Hoisted Loads
This control is listed and is the simplest “never do this” rule for lifting operations.
What is never standing under a suspended load?
This control is listed to prevent struck/caught hazards by separating people from danger areas.
What is erecting/maintaining/obeying barricades (physical barriers)?
This engineering control is used to protect the operator while in motion.
What is fastening/using a seat belt?
This control is listed as a primary protection against stored-energy releases.
What is following LOTO procedures to isolate, secure, and de‑energize?
This control is listed to prevent striking underground hazards before digging begins.
What is confirming utility locations prior to beginning excavation?
This planning control is listed and is required before higher-risk lifts.
What is developing (and adhering to) the lift plan?
This control is listed to prevent exposure to moving parts and pinch points.
What is not bypassing proper machine/tool guarding?
The classification guide lists this control when the operator’s view is obstructed.
What is using a spotter when the operator’s view is obstructed to include the Costal Spotter Guideline?
This verification control is listed as an additional control for this risk area.
What is verifying the absence of hazardous energy?
This role is explicitly listed as required to classify the soil.
What is a competent person classifying the soil?
The checklist expects verification that rigging equipment is used within this limit.
What is staying within rated capacity of the load (not exceeding rated capacity)?
A worker is pulling a wrench toward their face; the McIntosh CRM review ties this to coaching on safer.
What is proper body positioning to stay out of the line of fire?
The checklist expects verification that equipment is in this condition before operation.
What is equipment being in proper and safe working condition before operation?
This chemical-information control is listed for hazardous chemical exposure prevention.
What is following SDS requirements?
This protective method is listed for excavations greater than five feet.
What is shoring, sloping, or benching?
The classification guide calls for defining the area where people must not enter during lifting by using these.
What is identifying the drop/exclusion or load impact zone using barricades, barriers, or indicators?
The checklist explicitly calls for verification of this control before work proceeds when work on or near moving components.
What is verifying the absence of hazardous energy before work begins?
The classification guide lists this pre-movement control specifically for mobile equipment.
What is performing a safety circle walk?
This communication method is specifically listed as a control in the classification guide.
What is three‑part communication (Receive–Repeat–Confirm)?
The checklist expects verification that no one is in the excavation while equipment is doing this.
What is digging/active excavation work with equipment?
When the load path is obstructed, the classification guide lists using this control to prevent struck-by exposure.
What is using a spotter?
This engineering control is used when working at elevated positions.
What is falling object protection (tethering/tool lanyards)?
This administrative control ensures proper knowledge and operation of the mobile equipment.
What is trained and qualified / certified operators?
The classification guide lists inspecting and verifying pressure for these systems to prevent unexpected release.
What is inspecting equipment and verifying pressure (hydraulic/air hoses)?
The checklist calls for this inspection requirement before work each day.
What is a daily inspection by a competent person prior to work?