Risk Assessment for Lifting, Loading and Unloading
RISK ASSESSMENT
DATE OF RISK ASSESSMENT
Risk Assessment (Post Control Measures)
(A)
Activity/Step
Manual Handling of Material
(Loading and unloading)
Mechanical handling of materials
(Loading/Unloading and Shifting
by crane)
Lifting, Loading and Unloading DOCUMENT ID MOTIVE-IMS-HSE-RA-005
02 March 2024 DATE OF REVIEW 03 March 2024
(B) (C) (D) (E) (F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
Hazards Control Measures Severity Likelihood Risk Additional Control measures Severity Likelihood Risk
 Before the start of any activity, permit to
work shall be obtained.
 Only trained workers shall be assigned for
manual handling.
 The physical condition of the workers
shall be assessed before giving them
tasks for manual handling.
 Material and Equipment shall be stored at  Strict supervision shall ensure while doing
the optimum height for safe manual manual handling.
handling.  Pre-tasks briefing to all personnel
 Pinch point/hand injury awareness shall involved in SHL activities.
be delivered to the crew members  Mechanical Aids shall be provided.
 Safe system of material handling  Stand Back 5 X 5.
Heavy/Awkward Load And
awareness shall be delivered. 4 2 8  Awareness postures shall be maintained. 3 1 3
Manual Handling Ergonomics  Practice SHL techniques Pinch
 Mechanical devices shall be used where
possible. point/hand injury awareness shall be
 While doing manual handling delivered to the crew members.
overreaching /stretching shall not  Mechanical devices shall be used where
allowed. possible.
 Max 20 kg of load shall allow handling
while doing manual handling.
 The working area shall be levelled and
clear from obstruction.
 Frequent breaks shall observe to avoid
fatigue.
 Mechanical/Hydraulic Trolleys shall be
used for shifting the Materials.
 Suitable equipment with all valid  A trained flagman shall assign with
documents (Insurance, Registration, and equipment to guide the equipment
3rd party certificate) shall be allowed to movements.
work on-site.  The surrounding area of equipment
 manufacturer recommendations when movement shall cordon off to avoid other
Collision of equipment and fall using hydraulic trolley/pallet jack, shall be equipment in the material handling area.
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of material during ensured.  During loading/unloading/shifting/lifting,
Loading, Unloading,  Trained personnel shall be operated, and the material shall keep close to the
Movement/Shifting.
awareness shall be given. ground as reasonably practicable.
(Mechanical Handling/ Using
Forklift / Mobile crane)  Inspection and proper functioning of  The material shall secure with sling/rope
hydraulic system shall be ensured. to avoid the fall of load during the
equipment movement.
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 Risk Assessment for Lifting, Loading and Unloading
Hand/fingers pinching,
Attaching De-attaching Lifting
Gears
Failure of lifting gear
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
of “I” beams by mechanical
equipment
Material falls from height
 The load shall be secured and are unable
to become dislodged, move or fall when
transporting.
 Corresponding equipment shall be used,
and safe working load shall be considered
prior to use.
 Personal shall be away from line of fire
while lifting, loading and unloading the
materials.
 Corresponding equipment shall be used,
and safe working load shall be considered
prior to use of transporting/lifting the
materials.
 Pinch points and hand safety awareness
shall be discussed with concerned crew.
 Only competent and 3rd party certified
operator having Govt. Driving License
shall be allowed to operate a specific
Equipment/crane.
 Proper planning shall be done before
loading/unloading/lifting/shifting/handling
Material (size, weight) shall be assessed.
 The operator and site Mechanic shall
inspect the equipment prior to start work.
 Reverse alarm, reverse warning lights,
side mirrors, headlights, and horn should
be functional during equipment
operation/movement.
 Third parity certified rigger shall be
provided for lifting works.
 Only trained personal and third- party
certified riggers shall permit to
attach/detach the lifting gears.
 Hand clearance shall ensure while
attaching and detaching the lifting gears.
 For heavy lifting gears, more than one
rigger shall be assigned.
 Jewelry items shall not permit to worn
Entanglement during the work.
 Heavy-duty gloves shall provide for the
protection of the hands/fingers of riggers
and other crew members.
 RAMS shall be discussed with the rigging
crew and hand safety shall ensure during
the rigging activity.
 All lifting gears shall be inspected by a
competent person.
 All lifting gears shall be certified by the
Equipment failure
third party.
 Work shall be carried out under proper
supervision.
 A speed limit of 10 km/h shall follow in
the store/handling area.
 The equipment movement area shall
keep free from obstruction.
 During shifting of material using a forklift,
the load shall keep close to the ground.
 The load shall secure with ropes/sling to
prevent from load collapse.
 Ensure the personnel stay away from line
of fire while doing
loading/unloading/shifting and lifting.
 Corresponding equipment to be used,
safe working load shall consider.
 Pinch points and hand safety awareness
shall be discussed with concerned crew.
 Proper planning shall be done prior to
start loading/unloading/shifting and lifting
work.
 Visual inspection shall be carried out prior
to start the lifting activities.
 All lifting gears shall be inspected and
color coded.
 SWL load shall be calculated prior to start
work.
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 Lifting gear shall be inspected by the
rigger prior to starting the work.
 Suitable lifting gears shall be used for the
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task.
 Proper maintenance shall be carried out
for the equipment.
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 Risk Assessment for Lifting, Loading and Unloading
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
of “I” beams by mechanical
equipment
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
of “I” beams by mechanical
equipment
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
of “I” beams by mechanical
equipment
 Lifting equipment and operator shall be  Daily basis equipment inspection shall be
certified and competent. carried out.
 RAMS shall be communicated with the  Material shall be secured during
work crew. loading/unloading works.
 Awareness training shall be conducted for  SWL shall be ensured.
the work crew.  Tagline shall be used to control the load.
 Pinch point awareness training shall be
conducted.
 Ensured I beam is properly secured with
piling equipment.
 Area shall be barricaded.
 Warning signs shall be posted for
unauthorized entry.
 Low noise equipment/machine shall be
used as possible.
 Awareness training shall be conducted for
the operator and nearby workers.
 TBT shall be conducted for the work crew.
High Noise 2 1 2
 Fit for the work PPE shall be worn.
 Appropriate ear plug shall be provided.
 Warning signboard of ear protection and
keep safe distance shall be posted in the
loading/unloading and lifting area.
 Only 3rd party trained equipment  Ensure the correct falls of a line are reeved
operator for a specific equipment shall be for the load being handled.
allowed to operate the equipment.  Anti-toe block shall be ensured in good
 RAMS shall be discussed with the loading working condition. Failure of this device
and unloading crew to ensure the crew would result in damage to the sheaves and
awareness. rope.
Injury or damage resulting from  Daily basis equipment shall be inspected  The lifting supervisor, Rigger, and Crane
exceeding the lifting parameter. by a competent mechanic/operator prior 3 3 9 operator shall ensure that the weight of 3 1 3
to start of work to ensure the equipment is lifting gears, hook blocks are included in
safe for use. load calculation.
 Equipment shall not be permitted to lift  Crane lifting operation shall be allowed
more than of its rated capacity. only on a level area and compaction test
 25% safety factory shall be in shall be done.
consideration for loading/unloading and  Smooth loading/unloading operation shall
lifting works. be ensured.
 A safe lifting procedure shall be discussed
with workers, operators, and riggers prior
 A safe equipment operation procedure
to start of loading/unloading work to
shall be followed as per the equipment
ensure a safe procedure followed.
manufacturer operation manuals.
 Smooth and slow handling operations
Collision or damages resulting  The sudden or violent movement of
shall be done to avoid the dynamic and
from swinging the load. control shall be avoided, as dynamic lifting 4 3 12 3 1 3
centrifugal forces.
or movement reduces the safety margins
 The Center of gravity of load shall be
of the equipment.
calculated and addressed to the rigger and
 The lifting load shall be within 75% of the
operator for each beam to ensure safe and
chart capacity of the crane.
smooth lifting.
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 Risk Assessment for Lifting, Loading and Unloading
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
of “I” beams by mechanical
equipment
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
Strain and Fatigue, due to
repetitive body movement can
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
affect Workers involved in  Frequent breaks shall be provided to
activity.
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
Loading/Unloading and Shifting
 Anemometer shall be ensured with a
 Prior to start of lifting on-site weather Mobile crane and a portable anemometer
conditions shall be assessed. If wind speed shall be available with lifting supervisor to
shall exceed 32 km/h, then confirm the wind speed.
loading/unloading activities by crane shall  During loading/unloading of “I” beam, tag
Excessive Wind 3 3 9 3 1 3
not be permitted. lines shall be used to control the beam
 Keeping in consideration of site proximity during lifting.
in the windy area, Safe loading/unloading  The pre-Task briefing shall be conducted
practice shall be followed during the lifting. to discuss the potential hazards and their
mitigation with workers.
 Safe and sufficient pedestrian accesses
shall be provided for work inside the
excavation.
 The working area shall be leveled and
cleared from any obstruction.
Slip, Trip and fall 2 1 2
 Separate access shall be provided for
pedestrians in the working area.
 Proper materials arrangements carried
out.
 Housekeeping shall be maintained.
 Only trained and experienced workers
shall be involved in the activity.
 Training shall be conducted for the
workers for safe use and handling
techniques.
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workers involved in the activity to avoid
strain and fatigue.
 A job rotation system shall be
implemented to avoid fatigue.
 A periodic inspection shall be carried out  Steel rebar caps shall be provided
for tools and defective or damaged tools wherever required.
shall not be allowed to use.  Good housekeeping shall be maintained
 Only trained workers shall be engaged all time. And Pipes/other material shall
Physical Injury
(Abrasion, cut, puncture, loading/unloading work. arrange and stored in designated areas.
pinching, etc.) Workers involved  Portable power tools shall be fitted with  Waste and unwanted materials shall
in activity may get an injury due safety guard (rotating parts shall be 4 3 12 remove from the working area and shall be 3 1 3
to sharp objects or tools. protected) to prevent abrasion. stored in designated areas.
 Required PPEs including heavy-duty hand  Only trained and experienced workers
gloves and goggles shall be provided. shall allow replacing the grinding/cutting
 Only long sleeves shirts shall be allowed to disks.
protect abrasion and cut due to sharp  Work shall be carried out under proper
edges. supervision.
Heat rash  The following tips shall deliver during
 Drinking water shall ensure at the work
training/induction for employers and
Dehydration Dizziness, location.
tiredness, irritability, thirst, dark  Job rotation and sufficient rest time shall workers to prevent heat-related disorders.
yellow urine, loss of  Workers shall encourage drinking plenty of
ensure during the extreme summer 4 2 8 3 1 3
appetite, fainting) water -- about one cup of water every 15 to
weather.
20 minutes, even if they are not thirsty.
Heat Cramps  Heat stress shelter shall be provided near
 Help workers adjust to the heat by
the working area.
Heat Exhaustion assigning a lighter workload.
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 Extreme summer weather awareness  Workers shall encourage wearing

Heat Stroke training shall be conducted for workers.
 New workers shall acclimatize with the
extreme summer weather.
 Temperatures, humidity, and workers''
response to weather shall monitored.
lightweight, loose-fitting, light-colored
clothing.
 Learn the signs of heatstroke, which can
be fatal. The symptoms are severe
headache, mental confusion/loss of
consciousness, flushed face, and hot, dry
skin.

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Section IV – Approval and Signatures

Prepared by Company Position Signature

MD Firoj Motive International HSE Manager

Reviewed and Approved by Company Position Signature

Mohammad Istanbouly Motive International Project Manager

Motive International Sr. Project Manager

Zaheer Ali Khan

High and Very High residual risk rating (8-24)

Note: All High and Very High residual risk ratings (8-24) require review and approval by Construction Director/Manager or Facility Manager before starting work to ensure that the additional controls are adequate to execute the task safely.
Reviewed and Approved by Company Position Signature
Project Director
Reviewed by Crew Company Position Signature

Risk Matrix Overall Risk Ratings

Likelihood
Very Low Low Medium High Very High
Severity
Unlikely Possible Likely Very Likely 1 2-3 4-6 8-18 24
1 2 3 4

High and Very High-Risk ratings of 8-24.

Critical - 6 6 12 18 24 Additional control measures must be implemented to further reduce the High and very high risk to acceptable level.
Note: The Construction Director/Manager or Facility Manager must personally review the activities with a High or Very High
residual risk score and approve suitable additional control measures by signing.
Major - 4 4 8 12 16

Moderate - 2 2 4 6 8

Minor - 1 1 2 3 4

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