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TASK SPECIFIC HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSMENTS FOR METHOD STATEMENTS
Revision No: 00 Date:

Operation / Activity: Last Review by: Date:

Use of Pull Lifts, Tirfors and Chain Blocks
Personnel / Property at Risk Prep by: Date:

Site to be applied App’d by: Date:

Element Hazard Uncontrolled Control Measures Residual Risk

Risk Value Value
Use of Tirfors / Pull Lifts and L S R L S R
Chain Block Hoist to install
Steelwork.
Failure of Lifting 2 5 10 Competent person to check all parts of chain 1 5 5
Equipment block/Tirfor/Pull lift before each use.
Check chains are not twisted and are free running.
Check brake for oil or grease contamination.
Check hook for damage
Ensure the safety catch is fitted and operational.
The SWL of the equipment is not exceeded
Ensure a competent person has assessed the anchor
points for the chain block/ Tirfor/ pull lift.
All equipment to be well-maintained and checked
each week or prior to use and to have test and fit for
use certificates held on site. All checked prior to use.
Weekly inspections to be carried out and recorded.
Max load information to be observed.

Severity (S): 1-minor 1st aid, 2-Minor hospital referral, 3-RIDDOR (over 3 day), 4-Major injury, 5-fatality
Likelihood (L): 0 - Very Remote, 1 - Remote, 2 - Occasional, 3- Probable, 4 – Frequent
Hazard Rating S x L (0-3 = Low, work can 4-7 = Medium, Work needs additional controls, 8 or more = High, Work shall not commence)
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