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6.2 Standard Lifting Operations

6.3 Complex Lifts

7.0 Cranes under the Control of Subcontractors

8.0 References

9.0 Appendices

0.1 Amendment and Re-Issue Sheet

Section Amendment Prepared by Rev

1.0 Introduction
The purpose of this procedure is to summarise the requirements and implications of
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations and to set out the approach to
be adopted in response to them.

Requirements as follows:

a) Extension of the scope to include all equipment used for lifting or lowering
loads;

b) inspection requirements for all lifting gear, cranes, hoists, excavators, piling
frames, etc. and new inspection requirements for other lifting equipment;

c) requirements for Automatic Safe Load Indicators (ASLI's);

d) planning and supervision of lifting operations;

e) duty holder application.

Regulations place duties on:

a) employers in respect of equipment provided for employees to use or

used by their employees at work.

b) the self-employed in respect of equipment they use at work;

c) persons who have control of either equipment, a person who uses, supervises
or manages the use of equipment or the way in which equipment is used.

Examples of having control include:

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a) employers who provide equipment for use by others on their premises and
who have some control over it e.g. a hoist provided by a Principal Contractor
for use by various contractors on a site;

b) plant hire companies who hire out equipment and have control over how it is
maintained;

c) Principal Contractors who have some control over the way in which sub-
contractors use equipment.

If in doubt, further guidance can be obtained from the HSE department.

2.0 Scope
Regulations applies to any equipment used for, or any operation concerned with, the
lifting or lowering of a load or person.

Lifting equipment covered by the regulations includes:-

Cranes
Goods and passenger lifts
Hoists
Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWP's)
Scissor lifts
Vehicle hoists
Gin wheels
Ropes used for access (e.g. by abseilers)
Fork lift trucks
Lorry loaders (HIAB's), etc.

Accessories for lifting (lifting gear) are also lifting equipment and include:-

Chain, wire and nylon slings

Ropes
Hooks
Lifting beams or frames
Eyebolts
and other components for attaching loads to machinery for lifting

Apart from lifting eyes which screw into the load, points provided on the load to assist
in lifting it, e.g. lifting lugs on a skip, are part of the load and are not part of the lifting
equipment. However they will need to be checked on a regular basis to ensure they
are of adequate strength. In some cases, particularly where lifting lugs are welded to
a load, it may be necessary to test the strength of the lifting points. (load test / NDT)

2.1 Inspection and Thorough Examination Requirements

Regulations requires a thorough examination of all lifting equipment and lifting

accessories by a competent person.

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What is Inspection and Thorough Examination?

The definition of inspection and thorough examination are very similar. It may be
visual inspection, a strip down of the equipment and/or functional tests that should be
based on manufacturers information / instructions.
The extent of a thorough examination for each individual item of lifting equipment
must be determined by a competent person.

Who can be a Competent Person?

Health and Safety Executive guidance says that competent persons must be
independent and impartial. This does not prevent someone working for the same
organisation being the competent person so long as they can prove independence
and impartiality from production, progress and/or profit.

Inspection/Thorough Examination after Installation/Assembly

The safety of equipment depends on the way in which it is installed or assembled at a

new location. It must be inspected/thoroughly examined each time it is
installed/assembled to ensure that it is safe to operate.

Installed / Assembled applies to lifting equipment erected on site such as tower

cranes, crawler cranes, hoists or gantry cranes. It does not apply to equipment such
as :-

A road-going mobile crane which is simply set up on site

Setting up a chain block
Routine movement of equipment e.g. ladders, steps etc.

The requirement of thorough examination does not apply to commissioning activities,

which would be considered as part of the installation process. Commissioning work
may itself form part of the thorough examination process before first being put into
service.

In-service Inspections to Identify Dangerous Deterioration

To ensure that the condition of lifting equipment does not deteriorate so as to become
dangerous a regime of in-service inspections / thorough examinations must be carried
out at suitable intervals.

Due to the nature of work and the environment in which contractors carries out its
undertaking it is foreseeable for all lifting equipment to deteriorate. It could be
subjected to adverse weather conditions, hazardous chemicals or substances,
physical damage through miss-use or normal wear and tear.

The minimum inspection regime, set out below, should be based on manufacturers
information / instruction and other statutory obligations. A more stringent inspection
regime may be required dependant on the local site environment / conditions and the
likelihood/speed of possible deterioration.

The following equipment will be inspected on a 3 monthly basis:

- Chain, wire and nylon slings

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- Ropes
- Hooks
- Lifting beams or frames
- Eyebolts
- and other components for attaching loads to machinery for lifting
-
The means of inspection shall be proven by the following colour-coding:
- January - March : Yellow
- April June : Green
- July September : Orange
- October December : Blue
Note : These equipment should be inspected visually before every use for
possible defects.

All lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined by a competent person. The

competent person must also determine whether that thorough examination will
include functional testing and if so the nature of the testing. Intervals between
examinations are:-

Accessories for lifting must be thoroughly examined at least every 6 months

Lifting equipment used for lifting persons must be thoroughly examined at least every
6 months.

Other lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined at least every 12 months

Where a competent person determines longer periods between thorough

examinations than those set out above a written scheme of examination for the item
of lifting equipment must be prepared, detailing the reasons for the extended periods.
The extended regime will have to be accepted unless the competence of the person
who determined the regime may be challenged.

Inspection of Lifting Equipment at Intervals between Thorough Examinations

To ensure continued safety, lifting equipment should be inspected at suitable intervals

between thorough examinations.

Vehicular equipment used for lifting operations e.g. cranes, excavators, piling frames,
MEWPs, forklift trucks and telescopic handlers must be checked daily and any
defects recorded on the daily work equipment check form in Appendix 2. The vehicle
operator should also be competent to carry out the weekly visual inspection in
addition to the daily checks.

The weekly inspections of all lifting equipment, accessories and appliances should be
recorded on the form in Appendix 6. These weekly checks must be in addition to the
pre-use checks carried out by the slinger/signaller. Each individual item must be
entered separately with its unique identification number and a description. Following
the inspection the competent person must sign to confirm completion and add either
no defects found or detail any defects found.

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Lifting equipment used for lifting person should be subject to a formal daily visual
inspection by the operator. Any defects found must be rectified before use.
Records and Reports

The person carrying out a thorough examination must make a written report as soon
as possible. The information that must be contained in the report is set out in the
regulations. However, it can be in any suitable format such as a certificate, register
entry, etc provided a signature authenticates it. The report must be provided to the
user and, if it is hired equipment, to the hire company. Any potentially dangerous
defects should be notified to the user immediately. It is an offence to use the
equipment without rectifying the defects, either immediately or within the time period
specified.

If any defect is noted which constitutes an existing or imminent serious risk, a copy of
the report must be sent to the enforcing authority.

Where possible, reports of thorough examinations and inspections should be kept

available for inspection at the place where the lifting equipment is being used.

Specific requirements are made concerning the keeping of reports of thorough

examinations as follows:

A certificate Declaration of Conformity obtained with lifting equipment, or a report of a

thorough examination carried out before using the equipment for the first time must
be kept as long as the equipment is in use (except for lifting accessories);
In the case of lifting accessories first put into use by the user - for two years after the
report is made;
In the case of a thorough examination carried out after installation/ assembly - until
the user no longer uses the lifting equipment at that place;
In the case of in-service thorough examinations - until the next report is made or for
two years whichever is the longer.

Hired or Newly Purchased Second-hand Equipment

There are requirements such that no lifting equipment which is subject to an

inspection regime should leave any undertaking, or be used in a new undertaking,
unless accompanied by physical evidence that the last thorough examination or
inspection has been carried out.

Every construction vehicle or heavy equipment shall be certified by province Disnaker

before entering the construction site. Equipment already certified but from another
province, shall be re-certified by PJK3 and province Disnaker.

Re-certification of second-hand equipment must be done every year according to

Regulation Per/5/1985. New equipment re-certification will be done after two years
and then yearly thereafter. Operators re-certification is done by every five years by
ministry of manpower and transmigration according to Regulation Per/9/2010.

This means that hired or newly purchased second-hand equipment must have with it
at least a summary of the last examination/inspection report. The duty is on both the
person receiving the equipment and the person from whom it is being obtained e.g.

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the hire company must supply the information and the contractor receiving the
equipment must ensure that the information has been supplied. The information
required will include:

a) Name and address of the duty holder for whom the thorough examination or
inspection was made;

b) Address of the premises at which the thorough examination or inspection was

made;

c) Sufficient information to identify the equipment;

d) Date of the last thorough examination or inspection;

e) Date when the next thorough examination or inspection is due;

f) For lifting equipment only:

g) Safe working load of the equipment or its safe working load for each
configuration, as appropriate;

h) A statement that the equipment is safe to operate.

Examples of how physical evidence may be provided include:

a) Paper copy or summary of the last examination report;

b) Copy or summary of the last examination report in electronic format;

c) Tag affixed to the equipment;

d) Indelible marking on the equipment.

It is important when hiring equipment that there is no doubt over who will be
responsible for carrying out any inspections/examinations required during the period
of the hire. It will normally be sensible for this to be done by the hire company owning
the equipment and this should be reflected in the hire agreement.

2.2 Lifting Equipment - Other Key Requirements

Lifting equipment is also work equipment Prior to the operation of any work
equipment used for lifting operations, line management must satisfy themselves that
the operator has sufficient training, knowledge and experience of the operation of the
equipment before authorising such operators in writing.

Selection of Lifting Equipment

Lifting equipment must be carefully selected to be suitable for the operation it is to

carry out. This should be done through the risk assessment process. Factors to
consider include:

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a) The load(s) to be lifted;

b) Where the load will be lifted from and to;

c) How often the lifting equipment will be used to carry out the task;

d) The environment in which it will be used;

e) The number of people to be carried.

For example, select a MEWP with an area of sufficient size and capacity to
accommodate the number of people who need to be present on it and the work
equipment that might be necessary.

Lifting equipment used for lifting persons should, where practicable, be specifically
designed for the purpose. Where it is necessary to use equipment that is not
specifically designed for the purpose e.g. a crane and man-riding cage or basket,
appropriate precautions must be taken.

Protection against Slips, Trips and Falls

Wherever anybody needs to stand on a part of the lifting equipment, whether for
operational, maintenance or inspection purposes, the working place/platform must be
such as to minimise the risk of slips, trips or falls. It should be big enough and have
edges and openings guarded. Where necessary, for example on the metal floor of a
MEWP, there should be suitable non-slip surfaces.

Operator Protection

Where the operator may be affected by the environment there must be adequate
protection; the environment may include the weather and any effects created by the
work being carried out e.g. noise or dust. Protection may include the provision of a
cab and ventilation or heating.

Effects of High Wind

Lifting equipment that could be affected by high wind must be clearly marked with the
maximum wind speed up to which it can be used. It will then be necessary to be able
to determine the wind speed. In most cases this will mean using an anemometer.
Site limitation of wind speed of 10m/s (32kph) will be enforced and the lift must be
cancelled.

Tower cranes should be fitted with an anemometer at the most exposed position i.e.
the top. For other equipment, e.g. MEWP's used outdoors, fitted anemometers may
not be practicable but it will be necessary to have an anemometer available at the
work site.

Wind imposes a horizontal load on the crane as well as on the load that can cause
instability to both the crane and the load which could result in overturning. Lifting of
irregularly shaped loads will require more consideration and possibly the consultation
of manufacturer prior to the lift if necessary. The lifting operation should be
stopped if the load is found to be moving significantly

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Sub-contractors using equipment that could be affected must be required to monitor

wind speeds and report the results to the site manager if they are such as to affect
stability.

Strength and Stability

It is required to ensure stability of lifting equipment for each load. However, cranes
and other equipment with a significant risk of overturning and/or overloading should
be provided with rated capacity indicators (ASLI's) or rated capacity limiters e.g.
hydraulic dump valves which limit the load that can be lifted.

Rated capacity limiters are often used in excavators, HIAB's, MEWP's, etc.
Skips used for lifting duties should be clearly marked with their maximum load and
either tested or lifted in a tested cradle.

*The design of lifting points welded to fabrications must take into account the type of
weld, the standard of welder required and the testing procedure. Non-destructive
testing (NDT) such as crack testing using penetrative dye may be sufficient in these
circumstances.

Lifting Equipment for Lifting Persons

Where practicable lifting equipment for lifting persons should be specifically designed
for the purpose. Lifting equipment that is designed for lifting persons must be clearly
marked to this effect. The carrier must clearly display the maximum number of
persons to be carried as well as SWL. Lifting equipment that is not suitable for lifting
persons but may be used inadvertently must be clearly marked as not suitable for
lifting persons e.g. goods hoists or muck skips.

There are various requirements in respect of "carriers". This term refers to whatever
device is used to support people while being lifted or lowered and includes a lift car,
construction passenger hoist cage, bosun's chair, safety harness used by a rope
access expert (abseiler), etc.

Regulation imposes an absolute requirement for the carrier to be such as to prevent a

person using it being crushed, trapped or struck or falling from the carrier. This
applies to carriers such as a lift car, which is used purely to lift and lower persons.
Existing standards will satisfy these requirements.

Regulation creates the same duty, qualified by "so far as is reasonably practicable", in
relation to people working from carriers that are not fully enclosed e.g. MEWP
platforms, bosun's chair, etc. Examples of the type of precautions that may be
required include:

a) fencing or a trip device to prevent someone being injured by the scissor arms
or platform base of a MEWP;

b) 2m high enclosure around a construction site hoist;

c) hold to run controls for a mast climber platform.

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Regulation requires the lifting equipment to have suitable devices to prevent the
carrier falling in the event of failure of the primary means of lifting. This could include:

a) multiple ropes (with independent anchorages);

b) multiple cylinders;

c) ropes, chains or hydraulic pipes with a high factor of safety;

d) safety gear;
e) check valves (for hydraulically powered systems).
In addition to these devices, supplementary measures may be necessary to ensure
safety when equipment not specifically designed for lifting persons is used, e.g. a
crane with man-riding cage. These could include:

a) derating the equipment;

b) daily inspections;

c) adequate instruction and training for all persons involved.

There must be a means for any person trapped in a carrier to summon help.
Appropriate means should be determined by assessment of the circumstances and
may range from a shout for help where people are working nearby to a telephone or
radio link. In addition, a means of rescue must be provided. This can include an
emergency means of lowering the carrier to a safe position or self-rescue equipment
such as a rope ladder or an inertia reel system.

Positioning and Installation of Lifting Equipment

Regulation requires lifting equipment to be positioned and installed in such a way as

to minimise risks of:

a) the equipment or a load striking any person;

b) a load drifting, falling or being released unintentionally;

Implications of this include:

a) lifting equipment should be installed to minimise the need to lift loads over
people;

b) hoists and lifts etc must be adequately enclosed;

c) lifting equipment with a travelling or slewing motion must be positioned to

prevent trapping points or access to such points must be prevented.

Marking of Lifting Equipment

Lifting equipment with one fixed safe working load (SWL) e.g. an overhead crane,
forklift truck, chain, sling, etc, must be marked with the SWL.

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Where the SWL varies with operating radius or according to how the equipment is
configured it must be clearly marked with the SWL for each configuration or adequate
information must be provided to indicate to the user the SWL. This could be in the
form of a plate, chart or certificate.
Where there is significant hazard, such as in construction work, rated capacity indicators or
rated capacity limiters must be used.

Accessories for lifting must be marked so as to identify any particular characteristics

necessary for safe use e.g. a plate clamp in a steel fabrication shop may need to be
marked with the plate thickness range over which it can be safely used.

Structural elements of lifting equipment that may be dismantled, e.g. crane jib
sections, must be clearly marked to show the equipment they are part of.

Organisation of Lifting Operations

Every lifting operation must be:

a) properly planned by a competent person;

b) appropriately supervised; and

c) carried out in a safe manner.

The competent person required to carry out the planning is unlikely to be the same
competent person required to carry out a thorough examination. They should have
adequate practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of planning lifting
operations.

Planning

Plans for lifting operations must consider the risks identified by the risk assessment
and determine the resources, procedures and responsibilities necessary for the
operation to be carried out safely.

Proper planning will consist of two parts:

a) initial planning to ensure that lifting equipment is provided which is suitable for the
range of tasks it will have to carry out;

b) planning of individual lifting operations so that they can be carried out safely with
the equipment provided.

Initial planning is essentially about selection and is therefore closely linked with the
requirements of Regulation.
For routine lifting operations the planning of each individual lift will be the
responsibility of the person using the equipment e.g. the slinger, forklift driver, rigger,
etc. It is important that this person has appropriate training, knowledge and
experience.

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Management has responsibility to ensure that all operators have sufficient training,
knowledge and experience of operating the equipment.

A typical plan for a slinger using a crane, forklift, MEWP, HIAB would be:

a) Assess the weight of the load;

b) Choose the right sling or chain;

c) Check for proximity hazards in the work area

d) Check the anticipated path of the load;

d) Prepare a place to set down the load (timber packing or similar may be
necessary to avoid trapping the slings or chains);

f) Fit the sling/chain to the load;

g) Make the lift (a trial lift may be necessary to establish the centre of gravity of
the load, tag lines may be necessary to stop it swinging);

h) Release the slings;

i) Clear up.

This can form a standard set of instructions to a slinger. Similar instructions can be
formulated for routine operations involving other lifting equipment.

For routine operations a generic plan may be suitable taking cognisance of the above
list of considerations although it should be reviewed periodically to ensure that it
remains valid. For one-off or more complex lifts there will need to be a specific plan
for each lift.

Supervision

Supervision should be proportionate to the risk and the level of experience of the
personnel involved. Experienced operators will not require direct supervision each
time they carry out a routine lift but they may require supervision for an unusual lift or
a lift in hazardous conditions.

Safe Working

The requirement to carry out lifting operations in a safe manner clearly covers all
aspects of how a lift is done. Examples of the issues that need consideration are:

a) working under suspended loads;

b) arrangements to guide the operator if he has restricted visibility;

c) arrangements for slinging/unslinging;

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d) proximity hazards etc

These amount to good practice and do not require further elaboration in this
document.

Communications
Failures in communications are often root causes of lifting incidents and can also be
the most difficult to detect. Good training and adherence to correct procedures are
vital but checking the actual situation at the worksite is of utmost importance. For
example:

a) Are the personnel concerned all from the same company?

b) Do they all understand a common language?

c) If not is there an established system of signals in strict use that they all know
and understand?

d) Warning signage is displayed where the personnel are able to see it?

e) What different methods of communication are able to be used?

f) What communication is required between the worksite and the source of any
technical assistance elsewhere?

Communication also extends to warning personnel of the lifting activity and keeping
the lift area clear of personnel not involved in the lifting operation. All members of the
lifting team must be sure of their individual tasks and their team members' roles in
order to fully and easily communicate with one another. Designated Slinger / Signaller
/ Banksman / Rigger shall be clearly and separately identifiable, by use of reflective
vest or other conspicuous clothing or marking.

Never start any lifting operation until all concerned have been briefed in an initial
safety meeting, ensuring that they understand their role and responsibilities and that
they have signed onto the Permit to Work or record of attendance at the initial safety
meeting.

3.0 Lifting Operations Definitions

3.1 Basic Lifting Operation

Lifting operations of a routine nature that involve minimal hazards and low risk to
operatives, equipment and process plant. Where basic lifting operations are required
they may be undertaken accompanied by a task specific risk assessment that
identifies the related issues and control measures necessary to perform the
task/activity safely.

3.2 Standard Lift

Lifting operations without suitable control methods may impose a medium risk to
personnel, equipment or process plant. Where such lifting tasks take place the activity
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may only proceed accompanied by a method statement and specific risk assessment.
See appendix 3 for Method statement contents.

3.3 Complex Lifting Operations

Complex lifting operations are those that fall within the category of high risk and are
unique which require specific controls and procedures to eliminate unacceptable
hazards etc. Examples of complex lifts are tandem lifts, lifting loads on or near live
plant.

4.0 Appointed Persons

Regulation require the appointment of a person/s to plan, supervise and control lifting
operations. These duty holders are listed below and must be identified in the
Construction Phase Health & Safety Plan, or the HSE management plan for projects
that do not fall within the scope of the Regulations.

4.1 Appointed Person (Planning)

The person nominated by the project management, responsible for the planning and
management of lifting operations and ensuring that the operations are performed by
persons having appropriate knowledge and ability. The appointed person will have
been trained and must have detailed knowledge of cranes, lifting
operations/equipment and legislation to an appropriate level for the work that he/she
has been appointed to carry out.

4.2 Competent Person (Rigging Supervisor)

A person with sufficient knowledge, skill, experience and training etc. and has been
authorised by the Project/Construction Manager to supervise the general movements
of cranes around site and specific lifting operations to ensure that they are carried out
in accordance with the plan laid down by the appointed person.

NB Any proposed changes to that plan must be referred back to the Appointed
Person for approval before the operation proceeds.

4.3 Slinger / Signaller / Banksman/Rigger

A trained competent person(s) whose duties are to locally control the lift operations,
assist in crane movements and takes instructions from the competent person.

It is essential that crane operators can clearly identify the nominated Slinger /
Signaller / banksman/rigger. This individual must be uniquely distinguishable from
other persons working in the area. This can be achieved by the wearing of specific
coloured PPE i.e. Orange safety helmet and orange hi-visibility clothing marked
banksman. Project may deviate from this colour standard, however the principles
must be implemented.

All hand signals must conform to British standard code of practice BS7121 and where
radios are used, a specific channel must be available for each operation. This will
avoid any confusion where multiple operations are taking place.
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The project arrangements for the identification of Slinger / Signaller / Banksman /

Rigger must be communicated to all personnel via the SHE induction process and
other information briefs as required.

5.0 Responsibilities
5.1 Project /Construction Manager

The project/construction manager will usually be the senior person in control of the
site/work location. His responsibilities are as follows and must be undertaken for all
lifting operations, before any crane is used.

a) To ensure this procedure is implemented for the type of lift.

b) To appoint and authorise an Appointed Person and competent person(s) as

appropriate to the size and complexities of the project.

c) Ensure appropriate lifting studies and method statements are produced in a

timely manner for comment and/or approval by the competent person.

d) To ensure that appropriate arrangements are in place for the control of change
of any method statements

e) Ensure all relevant site conditions are investigated, assessed and are made
known to all relevant personnel.
f) Any site constraints (i.e. access limitations) are to be included in the health
and safety plan.

5.2 Appointed Person(s)

Responsibilities are:

a) Prepare rigging studies/method statements as appropriate.

b) Liase with competent person on technical issues

c) Approve, as necessary, lifting studies and Method Statements

d) Assist project/construction manager on related matters

e) Check site conditions for proximity hazards e.g. overhead lines, space
available and stability of ground of foundations

f) Review sub-let contract lifting arrangements in conjunction with the

project/construction manager.

g) Conduct periodic audits of lifting arrangements and certification of equipment

etc. Report finding to project/construction manager.

5.3 Competent Person(s) (Rigging Supervisor)

Responsibilities are:
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a) Conduct periodic audits to confirm that pre-use checks are being conducted
and that defects are reported to supervision/nominated person.

b) Complete the lifting operations assessment questionnaire. See appendix 5. If

following the assessment it is established that the risks from lifting operations
are insignificant i.e. basic lift, a generic risk assessment may be prepared for
that activity.

c) Ensure that all equipment is suitable with adequate certification, that weekly
inspections are taking place and details recorded in the site register.

d) Ensure that maintenance, inspection and examination records are current and
copies held on file.

e) Ensure that cranes used for man riding have no free fall facility and automatic
braking (dead man's handle/switch).

f) Confirm the weights of loads from delivery documentation or by calculation

g) Ensure the position of the crane and load to be lifted is agreed with the crane
operator and Rigger/Slinger/Signaller. Maintain a close liaison with the crane
operator(s)

h) Select the correct lifting accessories for the particular job.

i) Check clearances and available room for crane operations and barrier off as
appropriate to keep pedestrians away from the lifting activities.

J) Ensure the Rigger/Slinger/Signaller controlling the lift has been trained and is
clearly visible to the crane driver by wearing either a uniquely marked helmet,
arm-band (printed with name RIGGER or fluorescent vest,(printed with name
RIGGER at the back) etc.

k) Check location for ground or proximity hazards e.g. overhead cables,

underground services, space, lay down areas etc.

5.4 Slinger / Signaller

All persons appointed as a Slinger / Signaller must:-

a) Familiarise themselves with the appropriate Safety, Health and Environmental

information from HSE department.

b) Read and understand the lifting plan, method statement and risk assessment

c) Ensure all equipment is suitable for purpose with adequate/current certification

d) Ensure that weekly inspections have been carried out

e) Carry out a pre-use check of all equipment

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f) Ensure the crane is set up in agreement with the crane operator and the
nominated competent person
g) Erect adequate barriers and warning signs to ensure the area remains secure

h) Ensure non-essential personnel are kept out of the area

i) Agree a means of communication between signaller and operator

j) Monitor crane movements and potential proximity hazards

k) Clean up

l) Return lifting equipment/accessories to a secure storage location

6.0 Procedures
6.1 Basic Lifting Operations
A competent person (Rigging Supervisor) must produce a task specific lifting
operations assessment part 1 of the questionnaire in Appendix 5. e.g. Use of lifting
blocks, pull-lifts etc.

6.2 Standard Lifting Operations

Routine lifting operations e.g. Crane in stationary position servicing a structure/fixed

plant, tele-handler operations, cherry picker scissors lifts etc.

A competent person (Rigging Supervisor) must prepare a specific job/task risk

assessment, method statement and complete the questionnaire at part 2 in appendix
5. Where necessary the competent person must seek the guidance of the Appointed
Person. See appendix 3 for model method statement contents.

6.3 Complex Lifts

Non routine lifting operations e.g. tandem lifts, lifting personnel (man riding), working
over/near live plant, fragile or expensive loads etc.

The Appointed Person assisted by the Competent Person must prepare a specific
lifting study/method statement and risk assessment for the actual activity. See
Appendix 3 for model lifting study content and complete the questionnaire at part 3 in
Appendix 5.

Any proposed amendments to a method statement, once produced, must be agreed

by the author with an authorising signature added to the procedure.

7.0 Cranes under the Control of Sub-contractors

This procedure will equally apply when contractors provide cranes for their own use
and operate them under their own control on Establishments/sites.
The nominated Appointed Person should be informed of any specific details.

These requirements should be discussed at the initial safety meeting with contractors.
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It should be agreed at that stage:

a) The arrangements for Inspection/certification of documentation etc.

b) Method statement and risk assessment(s) requirements from the contractor.

c) Who the contractor has nominated as his Appointed Person to liase with the
Appointed person.

Copies of Appendices 3, 4 and 5, together with a copy of the appointed person's

responsibilities should be given to the contractor for his action.

8.0 References

Hoisting Machines - Reg Per01/Men/1980 Art 42-44

Hooks and Shackles - Reg Per01/Men/1980 Art 40-41
Lifting Instrument - Reg Per01/Men/1980 Art 28-29
Steel Cables, Ropes and Chains - Reg Per01/Men/1980 Art 36-39
Winches - Reg Per01/Men/1980 Art 34
Rigging OSHA Standard 29.1926.251
Lifting and Crane procedure Per.09 / Men / VII / 2010.

9.0 Appendices
Appendix 1 - Examination and Inspection Flow sheet

Appendix 2 - Daily Work Equipment Check Form

Appendix 3 - Typical Content of Lifting Operation Method Statement

Appendix 4 - Typical Content of lifting Operation Study

Appendix 5 - Lifting Operations Assessment Questionnaire

Appendix 6 - Report of Inspection

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Examination and Inspection Flowsheet Appendix 1

Is this the first time you (or YES NO

your company) have used the Is it brand new?
equipment?

NO YES
Does it have an
YES EC declaration of NO
conformity dated
within the last 12
months?
NO Does its safety depend on
how it is
installed/assembled?
YES
YES
Does it have a
Have it thoroughly examined current thorough
before use to check that it examination
has been installed/assembled certificate?
correctly and is safe to use.
NO

Determine requirement for in

service thorough
examinations
YES

Have it thoroughly
Does it have a current in- NO
examined by a
service thorough examination
competent person.
report?

YES
Has a competent person (e.g.
the operator) inspected it in
the last 7 days and is a record
available?

NO YES
Arrange for the necessary
inspection and record it (e.g. Proceed
in a register)

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Operators Daily Work Equipment Check Form Appendix 2

Site Address Fleet/ID No. Week Ending

Daily Checks N/A M T W T F S S

Engine oil level
Torque converter level
Coolant level
Drain air tanks. Check for leaks
Tyre condition
Wheel studs and nuts
Clear debris between wheels
Operation of lights, indicators etc
Ensure windows are clean and free from damage
Operation of wipers and washers
Operation of cab gauges
Audible warning bleepers
Function check all operations
Operation of overhoist limits
Test operation of Rated Capacity Indicator
Labelling of controls
Inspect all boom, arms, pins and clips
Operation of slew lock pins & brake
Hydraulic hoses for damage and leaks

Weekly Checks N/A M T W T F S S

Battery condition
Lubricants in transmission
Brake and clutch fluid reservoirs
Steering and throttle reservoirs
Hydraulic oil levels
Windscreen washer reservoirs
Lubricate all points
Operation of hook block safety catches
Lubricate boom wear pads
Condition of outrigger floats
Condition of reaction pads/rubber mats
Operation of cab heater
Tyre pressures

Checks prior to the lifting of persons N/A M T W T F S S

Check boom, pins and clips
Operation of limit switches
Hook blocks and safety catches
Ensure clear visibility from operator cab
Ensure control levers are free from contamination

Faults reported / Repairs required Date

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

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Typical Content of Lifting Operation Method Statement Appendix 3

1. Responsible person(s)

2. Description of task

3. How job is to be executed

4. Support personnel (trained and competent)

5. Location of operation and lay down requirements

6. Site preparation requirements

7. Load characteristics (e.g. Centre of gravity, weight, size, shape, bulk, integrity, availability
of suitable lifting points)

8. Lifting equipment and accessories (lifting gear) to be used including type, SWL, method
of attachments, anchor points etc.

9. Method of slinging (attaching / detaching the load

10. Control of the load (tag lines)

11. Position of lifting equipment and fixed plant / environment

12. Proximity hazards

13. Path of the load

14. Co-ordination of conflicting activity in the area

15. Any sensitive areas / restrictions / ground characteristics, services etc.

16. Communication arrangements

17. Environmental considerations (including weather)

18. Client permit requirements / approvals

19. Emergency arrangements

20. Arrangements to ensure adequate control of changes to the method statements

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Typical Content of Lifting Operations Study Appendix 4

Content of Method Statement plus the following:

1. Safe working parameters

2. Detailed layout and positional drawings

3. Load calculations

4. Ground loading capabilities

5. Failure mode and effects

6. Local weather forecast knowledge prior to lift

7. Seating / setting of load

8. Special training needs

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Lifting Operations Assessment Questionnaire

Lifting Operations Assessment Questionnaire

Project Area / location Appendix 5

Part 1 Basic Lifts

Basic Questions
YES NO
1 Has the lifting operation been performed before?
2 Has a task risk assessment been prepared?
3 Are you experienced with the procedure and all the lifting equipment and
gear to be used?
4 Has the load been checked and made ready for lifting?
5 Have you experience to lift a load of this weight and shape?
6 Is the lift to take place out-with a difficult or restricted area?

If the answer to all questions is yes, you may proceed with the lifting operation in accordance with recognised good practice and
procedure.

If the answer to any of the above questions is no then please complete Part 2 of the assessment.

Part 1 Assessment completed by: . Date:

Signature

Part 2 Standard lifts

Routine questions:
YES NO
1 Do you know the weight of the load and does the lifting operation appear
to be straight-forward?
2 Is there a method statement for the task/lift?
3 Is there a crane or certificated support steelwork (e.g. runway beam or
lifting eye etc) directly above the load?
4 Does the load have certificated lifting points (e.g. lifting eye/collar
eyebolts etc) fitted and if not, can slings be wrapped around easily (e.g.
no sharp edges, load not fragile etc)?
5 Is there ample headroom for the lifting appliance and slings?
6 Is the lift stable (e.g. centre of gravity below the lifting points)?
7 Is the lift balanced (e.g. centre of gravity in the middle) or fitted with
special slings to compensate for this identified feature?
8 Is the load free to be lifted (e.g. transport fittings removed, not affected
by ground or weather conditions or jammed etc?
9 Is the lift removal route suitable controlled/cordoned off and clear of any
obstruction?
10 Can the activity (lift, transfer and landing) be performed without the need
for cross-hauling?
11 Is there a suitable lay-down area and is the ground loading or
platform/rest area of adequate capacity?
12 Are you experienced in using the lifting equipment and gear involved?
13 Have you checked for overhead obstructions and underground services?

If you can answer yes to all the above questions proceed with the lift.

If the answer is no to any of the above questions seek advise from your immediate supervisor.

Part 2 Assessment completed by: Date: ..

Signature..

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Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment

Report of Inspection Appendix 6

Name or title of employer or

contractor:
Address of
site:
Work commenced (date):

You must: Ensure that all lifting appliances are inspected by a

competent person before use and every seven days
thereafter. Results of inspection to be entered below.

Description of Unique Last SWL Comments

item id.no. test/exam
date Signed Signed Signed Signed Signed Signed Signed

Notes to competent person: After checking each item on a weekly basis

you must sign the box indicating that there
are no defects and that the equipment is in
good order. Note: If any defects are
found enter them in the comments section.

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