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Crane & Rigging Lift JSAJob Safety Analysis template

Lifting loads with a crane, boom truck or hoist. Use it as-is or change it to fit your job, then walk the site and add what's different today.

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Date

Location

Person in charge

Company

Nearest ER / address

Muster point · Emergency: 911

Job steps, hazards & controls

#	Job step	Hazards	Controls
01	Plan the lift	Load heavier than expected Wrong rigging for the load	Know the load weight; check it against the crane chart Qualified rigger picks the slings and hardware Critical lifts get a written lift plan
02	Set up the crane	Outriggers sinking or tipping Power lines	Outrigger pads on firm ground Stay clear of power lines by the required distance; spotter if close
03	Rig the load	Rigging failure Pinch points Load slipping	Inspect slings, shackles and hooks; remove damaged gear Softeners on sharp edges Tag lines on loads that can spin
04	Make the lift	Struck by the load or swinging counterweight Load dropping	One signal person; everyone knows the signals Nobody under a suspended load, ever Lift a few inches and check balance before going up
05	Land and unhook	Pinch and crush points as the load lands Load shifting after landing	Land on blocking; hands clear Confirm the load is stable before unhooking

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Today’s site-specific hazards

Hazard	Control

Crew sign-in: I reviewed this JSA and I can stop work

Name	Company / role	Signature	Time

How it works on your phone

1 · Pick itTap the button above. This JSA loads with the checks crews most often forget already suggested.

2 · Walk the siteAdd where you are, who's in charge and the nearest ER. The first person on site adds today's hazards.

3 · Crew signsPass the phone. Each person reads every step and signs. Print or save the PDF.

This JSA is a starting point built from common field practice. Your job, your site and your company's procedures come first: change anything that doesn't fit, and follow your permits and regulations.