DOC 011-MC

LIFTING OPERATIONS
METHOD STATEMENT / LIFT PLAN & RISK
ASSESSMENT

RISK ASSESSMENT

The aim of this Risk Assessment is to highlight any possible hazards that are likely to occur during the
lifting operation.

Upon its completion with either a ‘High, Medium, Low or N/A’ in the Risk Rating box and either a
LOW or ‘N/A’ in the Risk Managed box, the document converts to a site specific assessment.

Identified Risk Residual

Risk Prevention Measures
Hazards Rating Risk

Banksman with hi-vis to control traffic and public

Interaction with public highway and while crane manoeuvring into site.
Access to members of the public. Interaction with other Flashing amber lights and audible alarms when
and Egress site operations and operatives. Interaction reversing.
from site with delivery vehicles. Medium Site management to be aware of intended route Low
on site.
Risk to : Operators / Site Operatives All other site operatives to be made aware of
crane movement.

Crane travelling over unprepared or uneven
ground possible damage to ground surface
and or crane and property.
Ground Ground collapse beneath crane outriggers
Conditions causing possible overturning.
Risk to : Public /Operators /
Site Operatives / Property
Ground to be assessed at time of site inspection.
Ground improvement to be implemented where
needed.
Operator / Lift Supervisor to inspect on day of
Low
Medium operation.
Outrigger pans to be used with additional heavy
duty mats where needed. Client to inform Crane
hire company of any known risks.

A full assessment and mapping of the travelling

Damage to sub-surface service lines causing and working area of the crane will be made at
possible flooding, explosion, asphyxiation or the site inspection.
Underground electrocution. The client to make Crane hire company aware of
Services Medium any known risk. Low
Risk to : Public / Operators / Site Permit to work in place where applicable.
Operatives Operator / Lift Supervisor to check on day of
operation for any new or unseen risks.

Crane working position clearly identified in

Crane
method statement drawings and made known to
Positioning Crane positioned incorrectly for required lift.
crane operators and marked out were required.
- Possible damage to crane or property during
Crane manufacturer’s instructions for set up
Set up set up or de-rig procedure. High
Procedure
&de-rig procedure followed. Only trained and Low
competent personnel to operate and assist with
- Risk to : Public / Operators / Site
rigging.
De-rig Operatives
No one except lift associated personnel within
Procedure
crane set up area.

Crane operation, causing damage to

Trained, certified and competent crane
property or injury to personnel.
Plant operators.
Mechanical breakdown or structural
Operations
damage.
Cranes fully maintained with full service and Low
testing history
High
Manufactures instructions adhered to at all
Risk to : Public / Operators / Site
times.
Operatives

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LIFTING OPERATIONS
METHOD STATEMENT / LIFT PLAN & RISK
ASSESSMENT

Trained, certified and competent slingers to sling

all loads. Only specified lifting tackle and lifting
Incorrect slinging of loads. Unsuitable lifting
tackle with current and valid certification to be
Manual equipment used. Failure of lifting equipment.
used. Visual inspection to be carried out on all
Handling Incorrect signals given to crane operator
lifting tackle prior to use. Qualified signallers to
- causing damage to loads, property or injury
Medium use recognised hand signals or radio commands
Slinging of to personnel. Crane operator lifting unseen
to communicate with crane operators Radios
Low
Loads loads.
used for unsighted lifts. Test lifts on all loads to
-
be carried out prior to full lift. Tag lines to be
Signalling Risk to : Public / Operators / Site
used on all loads.
Operatives

Working at Operators to work from footed ladders for crane

Height assembly. Slingers to work from footed ladders
- Personnel falling from height during crane for slinging loads where reasonably practicable.
Ladders assembly and or lifting operations. Work platforms or lifted man basket to be used
- Personnel falling from delivery vehicles where a height risk is deemed excessive.
Scaffolding during slinging of loads. High Access operators to be IPAF trained.
- Operation of mechanical platforms. Site to ensure all working areas at height are Low
Access Personnel working from man baskets. safe with suitable guard rails. Harnesses to be
Platforms worn where required / practicable. All scaffolds
- Risk to : Operators / Site Operatives to be certified for working use.
Man Baskets
Work area to be cordoned off as an exclusion
Protection of Injury to public or site personnel from falling zone. Sufficient barrier & signage to be in place
Public & objects or materials. Damage to vehicles or to warn non lift associated persons of overhead
Site property during lifting operations. Risk from & ground level risks. All over-sail to be
Medium
Operatives suspended loads. addressed, monitored and evacuation Low
- implemented where practicable. Lift crew to be
Falling Risk to : Public / Operators / Site aware of all lifting operations.
Objects Operatives

Full assessment of required restrictions on public

Damage to property or plant. Risk of highways, service roads or private roads to be
responsibility for collision or injury. made at site inspection. All restrictions to be set
Traffic / Low
Protection of personnel during works. out in accordance with Chapter 8 regulations.
Pedestrian
Management
Any Traffic Management contractors supplied by Low
Risk to : Public / Operators / Site Crane hire company Ltd will be fully certified &
Operatives competent. Traffic Management supplied by
client, should be set up prior to arrival of crane.

Crane operation, load stability and control. Weather reports obtained before and during
Adverse Risk of injury to personnel and damage to lifting operations.
property. Crane operator to monitor wind speed
Weather High
Risk of lightning strike. Bad visibility. equipment.
Conditions Suspension of lifting operation until risk subsides Low
Risk to : Public / Operators / Site
Operatives

Identified Risk Residual

Risk Prevention Measures
Hazards Rating Risk

Overhead or
Damage to crane or property if crane boom Full assessment of any risks made and
Slewing
or superstructure comes into contact with addressed at site inspection. Safe system of
obstructions
any restriction. Infringement of unauthorised High work adhered to where implemented. Work to
or
restrictions
air space. Working in restricted work space. zone alarms where implemented. Implement Low
crane swl computer working restrictions.
-
Risk to : Public / Operators / Site All relevant authorities contacted and advised
Low
Operatives and any restrictions adhered to.
Headroom

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METHOD STATEMENT / LIFT PLAN & RISK
ASSESSMENT
Any electrical risks to be assessed and
addressed at site inspection. Client to ensure
Damage to property and personnel. Danger Crane hire company are made aware of any
High Voltage
or electrocution. Power outage risks. Safe system of work implemented and
Cables
Overhead -
adhered to. Low
Risk to : Public / Operators / Site High All operational personnel to be made aware of
Subsurface
Operatives risk. Statutory regulations to be followed unless
otherwise authorised.

Wearing of life jackets or safety harnesses

Drowning, Leptospirosis, Flooding where deemed necessary
Working Gloves to be worn, washroom facilities to be
Near Water Risk to : Operators / Site Operatives provided. Safe system of work in place.
?
N/A Personnel made aware of any risk.

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