Task Analysis (T/A) / Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) - Heavy Lifting - Manual

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Heavy Lifting - Manual

• Sequence of Basic Steps: Describe each step in the activity – most will have 4-8 steps. Follow the flow of the product or process.

Step 1

• General Lifting of Heavy Equipment

Potential hazards and risks Describe the key hazards and risks for each step – there will normally be more than one per step. Number each hazard e.g 1a, 1b, 1c; 2a, 2b, 2c.

• 1a Slips, trips and falls

• Initial Risk Assessment - Before the controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix

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  Moderate

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  Very Low

• Control methods and level of control Describe the key/significant way to control the risk and then refer to the hierarchy of controls

• Keep good posture. Look straight ahead, and keep your back straight, your chest out, and your shoulders back. This helps keep your upper back straight while having a slight arch in your lower back.
  Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back). Keep your back straight, and do not twist as you lift.
  Hold the load as close to your body as possible, at the level of your belly button.
  Use your feet to change direction, taking small steps. Lead with your hips as you change direction. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips as you move
  Set down your load carefully, squatting with the knees and hips only.

• Level of Control

  1

  2

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  4

  5

• Do not attempt to lift by bending forward. Bend your hips and knees to squat down to your load, keep it close to your body, and straighten your legs to lift.
  Never lift a heavy object above shoulder level.
  Avoid turning or twisting your body while lifting or holding a heavy object

• Level of Control

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

  Critical

  High

  Moderate

  Low

  Very Low

• 1b Cuts and Strains

• Keep good posture. Look straight ahead, and keep your back straight, your chest out, and your shoulders back. This helps keep your upper back straight while having a slight arch in your lower back.
  Slowly lift by straightening your hips and knees (not your back). Keep your back straight, and do not twist as you lift.
  Hold the load as close to your body as possible, at the level of your belly button.
  Use your feet to change direction, taking small steps. Lead with your hips as you change direction. Keep your shoulders in line with your hips as you move
  Set down your load carefully, squatting with the knees and hips only.

• Level of Control

  1

  2

  3

  4

  5

• Do not attempt to lift by bending forward. Bend your hips and knees to squat down to your load, keep it close to your body, and straighten your legs to lift.
  Never lift a heavy object above shoulder level.
  Avoid turning or twisting your body while lifting or holding a heavy object

• Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

  Critical

  High

  Moderate

  Low

  Very Low

• 1b Damage to property

• Ensure a procedure/path is discussed for lifting equipment through tight areas, where risk of damage to property is present

• Residual risk assessment After all controls are in place. Refer to the risk assessment matrix.

  Critical

  High

  Moderate

  Low

  Very Low
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