Bin lifter risk assessment

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Machine assessment

• Is the lifter located on level ground ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does machine appear stable when lifting load ? (plant rolling or tipping over)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does machine appear mechanically sound ? (no potential for cable to break and release load.)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machine easy to service ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the machine appear to be in good condition and well maintained ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can plant be locked in position for maintenance, servicing and inspection ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• can the machine be locked to prevent unauthorised use ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

operation

• Is there instructions or SOP on or near machine ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does operation call for special information or training ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the bin lock securely on the lifter for lifting ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the machine free of moving parts which can entangle hair, clothing, jewellery, gloves or any other materials ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• What force is required to operate the machine (0=low, 10=high )

• Can the machine be stopped mid action ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does machine require you to lift below your knees or above your head ? (no = safe, Yes = at risk )

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the machine require twisted or bent posture to do task ? (no=safe, yes=at risk)

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• How often are you required to operate the machine ?

  Daily

  every 2-3 days

  Once a week:

• When operating the machine how many bins would you empty a time

  Select 1-2 2-4 5-6 6-7 more than 8

  • 1-2
  • 2-4
  • 5-6
  • 6-7
  • more than 8

• Is bin enclosed or away from operator when being operated ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there the potential for crush injury ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Does the machine have the potential for uncontrolled or unexpected movement ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can dust liquids, rubbish or materials fall on operator during operation ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can the operator come into contact with moving parts of the machine ?

  Safe

  At Risk

  N/A

• Can the operator become trapped or be struck by bin or any part of the machine during operation ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does it have good handholds ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it suitable for the load required to be lifted ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Other factors

• Do workers feel that the operation of the machine is safe ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• other risk Factors