Hoist Operation Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers hoist operation from planning and setup through lifting, maintenance and emergency response. It supports identifying hazards, selecting controls and managing risks during hoist activities.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Assessing the lift scope, load, travel path and work area
• Setting up the hoist and completing pre-operational checks
• Confirming operator competency, authorisation and supervision needs
• Assessing loads and selecting suitable lifting gear
• Separating people from active lifting areas
• Communicating and signalling during lifting tasks
• Lifting, travelling and lowering loads under control
• Managing electrical and overhead hazards
• Responding to faults and isolating the hoist for maintenance
• Preparing for dropped loads, injuries and other emergencies

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in hoist operation.

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 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: Managing risks of plant in the workplace — Plant used to lift or suspend persons or things; p. 17.
• 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