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RA No.
ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION HOIST - USE
DATE

LOCATION: PROJECT:

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED SUBSTANCES TO BE USED REVISION STATUS

REVISION NUMBER REVISED DATE
CONSTRUCTION HOIST

POTENTIAL HAZARDS / CONDITIONS CONSIDERED (TICK BOX) PERSONS AT RISK (TICK BOX)

FALL FROM HEIGHT ELECTRICITY DEEP EXCAVATION EMPLOYEES PUBLIC

MANUAL HANDLING SLIPS / TRIPPING

FALLING OF MATERIALS
SUBCONTRACTORS
COSHH ENVIRONMENTAL RISK
LIFTING OPERATION
ADVERSE WEATHER GENERAL PUBLIC VISITORS
FIRE RISK
MANDATORY HSE REQUIREMENTS (TICK BOX)
SAFETY INDUCTION WORK PERMIT

TOOL BOX TALK PROPER TOOLS / EQUIPMENTS

PROPER PPE PROPER SUPERVISION

SAFE WORK PLACE PROPER BARRICADE AND WARNING SIGN IN THE AFFECTED AREA

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) REQUIREMENT (TICK BOX)

SAFETY HELMET GLOVES EAR PLUGS / DEFENDERS

SAFETY BOOTS MASK RESPIRATORY / BREATHING APPARATUS

GOGGLES / SPECTACLE OVERALLS FULL BODY SAFETY HARNESS

TO REFER OTHER RISK ASSESSMENTS

1.
2.
3.
4.
RISK LEVEL

H (HIGH-Potential to cause death or permanent injury) M (MEDIUM – Potential to cause loss time injury) L (LOW – An injury treatable with First Aid)

LIKELIHOOD (L) SEVERITY (S) CLASS OF RISK (L X S) RISK MATRIX

5 5 10 15 20 25
LIKELIHOOD

1. IMPROBABLE. 1. NEGLIGIBLE.
HIGH = 15 – 25 4 4 8 12 16 20
2. REMOTE. 2. MINOR.
3 3 6 9 12 15
3. PROBABLE 3. REPORTABLE. MEDIUM = 07 – 14
2 2 4 6 8 10
4. OCCASIONAL. 4. SERIOUS. LOW = 01 - 06
1 1 2 3 4 5
5. FREQUENT 5. CATASTROPHIC.
1 2 3 4 5
SEVERITY (S)

NOTE: 1. Risk assessment must be addressed to workers by work in charge before starting job.
2. Risk assessment is a continuous process hence to be reviewed depending on activity and risk
involved

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ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION HOIST - USE

RISK CONTROLLE RESIDUAL
S. N. HAZARD HARM CONTROL MEASURES
LXS L M H D BY WHOM RISK
 Hoist Operators must be well trained by a competent person of its
Serious Injury, controls, functions and safe use (Do’s & Don’ts) prior to appoint as
Supervisor,
01 Untrained Operator. Property Damage, 3X5 operator. L
Foreman
Fatality.  Hoist operators must have valid 3rd party certificate from Local Authority
approved agency.
 Do not use defective hoist. Use only after defects is rectified.
 Ensure proper inspection and periodic maintenance is carrying out as per
schedule / manufacturer instruction.
Serious Injury,  Pre-start inspection checks must be carried out on a daily basis prior to
Foreman,
02 Defective Hoist Property Damage, 3X5 start using. (Pre-start checklist). L
Hoist operator.
Fatality.  Use the hoist only if all the controls and safety switches are in normal
operational condition. (Do not by-pass any control devices).
 Hoist must be stopped if any unusual vibration, sound or any other
abnormalities monitored.
 Hoist must be certified by Local Authority approved 3rd party after initial
erection, Jumping, any major repair or once in six months.
 Certificate showing SWL and number of person allowed must be
Serious Injury,
displayed in the hoist. Supervisor,
03 Over Loading. Property Damage, 3X5 L
 Do not over load the hoist under any circumstances. Foreman
Fatality.
 Do not rely on overload cut off switch; only allow the permitted load on
hoist.
 Ensure certified safety device on all hoist used for carrying person.
04 Fall of person / Materials. Serious Injury, 3X5  Hoist cage must be fitted with interlocking doors. Supervisor, L
Property Damage,  Before starting the Hoist ensure all doors are properly closed and Foreman
Fatality. passengers are not touching the doors and no materials kept against the
door.
 Sound and safe (Fully boarded, standard edge protection and sufficient
support) landing platform should be provided.
 Landing platform access must be keep closed with gate that should only
be opened from outside. (Hoist side).
 Do not allow anyone to lean or touch hoist doors while hoist running.
 Loose / small items must be carried on bags / boxes and do not keep any
materials against doors.

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ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION HOIST - USE

RISK CONTROLLE RESIDUAL
S. N. HAZARD HARM CONTROL MEASURES
LXS L M H D BY WHOM RISK
 Do not keep any loose materials / rubbish on top of the cage, always
maintain good housekeeping.
 All people must be on queue while boarding / leaving the hoist.
 Operator should frequently monitor the hoist way for any obstructions.
 Floor edge permit system to be implemented strictly and do not allow
Serious Injury,
Foreign objects in the hoist anybody to work in hoist area while hoist running. Foreman,
05 Property Damage, 3X5 L
way.  Sufficient clearance to be maintained from other structures. Hoist operator.
Fatality.
 Do not allow to hang / leave any ropes or cables near through the hoist.
 Do not allow any lifting operation near the hoist area while hoist running.
 Hoist operation must be stopped in adverse weather conditions. (Heavy
wind- above 45km/h, Rain, dense fog, poor visibility etc.).
 Hoist must be parked safely on the ground and power supply to be Supervisor,
Serious Injury,
06 Adverse weather 4x5 disconnected. Foreman, L
Fatality.
 All control panels should be protected from rain water / fog. Operator
 Hoist and its all controls should be thoroughly checked prior to resume the
normal operation.
 Ensure proper inspection and periodic maintenance is carrying out as per
schedule / manufacturer instruction.
 Pre-start inspection to be done prior to start using the Hoist.
 Power cable slackness must be periodically checked and adjusted as per
manufacturer recommendation.
Serious Injury,  Cable guides to be provided as required and damaged / missing cable Supervisor,
Entangle main Electric
07 Material Damage, 4x4 guide & rubber guard must be replaced immediately. Foreman,
Cable while running.
Fatality.  Operator and supervisor should regularly monitor the cable and ensure it Operator
is in correct position.
 Hoist operation must be stopped in heavy wind condition (above 45km/h)
and ensure there is no foreign particles (Paper, clothes, rope etc)
entangled on the cable prior to start.
 Hoist must be fitted with Safety Device with a valid 3rd party certificate.
08 Rescue while unexpected Serious Injury, 4x4  Do not use hoist in adverse weather conditions. (Heavy wind- above Supervisor, L
breakdown. Fatality. 45km/h, Rain, dense fog, poor visibility etc.) Foreman
 Hoist must be stopped and serviced if any unusual vibration, sound or any
other abnormalities monitored.

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ACTIVITY: CONSTRUCTION HOIST - USE

RISK CONTROLLE RESIDUAL
S. N. HAZARD HARM CONTROL MEASURES
LXS L M H D BY WHOM RISK
 Safe means of escape routes / ladders / man basket to be used under the
supervision of a competent supervisor for removing persons when
unexpected breakdown occurs.
ASSESSED BY
(NAME): REV. No:
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APPROVED BY
(NAME): REV. DATE:
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