Vehicle Lifting Jacking and Hoisting Risk Assessment

Product Overview

This risk assessment covers vehicle lifting, jacking and hoisting activities from planning and equipment inspection through to lowering the vehicle. It supports work planning by identifying hazards around vehicle movement, unstable loads, equipment condition, access and emergency response.

Activities & Risks Covered

This assessment addresses activities and risks including:

• Plan the lifting area, ground conditions, visibility and nearby vehicle or pedestrian movements
• Immobilise and isolate the vehicle before lifting work begins
• Inspect jacks, hoists, stands, pads, extensions and lifting gear for defects and markings
• Position lifting equipment at appropriate vehicle contact points
• Raise the vehicle or load while managing load stability and people nearby
• Place and secure supports before work is undertaken under the vehicle
• Manage tools, parts, manual handling and access around a raised vehicle
• Coordinate instructions, visibility and access control during lifting
• Lower the vehicle in a controlled manner and remove supports at the appropriate stage
• Respond to lift failures, injuries and defective equipment

Who is this for?

Suitable for contractors, workers, supervisors and businesses carrying out vehicle lifting, jacking or 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: Hazardous manual tasks — 4.1 The hierarchy of control measures; p. 31.
• 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 — 5. Step 4 — How to review controls; p. 27.

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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