Department of Occupational Safety and Health

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1: Hydraulic Piling Machine at accident scene

An accident took place on 20th May 2008 at around 8:00pm when piling work was being carried out. T
Recommendations:
1.Hazard

identification, risk assessment and risk control (HIRARC) shall

be im

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2.Adequate lighting

is crucial if the piling activity is carried out at night. Piling

3.Safe lifting
4.Routine

procedure should be updated. Use of spreader device is necessary

inspection of lifting gear should be carried out prior to any

5.Good communication
a)

lifting act

between crane operator and signalman is vital during such piling

Signalman appointed should

b)

Lifting and piling should

be properly trained to provide clea

be supervised and adequate numbe

References:
http://www.worksafebc.com/news_room/news_releases/assets/nr_07_01_12/crane_accide
nts_mobile.pdf
http://www.hazardinfo.com/CraneResearchStudy-PrintFormat.pdf
http://shippai.jst.go.jp/en/Detail?fn=2&id=CD1000142
http://www.osh.dol.govt.nz/order/catalogue/pdfs/piling-rig.pdf

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