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The Cranes And Derricks Use Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Falls
- Faulty electrical connections
- 2. Spot Selection
- Collisions
- Incorrect level ground
- 3. Crane Inspection
- Electric shock from worn wiring
- Failure of lifting components due to wear and tear
- 4. Load Calculation
- Overloading
- Inaccurate weight calculations
- 5. Rigging
- Collapse caused by unsuitable rigging system
- Rigging failure
- 6. Lifting Operations
- Falling objects or load
- Sudden crane movement
- Structural failure
- 7. Relocation of Load
- Inadequate pathway
- Collision with personnel or structure
- 8. Dismantling and De-rigging
- Falls during dismantling
- Inadequate space for safety
- 9. Regular Maintenance
- Electrocution
- Mechanical injury from moving parts
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Injury during evacuation
- Miscommunication in emergency procedures
- 11. Transportation
- Road accident
- Collision with structures
- 12. Storage after Use
- Toppling during storage
- Inadequate storage space or facilities
- 13. Incident Reporting
- Non-compliance with reporting rules
- Missed incidents due to lack of understanding
- 14. Load Testing
- Load falling
- Inaccuracy in evaluating capacity
- 15. Equipment Checks
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Skipping routine checks out of complacency
- 16. Working at Heights
- Falls
- Incorrect fall arrest system setup
- 17. Load Securing
- Load slipping or falling
- Inadequately secured load
- 18. Crew Communication
- Miscommunication
- Inconsistencies in hand signals/language
- 19. Weather Considerations
- Wind pressure on crane/load
- Slips and trips due to rain or poor lighting
- 20. End of Day Checklist Completion
- Overlooking faults due to rush
- Missed checks