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Grab Crane Truck Operations Risk Assessment
This fully completed grab crane truck operations risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers operation of grab crane trucks (lorry-mounted hydraulic grab cranes) for loading and unloading bulk materials, waste and construction products, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Grab Crane Truck Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with grab crane truck operations including;
- Struck by grab or load — grab or load swinging and striking persons in the swing zone causing fatal crush injuries
- Vehicle instability during grab operations — crane truck becoming unstable when outriggers are not deployed or on soft ground causing overturn
- Falling material from grab — material spilling from the grab during travel or slewing causing injury to persons below
- Overhead power line contact — grab or crane boom contacting overhead power lines causing electrocution
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating ranging from Moderate to Substantial, and a comprehensive listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Exclusion zone equal to the maximum grab radius maintained with banksman deployed at all times
- Outriggers fully extended on firm ground before any crane operation with ground mats on soft ground
- Safe working load not exceeded with load chart consulted and LOLER thorough examination current
- Overhead hazards identified with safe working distances to power lines confirmed with the DNO
- Crane not operated within 9 metres of live 11kV lines without DNO confirmation of isolation
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management reduces overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Risk Assessment Template Suitable For?
This grab crane truck risk assessment template is suitable for health and safety advisers, waste management contractors, haulage operators and any employer with a duty to assess risks associated with lorry-mounted grab cranes under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER). It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.