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Risk Assessment Lifting Operations
Risk Assessment Lifting Operations
Plant
1 Only trained and authorised 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 –Labour- the ground conditions for stability to prevent subsidence.
Risk of Injury to the public Public The crane will be set up as close to the lift area as possible to avoid over
Overturning,
reaching.
Risk of damage to property and
The crane operator will not attempt to lift outside the specified crane
equipment
2 3
6 capacity
The load should always be Kept close to the ground
Supervisor –
Operators
3 1
3
The crane operator should maintain a steady speed during the operation
Ground conditions : The crane company you have elected to use can give
you suitable words to the effect that the ground on which the cranes will
operate from are capable of supporting the weight of the cranes and load.
Crane outriggers will use ground mats and supporting grillages to provide
additional support.
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 –Labour Setting up will be under the control of the banksman. The banksman
Plant
Risk of Injury to the public
Physical
Ensure there is adequate information, instruction, training and supervision. Where
1 Manual Handling
Muscular / Skeletal Disorders
Labour 3 2
6 ever-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,
Labour
3 3
9 Ensure the route to be travelled is free from obstacles or hazards and has
adequate lighting.
Supervisor &
3 1
Individuals
3
Look at the individual and their capabilities (ensure they are capable of lifting or
3 Manual Handling
Crushing or Trapping
Labour 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
Labour 3 2
6 comfortably, check for sharp edges (if required wear gloves to protect the hands). Supervisor &
3 1
Individuals
3
When lifting the load carry out a test lift to ensure the load can be moved
5 Manual Handling
Cuts and Abrasions
Labour 2 2
4 comfortably, check for sharp edges (if required wear gloves to protect the hands). Supervisor &
2 1
Individuals
2
If moving heavy or obscure loads use more than 1 person (one person should
6 Manual Handling Personal Injury Labour 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
7 Manual Handling
Over exertion
Labour 3 2
6 Avoid carrying heavy or obscure loads up or down stairs. Never carry heavy loads
up or down ladders.
Supervisor &
Individuals 3 1
3
Lifting
HSE-001 Risk Assessment
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Form-104
Risk Assessment Form
Rev. : 1
Ensure the correct type of lifting equipment is selected for the lift.
Ensure the load does not exceed the SWL of the equipment.
Do not lift outside of the cranes safe working radius
Failure of lifting equipment
1 Lifting
Labour, 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.
Do not use makeshift or untested equipment.
Rigger Charge-
hand 1 3
Report any damage to your supervisor and take it out of use.
Only allow competent operatives to carry out lifting activities.
3
3
Ensure only competent persons are permitted to carry out the lifting operations.
3 Lifting
Loss of load
Public, Operators,
Labour
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-
hand
3 1
3
Traffic Management
Ensure that an adequate barriers or hoardings are erected around the site to
prevent access.
CM,Supervisor
1
Traffic
Public Access
Public, Staff,
Labour
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 unauthorised access.
Where appropriate implement a one way system to control vehicle movement, CM,Supervisor
2
Traffic
Plant & Vehicle Movement
Public, Staff,
Labour
2 3
6 where possible segregate walkways form vehicle movement.
Install designated parking areas.
and Operatives 2 1
2
Ensure that only trained and authorised persons are permitted to operate plant
and equipment.
CM,Supervisor
3
Traffic
Trapping / Crushing
Public, Staff,
Labour
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.
Ensure all reversing vehicles are controlled by a trained and competent banks
man.
Logistics
4
Traffic
Collision while reversing
Public, Staff,
Labour
3 3
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 1
reversing area.
Driver
3
Ensure adequate access lighting is installed and maintained on main road ways. Logistics
5
Traffic
Collision at night
Public, Staff,
Labour
3 3
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 1
3
Ensure vehicles stay on the designated access roads and do not take shortcuts
6
Traffic
Overturning
Public, Staff,
Labour
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
Ensure adequate pedestrian accesses are installed that give pedestrian right of
way. Where possible post a flagman to control vehicle and pedestrian movement. Logistics
Construct speed humps in areas where pedestrians need to cross. Manager /
7
Traffic
Contact with people or pedestrians
Public, Staff,
Labour
3 3
9 Implement designated pedestrian routes with barriers to segregate the
pedestrians from vehicle movement.
Supervisor
Banksman
3
1
3
Ensure operatives are equipped with High Visibility Vests so they can be easily
seen by the drivers.
Welfare
1 Lack of welfare and Food / drinking water contamination General site 3 3 Site welfare facilities shall be established in line with the requirements set out in CM 3 1
medical facilities workers
General site staff
9 FAST SWP 01 – Site Establishment. Sufficient toilets, washing facilities, drying
facilities and mess facilities shall be installed in line with manpower levels. As
3
Site visitors manpower levels change, welfare facilities shall be reviewed and altered
accordingly. Mess and welfare facilities shall be installed in a safe area where
Assessment Date: