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    This risk assessment document identifies hazards associated with slinging loads, including equipment failure, planning errors, dropped loads, struck by falling objects, trapping, damage to property, and inclement weather. For each hazard, the potential harms, persons at risk, required control measures, and records or actions are described. Control measures include proper storage and maintenance of lifting equipment, planning operations, trained and supervised slingers and banksmen, use of tail ropes and load guidance, exclusion zones, and stopping work during unsafe weather. The assessment was performed for a specific client and site.

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    This risk assessment document identifies hazards associated with slinging loads, including equipment failure, planning errors, dropped loads, struck by falling objects, trapping, damage to property, and inclement weather. For each hazard, the potential harms, persons at risk, required control measures, and records or actions are described. Control measures include proper storage and maintenance of lifting equipment, planning operations, trained and supervised slingers and banksmen, use of tail ropes and load guidance, exclusion zones, and stopping work during unsafe weather. The assessment was performed for a specific client and site.

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    This risk assessment document identifies hazards associated with slinging loads, including equipment failure, planning errors, dropped loads, struck by falling objects, trapping, damage to property, and inclement weather. For each hazard, the potential harms, persons at risk, required control measures, and records or actions are described. Control measures include proper storage and maintenance of lifting equipment, planning operations, trained and supervised slingers and banksmen, use of tail ropes and load guidance, exclusion zones, and stopping work during unsafe weather. The assessment was performed for a specific client and site.

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    Dang Minh Huong
    This risk assessment document identifies hazards associated with slinging loads, including equipment failure, planning errors, dropped loads, struck by falling objects, trapping, damage to property, and inclement weather. For each hazard, the potential harms, persons at risk, required control measures, and records or actions are described. Control measures include proper storage and maintenance of lifting equipment, planning operations, trained and supervised slingers and banksmen, use of tail ropes and load guidance, exclusion zones, and stopping work during unsafe weather. The assessment was performed for a specific client and site.

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    Risk Assessment

    Part A Generic Hazards


    Risk Assessment Ref: -

    Activity:

    Client:

    Hazards

    Slinging Loads

    Site:

    Harm

    Risk prior
    to Control
    Measures

    Persons
    at Risk

    Date of Assessment:

    Required Control Measures

    Records/Actions

    Risk Control
    Measures
    Applied

    Equipment failure
    & damage during
    storage/transit
    and use

    Death, injury

    S=5
    L=2
    R=Medium

    Operatives/
    Persons
    adjacent

    All lifting equipment must be stored in such a way as to


    prevent damage by abrasion, chemicals and UV light. .
    Lifting equipment is subject to the planned maintenance
    programme. All users to carry out pre-user checks before
    using equipment. Equipment must be correctly labelled
    and with certification of inspection by competent persons.

    Maintenance records,
    training, supervision,
    certification form
    completed

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Planning

    Death, injury

    S=5
    L=2
    R= Medium

    All

    Operations will be planned to ensure maximum safety of


    personnel and property. Slingers, banksmen and
    supervisors will be trained in lifting operations. Obtain
    manufacturers information on load weight, centre of gravity
    and slinging arrangements in advance where practicable

    Planning, training and


    supervision. Tool Box Talk

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Unplanned
    release or
    dropping of load

    Death, injury

    S=5
    L=3
    R=High

    Operatives/
    Persons
    adjacent

    Slings will not be placed on sharp edges. Slingers,


    banksmen and supervisors will be trained in lifting
    operations

    Training and supervision.

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Striking by falling
    objects

    Death, injury

    S=5
    L=2
    R= Medium

    Operatives/
    Persons
    adjacent

    No persons are allowed to stand or work within lifting


    appliance-operating radius without the operators
    permission. All personnel associated with slinging will wear
    safety helmets, gloves and safety footwear

    Training and supervision.

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Trapping between
    fixture and load

    Death, injury

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Operatives/
    Persons
    adjacent

    Tail ropes will be used on large loads to steady and guide


    them

    Training and supervision.

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Damage to
    equipment or
    property

    Death, injury

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Property

    Loads must not be slewed over personnel, vehicle cabins


    or huts. Tail ropes will be used on large loads to steady
    and guide them. A banksmen is to be used where drivers
    vision is impaired

    Training and supervision.

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Operatives/
    Persons
    adjacent

    Ensure that work will be stopped when weather conditions


    prevent safe operations

    Planning, training and


    supervision.

    S=5
    L=1
    R= Low

    Inclement weather

    Issue 2/12 .July 2012. Completion of this document converts it into a site specific assessment. To be reviewed in 2013.

    Page 1 of 2

    Risk Assessments
    Part B Site Specific Hazards

    Risk Assessment Ref: -

    Activity:

    Slinging Loads

    Consider:
    Location (space available, ventilation, lighting, environment)
    Others affected (other work in vicinity, staff, public, vulnerable persons including children)

    Hazards

    Harm

    Risk prior
    to Control
    Measures

    Persons
    at Risk

    Required Control Measures

    Records/Actions

    Site Specific Assessment compiled by ____________________________________ Date ________________

    Issue 2/12 .July 2012. Completion of this document converts it into a site specific assessment. To be reviewed in 2013.

    Page 2 of 2

    Risk Control
    Measures
    Applied

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