Glass Handling Transport and Vacuum Lifting Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers transporting, unloading, lifting and positioning glass using vacuum lifting equipment. It supports planning and risk management by addressing hazards associated with work areas, traffic, glass condition, lifting operations, placement and emergency situations.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Planning glass lifts and preparing the work area
• Managing delivery, unloading and site traffic
• Inspecting glass packs, frames and storage arrangements
• Completing vacuum lifter and plant pre-start checks
• Assisting with manual handling and glass positioning
• Attaching the vacuum lifter to glass
• Lifting, slewing and travelling with glass
• Positioning glass and releasing the load
• Working near powerlines, services and structures
• Responding to glass breakage or vacuum failure

Who is this for?

Suitable for businesses, supervisors, workers and contractors involved in glass handling, transport and vacuum lifting 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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: 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: How to manage work health and safety risks — 2. Step 1 — How to identify hazards; p. 12.

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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