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Tower Crane Dismantling: Method Statement

| Hazard | Risk Level (Before Control) | Control Measure | Residual Risk | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Dropped load during jib lift | High | Use correctly rated slings. Exclusion zone. No personnel under load. | Low | | Fall from height (>15m) | High | 100% tie-off using twin lanyards on mast. Guardrail system on working platform. | Low | | Crane collapse due to wind | High | Stop work if wind exceeds 20 mph. Use anemometer on site. | Low | | Electrocution (power lines) | High | OHL survey. Minimum approach distance (7.5m for 33kV). Use a goalpost barrier. | Low | | Crush injury during pin removal | Medium | Use hydraulic pin pusher. Keep fingers clear of hole. Dogging signals confirmed. | Low |

Plans the lift. Oversees the entire dismantling operation. tower crane dismantling method statement