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Risk Assessments
Hazard
Scenario
Precautions to minimise the
risk
Method
Injury to
head
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Installing barrier
Use of PPE (hard hats)
Competent crane
operator/banksman
Operative to be vigilant
Instruction
Training
Training
Injury to
hands
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Installing barrier
Use of PPE (gloves) & correct tools
Competent crane
operator/banksman
Operative to be vigilant
Instruction
Training
Training
Training
Injury to feet
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Installing barrier
Use of PPE (safety boots)
Competent crane
operator/banksman
Operative to be vigilant
Instruction
Training
Training
Load slipping
from crane
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Use certified approved slings/lift
equipment
Competent operative
Inspection
Training
Uncontrolled
Load
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring Barrie
Use correct tag rope
Competent operators
Establish correct safety zones
Training
Training
Training
Slinger falling
from
vehicle/load
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Installing barrier
Safe access and egress to vehicle
and load
Operative to be vigilant
Training
Training
Injury from
site traffic
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Installing barrier
Correct site management
procedures
Operatives to be vigilant
Training
Training
Injury from
traffic
Loading and unloading barrier
Manoeuvring barrier
Installing barrier
Correct traffic management
procedures
Operatives to be vigilant
Training
Training