JSA # 18 – LOADING AND OFFLOADING EQUIPMENT Model: HUGHS-ART 01-00

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TASK RISK ASSESSMENT

Task: Loading and Offloading Equipment from Trucks. Project No: Department: Area:

Risk Matrix
Step 1: Determine Likelihood Step 2: Determine Consequence
What is the possibility that the event will occur? What will be the expected outcome?
Level of Level of
Likelihood Criteria Example of each level: Example of each level:
Effect: Effect:
Almost Negligible
Expected in most circumstances. Minor First Aid treatment only; no lost time injury Minor clean up necessary
certain Discharge
Spill kit deployed, drains and
Medical treatment; serious injuries, temporary Moderate
Likely Will probably occur in most circumstances Moderate partial disability; lost time injury < 7 days Breach gutters secured; Workzone
personnel and site contact notified
Fire brigade services required for
Hospital admittance; extensive injuries; lost time Major Breach of
clean-up; Public diverted or
Possible Might occur at some time Major injury > 7 days; Permanent Total Disability injury; Environmental
evacuated. Principal Contractor
death Statutes
notified.
Shutdown of Site shutdown and emergency
Catastrop Multiple Permanent Total Disability injuries; multiple Project due to
Unlikely Could occur at some time services required; evacuation of
hic deaths Environmental
personnel and public
Breach

Step 3: Determine the risk score

Using the above steps, determine the risk score?
Step 4: Record risk score on worksheet (Note – Risk scores are a subjective value and
should only be used for comparison and to engender discussion.)
Consequences
People Minor Moderate Major Catastrophic Score Action
Negligible
Moderate Breach
of Environmental
Major Breach
of
Shutdown of
Project due to
4 DO NOT PROCCED. Requires immediate attention. Introduce
Environment Spill/effect
law Environmental Environmental Severe further high-level controls to lower the risk level. Re-assess
law Breach before proceeding.
Review before commencing work. Introduce new controls
Likelihood

3
Almost certain 3 High 4 Severe 4 Severe 4 Severe and/or maintain high-level controls to lower the risk level.
High Monitor frequently to ensure control measures are working.
Maintain control measures. Proceed with work. Monitor and
2
Likely 3 High 3 High 4 Severe 4 Severe review regularly, and if any equipment/people/materials/work
Moderate processes or procedures change.
Possible 2 Moderate 3 High 4 Severe 4 Severe 1 Record and monitor. Proceed with work. Review regularly, and
if any equipment/people/materials/work processes or

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Unlikely 1 Low
ACTIVITY
Break the job into steps
What are you doing?
Step 1. Transporting the load
Loading the plant
Securing the load to the
truck bed (general)
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2 Moderate 3 High
Hazards and Risks
What harm can occur to workers or others
Tipping of plant
Load collapse, damage to the
plant, striking overhead
structures or services
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Low procedures change.
4 Severe
CONTROLS RISIDUAL RISK
UNTREATED PERSON RESPONSIBLE
What are you going to do to carry out the work safely? RANKING
RISK RANKING for implementation of the
(4S, 3H, 2M or
(4S, 3H, 2M or 1L) controls
(Apply the hierarchy of control) 1L)
3H  Ensure ramps are firmly in place and on solid 2M Driver/supervisor
ground
 Pedestrians must be clear of load and
exclusion/no-go zones maintained.
 Driver is to waiting in waiting area clear of the
loading procedure
 Drive on to the bed slowly and along the centre
line of the ramps, do not turn on the ramps,
reverse and correct.
3H  Attached loads can be directly restrained by 2M Driver/Supervisor
lashings that provide all the necessary restraint
– engineered anchor points must be used
where fitted.
 Consider load height for both travel and the
delivery site (consult with Orange hire staff)
 Check all doors and covers are locked
 Buckets and blades that rest against the
gooseneck require diagonal chain arrangement
at the rear of the machine
 Diagonal chain arrangement may be required to
avoid tyre/track damage on some plant
 Lower to the deck all buckets, blades and
rippers
 Use webbing strap to tie down attachments to
prevent bounce
 Articulated vehicles must have steering locks
engaged
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 Loose attachments must be secured.

 Wheeled vehicles should be checked for leaks
and correct pressure

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Step 2. Site access

Arrival onsite 4S
Unaware of site safety rules,
hazards and instruction
Pre Job Risk Assessment 4S
Step 3. Arriving onsite
 All members of the crew will need to be: 2M Supervisor
o site inducted (where appropriate);
o trained in this SWMS;
o involved in the Work Site Inspection
for the work
 Make sure you are aware of the site’s
emergency procedures.
 If at any time you are unsure or have questions
– Speak Up & ask your Supervisor and/or site
manager for advice.
 Assess weather conditions and adjust work
accordingly
 Locate area where item is being delivered and
assess the area.
 Discuss truck bed access with site supervisor
and make adjustments as necessary
 Assess hazards before commencement. Check
for:
o Drains, gutters and other water
services
o Pits, pot holes and ditches
o Debris that may affect ramps
o other mobile equipment moving within
the working area
 You must inspect the site and complete the 1L Supervisor
Work Site Inspection form (last page of SWMS)
before commencing work activity.
 Do not commence work until you are satisfied
the job is safe!

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Position truck onsite
Driving or parking in an
unauthorised area
Overhead wires, services,
obstructions or structures
Hit by moving plant
Hit my moving vehicles
Step 4. Preparing plant for unloading
Performing duties near
Hit by moving vehicles/plant
roadways or mobile plant
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2M  Call or radio ahead to find out which gate or 1L Supervisor
location you should deliver the plant to
3H  LOOK UP AND LIVE – Inspect the area for 2M Supervisor
overhead wires, services, structure or
obstructions
 Do not unload under overhead wires,
structures, services or obstructions to the
unloading
4S  Park in areas assigned 2M Supervisor
 Unload vehicle off roadways where possible
 Where unloading on a roadway is required, use
traffic cones at least 60cm from side of vehicle
to warn traffic. Follow road safety laws at all
times.
 PPE to be worn, steel capped boots and high
visibility garments
3H  Check constantly for changing hazards while 2M Supervisor
working
 Monitor work position at all times. Ensure:
o High visibility clothing worn at all times
o Do not stand behind reversing vehicles
o Allow sufficient distance from plant
during operation (allow sufficient room
for equipment failure –such as plant
rollover)
o No work is conducted in established
“no go zones”
o Alertness at all times. Listen for:
 Reversing alarms/beepers
 Calls from Plant Operators
 Safety/warning signs, Spotters,
traffic barriers etc. must be
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lowering ramps 2M
Crush, pinch hazard
3H
Slips, trips and falls
Step 5. Unloading plant
Moving plant from the 3H
Failure of plant
truck bed
obeyed as required
o Work positions should be in clear sight
of plant operators
o Follow traffic management plan where
required
 Never assume you have right of way. Make
visual and verbal contact with plant operator as
required.
 Avoid performing work on roadway directly
where possible
 Use traffic cones and signage where available
 Gloves are to be worn when unlatching and 1L Supervisor
lowering ramps
 Fingers are to be kept clear of pinch or nip
points of ramps
 Inspect the area for slips and trip hazards- 2M Supervisor
o Reo, timber, debris, broken or uneven
ground are often found on construction
sites. Clear these were possible.
o Look out for steps, gutters and other
obstacles
 Inspect plant before use 2M Supervisor
 Operator must be competent in the operation of
the plant
 Cease operation if plant makes unusual noise,
vibration or warning lights are illuminated
 Tag out and report issue to site contact and
Orange hire
 Do not refuel plant. Report to site personnel or
orange hire

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Driving to parking location
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2M  3 points of contact at all times when access the 1L Supervisor
Fall from truck bed or cabin
truck bed and the plant
 When ramps are installed, access via ramp
 Care must be taken in wet condition
 Safety footwear must be worn
3H  Plant is to move forward only, do not turn 2M Supervisor
Tipping or roll over of plant
 Move at a very slow pace
 Float attachment, close to ground/surface
 Leave winch attached when using winch and
drive technique – maintain tension on the line
 Use a spotter where required
2M  Inspect area of travel and be sure the surface is 1L Supervisor
Damage to surfaces
capable of taking the weight of the plant without
damage
2M  Clear the bed of debris or material including 1L Supervisor
Damage to equipment
chains and straps
 Double check that attachments are securely
locked in
 Unattached/extra buckets are firmly in the fixed
bucket
 Do not place other attachments onto truck bed
until plant is in place and secured
4S  Establish and maintain an exclusion zone use a 2M Supervisor
Struck by moving plant
spotter where required
3H  Follow site safety rules and traffic management. 2M Supervisor
Hitting other vehicles, persons
or property  Inspect area before moving plant; look out for:
overhead wires,
o pipes, vegetation,
o drains, gutters and water services,
o pits holes, ditches and
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o structures.
 Look out for traffic thoroughfares and
pedestrian walkways
 Monitor direction of travel and surroundings at
all times. Ensure:
o Do not drive behind reversing vehicles
o Allow sufficient distance from plant
during operation (allow sufficient room
for equipment failure –such as plant
rollover)
o Stop work immediately if pedestrians
enter “no go zones”
o Alertness at all times. Listen for:
 Reversing alarms/beepers
 Calls from site workers
 Safety/warning signs, Spotters,
traffic barriers etc. must be
obeyed as required
 Make visual and verbal contact with other plant
operators and pedestrians as required.
 Ensure clearance from structures
 Never drive over or alongside trenches, they
may collapse
3H  Look up and Live! 2M Supervisor
Overhead wires and services
 Inspect area before moving plant; look out for
overhead wires and electrical services including
lights
 Have plant arm as low as possible at all times
 Minimum clearance from overhead services to
be maintained at all times with a spotter utilized
when required
 Inspect area of travel and be sure the surface is 1L Supervisor
Damage to surfaces
2M capable of taking the weight of the plant without
damage
3H  Never drive plant on wet sloping surfaces 2M Supervisor
Overturn of plant
 Never park plant on surface more than 20°

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Step 5 Parking and securing
Completing work and leaving
site
Emergency situations
Emergency situations
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 Drive plant up and down never across a slope
 Stay clear of other plant and demolition works
 Never drive over or alongside trenches, cuttings
or ravines/ditches
Damage to plant, theft or 3H  Equipment to be switched off and keys secured 2M Supervisor
hazards when plant not attended.
 Keys returned to site contact or client
 Attachments to be left on ground level. No
loads to be left suspended from machine while
unattended.
 Park plant in designated area clear of other
hazards such as overhead wires, trenches,
traffic areas
3H  3 points of contact at all times when access the 2M Supervisor
Fall from cabin
truck bed and cabin
 Care must be taken in wet condition
 Safety footwear must be worn
4S  Stop work then follow the site evacuation 2M
Various Supervisor
instructions and notify emergency services if
required.
 Determine evacuation assembly area during
toolbox talk
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