JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT

1. ACTIVITY OR TASK: 200T Mobile Crane Lift Location / Project:

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JSA N : STR031 JSA Rev: 0

Competence/Qualifications WorkCover NCC – CO / DG / RB / RI / RA

Codes of Practice & The AS 2550 series is referenced in the NSW Code
required to complete work WorkCover General Construction Induction Card
Structural Cranes Induction Legislation that are of Practice Technical Guidance that supports the
safely applicable: Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001
JSA reviewed by person Name Position/Competence/License: Date: (the Regulation), and which is called up under
responsible i.e. Team Section 43 of the Occupational Health and Safety
Leader / Supervisor Act 2000

2. HAZARD IDENTIFICATION Identify hazards that may be present by ticking items on the list below. 3. PRECAUTIONS: hardhat, safety glasses, safety boots compulsory
CONFINED SPACE HAZARDOUS AREA HIGH RISK HIGH RISK ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS PERMITS
Difficult Entry/Exit Hazardous Substances  Falling Objects  Suspended loads  Gloves: type - Riggers  Hot Work
Oxygen Deficiency - attach MSDS to JSA Poor Lighting Poor Visibility Goggles Excavation
Oxygen Excess Working at Heights Slippery Surfaces Inhale able Dusts/Fibres Full Face Shield Confined Space
Engulfment Remote Area Multiple Electrical Feeds High Noise Levels  High Visibility Vest Hazardous Work Clearance
Poisonous Gas Present Motor Room Hazards Trip Hazards  Use of Chemicals Harness C&A 6 Access to Area
Temperature Extremes Toxic Substances Electrical Hazards Elevated Work Platform Fire Extinguishers High Voltage Access
Biological Hazards Potential for Difficult Rescue Electrical High Fault Level Difficulty to Communicate Barricades  Scaffolding
Explosive Gas Present work 400 amps or greater amongst workers Ventilation Other?
Manual Handling  Moving Machinery  Lighting
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES in work area / to be used -attach MSDS Sharp Materials Tools & Equipment  Erect Scaffolding to access SPECIAL ISSUES:
1. Diesel Ladders used in the task Radiation Respirator or Dust mask
2. Castrol TQ DIII Working at Heights Traffic Movement  Erect Warning signs 
3. Castrol EPX 85W-140 Working near Crane & Working near Operation Personal Locks or Tag system
Crane Runways  Processing Lines
4. Castrol LSX 90 Group isolation
5. Castrol Tection Rail Movement Live Rails Welding screen
6. Castrol Cool Plus Pressurised Fluids Pneumatics Fall Arrest systems
7. Valvoline Ultramax 68 Flammable Materials Lifting Gear - Shackles, Welding Face Shield
Present Chains, Slings, etc 

4. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS - tick those identified CONSEQUENCES

1 Low: Short-term temporary inconvenience or symptoms, no medical
Air Pollution (dust, fumes) Spills to ground  Other: treatment; environmental nuisance, limited temporary damage to immediate,
 low significance environment.
Noise (plant & equipment) Soil Erosion Steel / copper
3 Minor: Medical treatment injury, short-term reversible disablement; minor
Spills to drains/waterways  Hazard to Flora /Fauna short-term effects on local environment, or small area of limited significance.
10 Moderate: Serious injury with some permanent disablement; moderate
5. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: widespread short-term impact on local environment of limited significance.
30 Major: Single fatality, serious injury with severe permanent disablement;
Static Plant & Equipment serious widespread, medium-term environmental harm to local environment,
some ecosystem impairment.
Mobile Plant & Equipment 200T Demag AT Mobile Crane 100 Critical: Multiple fatalities, major irreversible health effects to > 50
people; major widespread, long-term environmental harm to significant
Safety / Emergency Equipment environment or ecosystem.

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ACTIVITY or TASK: 200T Mobile Crane Lift JSA N : STR031 Rev: 0

JSA / SWMS OVERVIEW

Mandatory Job Prerequisites – For the purposes of this JSA/SWMS, it is a base operating condition that all mandatory site prerequisites are in place e.g. Structural Cranes Induction, Customers Safety Requirements & Induction,
Plant Inspections, Daily Plant Checklists, Prestart Meetings, Mandatory PPE, Site Rules, necessary work permits etc. and are considered minimum standards. Only additional control measures are considered in this JSA.
Australian Standards relevant to “Mobile Crane Lifting”:
AS1418.1 Cranes, Hoists and Winches – Gen. Req. | AS1418.5 Cranes, Hoists and Winches – Mobile Cranes | AS2550.1 Safe Use Part 1: Gen. Req. | AS2550.5 Safe Use Part 5: Mobile
Cranes
Site PPE Requirements

JSA Document Index 1. General Crane Safety Overview

2. Crane Set-up
3. Crane Lift
4. Pack up Crane and Return to Depot
5. Lifting Gear List

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HAZARDS Risk Risk

Rating Rating

1. General Crane Safety Overview

General Dropped Loads (personnel / static object / H90  Minimise personnel in works area to essential M30 Operator / Dogman
equipment / machinery) staff only.
 Personnel only permitted within works area with
permission of Structural Cranes Crane
Supervisor/Operator.
 Personnel to make eye contact with plant
operator before walking near working plant.
 Working area to be delineated with clear
signage clearly stating that access is restricted
to authorised personnel only.
 Traffic control where necessary

Crush injuries (personnel / static object) H300  Personnel and all body parts are to be kept M30 Operator / Dogman
clear of load and placement area
 Use Taglines
 Wear correct PPE (Riggers Gloves)
 Keep hands and fingers clear when slinging
loads
 Observe the Load and the load placement area
and keep well clear
Oil leaks / fluid spills (environmental) L9  Spill Kits are kept on all cranes. L3 Operator

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Uneven surface leading to personnel slips M30  All personnel in area must wear work boots with L10 Operator / Dogman
/sprains (personnel / static object) ankle support.
 Clear area of trip hazards where practical
otherwise mind your step

Overhead powerlines - (personnel / static object) H300  Always keep the required safe distance M30 Operator / Dogman / Spotter
between the crane and the powerlines using the
distances specified in NSW WorkCover COP –
“Safe work Near Powerlines”
 If required to work close to power lines use a
spotter or where possible have the power lines
turned off

Plant striking other plant, equipment, personnel, H100  Plant to be positioned in area clear of M30 Site Manager
materials, etc - (personnel / static object) obstructions / roads Operator / Dogman
 Traffic Control – When working within an active
site traffic zone make sure adequate traffic
management is in place

Environmental Conditions (personnel / H100  Wear appropriate UV protection (PPE) M30 Site Manager
environmental)  Take adequate breaks in shade and air Operator / Dogman
 Sunlight (UV radiation) conditioned vehicles when extended periods of
 Heat (exhaustion, dehydration) hot work is required, maintain intake of fluids
 Poor lighting (falls, mistakes etc) (clean cool water)
 Wet (slippery)  Insure lighting is sufficient before commencing
 Mud (bogged) work. If lighting is not sufficient obtain artificial
lighting or put job off until lighting is suitable to
 Windy (swinging loads) continue.
 Assess wet and windy weather conditions and
proceed cautiously or cease work accordingly.

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HAZARDS Risk Risk
Rating Rating

2. Crane Set-up
Step 1 – Mobe Crane to final on  Faults with Crane M30  Pre-start Checks L1 Operator / Dogman
site destination  Plant becoming bogged in sand & mud  Plant to stick to designated roadways and
 Pedestrians turning areas
 Onsite traffic / plant  Personnel on hand to warn others of crane
movement in the vicinity or via radio comms
where available
 Alternate pathway defined by bollards and
reflective tape

Step 2 – Pre-job Meeting / Toolbox  Inexperienced workers H100  Sufficiently skilled employees to complete tasks M30 Site Manager
(competencies & licences)
 Inadequate consultation  Adequate consultation with all relevant
Operator / Dogman
 Inadequate understanding of equipment employees
 Site hazards and emergency procedures not  Adequate competent supervision throughout
known the project
 Proper planning for equipment required for the
task
 Site + Work Area Inductions compulsory for All
personnel
Step 3 – Locate cranes in lifting  Pedestrians H90  Spotter required when Franna enters or exits M30 Operator / Dogman
positions on site  Traffic Rod Mill
 Other Plant  Check and Confirm Exclusion Zones
 Other Equipment  Barricades, Witches Hats, Danger tape
 Buildings  Warning signs
 Power Lines & underground utilities
 Lift radius

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Step 4 – Inspect chains and/or  Tears in Slings H90  Check slings for rips and tears and remove L10
slings, shackles, hooks and  Cracks in chains, shackles, rings and hooks from service if faults are found
attachment points in preparation for  Check chains, shackles, hooks and rings for
use  Dropping of load due to faulty lifting gear or
faulty attachment points cracks, corrosion, wear, cracks, mechanism
faults, etc and remove from service if faults are
found
 Lifting gear / equipment inspected and tagged
with appropriate monthly colour tag.
 Make certain personnel is

Step 5 – Locate crane in lifting  Crane overturning due to unstable ground H300  Outriggers must be positioned on flat surface, M30 Operator / Dogman
position on site – place timbers conditions using timber or suitable material for pads to
(pads) and set outriggers  Personnel being crushed by outriggers evenly distribute the load to the ground
 Crane to be located within the radius for the
loads being lifted

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Step 6 - Position counterweight  General - Plant striking other plant, H100  Plant to be positioned in area clear of M30 Operator / Dogman
truck in an easily accessible spot equipment, personnel, materials, etc obstructions / roads
for the crane to load its  Dropping Counterweights  Traffic Control in place if required
counterweights (Repeated Step) –
where required  Falls from height whilst positioning & loading
counterweights
- Load Counterweights

Step 8 – Dolly Trailer - preparation  Fall from Dolly Trailer H90  Before releasing Jib from Dolly Trailer secure L10
for the reinsertion of the boom into  Sprain / Strain from manually positioning Yoke in position with 2 “Ratchet Tie down
the dolly for transportation post lift support yoke on Dolly Trailer Straps” This can be done from the ground by
throwing the straps through the yoke back on
itself and attaching to the trailer. The Dolly will
then remain in the correct position for pack-up

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3. Crane Lift
Step 1 – Prepare load for Lifting  Crush points when releasing ratchet straps M30  Ratchet strap to be secured in a location that M10 Truck Company / Operator /
(Repeated Step) (if unloading from truck) can be released from ground level Dogman
 Pinch points  Make certain hands and fingers are clear of
 Procedures not being adhered to ratchet strap pinch points (Riggers Gloves)
 PPE – Riggers Gloves, Steel Cap Boots,
Safety Glasses, Hard Hat, LS-HV Shirt, Long
Pants

Step 2 – Attach chains or slings to  Falling from sling and injuring dogman H300  Qualified dogman using correct sling method to L30 Dogman
load (Repeated Step)  Lifting gear failure attach slings to transformers
 Crush Injuries & Pinch Points  PPE – Riggers Gloves
 Watch for crush & pinch points between chain
and where it is inserted into the Tank
components lift points
 Tagline used to guide into position
 Lifting gear / equipment inspected and tagged
with appropriate monthly colour tag.
 Crane lifting gear register on board crane
Step 3 – Prepare spreader bar for  Coming away from the hook and dropping H300  Inspect all attachment points and check slings M30 Dogman
attachment and use with chains (if the load for faults ascertaining they are fit for each lift
required)
Step 4 – Crane lifting load  Strains and fingers being damaged by lifting H100  Wear riggers gloves when handling lifting M30 Dogman
gear. equipment.
 Keep hands and body parts away from crush
areas.
Load falling from lift H100  Rigging equipment to be inspected prior to lift L10 Dogman
and have current inspection tag
 All slings and lifting equipment to be free from
damage
 Slings to be appropriately positioned to prevent
slippage

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Lifted object striking other plant, equipment, H300  Riggers and crane operator to plan lifts and M30 Dogman
personnel, materials, etc path of item
 Riggers to carefully control lifted item with
taglines
 No unnecessary personnel in lift area
 Correct radio procedure or hand signals to be
used. Communications / directions by dogman
only
 Do not conduct lifts in high winds
Machine strike energised overhead powerlines H300  Inspect area prior to unloading operation M30 Operator
 Stay clear from overhead powerlines –
maintain the correct clearance to conductors
(3m/6m/ 8m) when slewing / boom
 Dogman to control/monitor clearance from
overhead powerlines at all times
Crane tipping over due to overload M30  Stay within radius of cranes working load L10 Operator
limitations. Crane load assessment to be
conducted
Crane tipping over due to Instability of outriggers M30  Outriggers pads to be stacked correctly L10 Operator
after lifting load  Outriggers to be level and have not moved
during lift
Step 5 – Placing Load in final  Crushed limbs, hands, feet from falling load H100  Exclusion zone under load and path of lift L10 Operator / Dogman
position  Pinch Points and Crush Zones  PPE - Riggers Gloves
 Keep hands and fingers clear of placement
areas

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4. Pack-up Crane & Return to Depot

Step 1 – Pack up Crane & Cleanup  Trip hazards H90  Use correct manual handling techniques L10 Operator / Dogman
work area  Manual Handling Injuries  Wear appropriate PPE
 Crush & Pinch injuries  Rubbish to be placed in bins
 Equipment damage  Tools & Equipment to packed
 Lifting gear packed
 Timbers packed
 Pads loaded
Step 2 – Load counter weights &  Counterweights coming off the back of the H300  Make certain counterweight are stacked on M30 Operator / Dogman
equipment on to counterweight truck rubber mats and correctly tied down for trip
truck.  Crush & Pinch injuries  Guide counterweights onto the truck tray with
 Falls taglines
 Where possible use EWP or Platform Ladder
Access otherwise be cautious of footing
Step 3 – Exit site and return to  Overhead powerlines H90  Crane boom to be down when travelling under M30 Operator
depot  Collision with people/personnel and other power lines
vehicles/plant when exiting site  Maintain site speed limit when exiting work site.
 Counterweights sliding off during travel  Communicate with other vehicles on site if
 Traffic Accidents necessary
 Observe road rules and take into consideration
drivers and riders who don’t understand the
nature of cranes and trucks

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200T LIFTING GEAR Item Working Load Limit (WLL) Qty Lifting Gear PERSON RESPONSIBLE
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16MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 3.2 TONNE 9  Dogman
19MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 4.7 TONNE 3  Dogman
22MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 6.5 TONNE 8  Dogman
25MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 8.5 TONNE 8  Dogman
29MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 9.5 TONNE 3  Dogman
32MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 12 TONNE 7  Dogman
35MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 13.5 TONNE 7  Dogman
38MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 17 TONNE 8  Dogman
44MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 25 TONNE 4  Dogman
51MM GRADE S BOW SHACKLE 35 TONNE 3  Dogman
38MM GRADE S DEE SHACKLE 17 TONNE 1  Dogman
GRADE M DEE SHACKLE 13 TONNE 1  Dogman
GRADE M DEE SHACKLE 5.5 TONNE 1  Dogman
SAFETY BOW 85 TONNE 1  Dogman
13MM X 2 LEG X 5 METRE CHAIN SLING 9.4 TONNE @ 60 DEGREES 1  Dogman
13MM X 2 LEG X 6 METRE CHAIN SLING 9.4 TONNE @ 60 DEGREES 1  Dogman
16MM X 2 LEG X 5 METRE CHAIN SLING 14.2 TONNE @ 60 DEGREES 1  Dogman
16MM X 2 LEG X 5 METRE CHAIN SLING 13.8 TONNE @ 60 DEGREES 1  Dogman
3 METRE ROUNDSLING 3 TONNE 1  Dogman
3 METRE ROUNDSLING 3 TONNE 1  Dogman
3 METRE ROUNDSLING 3 TONNE 1  Dogman
3 METRE ROUNDSLING 3 TONNE 1  Dogman
3 METRE ROUNDSLING 3 TONNE 1  Dogman
3 METRE ROUNDSLING 3 TONNE 1  Dogman
2 METRE ROUNDSLING 2 TONNE 1  Dogman
2 METRE ROUNDSLING 2 TONNE 1  Dogman
2 METRE ROUNDSLING 2 TONNE 1  Dogman
2 METRE ROUNDSLING 2 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 4 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 6 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 6 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 6 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 6 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 10 TONNE 1  Dogman
4 METRE ROUNDSLING 10 TONNE 1  Dogman
8 METRE ROUNDSLING 10 TONNE 1  Dogman
8 METRE ROUNDSLING 10 TONNE 1  Dogman

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JSA CHANGE SHEET 200T Mobile Crane Lift JSA N : STR031 Rev: 0

Procedure Potential Safety & Environmental Hazards Initial Risk Control Measures Residual Risk Date of change and
Amended or added Job steps Identify the hazards associated with each step, examine each to find all possible Rating Eliminate or minimize all hazards that could lead to an accident, injury, illness or Rating sign off by all
risk factors environmental incident. Level of risk after workgroups
Indicate who is responsible for the implementation of each control measure corrective action

Reviewed by: …………………………………………………………..………….… (print) ………………………………………………………………………………….. (Superintendent’s Representative)

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CONSULTATION & SIGN-OFF RECORD

I confirm by my signature below, that I have attended a briefing on the requirements of the attached Job Safety Analysis and agree
to perform the work in the manner detailed on it.
I confirm that copies of the relevant Permits, MSDS's and Isolation Plans etc. have been reviewed.

JSA NAME: 200T Mobile Crane Lift JSA No: STR031 Rev: 0
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NAME and QUALIFICATION for task (Please print) SIGNATURE DATE

THIS SAFE WORK BRIEFING / TRAINING WAS CARRIED OUT BY (Responsible person at that location) :
Name: Signature: Date:

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