GENERIC RISK ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT No.

06

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Task Description: Heavy Lifting
HAZARDS IDENTIFIED CONTROL MEASURES

1 Personal injury Follow risk assessment and lifting study,

barrier/secure lifting zone, wear correct PPE
2 Lifting accessory failure Use only certified lifting accessories with
current colour code, inspect items before use
3 Crane failure Only use certified and tested equipment
Test crane brake by small lift of load
3 Weight Know the weight of ALL items before lifting
Only use accessories with suitable SWL
4 Uncontrolled movement of load Ensure ALL joints are separated before lifting
Do Not use crane to separate joints
Use handlines to control the load on the hook
6 Falling Objects Ensure ALL parts of load are secure, remove
loose items, DO NOT lift over personnel
7 Stability Confirm load center of gravity prior to lift
Do not stack loads too high
Place loads on firm & level surface
8 Complex lifts (more than one crane) Suitable lifting study & method statement
Team briefing of all personnel prior to lift
PPE:- Safety boots x Overalls x Hard Hat x Gloves x LEP x
Goggles Hearing Protection Respiratory Protection Other:-

PERSONS AT RISK: All Workers x Inexperienced Workers Contractors

Near by workers Others (specify) How many are at Risk 4 - 6
Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE Likelihood (A) X Severity (B) = RISK SCORE
BEFORE APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES AFTER APPLICATION of CONTROL MEASURES
4 X 4 = 16 3 X 2 = 6
6 or LESS = LOW RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES 6 or LESS = LOW RISK, NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED
8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 8 to 10 = MEDIUM RISK, REVIEW CONTROL MEASURES,
MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED MANAGEMENT INPUT MAY BE REQUIRED
12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK - APPLY CONTROL MEASURES, 12 or ABOVE = HIGH RISK, MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED
MANAGEMENT INPUT REQUIRED BEFORE WORK CAN START

Scoring System
(A) Likelihood of injury or harm (B) Severity of potential injury
Very Unlikely = 1. Very likely = 4. Very Minor (no first aid) = 1. Major Injury = 4.
Unlikely = 2. Inevitable = 5. First Aid Injury = 2. Disability or Fatality = 5.
Even Chance = 3. Lost Time = 3.

Assessed for: Approved by:

Client: Name:
Site: Signature:
Assignment: Date of Approval:
Service Order No: Next Assessment: After change of scope or
Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: August 2011 IR Approved: conditions 404872722.doc
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Designed: Nov. 2001 IR Issued: Revised: August 2011 IR Approved: 404872722.doc