Task Risk Assessment

This section should be used to summarise the

key points of relevant risks identified
by the team discussion
Job Description

Permit/Job Card No:

Risk Assessment Reference No:

Crane operations and lifting

TASK:
The steps involved in
doing the job

HAZARD:
What could go wrong and
what would the effect be?

CONTROLS:
How can the hazard be prevented?

General Crane
Operations

Dropped Objects,
Crush injury
Trapping of personnel
Moving Machinery

Weight of lift to be know

All lifting equipment to be
certified and colour coded
Lifting gear to be inspected
before use to ensure it is fit for
purpose and free from damage
Banksman (directs crane
operator) to be trained and clearly
identified.
Only authorised crane driver to
operate the crane.
Crane to be certified and fit for
purpose.
Tag lines to be used
Area under lifting (lifting area,
drop zone, and laydown area) to
be barriered off and vacated of
personnel
Crane operating limits to be
observed crane footing
secure/level.
Any potential overhead
obstructions to be noted.
Lifting equipment to be inspected
and stored correctly following
completion of the job.

Pause&Check times:
Changes:

Measures in place for recovery

What action to be taken if the
control fails

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Who is going to take
action?

CONTROLS
IN PLACE?

Yes

No

Hazard/Risk
Can all personnel in the group answer YES to the
Management
following questions?

Have all the significant hazards involved

with the work been identified?

Have control measures been identified for

these hazards?

Have the people responsible for implementing

these control measures been identified and are
these controls in place?
Has the method of communication been agreed
and tested?

Hazard/Risk
Will the work involve:
Identification

The use of lifting equipment?

(i) Is this TRIC a lifting plan
(ii) Is a separate lifting plan diagram
required/available?

Working in noisy areas?

Line breaching or potential hydrocarbon release?

Is everyone aware of what is being done at the

worksite?

Are we aware of what everyone else is doing at

the worksite?

Does everyone know that any changes to the

work plan have to be communicated to everyone
involved in the work?

Does everyone know that any new people

joining the work party must be given a full and
thorough handover?

Single work party in area?

If the answer to any of these

questions is NO, then the
safety of people is at risk
The talk leader should confirm
the understanding of the
group by asking open
questions on the above points

Environmental impact?
Manual handling moving objects/loads? (If
yes obtain /complete a manual handling
assessment
Working near objects that may move?
Working in an area with poor lighting or a
tight/confined space?
Working at height?
Working near areas that could cause personnel
to slip, trip, or fall?

Area:
Location:
Talk Leader: .
Person Supervising: .
Job:
Date & Time:

Using portable electrical equipment?

Working with equipment or connections under
pressure?

Attendees
Area
Operator

Working with dangerous goods and substances

hazardous to health?
Personnel who are new to the area or each
other?
Equipment which is potentially dangerous?

If so, the work may be

hazardous and care should be
taken to ensure the work is
done
safely
Remember, everyone
is responsible
for:

Using the correct tools for the job

Being aware of the hazards around them and

remaining vigilant to change
Using the correct PPE for the job

Making themselves aware of, and working within,

the requirements of the PTW system, Procedures,
Risk/MSDS/Manual Handling Assessments

6....

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10.

Reviewed by (initials):

Action required:
Update procedures

Talk leader ..
H.O.D.
Office

.
...

Update risk
assessments
Other
(Raise remedial action form or
change requests as necessary)