Plant and Machinery Transport Tilt Tray Operations Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers tilt tray transport operations for plant and machinery, from planning and positioning through loading, securing and unloading. It supports planning and risk management by identifying traffic, load movement, service, access, manual handling and emergency hazards.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the job, site access, delivery area, services and emergency arrangements
• Position the vehicle and manage traffic, pedestrians, reversing and visibility
• Inspect the tilt tray, plant, restraints, winch, hydraulics and attachments before use
• Load and unload plant and machinery using controlled alignment and weight distribution
• Manage winching, restraint release, stored energy and line-of-fire risks
• Identify and manage overhead and underground services around the work area
• Use safe access and egress around the tray, load and plant
• Secure loads, attachments and accessories for transport
• Handle chains, ramps, timbers and binders during coupling and securing tasks
• Respond to breakdowns, equipment failure, traffic exposure and other non-routine conditions

Who is this for?

For contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses involved in transporting plant and machinery using tilt tray operations.

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 hazard identification — Traffic movements in the workplace; p. 17.
• Model guidance: Model Code of Practice: Managing the risk of fatigue at work — Provide sufficient breaks while at work; p. 30.
• 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: First aid in the workplace — 3. First aid equipment, facilities and training; p. 12.
• 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 electrical risks in the workplace — 2.1 Identifying the hazards; p. 14.

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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