TASK BASED RISK ASSESSMENT

TASK ACTIVITY Heavy lifting operation LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorisation after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Crane becomes unstable and tips Potential fatalities. 4X3 12 Cranes must be certified and fit for intended operations. 4X1 4
over. Injury to personnel Cranes must be positioned on level ground which has been
Damage to equipment. assessed as suitable for the subjected load bearing capabilities.
All outriggers must be fully extended and the cranes blocked and
levelled as per manufacturers instructions.
The cranes must be configured to the manufacturer specification.
Only personnel assessed as competent are permitted to operate
the cranes.
Barrier off the work site area and restrict access to unauthorised
personnel.
Suspended loads must not be transferred over personnel at any
time throughout the operation.
The cranes safe load indicator must be calibrated and be accurate
to within the manufactures recommended tolerance.
The cranes safe operating radius must not be exceeded.
The cranes must be operated smoothly and all necessary
precautions taken to ensure the crane is not subjected to shock
loading
The crane operator must adjust the safe load indicator accordingly
to ensure the cranes are not unintentionally overloaded.
Cranes must be operated within the manufactures designed
parameters at all times during the operation.
The designated Supervisor shall be responsible for overseeing the
operations.
If all the control measures are effectively applied at the worksite during the operation, then the risks have been reduced to a level as Overall L
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low as reasonably practicable. Risk

ASSESSOR SIGNATURE RESIDUAL RISK ACCEPTED FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE:

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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorization after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Damage to crane structure due to Damage to equipment 4X3 12 The outreach of the cranes versus load must be carefully 4x1 4
contact between load and crane Potential fatality monitored and observed during operations.
boom. Injury to personnel Only authorised personnel are permitted to carry out
rigging / slinger / banksman duties.
Only trained and competent personnel are authorised to
operate the cranes.
The designated Supervisor is responsible for overseeing
lifting operations.
If at any time the operation cannot be carried out safely or
additional hazards are identified the operation must be
stopped and re-assessed prior to re- commencement.
Prior to commencing the operation these control measures
and the content lifting plan must be communicated and
understood by all personnel involved in the operation.

The control measures contained within the risk assessment must be strictly adhered to throughout the operation Overall L
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Risk

ASSESSOR SIGNATURE RESIDUAL RISK ACCEPTED FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE:

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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorization after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Failure of crane wire ropes Injury to personnel 4X3 12 The designated supervisor shall ensure the running wire 4X1 4
Falling objects Potential fatalities ropes fitted to the cranes have been subject to a thorough
Damage to equipment examination and visually inspected by the operator prior to
commencement of the lifting operations. In addition the
running wire ropes will have current certification.

It is not permitted to transfer loads over personnel, or for

personnel to position themselves under suspended loads.

During the lifting operation the correct spooling /un-

spooling of the wire ropes must be monitored by the crane
operator.

The crane must be operated smoothly to prevent the crane

being subjected to shock loading.

Barrier off area and restrict access to authorised personnel

only.

The control measures must be communicated to all personnel involved in the operation, in addition the control measures must be Overall L
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strictly applied at the work site in conjunction with the specific lifting plan. Risk

ASSESSOR SIGNATURE RESIDUAL RISK ACCEPTED FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE:

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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorization after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Failure of crane structure or load Potential fatalities 4X3 12 The responsible person shall ensure that the cranes have 4X1 4
bearing components. Personal injuries been serviced and maintained as per manufactures
Damage to equipment instructions and crane hire company maintenance routine
strategy.
The designated supervisor shall ensure the cranes load
bearing / structural components are in a sound condition,
have been inspected / tested / inspected and have a
current certificate of conformance.

Pre-operational function checks, running checks and post

lift checks will be carried out by the designated personnel.
If at any time the lifting operation cannot be carried out
safely, the operation must be suspended and re-assessed.
Barrier off area and restrict access to authorised personnel
only.

The control measures contained within the risk assessment must be communicated to all relevant personnel and applied at the work Overall L
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site. Risk
ASSESSOR SIGNATURE RESIDUAL RISK ACCEPTED FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE:

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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorization after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Cranes subjected to gross overload Potential for cranes to become unstable and tip 4X3 12 Crane outriggers must be fully extended and the crane blocked 4X1 4
conditions. over. and levelled as per manufacturers instructions.
Potential fatalities. The crane must be configured accordingly.
Only trained and competent personnel are permitted to operate the
Injury to personnel
cranes.
Damage to equipment. Barrier off the work site area and restrict access to authorised
personnel only.
The cranes safe load indicator must be calibrated and be accurate
to within the manufactures recommended tolerance.
The crane operating radius must not be exceeded.
The crane must be operated smoothly and all necessary
precautions taken to ensure the crane is not subjected to shock
loading
The crane operator must adjust the safe load indicator accordingly
to ensure the crane is not unintentionally overloaded.
Crane must be operated within the manufactures deigned
parameters at all times during the operation. The designated
supervisor is responsible for overseeing the entire operation.
If the control measures are complied with and applied at the work place, then the residual risk has been to a level ALARP. Overall L
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Risk
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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorization after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Failure of loose rigging equipment, Potential fatalities. 4X3 12 The responsible person shall ensure that the loose lifting 4x1 4
slings, shackles, spreader beams. Injury to personnel equipment to be used in the operation is suitable and
Damage to equipment. sufficient for intended use. It meets the relevant code /
standard and is stamped with the Safe Working Load.
Additionally the equipment shall have been examined /
inspected and have a current certificate of conformance.
The designated supervisor shall ensure that pre-
operational checks / inspections and post lift checks are
carried out by the relevant personnel. The supervisor shall
verify that the load has been rigged and prepared to the
approved standard prior to commencing lifting operations.
If at any time the lifting operation cannot be carried out
safely, the operation must be suspended and re-assessed.
Barrier off area and restrict access to authorised personnel
only.
Only trained, competent personnel are permitted to inspect
and install the loose lifting equipment.
If the control measures are complied with and applied at the work place, then the residual risk has been to a level ALARP. Overall L
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Risk
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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorization after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Human error Potential fatalities. 4X3 12 Only trained, competent, and personnel are permitted to be 4x1 4
Behaviours / attitudes of people Injury to personnel involved in the lifting operations.
Positions of people Damage to equipment. Effective supervision must be in place to oversee the entire
operations
The lifting methodology must be communicated and
understood by all relevant personnel.
All personnel involved in the operation will fully understand
their roles and responsibilities.
The risk assessment control measures, lifting plan will be
communicated, understood and agreed upon during the
tool box talk.
Barrier off area and permit access to authorised personnel
only.
It is not permissible to transfer loads over personnel, or for
personnel to walk under suspended loads at any time
during the operation.
If for any reason the operation cannot continue safely,
operations must be suspended and the hazards/risks re-
assessed prior to re-commencement.

Any person has the authority to stop the job at any

time for safety reasons and take Time out for safety.

Compliance with the control measures of the risk assessments is mandatory for all personnel involved in the operation Overall L
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TASK ACTIVITY LOCATION

PERSONNEL INVOLVED GROUPS AFFECTED
ASSESSORS DATE
Likelihood of Risk rating REFERENCE
Occurrence VU U P L VL SL
Negligible 1 2 3 4 5 1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further.
Slight 2 4 6 8 10 7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorisation after consultation with specialist personnel
Moderate 3 6 9 12 15 and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the
High 4 8 12 16 20 risk should be reduced further prior to commencement
Very High 5 10 15 20 25 15 - 25 Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce the risk.
Hazard
The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.
Severity
RESIDUAL
INITIAL RISK CONTROL MEASURES TO
POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT RISK
(S x L = Risk) MINIMISE RISK
(S x L = Risk)
Moving and handling of loads Injury to personnel and damage to equipment Ensure that all personnel have an escape route and remain
from the handling and movement of lifts. out with the line of fire. Do not attempt to handle lifts until
below waist level. Do not attempt to stop swinging loads
3x3 9 3x2 6
manually, use tag lines to assist the control of long and
awkward loads. Ensure sufficient personnel are in place for
the operation.
Breakdown in communication Injury to personnel Good communications are essential for this operation. If
between Banksman and Crane Damage to equipment 4x2 8 communication is lost operation must stop. For hand 4x1 4
Operator Potential fatalities signals clear and precise signals, maintain visual contact.
Danger to personnel while carrying Injury to personnel Ensure adverse weather working policies are strictly
out crane operations in marginal Damage to equipment adhered to.
weather conditions 3x3 9 Carry out regular monitoring of weather conditions and 3x2 6
suspend operations if the safety of personnel / equipment
is at risk.
Snagging of loads. Injury to personnel Banksman to monitor proximity of load for snagging during
Damage to equipment initial lifting and landing operations.
3x3 9 3x2 6
Clear communication between all involved parties is
essential
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Semi-quantitative risk rating

Hazard severity relative to injury
Likelihood
1 Very unlikely 2 Unlikely 3 Possible 4 Likely 5 Very likely
A freak A rare Could happen Not certain to Almost inevitable that an
combination of combination of when additional happen, but an accident would result
factors would factors would factors are additional factor
be required for be required for present but may result in an
an incident to an incident to otherwise accident
occur occur unlikely to occur
1. Negligible
Negligible injury, no 1 2 3 4 5
absence from work
Hazard Severity

2. Slight
Minor injury requiring 2 4 6 8 10
first aid treatment
3. Moderate
Injury leading to lost 3 6 9 12 15
time accident
4. High
Single fatality or multiple 4 8 12 16 20
serious injury
5. Very high
Multiple fatality 5 10 15 20 25
Risk rating - interpretation of scores

1-6 May be acceptable; however, review task to see if risk can be reduced further

7 - 14 Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorisation after

consultation with specialist personnel and assessment team. Where possible the
task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the risk
should be reduced further prior to task commencement

15 - 25
Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in
place to reduce risk. The controls should be re-assessed for adequacy prior to
task commencement
Hazard severity relative to property damage and environmental impact

Hazard Property or equipment damage Environmental impact

severity
1 Minor damage No significant impact on the environment
2 Moderate damage Minor impact on the environment
3 Significant damage Moderate pollution
4 Limited structural damage Severe but localised pollution
5 Major structural damage Major pollution

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