RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORK ADJACENT TO CRANES

RISK ASSESSMENT FOR WORK ADJACENT TO CRANES

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Hazards

• Moving loads
• Lifting and lowering 
• Windy conditions
• Unsecured loads

Risks

• Head injuries
• Musculoskeletal Injuries
• Death

Control Measures

1. Banksman/signaller must be present during crane operations and be competent to carry out his/her function (CSCS Certified).
2. Works are to be prohibited where wind speeds are deemed too dangerous to operate safely.
3. All cranes and their jibs are to be checked and certified by a competent person periodically.
4. All chains and wire ropes are to be certified periodically.
5. The site for the erection or setup of the crane is to be predetermined and assessed by an appointed crane contractor.
6. Lift plans are to be provided before crane operations commence. Only authorized persons are permitted to work in areas where the crane is operating.
7. Crane operator to assess weather and climatic conditions daily.
8. All products are to be secured prior to lifting and safely guarded by a safety net or other appropriate means during transporting.
9. The area where the crane is operating must be secured and not accessible by unauthorized personnel.

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