Risk assessments excavators

INITIAL RISK ASSESSMENT Excavators used for lifting ... 

On the basis of the risk assessment, various possible remediation technologies were considered. Excavation of the entire area and off-site incineration was an unacceptably expensive option. For the soil remediation of the former trickling pond, an innovative site-specific strategy was... 

Human modification of a slope can be documented by maps and aerial photographs and from construction and excavation records. Separate identification of artificially-induced landslides is useful for administrative purposes and in hazard and risk assessments. 

A typical risk assessment for an excavation is given in Appendix 9.3 at the end of this chapter. 

Appendix 9.3 - Typical excavation work risk assessment... 

INITIAL RISK ASSESSMENT Work in and with excavations ... 

A weekly inspection of a 360° wheeled excavator would include the condition of the tyres, wheels, steering controls, lights, brakes and hydraulic systems. Periodically, the seat rigidity and the proper functioning of seat restraints, instrumentation and controls, bucket condition and other attachments need to be inspected. Appendix 13.2 gives an example of a typical risk assessment used for an excavator. 

Appendix 13.2 - A typical risk assessment for an excavator to be used for lifting... 

Working accidents are often connected to structures collapse, damaged equipment or old working tools, absence of appropriate safety training and unrealistic risk assessment. These factors are very common in construction works such as excavation. 

The key to safety in excavation work is planning. For example, if the correct form of support has not been decided in advance, and the necessary support materials ordered in good time, the temptation to go ahead without them is almost too strong to resist. All excavations, however shallow, should be subject to risk assessment. The main hazards to be controlled are ... 

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