J718 SCX1800a RA 220322 Rev02

JTS182 Client Name: SCS
Job No. J718

RISK ASSESSMENT Job Reference: SCX1800a LP Page No:
Revision: 02 Date: 06/10/2022
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5 4 3 2 1 Risk Factor = L x C Client: SCS
5. Certain 20 15 10 5 RI = Initial RF = Final Safety Advisor: Erato Mygdaliou
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4. Fatality 4. Probable 4 20 16 12 8 4 Safety Supervisor: Matthew Beachy
3. Major Injury 3. Likely 3 15 12 9 6 3 9 - 25 HIGH Project manager/Site Agent: Harmeet Singh
2. 3-Day Injury 2. May 2 10 8 6 4 2 5 - 8 MEDIUM Approved: Redi Malaveci
1. Non-Reportable Accident 1. Unlikely 1 5 4 3 2 1 1 - 4 LOW
No Subject / Activity Hazard Risk / Persons at Risk L C RI Preventative & Protective Measures (Controls) L C RF
Public and site operatives

Plant / vehicle interaction with coming into contact with The client/JGL will take responsibility for the safe access / egress of
1 2 4 8 1 4 4
Plant / vehicle movement pedestrians plant / vehicles arriving / vehicles visiting site. The site entrance will be supervised at all times.
leaving site
JGL will take responsibility for their plant and delivery vehicles whilst
Site operatives coming into
Plant / vehicle interaction with site they are moving on site, all movements will be supervised by a
2 Plant / vehicle movement contact with plant / vehicles 2 4 8 1 4 4
operatives banksman/traffic marshal. Pedestrian and Plant routes will be
maneuvering on site.
segregated using barriers.
JGL will take responsibility for their plant and delivery vehicles whilst
Property / material damage
Plant / vehicle interaction with they are moving on site, all movements will be supervised by a
3 Plant / vehicle movement due to plant / vehicle 2 1 2 1 1 1
property (on site) banksman/traffic marshal. Materials and property will be segregated
maneuvers on site.
from the works area.
Client traffic management will brief delivery driver on ‘site rules’ prior to
granting access to site. JGL banksmen/traffic marshal will stay with
Injury due to lack of experience on
4 Deliveries Delivery vehicle driver 2 2 4 delivery drivers the duration they are on site. Delivery driver will be 1 2 2
site
allowed to leave cab only to strap / unstrap load, supervised by JGL
operative.
Whilst on site the delivery vehicle driver will be prohibited from

5 Deliveries Fall from height, off vehicle trailer Delivery vehicle driver 2 3 6 1 3 3
accessing the trailer bed.
All vehicles attending site that require access to sling loads will arrive
6 Deliveries Fall from height, off vehicle trailer Slinger Signaler 2 3 6 with a double handrail along the trailer sides. The trailer bed will be 1 3 3
accessed using access steps at the rear of the trailer.
Site traffic management to co-ordinate site delivery vehicles.

Operatives
Delivery vehicles to have traffic marshal with them whilst maneuvering
7 Poor Crane Operation Damage / Injury Site personnel 3 4 12 1 4 4
on site. Segregated pedestrian walkways on site. Cranes not to move
Public
unless under instruction.
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Site Operatives Crane operative to be CPCS trained, maneuvers to be carried out under
8 Crane Stability Damage / Injury Materials and structures on 3 4 12 slinger and supervisor only. 1 4 4
site Physical barriers demarcation from excavation as per temp works design
Crane will be RCI fitted limiting the capacity of the crane. Manufacturers
Site Operatives
9 Poor Crane Operation Crane overturning due to over lifting 3 4 12 fail safes, limits and capacity must not be exceeded. Crane to only lift 1 4 4
items that are listed within corresponding lifting plan.
Ground bearing calculations will be carried out to determine the ground

Overturning due to insufficient
10 Crane Stability Site Operatives 3 4 12 is of adequate strength to accommodate the crane loadings. Client 1 4 4
working platform.
design team have designed a suitable pad.
Overturning due to excavation Operatives will be briefed daily and as and when new excavations
11 Crane Stability Site Operatives 3 4 12 1 4 4
subsidence. materialize. Clearance stated in RAMS must always be adhered to.
Work zone will be segregated from rest of site with physical barriers.
12 Proximity Hazards Load striking person or structure Site Operatives 3 4 12 Authorized personnel only will be in this work zone. Operatives will be 1 4 4
briefed daily and as and when new hazards materialize.
Refueling Crane Ground Contamination Plant nappies to be utilized whilst refueling the crane. Spill kits readily
13 Environment 3 3 9 available to clean any diesel spillage. 1 3 3
Refueling Crane Diesel coming into contact with Refueling operative to wear correct PPE, including but not limited to,
14 operatives Operatives 3 3 9 safety glasses and disposable rubber gloves. 1 3 3
Hydraulic Hose Failure Ground Contamination Spill kits must be in close proximity to the crane at all times. Operatives
15 Environment 3 3 9 1 3 3
Hydraulic oil coming into contact to wear correct PPE at all times.
Crane Structural Failure Boom/Loadwith personnel
fails and falls injuring RCI fitted to crane. All lifts properly planned and executed. No
16 operative or damaging property Operatives 3 4 12 operatives to stand underneath the load at any time. Pre-use inspection 1 4 4
of plant to be carried out every day.
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Lifting Accessory Failure Load crushing operative. Lifting accessories to be kept clean and dry when not in use. SWL of
(Falling objects) accessories not to be exceeded. Lifting accessories not to be used to
drag loads. All damage/contamination of accessories to be reported to
the Appointed Person immediately. Visual inspection of lifting
17 Operatives 3 4 12 accessories to be carried out prior to every lifting operation. Visual 1 4 4
inspection to be recorded at intervals not exceeding 7 days.
DUE 24-HOUR WORKING PATTERN 3 MONTHLY THOROUGH
EXAMINATION REQUIRED ON LIFTING ACCESSORIES.
Pit top slinger/signaller to keep constant visual on load from lift point
until it reaches pit bottom.
A Suitable viewing platform is to be constructed so that Pit top banksman
as a good visual of all aspects shaft.
Pit top slinger/signaller to keep in constant radio contact with Crane
Operator at all times.
Structural Damage to shaft.
Blind lifting within (NOTE: IF RADIOS ARE USED TO COMMUNICATE BETWEEN
18 Load striking shaft/excavation wall Damage to load. 3 4 12 1 4 4
shaft/excavation SLINGER/SIGNALLER AND CRANE OPERATOR THE 3 SECOND RULE MUST
Site Operatives within Shaft
BE ADHERED TO. IF THERE IS MORE THAN 5 SECONDS OF RADIO SILENCE
THE CRANE OPERATOR MUST STOP ALL MOTIONS IMEDIATELY.)
BLOKCAM Pro system (or similar) will be installed.
Note: Crane drivers to take instructions from slinger/signaller as
primary source and use of BLOCKCAM to be secondary visual aid.
The BLOKCAM system must be checked as part of the pre-start checks:
as a good visual of all aspects of shaft.
Pit top slinger/signaller to be in constant communication with pit bottom
Blind Lifting within Load striking shaft/excavation banksman/or miner.
19 Damage to load. 3 4 12 1 4 4
shaft/excavation bottom Pit top banksman to keep in constant radio contact with Crane Operator
at all times.
(NOTE: IF RADIOS ARE USED TO COMMUNICATE BETWEEN
SLINGER/SIGNALLER AND CRANE OPERATOR THE 3 SECOND RULE MUST
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A Suitable viewing platform is to be constructed so that Pit top
20 Blind lifting within shaft Load striking shaft wall Damage to load. 3 4 12 1 4 4
slinger/signaller as a good visual of all aspects shaft.
A Suitable viewing platform is to be constructed so that Pit top
slinger/signaller as a good visual of all aspects of shaft.
Structural Damage to shaft. Pit top banksman to be in constant communication with pit bottom
21 Blind Lifting within shaft Load striking shaft bottom Damage to load. 3 4 12 slinger/signaller 1 4 4
Site Operatives within Shaft Pit top slinger/signaller to keep in constant radio contact with Crane
NOTE: As load is being hoisted up, blow whistle, and shaft alarm prior
lifts coming in and out from shaft to inform all site operatives that a lift is
taking place.
All personnel to enter and exit the man riding cage when stationary and
when the crane has “Pinched/Taken the weight of the lifting
arrangement”.
The slinger/signaller must ensure that the man riding cage door is
securely closed before lifting the load and that all lifting tackle is clear
22 Use of man riding cage Crushing Site Operatives 3 4 12 and not tangle or caught on any part of the cage body. 1 4 4
All personnel within the man riding cage must stay within the cage during
lifting and not attempt to open the door
Personnel to ensure all body parts are kept within the cage at all times
Man riding cage to be landed in designated area segregated from
walkways.
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All personnel to enter and exit the man riding cage when stationary and
when the crane has “Pinched/Taken the weight of the lifting
arrangement”.
The slinger/signaller must ensure that the man riding cage door is
securely closed before lifting the load and that all lifting tackle is clear
23 Use of man riding cage Crushing/Tipping Site Operatives 3 4 12 and not tangle or caught on any part of the cage body. 1 4 4
All personnel within the man riding cage must stay within the cage during
lifting and not attempt to open the door
Personnel to ensure all body parts are kept within the cage at all times
Man riding cage to be landed in designated area segregated from
walkways.
No environmental conditions will necessitate the stopping of operations

with the exception of wind speed and poor ground conditions. The crane
will be taken out of operation if wind speeds exceed 7m/s for man riding
duties.
In the event that the wind remains above 7m/s at the point of lift, a
24 Use of man riding cage Adverse weather conditions Site Operatives 3 4 12 dynamic rick assessment for rescue must be done on site to assess the 1 4 4
relevant hazards.
Operatives to be lifted from shaft via use of man rider, multiple tag lines,
and controlling the load.
Please ref to lift plan for further information.
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The operation of cranes in situations where they are likely to be affected

by the weather should be given careful consideration during planning. All
weather conditions are to be monitored throughout lifting operation.
(Please refer to lifting plan for further information)
NOTE Certain weather conditions, such as electric storms, strong wind,
heavy rains, ice or snow, can impose loads on a crane and adversely
affect the safety of crane operations.
JGL/SCS Lift Supervisor monitor wind speed during the shift
25 Inclement weather Unsafe operation of crane Site operative/property 3 4 12 Crane drivers monitor the wind sped from cab. 1 4 4
Weather reports will be obtained prior to and monitored during lifting
operations by the Crane supervisor.
MANRIDER baskets and stretcher cages to be checked daily

according to LOLER.
Man riding cage duties to be kept to a minimum
Valid certificate for man riding cage to be available at site office
Weekly inspections to be carried out and recorded in the site file
SWL of man riding cage not to be exceeded
26 Use of man riding cage Failure of lifting equipment Site Operatives 3 4 12 Maximum number of passengers will be stated on the man riding cage. 1 4 4
DUE 24-HOUR WORKING PATTERN 3 MONTHLY THOROUGH
EXAMINATION REQUIRED ON MANRIDER BASKETS.
0.5 METERS PER SECOND IS THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED SPEED
FOR CRANE TO MOVE THE MAN-RIDING CAGES IN ANY DIRECTION
Daily visual checks to be made and recorded.
Lifting Operations – Working in -No part of the crane and/or load must over-sail the site boundary line.
(Resulting in damage to the infrastructure
27 close proximity to Network rail and/or personal injury
Operative 3 4 12 1 4 4
infrastructure.
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Lifting Operations – Working in All loads lifted/planned will be no more than 75% of the cranes specified rated
close proximity to Network rail capacity.
infrastructure. -Outrigger point loads will be multiplied by a FOS of 1.33.
(Resulting in damage to the infrastructure -Crane slew limiters to be set to maintain a 4M exclusion zone from Network Rail
28 and/or personal injury
Operative 3 4 12 boundary Line (Please see (718-TCC1100-SP-220228) NO OVERSAILING AT 1 4 4
ANYTIME.
-A full foundation/ground design check has been carried out by client
-Lifting operational zone and rigging area is to have a suitable exclusion zone
Lifting Operations – Working in erected around parameter to ensure no unauthorized personnel can enter zone.
29 close proximity to Network rail and/or personal injury
Operative 3 4 11 -No part of the crane and/or load must over-sail the site boundary line. 1 4 4
infrastructure.
RCI fitted to crane. All lifts properly planned and executed by

injuring operative and /or damaging components persons No operatives to stand on crane exclusion zone or
30 Crane Collapse Operatives 3 4 12 1 2 4
property load at any time. Pre-use inspection of plant to be carried out every day
Crane to rig/derig and operate on engineering hours.
All lifts properly planned and executed by components persons

No operatives to stand on crane exclusion zone or load at any
time Lifting accessories to be kept clean and dry when not in use.
injuring operative and/or damaging SWL of accessories not to be exceeded. Lifting accessories not to
31 Dropped Loads Operatives 3 4 12 1 2 4
property be used to drag loads. All damage/contamination of accessories
to be reported to the Appointed Person immediately. Visual
inspection of lifting accessories to be carried out prior to every
lifting operation
Using designated steps and hand holds when accessing and

32 Slips, trips, and falls Falls from height Injuries to Crane operator 3 4 12 leaving the cab, and using the designated handholds and step 1 4 4
when undertaking daily inspection of the drum spool etc.
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In the event that the crane lifting the man rider breaks down, the
following rescue plan shall be implemented to retrieve the
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Breakdown of plant/ power
Falls from height
Site operatives in the man
4 5 operatives in the man rider: Please ref to Lift plan for further 1 4
failure at critical times. rider 18 5
information.
Damage to crane & Weight of load to be known prior to attempting lift.

lifting accessories due to Crane operator Load to be within SWL of TC prior to attempting lift.
34 Lifting Loads Overloading. Lifting Team 3 4 12 Correct Lifting accessories to be selected and utilized correctly for type of 1 4 4
Sit Personnel lift.
Ensure load path is clear.
Crane operator Assess the weight and CG of the load.

Load tipping from slings and/or
35 Lifting Loads Lifting Team 3 4 12 Use of correct slinging/rigging procedure for load. 1 4 4
lifting accessories.
Sit Personnel Ensure load path is clear.
Assess the weight and CG of the load.

Falling and caught by Crane operator
Use of correct slinging/rigging procedure for load.
36 Lifting Loads Suspended load Lifting Team 3 4 14 1 4 4
Ensure load path is clear.
Sit Personnel
Tag Lines to be used.
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Site Team Ensure load is stable before slings are removed.

37 Load positioning Falling loads
Lifting Team
3 4 14 Ensure adequate bites and support are positioned
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All lifting to be covered under approved lift plan.

Bulk X skip capacity infill level to be sprayed on the skip to for indication.
Suitable equipment with good visibility
Clear and consistent safety walkways in shaft.
Restricted access during muck away in shaft
Pit bottom man to enforce exclusion zones under suspended loads.
Bottom of skip to be cleaned prior to lifting out the shaft.
Mucking out using Bulk X Suitable plant with good visibility to be used for all works.
38 Skip Mucking out in shaft Site Operatives 3 4 Restricted access to the face during muck away operations. 1 4
12 Restricted access to the shaft during muck away operations. 4
Pit bottom to regulate personnel in and out of the tunnel during muck away.
Trained and competent operators for all plant in use. For further information
please ref to lift plan.
For Surface slewing path Exclusion zones must be on place, sufficient
signage must be displayed, no walking underneath loads, slingers to
observe the lift prior to the lifting to prevent falling any objects etc.
Operatives not involved in the lift plan to be briefed on the lifting
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as a good visual of all aspects shaft.
(NOTE: IF RADIOS ARE USED TO COMMUNICATE BETWEEN
SLINGER/SIGNALLER AND CRANE OPERATOR THE 3 SECOND RULE MUST
Structural Damage to shaft. BLOKCAM Pro system (or similar) will be installed.
Lifting Accessory Failure Load striking shaft/excavation Note: Crane drivers to take instructions from slinger/signaller as
39 Damage to load. 3 4 12 1 4 4
(Falling objects) bottom primary source and use of BLOCKCAM to be secondary visual aid.
The BLOKCAM system must be checked as part of the pre-start checks:
Lifts to be Classified into Type 1, Type 2 & Type 3 loads (Please ref to LP
section 20 further information)
NOTE: As load is being hoisted up, blow whistle, and shaft alarm prior
lifts coming in and out from shaft to inform all site operatives that a lift is
taking place.
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Temporary works to have an approved temporary works design

with CAT 3 check for the working platform as well as an
implemented inspection and maintenance plan. Permit to load to
be issued prior to works commencing.
All plant to be operated by trained & competent operators.
Overturning of crawler WPP to be approved by Network Rail prior to mobilizing to site.
crane working in close All operatives will be briefed on the live upline/downline
40 proximity to NR and/or personal injury
Operative 3 4 Wycombe lines prior to works being carried out. 1 4 4
infrastructure Operatives will be briefed on the NR lines and not to go beyond
the site hoarding.
Ensure the plant is set at a safe distance from the NR boundary as
detailed within the approved ALO plan.
Crawler crane to be orientated as per approved position by NR.
ALO plan to ensure high integrity area of any open line cannot be
reached.
41 Communication Distractions when the Crane operator, Lifting 3 4 12 Tablets and laptop computers are not permitted within the crane cab. 1 4 4
between Crane tower crane operator is team and site personal Mobile phones may be taken up to the cab but must be stored outside of
Operator and Lifting carrying out lifting the line of sight of the operator.
team operations Incoming mobile phone calls are not be answered unless the operator is
taking a break.
Outgoing calls can only be made during a break period or in case of
emergency, once a lifting operation has been safely completed.
Under no circumstances should a mobile phone be referred to whilst a
lifting operation is in progress, including holding a static load.
Reading literature can be taken up to the cab but may only be referred to
during a break or extended downtime when no lifting operations are
taking place.
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Slinger/signalers and crane operator to carry a spare battery at all the

Communication on blind Lifting team and site times, also the crane operator will have a crash radio on at all the time as
42 Radio/communication fails 3 4 12 1 4 4
Lifts personal a buck up.
In addition, a block cam will be used to assist in blind area.
•Permit to load for the crane mat to be authorised and issued by SCS/JGL
for the crane and mat. This is to be in line with the temporary works design
and lifting plan for the crane and lifting arrangement.
•No lifting to be carried out outside of the lift plan. Lift plan to be in place
before any lifting operations take place. In addition, LOAF part 1 and 2 to be
completed with copies of all certifications attached.
•No lifting to be carried out in windy weather. The appointed person will
calculate the wind speed limits and this will be included in the lift plan
•Utilities and manholes to be covered and surveyed prior to laying crane
mat. This is to form part of the Temporary Works design.
•Steady maintenance for the crane mat. Daily checks on plant and mat,
recorded by operatives/fitter.
•The working area to be secured by A – frame scaffold barriers to exclude
Materials and/or load falling – all persons other than those authorised to be in the area
into both site and public areas. •Ensure the lifting appliance is suitable for the load to be lifted at the specific
Crane collapsing due to radius. Refer to the task specific lift plan.
overloading or poor ground •All lifts are to be properly planned and supervised.
Unplanned movement, Failure of lifting •Only one designated person, the signaller, will give direction to the crane
43 Lifting conditions. 4 5 20 1 5 5
equipment.
Crane colliding with previously drivers via radio.
installed structures •Working areas and exclusion zones to be monitored constantly to allow for
Death(s), Major injuries, any required changes
damage to NR assets •Ensure all materials are securely attached during lifting / installation
•Tag lines to be used where appropriate to avoid load swing and control
load placement
•All equipment used to be certified and visually inspected. 12 and 6 monthly
as appropriate
•Test Lift to be undertaken;
•No persons to stand underneath load whilst it is being lifted.
•Only one designated person, the signaller, will give direction to the crane
drivers via radio.
•Working areas and exclusion zones to be monitored constantly to allow for
any required changes
•Ensure all materials are securely attached during lifting / installation
•Tag lines to be used where appropriate to avoid load swing and control
load placement
•All equipment used to be certified and visually inspected. 12 and 6 monthly
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All crane movements shall be coordinated by the designated crane supervisor.

Injuries to Crane operator, No lifts shall take place without the lift supervisor present.
Damage to crane &
Lifting team and site CRASH CHANNEL TO BE KEPT CLEAR FOR DRIVERS, and
Collision of crane lifting accessories due to
personal. crane supervisor USE ONLY.
44 booms. Collision of crane booms. 4 5 20 1 5 5
Structural Damage to shaft. When one or more lifting appliance is to be used to lift loads at the same time
Damage to load. each lift should be controlled by a Slinger/Signaller.
Site Operatives within Shaft. The Crane Supervisor must be in attendance to keep a constant visual of the
operation.
MAX HEIGHT OF THE LIFT WILL NOT EXCEED 32.01M.
Daily RAF Permit before each shift.
Height restrictor are set to the relevant zone requirements if
Air Traffic Interactions applicable.
Working in close proximity Aircraft colliding with lifting equipment Public, Airmen, Site
45 3 4 12 During Air Operational Hours the height restrictions must be 1 4 4
to Crawler crane Operatives
RFA Northolt Aerodrome
followed. (Please ref to lift plan for more information)
For further information ref to Document no. 1MC04-SCJ-HS-PRO-
SS05_SL06-000001

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JTS182 Client Name: SCS

Job No. J718

Public and site operatives

Whilst on site the delivery vehicle driver will be prohibited from

Site traffic management to co-ordinate site delivery vehicles.

Ground bearing calculations will be carried out to determine the ground

No environmental conditions will necessitate the stopping of operations

The operation of cranes in situations where they are likely to be affected

MANRIDER baskets and stretcher cages to be checked daily

RCI fitted to crane. All lifts properly planned and executed by

All lifts properly planned and executed by components persons

Using designated steps and hand holds when accessing and

Damage to crane & Weight of load to be known prior to attempting lift.

Crane operator Assess the weight and CG of the load.

Assess the weight and CG of the load.

Site Team Ensure load is stable before slings are removed.

All lifting to be covered under approved lift plan.

Temporary works to have an approved temporary works design

Slinger/signalers and crane operator to carry a spare battery at all the

All crane movements shall be coordinated by the designated crane supervisor.

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