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Arb Compliance Simplified
Arb Compliance
Simplified
Simplified
📋 SSRA Document
Site Specific
Risk Assessment
Complete all sections before works commence on site
⚠ Legal Requirement
This assessment must be completed by a competent person before any works begin. All operatives must be briefed on its contents. Retain for a minimum of 3 years.
⛔ Action Required — Flagged Items
📋 Job Details
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✅ Pre-Work Checks + SSOW Assessment
Team members viewed site and briefed on job?
Staff trained and competent?
All operatives hold relevant qualifications for the works being carried out
Staff free of drugs and alcohol?
Confirmed by operative declaration
All staff fit and able to carry out task?
No illness, injury or impairment affecting ability to work safely
Public and non-work parties separated from work site?
Including pedestrian and traffic management
Correct PPE for task? PPE in good condition?
Inspect all PPE prior to use — helmet, chainsaw trousers, gloves, boots, eye and ear protection
Correct tools held and inspected for safe working order?
All equipment checked and serviceable
Pre work checks carried out on site, tools and all PPE?
Full pre-start inspection completed
🌿 Environmental Checks
Pre-work inspections carried out for nesting birds, protected species and hazardous or invasive plants?
Inspect all trees and vegetation prior to works commencing
Waste to be disposed of responsibly?
In accordance with relevant waste legislation
Fuelling point and procedure established?
Spill mat and non-spill nozzles in use
Any bio-security risks on site?
Any chemicals to be used on site?
⚠️ Site Hazards
Nearby overhead power lines?
⚡ Overhead power lines present. Contact DNO before works commence. Minimum safe working distances must be observed. Do not use MEWPs unless safe distances confirmed.
Nearby overhead utilities?
Nearby railway?
🚂 Railway in proximity. Network Rail must be notified. A lookout may be required. Works must not endanger the line.
Nearby watercourse?
💧 Watercourse nearby. Prevent any fuel, oil or chemical from entering the water. Spill kits must be on site.
🌳 Visual Tree Inspection
Have all trees in the immediate works area been visually inspected?
Any cavities or structural defects found?
🕳 Cavities or defects noted. Assess structural integrity before climbing or working beneath the tree. Consider additional precautions.
🪜 Working at Height Assessment
Is work at height required?
🌤️ Welfare & Weather
Safe to work in current conditions?
🚨 Emergency Plan
Emergency Procedure
In the event of an aerial injury — stop all works and machinery. Attempt self rescue where possible. The aerial rescuer must perform rescue with a pre-installed rescue line. A designated person calls emergency services and meets them at the location on this assessment.
In the event of a ground injury — stop all works, return any climber to ground immediately, contact emergency services and apply first aid.
In the event of a ground injury — stop all works, return any climber to ground immediately, contact emergency services and apply first aid.
Emergency plan understood and confirmed by all on site?
All operatives have been briefed on the emergency procedure above
First Aider and trained person on site?
A qualified first aider is present for the duration of works
✍️ Sign Off
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PICOS
Worker
⚖ Important Notice
This document is produced by ArbSuitePro — Arb Compliance Simplified. It must be completed by a competent person with relevant knowledge of the site and works. Retain completed assessments for a minimum of 3 years. This document does not replace method statements or other statutory requirements.