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Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title: Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment
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Residual Risk
Risk Rating Action
Item Hazard Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Rating
By
S F Rating S L Rating

Plant
1 Only trained and authorized persons are permitted to operate the plant
Personal risk of injury and / or ill health Supervisor – Prior to setting up the operator and the designated banks man will assess
Operator –Labor- the ground conditions for stability to prevent subsidence.
Risk of Injury to the public The crane will be set up as close to the lift area as possible to avoid
Overturning, Public Supervisor
Risk of damage to property and
equipment
2 3
6 overreaching.
The crane operator will not attempt to lift outside the specified crane
–
Operators
3 1
3
capacity
The load should always be Kept close to the ground
The crane operator should maintain a steady speed during the operation

Where possible an exclusion zone should be erected to segregate the

2 Collision with Personal risk of injury and / or ill health Supervisor – work area from other plant.
Structures or mobile Operator –Labor - Setting up will be under the control of the banksman. The banksman
Risk of Injury to the public Public should ensure there is adequate space between the crane and any Supervisor
Plant
Risk of damage to property and
3 2
6 structures and consider the swing radius.
Before starting the crane, operator should carry out a trial run to ensure
–
Operators
3 1
3
equipment
there is adequate room.

Lack of
3 communication Personal risk of injury and / or ill health Supervisor –
Operator -Labor Supervisor
Risk of Injury to the public

Risk of damage to property and

3 2
6 All instructions to the operator will be given by the banks man (where
–
Operators
3 1
3
equipment possible this will be with the use of 2 way radios)

4 Unauthorized Access Personal risk of injury and / or ill health Supervisor –

Operator –Labour Supervisor
The crane operator will ensure that the plant is never left running, or a
Risk of Injury to the public

Risk of damage to property and

-Public 3 2
6 load suspended when he is not in attendance.
The operator will ensure the keys are removed and the cab doors locked
–
Operators
3 1
3
equipment when he is on a break or at the end of his shift
Lifting near open Ensure suitable barriers are erected around the lift.
5 Trenching Personal risk of injury and / or ill health Supervisor – Ensure suitable warning signs are attached around the lift area.
Operator –Labour Ensure a permit to lift is obtained. Ensure the load is fully braced before Supervisor
6 3
Risk of Injury to the public -Public lifting.
3 2 – 3 1
Ensure all plant equipment remains at least 1 meter form the edge of the
Risk of damage to property and Operators
open trenches.
equipment

Physical

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Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title: Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment
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Ensure there is adequate information, instruction, training and supervision.

1 Manual Handling
Muscular / Skeletal Disorders
Labor 3 2
6 Wherever possible use mechanical aids to reduce manual handling. Supervisor
&
Individuals
1 1
1
Ensure each lift is planned and assessed, avoid double handling of materials.
2 Manual Handling
Slips, Trips and Falls
Public, Staff,
Labor
3 3
9 Ensure the route to be travelled is free from obstacles or hazards and has
adequate lighting.
Supervisor
&
Individuals
3 1
3
Look at the individual and their capabilities (ensure they are capable of lifting or
3 Manual Handling
Crushing or Trapping
Labor 3 2
6 moving the load). Assess the load for size, shape, weight, and stability before it is
moved. Never try to lift above your own capabilities.
Supervisor
&
Individuals
3 1
3
When lifting the load carry out a test lift to ensure the load can be moved
4 Manual Handling
Stresses and Strains
Labor 3 2
6 comfortably, check for sharp edges (if required wear gloves to protect the hands). Supervisor
&
Individuals
3 1
3
When lifting the load carry out a test lift to ensure the load can be moved
5 Manual Handling
Cuts and Abrasions
Labor 2 2
4 comfortably, check for sharp edges (if required wear gloves to protect the hands). Supervisor
&
Individuals
2 1
2
If moving heavy or obscure loads use more than 1 person (one person should
6 Manual Handling Personal Injury Labor 3 2
6 give the lifting instruction). Ensure that the correct handling techniques are used
such as – keeping the load close to the body, keep feet shoulder width apart, and
avoid twisting or stooping.
Supervisor
&
Individuals
3 1
3
Supervisor
7 Manual Handling
Over exertion
Labor 3 2
6 Avoid carrying heavy or obscure loads up or down stairs. Never carry heavy loads
up or down ladders.
&
Individuals
3 1
3

Lifting
Ensure the correct type of lifting equipment is selected for the lift.
Ensure the load does not exceed the SWL of the equipment.
Failure of lifting equipment Do not lift outside of the cranes safe working radius
1 Lifting
Labor, Staff,
Public, Operators
3 3
9 Ensure that all equipment certification is in date.
Inspect equipment before use to ensure it is free from damage. Rigger
Do not use makeshift or untested equipment.
Report any damage to your supervisor and take it out of use.
Charge-
hand 1 3 3
Only allow competent operatives to carry out lifting activities.

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2 Lifting Labor, Operators 3 3 Ensure all equipment is stored correctly when not in use.
Only use lifting equipment for what it is designed.
Do not leave nylon sling exposed to heat or sunlight. Rigger
3
Damage to lifting equipment 3 1
Do not tie nylon or wire lifting equipment together to extend it. Charge-

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Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title: Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment
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hand
Ensure only competent persons are permitted to carry out the lifting operations.
3 Lifting
Loss of load
Public, Operators,
Labor
3 3
9 Ensure tag lines are used to control the load.
Place packing around sharp edges or corners to prevent damage.
Do not use hooks that are stretched or damaged.
Rigger
Charge- 3 1
3
hand

Traffic Management
Ensure that an adequate barriers or hoardings are erected around the site to
CM,
prevent access.
Supervisor
1
Traffic
Public Access
Public, Staff,
Labor
2 3
6 Ensure that appropriate warning signs are on display (multi language if required)
warning of the dangers.
Restrict the access to construction traffic only.
and
Operatives
2 1
2
Provide security to prevent unauthorized access.
CM,
Where appropriate implement a one way system to control vehicle movement, Supervisor
2
Traffic
Plant & Vehicle Movement
Public, Staff,
Labor
2 3
6 where possible segregate walkways form vehicle movement.
Install designated parking areas.
and
Operatives
2 1
2
Ensure that only trained and authorized persons are permitted to operate plant
CM,
and equipment.
Supervisor
3
Traffic
Trapping / Crushing
Public, Staff,
Labor
2 3
6 Ensure that reversing vehicles are fitted with audible warning systems, where this
is not possible provide a banksman to direct the operator.
Provide High Viz Vests to the workforce so they are more visible to the operators
and
Operatives
2 1
2
of plant.
4 3 3
Ensure all reversing vehicles are controlled by a trained and competent banks
man.
Logistics
Traffic
Collision while reversing
Public, Staff,
Labor 9 Ensure routes are checked before reversing.
All mobile plant should be fitted with an audible reverse alarm.
Where practicable safety cones and plastic chain should be erected around the
Manager
Banksman
3
Driver 3 1
reversing area.
5 3 3
Ensure adequate access lighting is installed and maintained on main roadways. Logistics
Traffic
Collision at night
Public, Staff,
Labor 9 Ensure all vehicle and plant lights are in good working order and used at night.
Restrict vehicle movement at night
Unloading should be carried out in well lit and restricted areas.
Manager /
Supervisor
Banksman 3
3 1

Ensure vehicles stay on the designated access roads and do not take shortcuts
6
Traffic
Overturning
Public, Staff,
Labor
2 2
4 over the sandy areas.
If unloading materials using a forklift ensure the ground is level.
Ensure roads are maintained and free from potholes.
Supervisor
Banksman 2
1
2
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7 Traffic Public, Staff, 3 3 Ensure adequate pedestrian accesses are installed that give pedestrian right of Logistics
Labor way. Where possible post a flagman to control vehicle and pedestrian movement. Manager /
3
Contact with people or pedestrians 3
Construct speed humps in areas where pedestrians need to cross. Supervisor 1
Implement designated pedestrian routes with barriers to segregate the Banksman

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Risk Assessment for Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title: Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment
Revision: 00
Residual Risk
Risk Rating Action
Item Hazard Risk Who is at Risk Necessary Control Measures Rating
By
S F Rating S L Rating

pedestrians from vehicle movement.

Ensure operatives are equipped with High Visibility Vests so they can be easily
seen by the drivers.

Severity (S) Frequency (F) Risk Rating (RR) Very High High Medium Low
R=SxF 15-25 8-12 4-6 1-3
1 Minor Injury 1 Improbable

2 Major Single Injury 2 Possible Unacceptability Limits S 5 4 3 2 1 F

3 Major Multiple Injuries 3 Occasional More than 5 is unacceptable re-assess task 5 25 20 15 10 5
4 Single Death 4 Frequent and preventative actions. 4 20 16 12 8 4
5 Multiple Deaths 5 Regular 3 15 12 9 6 3
S = 0 is deemed to be the limit of practicability 2 10 8 6 4 2
of control measures. 1 5 4 3 2 1
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