severity	Medium Severity	High Severity
Low Likelihood	L	L	M
Medium Likelihood	L	M	H
High Likelihood	M	H	H

Hazard to health and/or safety present	Possible risk to persons & public	Precautions to take	Severity	Likelihood	Risk Level	Action Required, by whom and when?
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	Ensure that the mast is properly secured ("guyed") during operation and that there is someone supporting it while the guys are being installed	M	L	L
Guy ropes	Tripping or falling over guy ropes	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.	L	L	L