PSC Hand Safety · Task Phase Model

Where does the hand
enter the task?

Five phases. One high-exposure zone. Click each phase to understand what happens — and what replaces it.

01 Lift Crane / hoist
manages load
02 Move Load in transit
to position
03 Approach Load enters
final zone
04 Position Alignment &
correction
05 Seat Final engagement
& seating
low
low
rising
high
peak
— safe zone —
— high-exposure zone —
View
↑
Select a phase above

"The last few millimetres of movement carry the highest risk.
The hand enters when control is needed."

PSC Hand Safety · Experience Centre · Visakhapatnam