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Document No RA-036

Risk Assessment for Revision No


Effective Date
001
01 -05 - 2023
Installation of the RT 100 Terex Pages 7

Boom and associated accessories


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Probability and Severity


ISOAF Severity of Consequence
6 X 6 Risk Minor Moderate Serious Very Catastroph Disastrous
Matrix Serious ic

1 2 3 4 5 6
Very 6
Likelihood of Occurrence

Likely
Likely 5

Unlikely 4

Very 3
Unlikely
Extremel 2
y
Unlikely
Remote 1

Acceptable Acceptable Unacceptabl


If ALARP e
Demonstrate More
d Controls
Required

CONSEQUENCE
Leve Description Human ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIAL OR MEDIA
l PRODUCTION
Internal: Multiple Fatalities Pollution with massive and X> 100M€ Re-use the event by personalities (Political,
6 Disastrous
External: Multiple Fatalities lasting consequence for vast NGO’s etc.) followed by negative
to local population Ecosystems of high ecological mobilisation
interest
Internal: Multiple Fatalities Large scale Pollution in 10M€ <x < 100M€ Report in International media, Negative
5 Catastroph
External: 1 Fatality and / or Ecosystems of high ecological comments in social media or negative
ic numerous injuries to local interest response from social influencers
population
4 Very Internal: Permanent disability or Pollution with significant 2M€ <x < 10M€ Report in National media, numerous
Serious Fatality. External: Injuries among environmental impact Negative comments in social media or
local population negative response from social influencers in
Transport or security related 3rd local language
party fatality
3 Serious Recordable with Lost time Pollution of small area with 200k€ <x < 2M€ Notices in National media and press agency
including temporary but not Limited environmental impact dispatch, Negative comments in social
permanent disability media or negative response from social
influencers with plus foo followers
2 Moderate Recordable without Lost time , Very localised Pollution with 2ok€ <x < 2ook€ Local media (written press, tv)
MTC including restricted work Minimal environmental Comments on local media websites,
impact Information on local social media, twitter,
discussion forums in local language.
1 Minor First Aid Temporary exceed omission x < 2ok€ No Reaction
standard. Below groups
statistical reporting standard

PROBABILITY
P People
Level Description Definition E Environment
6 Very Likely Expected to occur several times during plant lifetime A Asset
Could occur several times during plant lifetime R Reputation
5 Likely
4 Unlikely Could occur once for every 10 – 20 similar plants over 20 – 30 years of plant lifetime
One time per year for at least 1000 nits
3 Very
One time for every 100-200 similar lants in the world
Unlikely Has already occurred but company has taken corrective action
2 Extremely Has occurred once or twice in the industry Hardly ever occurs in Projects
Unlikely
1 Remote Possible but never or seldom occurred over a 20-30 year period for a large number of sites
<1000.

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Impact / Consequence Risk Rating Residual RR Additional
Item Needs/Activity/Product Risk/Aspect/Hazard P E A R Control Measures Controls PIC Due Date
S P R S P RR

 Mobilising/demobilis  Uneven ground  Preventive maintenance activities and close


ing 2 x XCMG  Striking of plant visual inspections of the cranes components
25tecranes to work machinery/personn has been carried out as per the
location el recommended maintenance schedule prior to
 Failure of equipment the lift.
 Firm and Level ground
 Man/machine
interface  Approved stabilizer pads shall be used
 Movement of two  Area to be barricaded with adequate warning
cranes signs
 Property/vehicle  Consideration must be given to the route /
damage. method which will be used to move the crane to
P A R  Very Serious 4 5 20 and from its designated work location 4 2 8
Injury or Fatality  Flagman in place
 Trained competent operators only to use
crane(Valid Cert)
 Speed limit adhered to
 Warning signage in place
 Refer to Lift plan LP 00002
 Plan and establish route prior moving of
equipment, ensure it is communicated and
understood by both flagman and equipment
operator.

 Uncontrolled  Lift to be completed in strict compliance with Lifting


 Use of 25te Descent of the Plan NC00002.
mobile crane in Load.  Rated capacity of all items of lifting equipment is
Tandem lift to adequate to endure the ranges of applied loads
install boom.  Property/vehicle during the lift.
damage.  All lifting equipment certification is up to date.
P A R  Very Serious 4 5 20  All recommended safety protective 4 2 8
Injury or Fatality devices are installed, and their functions
verified.
 Before boom installation is initiated,
RT100t crane’s stabilizers to be
deployed.

 Unexpected  Identify the centre of gravity by calculation or


 Property/vehicle
movement of the P A R 4 5 20 determine by the trial lift. 4 2 8
Load damage.  Ensure hook is directly above CoG before lifting.

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 Very Serious  Qualified crane operators/riggers backed up by


Injury or Fatality regular refresher training and competence
assessment.
 Check weather forecast before commencing the
lift.
 Evaluate the safe use of tag lines.

 Load collision  Ensure smooth operation of the crane slew


with adjacent functions when hook is loaded.
plant/structure,  Be aware of any obstructions within the load
adjacent crane path/crane radius.
 Set up cranes individually completing a 360 when
 Property/vehicle set up individually
damage.  One banksman/lady to bank both cranes.
A 3 5 15 3 2 6
 Cranes only to operated when operator have full
line of site with banksman
 Identify potential proximity hazards before
carrying out risk assessment
 Check weather conditions prior to lift taking place.
Do not proceed with lift if there is a likelihood of
adverse weather during proposed operations
 Load rotation  Property/vehicle  Evaluate the safe use of tag lines.
causing damage.  Check weather conditions prior to lift taking place.
uncontrolled  Serious Injury or  Do not proceed with lift if there is a likelihood of
load
P A R Fatality 4 4 16 adverse weather during proposed operations. 4 1 4
 Instability of
crane causing
overturning.

 Instability/overtu  Ensure the crane is operated in line with the


rning of crane manufacturer’s recommendations and that all
 Property/vehicle protective safety devices are functioning
damage. correctly.
 Serious Injury or  Whilst performing tandem lift, crane operators to
P E A R 4 3 12 4 1 4
Fatality continuously monitor load monitoring indicator
(LMI)
 At approximately 8ton operator to stop and signal
to banksman via horn to prevent overload during
tandem lift.

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 Ensure crane operators/riggers are competent


and their training backed up with documentary
evidence.
 Regular refresher training and competence
assessment.

 Structural  Ensure crane hook has a functioning safety latch.


Collapse of  Ensure the crane is operated in line with the
Crane manufacturer’s recommendations and that all
protective safety devices are functioning correctly.
 Property/vehicle
damage.  Qualified crane operators/riggers backed up by
 Serious Injury or regular refresher training and competence
P A R 4 3 12 assessment. 4 1 4
Fatality
 Carry out regular visual pre-use inspections of
lifting attachment points, appliances and
accessories.
 Regular visual inspections
 Regular function checking and calibration of limit
switches
 Load striking  Restrict access to all personnel not involved with
person lift using barriers and warning signs.
 Load striking  Specific lift plan which addresses optimum
adjacent  Property/vehicle resource levels and positioning of any additional
plant or damage. personnel.
 Controlling the equipment  Serious Injury or  Announce commencement of lifting operation in
P E A 4 3 12 4 1 4
Lift Zone.  Personnel injury Fatality particular area at TBT and morning meeting to
warn all personnel of the vicinity where lifting
operations will take place.
 Personnel to be aware when our riggers are set
up making sure that their access and egress is
clear.
 Breakdown in  Serious Injury or  Ensure all personnel are proficient in both hand
Communication Fatality signal methods of communication.
s P A R  Property/vehicle 4 4 16  Clear and concise hand signals to be used and 4 1 4
damage. discussed prior to tool box talk with both banks
personal crane operators.

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 Electrical  Check weather conditions prior to lift taking place.


Storms Do not proceed with lift if there is a likelihood of
 Property/vehicle
 High Winds adverse weather during proposed operations.
damage.
 Environmental  Heat  Check both lifting operations (UT-MID-60-ISF1-
Conditions.
P A  Very serious 4 3 12
110007) procedure and Crane operators manual
4 1 4

for relevant wind speeds and allowable wind


speeds. 6m/s for the lifting operation

 Incorrect choice  Ensure all personnel involved with lifting
of equipment. operations have carry out their specific roles.
 Incorrect  Competence of individuals assessed by
attachment of independent assessor.
lifting  Documented evidence of competence to be
 Operating the accessories. available for all personnel involved in lifting
 Property/vehicle operations
crane and
damage.
selecting  Comprehensive lift planning and risk
/attaching
P A  Very serious 4 3 12
assessment taking account of load weight,
4 1 4

rigging dynamic factors etc.,


accessories  Pre – Lift Meeting
 Ensure that all personnel are advised that there
is no conflict between safety
and schedule and that the job takes as long
as it takes.
 Refer to lift plan LOP ??
 Uncontrolled  Check SWL of the lifting appliances, accessories
descent of the and attachment points is sufficient to endure the
load (Free Fall)  Property/vehicle load under all service conditions (Remember to
damage. include weight of accessories for lifting.
P A 4 3 12  Check equipment load from data sheet or if not
4 1 4
available from equipment supplier then calculate
the load from available material tables or perform
a trial lift using the crane RCI or load sensors. Do
not lift the load if there is any doubt as to its correct
weight

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 Ensure all personnel in lift team have the


necessary training, skills and experience to carry
out the lifting operation.
 Carry out Pre-use inspections of lifting attachment
points, appliances and accessories.
 Ensure colour code and/or certification is valid for
the period during Pre-use check.
 Pinch point  Mechanics only to enter working area once boom
 Falling from height has been lowered into final position and signal
 Working under the has been given by Banksman/Lady for safe entry.
boom/ line of fire  Ladders to be placed securely either side in order
 Miscommunication to access the crane deck
between mechanics  Tools not to be carried up on ladder / 3-point
and lifting team contact
 Mechanics to stay clear of two booms and load
 Property/vehicle overhead.
 Installation of damage.  Use of impact gloves during installation of pivot
P A R  Very Serious 4 5 20 pins 4 2 8
pivot pin/ front pin
Injury or Fatality  Safety harness must be used when working at
height
 Lanyard hooking on the round sling attached on
crane structure
 Should boom require minor adjustment for
alignment, signal only to be given to crane ops by
dedicated bankman.
 During alignment, mechanics to keep hands clear
of pin and load to prevent pinch point.

 Falling from height  Before RT100t boom is slewed to accommodate


when bolting counterweight installation, outriggers to be
 Falling of the load deployed 100%.
 Interface of  Property/vehicle  Inspect the load and accessories before lifting
machinery damage.  Access to crane for alignment inspection only to
 Counterweight (MEWP/Crane
Installation  Very Serious 4 5 20 be done once banksman gives the all clear (load 4 2 8
 Failure of equipment Injury or Fatality stationary)
 Pinch points  Access by ladder and use safety harness and
 Dropped objects make sure lanyard is hooked on the round sling
attached on the structure
 Use MEWP to fix bolt on the counterweight.

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 MEWP to be used in line with RA-021 (Use of


MEWP’s).
 MEWP only to be operated in area once lifting
operations have halted and given all clear.
 MEWP’s to be positioned out of line of fire and
overhead load/boom,
 Keep the load secured at all times until all bolts
are tightened
 Use impact gloves and keep hands free from
pinch point
 Tool lanyards to be used without fail.

 Slipping,  Maintain good housekeeping practices and


Tripping, general awareness of surroundings.
Falling,  Keep working areas clear of obstructions.
Dropped  All personnel working at height must be
Objects. formally trained in working at height
 Property/vehicle techniques and procedures.
Work Environment P A R damage. 4 3 12  Correct PPE for working at height must be 4 2 8
Very serious Injury worn.
 Rescue and recovery plan to be created and
explained to workforce.
 All non-hand tools to be secured with lanyards
to prevent the potential for dropped objects.
 Dropped Object sweeps must be undertaken
after work activities.

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