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Loading / Unloading Risk Assessment

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Loading / Unloading Hazards & Controls

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01
Hazard

Falling load

Potential Consequence

Crushing or fatality

Persons at Risk

Loading crew

Existing Controls

Suitable rigging and exclusion zone

Additional Controls

Keep personnel clear of suspended loads

02
Hazard

Vehicle movement

Potential Consequence

Collision or crushing

Persons at Risk

Loading personnel

Existing Controls

Wheel chocks and vehicle parking control

Additional Controls

Prevent vehicle movement during loading

03
Hazard

Unstable load stack

Potential Consequence

Material collapse

Persons at Risk

Logistics workers

Existing Controls

Safe stacking method

Additional Controls

Verify stability before releasing load restraints

04
Hazard

Load falling from vehicle

Potential Consequence

Crushing or serious injury

Persons at Risk

Loading crew

Existing Controls

Load securing and exclusion zone

Additional Controls

Verify load stability before releasing restraints

05
Hazard

Crushing between vehicle and forklift

Potential Consequence

Crushing or fatality

Persons at Risk

Loading personnel

Existing Controls

Vehicle-pedestrian segregation and controlled area

Additional Controls

Allow only essential personnel in the loading area

06
Hazard

Vehicle movement before securing is complete

Potential Consequence

Load shift or fall

Persons at Risk

Driver and loading crew

Existing Controls

Wheel chocks and driver communication

Additional Controls

Use a system preventing vehicle movement until loading is complete

07
Hazard

Personnel falling from vehicle bed

Potential Consequence

Serious injury

Persons at Risk

Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures

Additional Controls

Provide safe access to the vehicle bed and prevent jumping from height

08
Hazard

Uncontrolled release of load restraints

Potential Consequence

Sudden load movement or impact on personnel

Persons at Risk

Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures

Additional Controls

Assess load stability and potential movement before releasing restraints

09
Hazard

Gap or level difference at loading ramp

Potential Consequence

Forklift or personnel fall

Persons at Risk

Workers performing the activity and nearby personnel

Existing Controls

Authorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures

Additional Controls

Verify ramp position, capacity and securing before loading

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Loading / Unloading RISK ASSESSMENT
SRN-HIRARC
Revision: 1.0
ACTIVITYLoading / UnloadingCATEGORYLogistics
#ActivityHazardConsequencePersons at RiskExisting Risk ControlLSRiskAction Required / Additional ControlsPerson in ChargeDue DateRLRSResidual Risk
01Loading / UnloadingFalling loadCrushing or fatalityLoading crewSuitable rigging and exclusion zone3515
High
Keep personnel clear of suspended loads--224
Low
02Loading / UnloadingVehicle movementCollision or crushingLoading personnelWheel chocks and vehicle parking control3412
High
Prevent vehicle movement during loading--224
Low
03Loading / UnloadingUnstable load stackMaterial collapseLogistics workersSafe stacking method339
Medium
Verify stability before releasing load restraints--122
Low
04Loading / UnloadingLoad falling from vehicleCrushing or serious injuryLoading crewLoad securing and exclusion zone3412
High
Verify load stability before releasing restraints--224
Low
05Loading / UnloadingCrushing between vehicle and forkliftCrushing or fatalityLoading personnelVehicle-pedestrian segregation and controlled area3515
High
Allow only essential personnel in the loading area--224
Low
06Loading / UnloadingVehicle movement before securing is completeLoad shift or fallDriver and loading crewWheel chocks and driver communication236
Medium
Use a system preventing vehicle movement until loading is complete--122
Low
07Loading / UnloadingPersonnel falling from vehicle bedSerious injuryWorkers performing the activity and nearby personnelAuthorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures248
Medium
Provide safe access to the vehicle bed and prevent jumping from height--122
Low
08Loading / UnloadingUncontrolled release of load restraintsSudden load movement or impact on personnelWorkers performing the activity and nearby personnelAuthorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures339
Medium
Assess load stability and potential movement before releasing restraints--122
Low
09Loading / UnloadingGap or level difference at loading rampForklift or personnel fallWorkers performing the activity and nearby personnelAuthorized personnel, pre-work checks, suitable equipment and site procedures236
Medium
Verify ramp position, capacity and securing before loading--122
Low
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