Crane Workbox and Personnel Hoisting Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers crane workbox and personnel hoisting activities, from planning and equipment checks to hoisting, positioning and emergency retrieval. It supports teams to assess access methods, site hazards, communication and controls for work at height.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Select and plan the access method for personnel hoisting
• Verify workbox, slings, shackles and attachment points before use
• Assess crane suitability, setup, stability and plant condition
• Establish work areas, exclusion zones and controls for overhead hazards
• Coordinate authorisation, signals and communication arrangements
• Manage entry, harnessing and workbox occupancy
• Hoist, position and move the workbox at height
• Monitor weather, ground conditions, visibility and site changes
• Plan emergency response and retrieval for workers at height

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in crane workbox and personnel hoisting activities.

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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.
• 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: Managing the work environment and facilities — 2. The work environment; p. 13.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Work health and safety consultation, cooperation and coordination — 3. What is effective consultation?; p. 13.
• 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: 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