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The Striking Overhead Structures With Cranes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Poor ground conditions
- Obstructions nearby
- 2. Pre-Operation Inspection
- Malfunctioning equipment
- Inadequate safety devices
- 3. Setting up the Crane
- Inadequate space
- Overhead electric wires
- 4. Lifting Loads
- Overloading
- Swinging or spinning loads
- 5. Moving the Crane
- Striking workers or other obstructions
- Unexpected machine movement
- 6. Striking the Load
- Incorrect slinging
- Released load striking equipment or personnel
- 7. Lowering the Load
- Load out of control
- Struck by swinging load
- 8. Dismantling the Crane
- Instability due to residual load
- Falling from height
- 9. Regular Maintenance
- Rushed maintenance
- Neglected warning signs
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate planning
- Personnel not aware
- 11. Post-Operation Inspection
- Missed damage
- Failure detect problem due to rush
- 12. Report and Recordkeeping
- Errors in recordkeeping
- Lost reports
- 13. Storing the Crane
- Unfavourable weather conditions
- Vandalism
- 14. Periodic review
- Changes overlooked
- Inspection interval too long
- 15. Training and competency verification
- Insufficient skill-level
- Unverified competency
- 16. Weather monitoring
- Working in hazardous weather
- Unexpected weather changes
- 17. Safety briefings and toolbox talks
- Miscommunication
- Overlooking potential hazards
- 18. Identifying potential hazards
- Overlooked risks
- Inadequate hazard identification process
- 19. Inspection and testing
- Incorrect certification
- Overdue inspections
- 20. Workplace traffic management
- Congestion
- Personal injury from vehicle contact