RISK ASSESSMENT
QPP147 Section 4 Rev. March 07
A12. Carrying out inspection and
maintenance with the crane running.
A12. Unless the task you are to perform requires the engine to be running, stop the engine before inspection and
maintenance. If the task you are to perform requires the engine to be running, take care to prevent your
body or clothes from getting caught in the moving parts.
A13. Explosion of the gas released by the
battery, or skin burns from contact
with the battery fluid.
A13. When servicing any part of the electrical system or when welding, remove the battery.
A14. Burns from contact with hot engine
parts.
A14. Wait for the hot parts (engine, radiator, hydraulic equipment, pipes, exhaust system, etc.) to cool down
before commencing work on or near the hot parts.
A15. Fire and explosion if naked flame is
used for lighting or illumination.
A15. Use an explosive-preventative type lamp when inspecting the battery or fuel components. Do not use a
lighter or other naked flame to light up the work area.
A16. Fire from flammable vapours
generated by heating the hydraulics.
A16. Do not weld, solder or heat with a torch on or near hydraulic equipment or pipes. Heat applied on
pressurized pipes or rubber hoses could cause them to rupture. Cover the pipes and hoses with fire-
resistant materials before applying heat near or on them.
A17. Crushing from dropping load or
parts of plant due to broken wire
ropes.
A17. Use the right type and capacity of wire on the rope winch. Check that the wire is not damaged before
operating the crane.
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