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The Secure Load Lifting Using Cranes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment selection
- Lack of hazard identification
- 2. Lift Planning
- Improper load securing
- Inadequate weight distribution
- 3. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Improper maintenance
- 4. Lift area safety
- Trip and fall hazards
- Unsecured area
- 5. Operator competence
- Inefficient training
- Fatigue
- 6. Lifting operation
- Wind effect
- Overloading
- 7. Load control
- Rigging failures
- Sudden load release
- 8. Communication
- Lack of clear signals
- Language barrier
- 9. Site Traffic Control
- Vehicle collision
- Workers struck by vehicle
- 10. Emergency procedures
- Lack of evacuation plan
- Inadequate first aid measures
- 11. Safety gear usage
- Non-usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Incorrect PPE
- 12. Ground conditions
- Slippery or uneven surfaces
- underground services
- 13. Weather Conditions
- High winds
- Lightning strikes
- 14. De-rigging and storage procedure
- Incorrectly de-energised equipment
- Slips
- trips
- falls from improper storage/stacking
- 15. Post-Operation Review
- Incomplete incident reporting
- Non-detection of damaged equipment
- 16. Utilities and Services
- Striking underground services
- Overhead power lines
- 17. Pedestrians and Public protection
- Collision with pedestrians
- falling objects onto public areas
- 18. Operation in darkness or poor visibility
- Poor risk identification
- Miscommunication
- 19. Equipment Failure
- Damaged equipment continuing to be used
- Insufficient inspection protocols
- 20. Load integrity
- Inadequate load assessment
- Unbalanced loads