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The Operate Cherry Picker Cranes Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Slipping or tripping
- Incorrect use of equipment
- 2. Inspecting The Crane
- Faulty equipment
- Working at high heights
- 3. Positioning the Crane
- Collision with objects
- Accidental start up
- 4. Loading and Unloadinge
- Moving heavy loads
- Falls from height
- 5. Operating the Crane
- Machinery failure
- Operator error
- 6. Lifting Loads
- Loads falling
- Ropes breaking
- 7. Moving the Crane
- Crane tipping over
- Collision with other objects
- 8. Lowering Loads
- Dropping loads
- Breaking ropes
- 9. Equipment Maintenance
- Inadequate maintenance
- Faulty parts
- 10. Safety Checks
- Missing safety checks
- Incomplete records
- 11. Emergency Procedures
- Not knowing procedures
- Inadequate training
- 12. Shutting Down Procedure
- Incorrect shut down procedures
- Machinery failure
- 13. Storing Equipment
- Poor storage
- Misplacing equipment
- 14. Reporting Procedures
- Failure to report
- Incorrect reporting
- 15. Training On New Equipment
- Insufficient training
- Incompetence
- 16. Regular Equipment Inspection
- Missed inspections
- Inadequate record keeping
- 17. Weather Assessment
- Bad weather
- Ignoring weather conditions
- 18. Daily Toolbox Meeting
- Miscommunication
- Loss of information
- 19. Hazard Identification and Control
- Mishandling of hazards
- Poor hazard communication
- 20. Work Area Maintenance
- Poor maintenance
- Inadequate cleaning practices