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The Wire Rope Handling Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Mishandling of equipment
- Lack of knowledge/training
- 2. Equipment Check
- Faulty equipment
- Not correctly fitted accessories
- 3. Site Assessment
- Uneven/unsuitable working surface
- Overhead electrical hazards
- 4. Lifting Operations
- Incorrect sling selection
- Improper load control
- 5. Positioning Load
- Twisted rope under tension
- Sudden release of energy
- 6. Stressing Operations
- Uncontrolled movement of wire rope
- Failure of components
- 7. Terminating Operations
- Abrasion/Cutting
- Incorrect tension in ropes
- 8. Dismantling Work Area
- Falling objects
- Slip and trip hazards
- 9. Equipment Maintenance
- Poor maintenance practices
- Untrained operators
- 10. Emergency Procedures
- Inadequate emergency procedures
- Inadequate rescue facilities
- 11. Housekeeping
- Risk from poorly stored equipment/tools
- Obstruction of walkways
- 12. Traffic Management
- Unmanaged vehicle movements
- Poor signage
- 13. Communication Failure
- Lack of communication
- Misinterpretation of information
- 14. Electrical Hazards
- Contact with power lines
- Insufficient grounding
- 15. Fire Safety
- Faulty electrical equipment
- Inadequate fire safety protocols
- 16. Weather Conditions
- Working in adverse weather conditions
- Lack of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- 17. Manual Handling
- Incorrect lifting technique
- Over-exertion
- 18. Breaks and Fatigue
- Lack of breaks resulting in fatigue
- Insufficient rest facilities
- 19. Personal Protective Equipment
- Inadequate PPE
- Misuse of PPE
- 20. End of Work Day Procedures
- Loose items left out
- Poorly secured site