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JAVA FORMWORK AND PROJECTS PTY LTD

Lifting Containers of Low Beds and Placing in Designated Area

Safe Work Procedure

PPE Requirements
Overalls Hard hat Safety goggles Leather gloves Safety shoes Ear plugs

Special Instructions

Inspect the area for tripping and other hazards relating to the task
Implement a buddy system- always work with a co-worker
Follow a safe work system
Ensure personal protective equipment is suitable, properly fitted, and maintained
Follow instructions and safety rules

Task Hazards Risk Control Measures

Lifting Containers Moving Machinery People can be struck  Conduct visual check on machine
of Low Beds and and injured by before starting operation.
Placing in moving parts of  Ensure machine guards are in
Designated Area machinery or ejected place before operating the
material machine.
 Stop the machine if it is
operating abnormally.
 Report any unsafe condition,
near miss or incident to your
supervisor.
 Adhere to all safe work
instructions and procedures.
Poor Rigging Struck-by and  Make sure the load does not
Crushing exceed rated capacity.
 Know the center of gravity of the
load.
 Attach load above the center of
 gravity for stability.
 Select hitch that will control the
load.
 Know the rated capacities of
rigging and slinging.
 Inspect all rigging before use.
 Protect the sling from sharp
corner.
 Allow for increases tension due
to sling angle.
 Equalize loading on multiple leg
slings.
 Attach tag line prior to lift.
 Keep personnel clear of lift area.
 Wear hard hats when making
overhead lifts.
 Know limitations of hoisting
device.
 Verify hook completely closes.
 Always maintain load control.
 Never leave load unattended.
Uneven Surface Slippery of a Pre-inspect the floor
container
Falling of a container
Falling Objects  Head Trauma  Require hard hats and other
 Fatalities required personal protective
 Property equipment (PPE) for every
Damage person in areas at risk for falling
objects—no exceptions.
 Communicate often. Work as a
team to avoid complacency and
always remain vigilant of these
procedures.
Incompetent  Fatalities Only competed operators should
Machine Operator  Property operate the lifting machine
Damage
Faulty Machinery  Fatalities  Pre-inspect the machinery.
 Property  Report all deviations to your
Damage immediate supervisor.