| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Assess work area | Cluttered floors, poor lighting, trip hazards, people walking underneath load path | Clear work area; ensure adequate lighting; mark exclusion zone; remove unnecessary personnel |
| Inspect crane, hoist, and lifting gear | Frayed slings, damaged hooks, worn chains, malfunctioning controls | Perform pre use inspection; check slings, hooks, safety latches, trolleys, and controls; tag out defective equipment |
| Don required PPE | Falling objects, pinch points, dropped tools | Wear safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe boots before starting lifting operations |
| Check load weight and center of gravity | Overloading crane, unstable load, tipping | Verify crane capacity; identify center of gravity; choose appropriate sling configuration; never exceed rated load |
| Attach slings or lifting devices | Pinched fingers, improper rigging, sling slip | Use proper sling angles; keep hands clear of pinch points; ensure hooks are fully latched; avoid twists or knots |
| Test lift before raising load fully | Sudden load shift, sling failure | Lift load slightly off ground to test balance and rigging integrity; lower immediately if any movement appears unstable |
| Lift and move load | Load swinging, overhead hazards, contact with workers | Raise load slowly; avoid sudden movements; keep load as low as practical while traveling; maintain exclusion zone |
| Operate trolley or overhead rails | Load drifting, collisions with objects or tools | Move load slowly along track; ensure path is clear; communicate intentions with hand signals or verbal cues |
| Guide load into position | Hand injuries, crush hazards, sudden load shift | Use tag lines to guide heavy loads; keep hands away from pinch points; maintain communication with operator |
| Lower load | Crushing hazards, uncontrolled movement | Lower load slowly and steadily; ensure landing spot is stable and clear; verify personnel are clear of drop zone |
| Remove rigging and secure load | Pinch points, sling snap back, tripping hazards | Remove slings carefully; store slings properly; coil chains or straps; inspect for damage after use |
| Inspect equipment after use | Missed damage, unsafe gear left in service | Check slings, hooks, and hoist components for wear; report damage; tag out unsafe items |
| Clean work area | Trip hazards, leftover hardware, oil or grease | Put tools away; sweep floors; remove debris; ensure walkways are clear |
Hard hat (if overhead loads are present)
Safety glasses
Steel toe boots
Cut resistant gloves
High visibility vest if working in a shared shop space
Long pants and long sleeves
Always have a complete, well-stocked first aid kit available.
JSA Category: General Maintenance and Shop Operations
* The steps, hazards, and controls displayed above may be incomplete or not suit your department's needs. All job safety analyses should be a completed with frontline worker input to ensure that each potential hazard is identified and mitigated.
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| Step | Potential Hazard | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Assess work area | Cluttered floors, poor lighting, trip hazards, people walking underneath load path | Clear work area; ensure adequate lighting; mark exclusion zone; remove unnecessary personnel |
| Inspect crane, hoist, and lifting gear | Frayed slings, damaged hooks, worn chains, malfunctioning controls | Perform pre use inspection; check slings, hooks, safety latches, trolleys, and controls; tag out defective equipment |
| Don required PPE | Falling objects, pinch points, dropped tools | Wear safety glasses, gloves, and steel toe boots before starting lifting operations |
| Check load weight and center of gravity | Overloading crane, unstable load, tipping | Verify crane capacity; identify center of gravity; choose appropriate sling configuration; never exceed rated load |
| Attach slings or lifting devices | Pinched fingers, improper rigging, sling slip | Use proper sling angles; keep hands clear of pinch points; ensure hooks are fully latched; avoid twists or knots |
| Test lift before raising load fully | Sudden load shift, sling failure | Lift load slightly off ground to test balance and rigging integrity; lower immediately if any movement appears unstable |
| Lift and move load | Load swinging, overhead hazards, contact with workers | Raise load slowly; avoid sudden movements; keep load as low as practical while traveling; maintain exclusion zone |
| Operate trolley or overhead rails | Load drifting, collisions with objects or tools | Move load slowly along track; ensure path is clear; communicate intentions with hand signals or verbal cues |
| Guide load into position | Hand injuries, crush hazards, sudden load shift | Use tag lines to guide heavy loads; keep hands away from pinch points; maintain communication with operator |
| Lower load | Crushing hazards, uncontrolled movement | Lower load slowly and steadily; ensure landing spot is stable and clear; verify personnel are clear of drop zone |
| Remove rigging and secure load | Pinch points, sling snap back, tripping hazards | Remove slings carefully; store slings properly; coil chains or straps; inspect for damage after use |
| Inspect equipment after use | Missed damage, unsafe gear left in service | Check slings, hooks, and hoist components for wear; report damage; tag out unsafe items |
| Clean work area | Trip hazards, leftover hardware, oil or grease | Put tools away; sweep floors; remove debris; ensure walkways are clear |
Hard hat (if overhead loads are present)
Safety glasses
Steel toe boots
Cut resistant gloves
High visibility vest if working in a shared shop space
Long pants and long sleeves