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Tower Cranes-Risk Assessment

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As an HSE professional, you understand the critical importance of risk assessments in maintaining a safe work environment. Allow me to introduce you to our exclusive offering:

🔥 Tower Cranes Risk Assessment: The attached document is a powerful tool for identifying and mitigating  risks associated with tower cranes activities. It’s more than just a form—it’s a proactive step toward safety excellence.

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Purpose:
To ensure the safety of personnel and equipment during the operation, erection, jumping, repair, maintenance, and dismantling of tower cranes by identifying and mitigating potential hazards.

Key Elements:

  1. Potential Hazards Considered:
    • Falls from height
    • Falling materials
    • Lifting operations
    • Electricity hazards
    • Manual handling
    • COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
    • Adverse weather
    • Slips/trips
  2. Persons at Risk:
    • Employees
    • Subcontractors
    • Visitors
  3. Mandatory Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Requirements:
    • Safety induction
    • Tool box talks
    • Proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
    • Work permit
    • Proper tools and equipment
    • Proper supervision
    • Barricades and warning signs
  4. PPE Requirements:
    • Safety helmets
    • Safety boots
    • Gloves
    • Overalls
    • Full body safety harness
  5. Risk Levels and Control Measures:
    • Untrained Erectors/Technicians: Use competent erectors and technicians.
    • Discarded/Deformed Parts: Use proper crane parts and accessories, and inspect them thoroughly.
    • Failure of Lifting Equipment: Use certified equipment and inspect it before use; do not exceed SWL.
    • Fall of Person: Use safety harnesses and ensure proper anchoring points and access.
    • Fall of Materials/Tools: Secure tools and accessories, and barricade the area below.
    • Collapse of Mast Section/Counter Weight: Ensure proper placement and securing of mast sections and counterweights.
    • Collapse of Crane: Follow manufacturer instructions for base and ballast, conduct regular inspections, and avoid adverse weather.
    • Electricity: Perform electrical jobs as per standards, use well-insulated joints, and maintain safe distances from power lines.
    • Adverse Weather: Check forecasts and avoid operations during adverse conditions.
    • Collision with Structures/Other Cranes: Maintain safe distances and use communication systems to coordinate with other cranes.
    • Inadequate Mobile Crane: Use appropriate mobile cranes and follow proper setup procedures.

Ongoing Process:
Risk assessment is a continuous process that must be communicated to workers before starting the job. It is regularly reviewed to adapt to new activities and potential risks, ensuring a safe working environment.

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