Complex Lifting and Tandem Lifts Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers planning and carrying out complex lifting and tandem lifts, including load assessment, plant and lifting gear, communication and exclusion zones. It supports teams to identify hazards before and during the lift and plan controls for changing conditions, defects and emergencies.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan and coordinate the lift
• Assess load weight, shape and centre of gravity
• Select and set up suitable plant
• Check lifting gear and attachments
• Confirm competency and supervision arrangements
• Coordinate signals and lift communications
• Set exclusion zones and manage site interfaces
• Monitor weather, ground and overhead hazards
• Lift, slew, travel and land the load
• Complete pre-start checks and prepare for emergencies

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in planning, coordinating or carrying out complex lifting and tandem lifts.

Activities & Hazards Covered

Legislation & References

The template records model guidance used to inform the documented controls. Applicable WHS/OHS laws and adopted Codes vary by state or territory, so confirm the current local requirements when tailoring the assessment:

• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of falls at workplaces — 3.2 Identifying the hazards; p. 16.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Construction work — 6.2 Workplace specific induction training; p. 41.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Excavation work — 2.3. Controlling the risks; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: How to manage work health and safety risks — 3. Step 2 — How to assess risks; p. 15.

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Standard Risk Assessment Features (Click to Expand)

• Activity-specific hazard identification and control measures
• Initial and residual risk ratings
• Assigned responsible persons for each activity
• Risk matrix and assessment classification
• Review, monitoring and sign-off fields
• Site-specific customisation before use