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 | |
