Form-104

Risk Assessment Form

Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title:

Risk Assessment

01

Revision:
Item

Rev. : 1

Hazard

Risk

Risk Rating

Who is at Risk
S

Necessary Control Measures

Action
By

Rating

Residual Risk
Rating
S
L
Rating

Plant
1
Personal risk of injury and / or ill health

Overturning,

Risk of Injury to the public

Supervisor
Operator
Labour- Public

Risk of damage to property and

equipment
2

Collision with
Structures or
mobile Plant

Personal risk of injury and / or ill health

Risk of Injury to the public

Supervisor
Operator
Labour - Public

Risk of damage to property and

equipment

Lack of
communication

Personal risk of injury and / or ill health

Risk of Injury to the public

Supervisor
Operator
-Labour

Risk of damage to property and

equipment
4

Unauthorized
Access

Personal risk of injury and / or ill health

Risk of Injury to the public

Supervisor
Operator
Labour -Public

Risk of damage to property and

equipment
5

Lifting near open

Trenching

Personal risk of injury and / or ill health

Risk of Injury to the public

HSE-001 Risk Assessment

Supervisor
Operator
Labour -Public

6
6
6
6

Only trained and authorised persons are permitted to operate the plant
Prior to setting up the operator and the designated banks man will assess
the ground conditions for stability to prevent subsidence.
The crane will be set up as close to the lift area as possible to avoid over
reaching.
The crane operator will not attempt to lift outside the specified crane
capacity
The load should always be Kept close to the ground
The crane operator should maintain a steady speed during the operation
Ground conditions : The crane company you have elected to use can give
you suitable words to the effect that the ground on which the cranes will
operate from are capable of supporting the weight of the cranes and load.
Crane outriggers will use ground mats and supporting grillages to provide
additional support.
Where possible an exclusion zone should be erected to segregate the
work area from other plant.
Setting up will be under the control of the banksman. The banksman
should ensure there is adequate space between the crane and any
structures and take into account the swing radius.
Before starting the crane operator shouldS carry out a trial run to ensure
there is adequate room.

All instructions to the excavator operator will be given by the banks man
(where possible this will be with the use of 2 way radios)

The crane operator will ensure that the plant is never left running or a load
suspended when he is not in attendance.
The operator will ensure the keys are removed and the cab doors locked
when he is on a break or at the end of his shift
Ensure suitable barriers are erected around the lift.
Ensure suitable warning signs are attached around the lift area.
Ensure a permit to lift is obtained. Ensure the load is fully braced before
lifting.

Supervi
sor
Operat
ors

Supervi
sor
Operat
ors

Supervi
sor
Operat
ors

Supervi
sor
Operat
ors

Supervi
sor
Operat

Form-104

Risk Assessment Form

Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title:

Risk Assessment

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Revision:
Item

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Hazard

Risk

Risk Rating

Who is at Risk
S

Necessary Control Measures

Action
By

Rating

Ensure all plant equipment remains at least 1 meter form the edge of the
open trenches.

Risk of damage to property and

equipment

Residual Risk
Rating
S
L
Rating

ors

Physical
1

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Manual Handling

Muscular / Skeletal Disorders

Slips, Trips and Falls

Crushing or Trapping

Stresses and Strains

Cuts and Abrasions

Personal Injury

Manual Handling

Public, Staff,
Labour

Labour

Labour

Labour

Labour

Labour
Over exertion

HSE-001 Risk Assessment

Labour

Ensure there is adequate information, instruction, training and supervision. Where

ever-possible use mechanical aids to reduce manual handling.

Ensure each lift is planned and assessed, avoid double handling of materials.
Ensure the route to be travelled is free from obstacles or hazards and has
adequate lighting.

Look at the individual and their capabilities (ensure they are capable of lifting or
moving the load). Assess the load for size, shape, weight, and stability before it is
moved. Never try to lift above your own capabilities.

Supervis
or &
Individual
s

Supervis
or &
Individual
s

Supervis
or &
Individual
s

1
3

When lifting the load carry out a test lift to ensure the load can be moved
comfortably, check for sharp edges (if required wear gloves to protect the hands).

Supervis
or &
Individual
s

When lifting the load carry out a test lift to ensure the load can be moved
comfortably, check for sharp edges (if required wear gloves to protect the hands).

Supervis
or &
Individual
s

6
6

If moving heavy or obscure loads use more than 1 person (one person should
give the lifting instruction). Ensure that the correct handling techniques are used
such as keeping the load close to the body, keep feet shoulder width apart, and
avoid twisting or stooping.
Avoid carrying heavy or obscure loads up or down stairs. Never carry heavy loads
up or down ladders.

Supervis
or &
Individual
s
Supervis
or &
Individual

3
3

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Risk Assessment

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Hazard

Risk

Risk Rating

Who is at Risk
S

Necessary Control Measures

Action
By

Rating

Residual Risk
Rating
S
L
Rating

Lifting

Failure of lifting equipment

1

Lifting

Lifting
Damage to lifting equipment

Lifting

Loss of load

Traffic
Public Access

HSE-001 Risk Assessment

Labour, Staff,
Public,
Operators

Labour,
Operators

Public,
Operators,
Labour

Public, Staff,
Labour

Ensure the correct type of lifting equipment is selected for the lift.
Ensure the load does not exceed the SWL of the equipment.
Do not lift outside of the cranes safe working radius
Ensure that all equipment certification is in date.
Inspect equipment before use to ensure it is free from damage.
Do not use makeshift or untested equipment.
Report any damage to your supervisor and take it out of use.
Only allow competent operatives to carry out lifting activities.

Rigger
Chargehand

Ensure only competent persons are permitted to carry out the lifting operations.
Ensure tag lines are used to control the load.
Place packing around sharp edges or corners to prevent damage.
Do not use hooks that are stretched or damaged.

Rigger
Chargehand

Ensure that an adequate barriers or hoardings are erected around the site to
prevent access.
Ensure that appropriate warning signs are on display (multi language if required)

Ensure all equipment is stored correctly when not in use.

Only use lifting equipment for what it is designed.
Do not leave nylon sling exposed to heat or sunlight.
Do not tie nylon or wire lifting equipment together to extend it.

Traffic Management
6
2

Rigger
Chargehand

CM,Sup
ervisor
and

3
1

3
2

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warning of the dangers.
Restrict the access to construction traffic only.
Provide security to prevent unauthorised access.

Traffic
Plant & Vehicle Movement

Traffic
Trapping / Crushing

Traffic
Collision while reversing

Traffic
Collision at night

Traffic
Overturning

HSE-001 Risk Assessment

Public, Staff,
Labour

Public, Staff,
Labour

Public, Staff,
Labour

Public, Staff,
Labour

Public, Staff,
Labour

Action
By

Operati
ves
CM,Sup
ervisor
and
Operati
ves

Where appropriate implement a one way system to control vehicle movement,

where possible segregate walkways form vehicle movement.
Install designated parking areas.

Ensure that only trained and authorised persons are permitted to operate plant
and equipment.
Ensure that reversing vehicles are fitted with audible warning systems, where this
is not possible provide a banksman to direct the operator.
Provide High Viz Vests to the workforce so they are more visible to the operators
of plant.

CM,Sup
ervisor
and
Operati
ves

Ensure all reversing vehicles are controlled by a trained and competent

banks man.
Ensure routes are checked before reversing.
All mobile plant should be fitted with an audible reverse alarm.
Where practicable safety cones and plastic chain should be erected
around the reversing area.

Logistic
s
Manage
r
Banksm
an
Driver

Residual Risk
Rating
S
L
Rating

Ensure adequate access lighting is installed and maintained on main

road ways.
Ensure all vehicle and plant lights are in good working order and used
at night.
Restrict vehicle movement at night
Unloading should be carried out in well lit and restricted areas.

Logistic
s
Manage
r/
Supervi
sor
Banksm
an

Ensure vehicles stay on the designated access roads and do not take
shortcuts over the sandy areas.
If unloading materials using a forklift ensure the ground is level.

Supervi
sor

Form-104

Risk Assessment Form

Lifting Operations

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Risk Assessment

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S

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Rating

Ensure roads are maintained and free from potholes.

Traffic
Contact with people or pedestrians

Public, Staff,
Labour

Action
By

Ensure adequate pedestrian accesses are installed that give pedestrian

right of way. Where possible post a flagman to control vehicle and
pedestrian movement.
Construct speed humps in areas where pedestrians need to cross.
Implement designated pedestrian routes with barriers to segregate the
pedestrians from vehicle movement.
Ensure operatives are equipped with High Visibility Vests so they can be
easily seen by the drivers.

Residual Risk
Rating
S
L
Rating

Banksm
an

Logistic
s
Manage
r/
Supervi
sor
Banksm
an

2
3

Welfare
1

Lack of welfare and

medical facilities

Food / drinking water contamination

Lack of welfare and

medical facilities

Human waste contamination of

temporary facilities and site

Lack of welfare and

medical facilities

Lack of welfare and

medical facilities

Escalation of minor injuries due to

lack of treatment infection risk

Lack of welfare and

medical facilities

Ill health due to lack of recognition of

medical conditions

Lack of welfare and

medical facilities

HSE-001 Risk Assessment

Disease and ill health due to lack of

washing facilities

Preventable fatalities due to lack of

first aid skills and equipment

General site
workers
General site staff
Site visitors
General site
workers
General site staff
Site visitors
General site
workers
General site staff
Site visitors
General site
workers
General site staff
Site visitors
General site
workers
General site staff
Site visitors
General site
workers
General site staff
Site visitors

Site welfare facilities shall be established in line with the requirements set out in
FAST SWP 01 Site Establishment. Sufficient toilets, washing facilities, drying
facilities and mess facilities shall be installed in line with manpower levels. As
manpower levels change, welfare facilities shall be reviewed and altered
accordingly. Mess and welfare facilities shall be installed in a safe area where
there is no risk from moving vehicles or other site hazards
Temporary chemical toilets may be utilized in the early stages of a project,
however, these shall not be permitted in the long term. Full flushing WCs shall
be installed
Medical facilities shall be established in line with the requirements set out in
FAST SWP 001 Site establishment. Sufficient first aiders and / or a site nurse
shall be appointed for the project

CM

CM

CM
Nurse

Vehicle to be on site to transport any medical emergency to the nearest

hospital for further checks and treatment

CM

All prolonged medical illnesses reported must be sent to the nearest

hospital for further checks and treatment.

CM
Nurse

Where local regulations require a different standard to that set out in the FAST
SWP 001, the higher standard shall be implemented

PM

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Risk Assessment Form

Lifting Operations

Risk Assessment Title:

Risk Assessment

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Hazard

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Who is at Risk
S

Prepared By:
A - Architect
PM Project Manager
CM Construction Manager
LM Logistics Manager
PLM Plant Manager
HSEM HSE Manager
PS Project Supervisor
SC Subcontractor
Project:
Assessment Carried out by:
Assessment Date:
Risk Assessment Number:

HSE-001 Risk Assessment

Rev. : 1

Severity (S)
1
2
3
4
5

Minor Injury
Major Single Injury
Major Multiple Injuries
Single Death
Multiple Deaths

Frequency (F)
1
2
3
4
5

Improbable
Possible
Occasional
Frequent
Regular

Action
By

Necessary Control Measures

Rating
Risk Rating (RR)
R=SxF
Unacceptability Limits
More than 5 is unacceptable re-assess task
and preventative actions.
S = 0 is deemed to be the limit of practicability
of control measures.

Very High
15-25
S
5
4
3
2
1

5
25
20
15
10
5

High
8-12
4
20
16
12
8
4

Residual Risk
Rating
S
L
Rating
Medium
4-6

3
15
12
9
6
3

2
10
8
6
4
2

Low
1-3
1
5
4
3
2
1