HOW TO ENSURE SAFETY DURING HEAVY LIFTING OPERATIONS Heavy lifting activities on construction sites are complicated processes and are vulnerable to injuries and

accidents. Due to the large loads and heavy machinery involved in such activities, the potential for fatalities is greater. Mentioned below are a few things businesses should keep in mind to ensure safety during heavy lifting processes.

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PLANNING & SUPERVISIONA competent person should plan a lifting operation. This individual should be familiar with the lifting process and have both theoretical and practical knowledge about heavy lifting processes. The plan

should mention the risks associated with the operation, the equipment that will be required, role of the people involved with the lifting operation.

RISK ASSESSMENTIt is an employer’s responsibility to assess the risks associated with a heavy lifting operation and

minimize those risks to an acceptable level. Employers should identify hazards and analyze them. This will involve calculating the probability of harm occurring and the severity of the harm that can

result from the hazard.

COMMON RISKS Accidents may occur because the load is not properly secured or the wrong types of slings were used.

This can lead to crush injuries due to the impact of a moving machine or a falling load. Accidents may also be a result of a falling structure. Employers should account for these common Heavy lifting hazards.

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