PRESENTS

RIGGING
OPERATION

TRAINING “we do it right”

Presented by: ENO AKPANAMA
 TRAINING OBJECTIVE
 Understand the responsibilities of a Rigger.

 Explain the proper use and limitations of the

various rigging equipment and hardware (wire
rope, synthetic web slings, shackles, eyebolts,
hooks, etc.)

 Explain safe working practices to consider

when performing hoisting and rigging.

 Demonstrate how to calculate the load on the

sling using the load angle factor for various
load angles
 TRAINING OBJECTIVE

CONTD.
Identify the components and describe the
characteristics of wire rope and synthetic
slings.

 Describe and state what an ordinary lift and

critical lift is.
 Carry out preliminary checks on the Lifting
Equipment.
 Understand the requirement for personal
protective clothing and Equipments.
 Introduction

Who is a Rigger and what does a Rigger do?

The term "rigger" originated in the days of
sailing ships when sailors were
responsible for raising and maintaining a
complex system of sails and rigging. In
modern usage, it generally refers to
someone who sets equipment up and
prepares it for use. According to the U.S.
legal worker definition, a rigger is
"anyone who attaches or detaches lifting
equipment to loads or lifting devices".
 INTRODUCTION
Safety should be the first priority when performing lifting
operations.
An understanding of the capabilities and limitations of the
equipment will support this. The safety policy “lf It‘s Not Safe,
Don‘t Do It” is important not only for your safety, but the safety
of your coworkers.
The material outlined in this manual outlines the requirements of
the Hoisting and Rigging program. It requires persons who
perform rigging or operate hoisting/lifting equipment to be
trained to ensure that the personnel are competent to perform
the operation.
 LIFTING EQUIPMENT
 LIFTING EQUIPMENT: LOLER uses the term “work
equipment”, it indicate loosely all lifting
appliances and lifting gears/accessories. Lifting
Equipment are group into:-
 Lifting Appliance: It refers to any machine which
is able to raise, lower or suspend a load including
its attachments for fixing or supporting the load.
***Name few Examples ***
 Lifting Accessory/Gear/tackle: Refers to any
item used to connect a load to a lifting machine or
appliance but which is not in itself capable of
providing any movement to lift or lower the load.
*** Name few examples ***
 FITNESS STATEMENT

Working in this field can be demanding both physically

and mentally. So if you have any health problems such as
impaired vision or hearing, or suffers from alcohol/drug
abuse you must inform your employer, so that they can
assess whether your condition will create a risk to
yourself or others working with, or near you when
working as a RIGGER/SLINGER.
You should not take the function of a RIGGER/SLINGER if
you suffer from vertigo/dizziness.
REGULATIONS AND GUIDANCE

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Health & Safety At Work Act (HASAWA 1974)

A. Employers must provide:

• Information, instruction and training
• safe systems of work and safe working environment
• Safe transport and storage
• Accept responsibility for unsafe actions of his or her
employees.

B. Employee’s Responsibilities:
• Responsible for own safety.
• Responsible for safety of any other person who could be
affected by their actions or omissions.
• Must cooperate with employers.
• Must not interfere with or misuse any safety system
provided for your safety or safety of others
 Management of health &
safety at work regulations
(MHSWR 1999)
• Risk assessments
• 5 or more people- record all significant findings.
• Hierarchy of measures avoids, reduce and control.
• Implement health and safety measures from risk
assessment.
• Appoint a competent person.
• Setup emergency procedures.
• Provide clear information and training to employees.
• Work together with other employers sharing the same work
place.
 Provision & use of work
equipment regulation.
(PUWER 1998)
 Work equipment is constructed or adapted to be
suitable for the purpose for which it is provided.
• Equipment is in good working order maintained
and repaired.

• Employee must be authorized to use the

equipment.

• Equipment is inspected at suitable intervals to

ensure it is safe to use.
 Working at height
regulations (WAHR 2005)
Every employer shall ensure that work at height is:

• Properly planned.

• Appropriately supervised.

• Carried out in a safe manner.

• Includes the selection of appropriate work equipment.

 Lifting operations lifting
equipment regulations (LOLER
 Every employer shall 1998)
ensure that every lifting operation
involving lifting equipment is properly planned, by a
competent person, appropriately supervised and carried
out in a safe manner.

•LOLER came into force for ALL lifting equipment on 5th Dec.
1998
•LOLER includes:-
•Existing Equipment
•Second hand equipment
•Leased equipment
•New equipment
 LOLER
 Reg. 1 Citation & Commencement
 Reg 2. Interpretation
 Reg. 3 Application
 Reg. 4. Strength & Stability
 Reg. 5. Lifting Equipment for lifting of Persons
 Reg. 6 Positioning & Installation
 Reg. 7 Marking of lifting Equipment
 Reg. 8. Organization of Lifting Equipment
 Reg. 9. Thorough Examination & Inspection
 Reg. 10. Reports & Defects
 Reg. 11. Keeping of Information
 Reg. 12 Exemptions for the forces
 Reg. 13 Amendment of the shipbuilding and Ship-Repairing regulation of 1960
 Reg. 14 Amendment of the Docks Regulation
 Reg. 15 Repeal of Provision of the Factories Act of 1961
 Reg. 16 Repeal of Section 85 of the Mines and Quarries Act 1954
 Reg. 17 Revocation of instruments
RESPONSIBILITY OF A RIGGER
 Check the Slings: Check the slings and ensure the rigging
angle is correct.

 Check the Load: Make the load is properly secured and

inform the crane operator of the weight of the load.

 Report defective lifting gear to lifting supervisor:

Immediately report faulty or defective lifting gear to lifting
supervisor.
 Use padding on load edges: Place adequate padding on the
edges of load to prevent slings from damage
 RIGGER RESPONSIBILITIES CONT.
 Check the lifting Gears: Make sure the lifting
gears such as slings and shackles are well-
maintained and in good condition.
 Ensure the load lifted is safe and balanced:
Make sure the load is stable, secured and
balanced before any lifting operation.
 Ensure loose load are secured: Make sure loose
items are placed in proper receptacle or
container to prevent load from falling during
lifting operation.
 And so many other as may be assigned.
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 QUIZ 01

 Mention 3 minimum qualification for an

employee to work as a Rigger.
 What is the full meaning of LOLER
 Regulation 9 of PUWER, talks of
about?
 Which Regulation of LOLER talks about
thorough examination
 Which Regulation of LOLER talks about ;
Marking of Lifting Equipment.
 Name at least 3 responsibility of a Rigger.
 PRE-USE CHECKS

 Prior to each use, every lifting equipment shall be visually

inspected to ensure that, as far as practicable, it is in a
good state of repair and safe to use in carrying out lifting
operations.

 Fill out the inspection form, document any deficiencies,

and immediately report deficiencies as required.

 Inform designated PIC of the deficiencies and refer to

competent person for thorough examination and other
actions.

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 WIRE ROPE SLING:

Wire rope slings consist of three major parts;

1. THE CORE: The CORE is the center of the wire

rope. The CORE serves as the foundation to hold
the rope together.
 In practice, we have two types of core;

FIBRE –Synthetic or sisal, which is the weakest.
 STEEL CORE OR INDEPENDENT WIRE ROPE CORE (IWRC)- this is a separate wire

rope. It is the strongest of the three types. The core provides 7-1/2%
strength of the wire rope. This is the core used in the wire rope
slings provided on site.

2. THE WIRE: The WIRE is the basic unit of the wire rope. The wires
form the strand. Most wire is high carbon steel, but other material
types are available also.

3. The STRAND is made up of a specific number of wires, laid

helically around a wire.
WIRE ROPE STANDARD COMBINATION
TYPES OF LAY IN WIRE ROPE
The term rope lay signifies the direction of rotation of the wires and
the strand
 Rotation is either to the right (clockwise) or left
(counterclockwise).
The standard is right regular lay. Left-lay rope is for special-purpose
applications.
The lay-length is the distance measured along a rope in which a
strand makes one complete revolution around the axis
 Wire rope slings have great strength combined with flexibility.
They do not wear as rapidly and the indication of broken wires and
appearances show its true condition.
Wire rope should be protected with softeners or blocking when used
at corners or sharp bends.
These softeners are available at the tool crib. It's a good rule to
make sure that the length of the arc of contact of the rope is at
least equal to one rope lay (above seven times the rope
diameter). This is the most common cause of damage to wire
rope. Practice proper rigging and use softeners at corners or
sharp bends. This is especially important when the load
approaches the capacity of the rigging.
 EYEBOLTS
There are three types of eyebolts for lifting
purposes which are available to a current
British standard. The range of capacities
and screw threads specified by the
standards is detailed below:
1. COLLAR EYEBOLTS: This type is
designed for both axial and angular
loading and is available in range of
capacities of 0.4t to 25t SWL with
corresponding thread sizes of 12mm to
72mm in metric coarse pitch series.
TYPES OF EYEBOLTS
 TYPES OF EYEBOLTS
 EYEBOLTS WITH LINK: The eyebolts with link
is designed axial and Angular loading and is available in a
range of capacities of 1.0t to 6.3t. The corresponding
thread sizes ranges from 20mm to 48mm in the metric
coarse pitch of ¾” to 1 ¾” in the imperial BSW or UNC
threads.
 TYPES OF EYEBOLTS
 DYNAMO EYEBOLTS: The dynamo eyebolts is
designed for axial loading only and is available in a range
of capacities of 0.32t to 10t with corresponding thread
sizes of 12mm to 52mm in metric coarse pitch series
 INSPECTION OF EYEBOLTS
 Careful visual inspection of each eyebolt immediately
before use is mandatory. Eye bolts that are cracked, bent
or have damaged threads shall be discarded.
The shank of the eye bolt shall not be undercut and shall
have a smooth Radius into the plane of the shoulder
 OPERATION OF EYEBOLTS

 The size of the hole shall be checked for the

proper size of eyebolt prior to installation. The
condition of the threads in the hole shall be
checked to ensure the eyebolt will secure, and
the shoulder can be brought to a snug and
uniformly engaged seat.

 When installed, the shoulder of the eyebolt must

be flush with the surface. When eyebolts cannot
be properly seated and aligned with each other,
properly sized washers or shims may be inserted
under the shoulder to facilitate the eyebolts
being tightened and aligned. However,
minimum thread engagement must be
maintained
 OPERATION OF EYEBOLTS

 Angular loading of eyebolts should be avoided.

Angular loading occurs in any lift in which the
lifting force is applied at an angle to the centerline
of the shank of the eyebolt. Angular loading of the
eyebolt less than 45 degrees shall be prohibited

 If the hook will not go completely into the eyebolt,

a shackle will be used to avoid hook tip loading.
 Slings shall not be reeved through the eyebolt or
reeved through a pair of eyebolts Only one leg
should be attached to each eyebolt. Reeving
slings through eyebolts adds greater load tension
in the eyebolt than normally calculated by using
the sling angle
 HOOK
 Hook tips should point out and away from
the load to assure when slack is taken up
the hook will not tip load.
 The load hook should be the weakest
member of the lifting equipment, so it will
bend if overloaded before any other piece
of equipment fails.
 Hands, fingers, and body shall be kept
from between the hook and load.
 HOOK
 The manufacturer's identification shaII be
forged or die-stamped on a low-stress
and non wearing area of the hook.

 Hooks shall be provided with a safety

latch to bridge the throat opening to
prevent the release of load lines (28).
Remote "in cell" cranes may not have a
safety latch, or other applications that
make the latch impractical
 HOOKS
 The safe working load (SWL) for a rigging
hook shall be equal to or exceed the
rated load of the chain wire rope, or other
suspension member to which it is
attached. The designed SWL applies only
when the load is applied in the saddle of
the hook.
 It is a good practice to use a shackle
when two or more sling eyes are used on
a hook (27). This allows the load to be
centralized on the hook for full capacity.
Never tip load a hook
 Hooks
Types of hooks:
Shank hooks
Swivel hooks
Eye hooks
Grab hooks
Slip hooks
Sorting hooks
Sliding Choker hooks
HOOK
 INSPECTION OF HOOK
 Inspect hooks daily before use and
frequently during use. Remove from service
when any of the following conditions exist:
 Missing or illegible manufacturer
identification
 Cracks, nicks, or gouges
 Damage from heat
 Unauthorized repairs
 Improper operation and locking of self-
locking hooks
 INSPECTION OF HOOK
 Any twist from plane of un bent hook.
 Distortion or wear – any increase in throat
opening of 5% not to exceed ¼ inch, or
wear exceeding 10% of original
dimension For added safety, hooks must
be equipped with a latch or the throat
opening closed-off/secured with a mouse.
The latch or mouse is not intended to
support the load
 SHACKLES
Shackles are a portable link, used for
joining various pieces of lifting
equipment. The two main shapes for load
lifting are the ‘dee’ and ‘bow’ shackles.
Almost all shackles are made of round
bar and have circular eyes. The pin of the
common shackle screws directly into one
eye and should preferably have a collar.
In some shackles, the pins pass clear
through both eyes and are secured by a
splitpin forelock (ie split flat cotter pin) or
nut and split pin.
TYPES OF SHACKLE
 TYPES OF SHACKLES
 BOW or Anchor shackle -- has a rounded eye
which makes it suitable for attaching one or
more lifting devices, such as hooks or slings.
 Dee or Chain shackle -- has a straight eye

designed for connecting to a single lifting

device.
Each shackle body shall be permanently and
legibly marked in raised or stamped letters
on the side of the shackle bow with an
identifying manufacturer's name or
trademark, shackle size, and its SWL
 INSPECTION OF SHACKLE
 Check pin to see if it seats completely
 Check to see that pin threads easily by
and into and out of the shackle.
 The pin shall show no signs of
deformation.
 Check for excessive thread exposure
when pin is seated completely.
 Check for opening of shackle throat.
 Check for excessive wear, cracks, and
corrosion
 GUIDELINE FOR OPERATION OF
SHACKLES
 Never replace the shackle pin with a bolt,
only a properly fitted pin shall be used.
Bolts are not intended to take the bending
that is normally applied to the pin.

 Shackles shall not be used if the pin

cannot be completely seated. The pin
need be only hand tight for lifting. Use
only shackles with screw pin, round pin
with cotter should not be used.
 OPERATION OF SHACKLE
 Screw pin shackles shall not be used if
the pin can roll under load and unscrew.
 Shackles shall never be allowed to be
pulled at an angle (eccentric loading)
because the capacity will be
tremendously reduced.
 Eccentric loading of the shackle may
cause the shackle to open up or distort.
 The shackle pin should go on the hook
whenever possible
 CHAIN SLING
 Lifting chain is uncalibrated, proof tested,
short link chain. The barrel of short link
chain requires a greater force to bend,
provides greater strength, reduces the
tendency to twist and provides better
reeving performance.

 Lifting chain is produced on a special

purpose automatic chainmaking machine
to ensure uniformity and homogeneous
welds.
 CHAIN
 Grade designation is then stamped or
embossed on the chain. In some cases
every link is marked, but all lifting chain
must show grade marking at least every
metre or every 20 links, whichever is
less.
 Short link chain can also be calibrated to
ensure uniform link pitch for running over
a pocket sheave which is sometimes
called a ‘gypsy’. Calibrated chain gives a
constant and uniform pitch throughout
the length of the chain and improves its
lay (it does not twist as much as
 INSPECTION OF CHAIN SLING
Examine all of the parts of the sling assembly and
look for the following defects:
 Stretching: Stretched links are a sign of
overloading
 Bent links. Links can be bent by reeving chain
around square objects which are not properly
packed.
 Damaged links. Reeving around sharp edges
without proper packing will gouge the chain link.
Dragging chain along workshop floors can wear
chain. Chain which is worn, nicked, cut or
gouged to a point where the metal in the link
diameter is reduced by 10 per cent or more
should be condemned
 CHAIN SLING INSPECTION

 Rust. Most chains will develop

discoloration meaning some surface rust.
 Cracks. To find cracks soak the chain in a
light oil, wipe dry and apply a coating of
powdered chalk or whiting to the surface.
Leave for several hours and then
examine
 Wear. Where links seat on each other
they wear. This wear is most prevalent in
load chain in chain blocks.
 CARE FOR CHAIN SLING
 Do not overload chain
 Do not use a chain with locked or stretched
links or which has links that do not have free
movement
 Do not hammer a chain to straighten a link or
force a link into position
 Do not use an excessively pitted, corroded,
unduly worn, deformed, chipped, nicked,
cracked, or otherwise damaged chain.
 Do not cross, twist, kink or knot chain
 Do not drag a chain by force from under a
load o not drop a chain from a height
 Do not roll loads over a chain
 CHAIN SLING

 Do not use a chain over sharp edges without proper

packing on the edges.
 Do not join chain by using a bolt or a bulldog grip
 Do not shorten a chain by twisting or wrapping it
around a hook
 When not in use all chain lifting gear should be stored
on racks or pegs, under cover
 Any screw thread used in connection with chain
blocks must be securely locked
 The load chain of a chain block should not be used as
a sling
 Any repairs to chain should be referred back to the
manufacturer or supplier
 • Do not use chain in corrosive environments
without reference to the manufacturer.
SYNTHETIC WEBBING SLING
Synthetic woven webbing slings, also commonly known as belt
slings, are use for variety of lifting purposes. They are a form of
textile sling which is soft and easy to handle whilst offering rigidity
across their width.

Synthetic web slings have a number of advantages which include:

•Pliable, flexible, and tend to mold themselves to the shape.
•Minimize twisting and spinning.
•Do not rust and are non-sparking.
•Won't mar or crush the load.
•Are elastic and stretch.
Synthetic webbing slings are manufacture from:
•Polyamide (nylon)
•Polyester
•Polypropylene
NYLON is the most common type used on site. It has an
elastic stretch of 6% at noted capacity.
POLYESTER has less stretch, approximately 3 percent. The
stretching of slings allows a cushion against sudden shock.
Both types are sensitive to heat and certain chemicals.
Neither should be exposed to temperatures above 180
degrees F, and will
Soften on prolonged sunlight exposure.
 POLYESTER SLINGS CONTD
Therefore, the slings should be stored inside or
under cover.
The size of the sling is determined by the width
of the web. Each sling has a tag sewn to it with
the type, size and rated capacities.
Note the capacity for the vertical, choker and
basket hitch are different.
Webbing slings manufacture from polypropylene
are suitable for use in temperature range -40
°C to 80 °C whilst those produce from
polyester or polyamide (nylon) are suitable for
the range -40 °C to 100 °C. The temperature
may vary in a chemical environment and
should be checked by reference to the supplier.
 INSPECTION OF SLINGS
Slings shall be visually inspected for defects by the person
using it before actual use.
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REG. 2. INTERPRETATION:
Lifting Equipment:
•Lifting Appliances: Work equipment designed for lifting and
lowering of loads and includes its attachments for anchoring, fixing
or supporting it.
•Lifting Accessories/Gears: Work equipment designed for
attaching loads to machinery for lifting.
•Lifting Operation: An Operation concerned with lifting or
lowering of a load (including suspension of a load)
•Thorough Examination: A thorough examination by a
competent person (this would include load testing where
appropriate)
•Examination Scheme: A suitable scheme drawn up by a
competent person for such thorough examination of lifting
equipment at such intervals as it may be appropriate to ensure
that it remains in a safe condition.
Regulation 3: APPLICATION
•The Regulation apply
•a) In Great Britain
•b) Outside Great Britain as defined by Health & Safety at Work Art
1974.
•The regulation applies to lifting equipment provider for use or
used by an employee at his work.
•They apply to Self employed Persons
•Persons who supervised/manage the use of lifting equipment
•Hired Cranes- It is the duty of the Crane owner to ensure
compliance with LOLER.
(The hirer has a duty to ensure that subsequent lifting operations
performed by the crane are carried out in safe manner).
Regulation 4: Strength & Stability
•The strength of the ground or surface on which the lifting
equipment is positioned or located.
•Stability of the surface under loaded conditions.
•Whether the surface on which the lifting equipment operates
is on a slope or gradient.
•The size and nature of the load.
•How the load is intended to be lifted.
•The maximum wind loading that may occur.
Regulation 5: Lifting Equipment for lifting persons
•Criteria for machinery and accessories, which are specifically
designed for lifting, lowering or suspending persons.
•Standard lifting equipment being used for this same purpose should
only happen in exceptional circumstances.
•Equipment must meet certain safety criteria such as over-speed
governors, secondary braking systems, slack line indicators and
safety back up lines etc.
•Equipment must be marked that it is:
“suitable for Man-riding purposes”
Regulation 6: Positioning & Installation
•Hazards – possibility of:
•The loading striking a person
•The equipment crushing a person as it moves or rotates
•Persons falling off equipment.
• Considerations:
•Ground conditions
•Proximity of other moving plant
•Overhead electrical cables
•Underground services which may collapse
Regulation 7: Marking of Lifting Equipment
•The marking of SWL on lifting equipment has always been a
requirement.
•When the SWL dependent on certain circumstances or varies with
configurations, this must also be marked on the equipment.
Any equipment not suitable for man-riding, but which could be
used in error, must be marked:
“Not suitable for Man-riding”
LOLER CATEGORIES OF LIFTS
•Routine Lifts
Uncomplicated lifts performed regularly, involving basic slinging
practices, such as the handling of pipe, tubular, containers-
loading/unloading of trucks, usually performed by deck crew or
warehouse/yard personnel.
•Minimum qualifications
Personnel who have passed assessment on a Banksman/slinger
course and /or been involved in such operations for 6 months.
Competence should be verified by a qualified skills assessor.
•Planning
The use of generic plans and/or toolbox talks are usually
adequate. Ensure there are no changes to the original plan.
•Risk Assessment
If there are changes to the original plan, a further risk
assessment must be undertaken.
•Supervision
By appointed lift controller who also allocates
duties to others
•Simple lifts
Lifts involving basic lifting equipment, eg crane chain block, lever
hoist (suspended from dedicated structures - padeyes runway
beams etc) directly above the load, and in non restricted spaces.
Load has certified lifting points or is quite easy to sling.
•Minimum qualifications
Personnel who have passed assessment an internal
Technician level Rigging & Lifting course and/or have been
involved in such operations for 12 months. Competence verified
by a qualified skills assessor.
LOLER CATEGORIES OF LIFTS
SIMPLE LIFTS: May have a written plan or alternatively, a
method in Rigging & Lifting hand book.
• Risk Assessment: A basic risk assessment must be
undertaken but need not be recorded
•Supervision: By the operator actually performing the work.

COMPLICATED LIFTS
Difficult lifts due to the nature of the load, eg awkward
shape, offset or high centre of gravity, fragile, contains liquid,
has no lifting attachments and is difficult to sling.
•Load may also require being rotated or cross-hauled involving two
sets of rigging or tandem lifting with cranes.
•Minimum qualification.
Performed by Riggers trained to national standards or who have
been involved in rigging operations for a minimum of 5 years.
Competence verified by a qualified skills assessor.
Complicated lifts
•Planning
Written plans produced by the “Competent Person” combined
with toolbox talks are required for this level of lifting operation.
•Risk Assessment
A Risk assessment must be undertaken and controlling measures
•Supervision: By the “Competent Person” with engineering
support as required.
•Any of the previous three categories but with additional
hazards – extremely heavy loads, confined spaces, restricted
headroom, lifting over unprotected plant or equipment, lifting
subsea, lift involving drivers, lifts involving floating cranes , lifts
where personnel are the ‘load’ lifting operations or conditions
which would merit additional engineering input.
COMPLEX LIFTS
•Minimum qualifications
Performed by Rigger qualified to National Standards and/or have
5 years experience. Their competence verified by a qualified skills
assessor. In addition, engineering support must be available as
deemed necessary
•Planning
Written plans produced by the “Competent Person” plus job packs
combined with toolbox talks are required at this level of lifting
operations
•Risk Assessment
Risk Assessments must be undertaken and controlling measures
recorded
•Supervision
By the “Competent Person” with engineering support
Planning Sheet
•Installation – Location
•Permit –TRA – Lifting numbers
•Description of Operation
•Possible considerations
•Route to be travelled and lay down area
•Step by step details
•Sketch
•Lifting equipment and accessories
•Debrief and sign off
Brief Description of the Lifting Operation
•The plan should start with a brief description of the lifting
operation, detailing what you are lifting, from where, and the
method of lifting.
The Weight of the Load
The most important thing you need to know before you can
plan a lift is the weight of the load
There are numerous other considerations like adding the
weight of your accessories, so the lift plan is designed to
prompt you accordingly….. for example.
Possible consideration
•Weight not verified
•Higher centre of gravity
•Stability of load
•Awkward size/shape/sharp edges
•No dedicated lifting points on the load
•No certified suspension points for lifting equipment
•Lifting of chemicals
•Load on pallet requires securing
•Seafastenings removed
•Restricted headroom or confined work area
•No lifting point directly above the load
•Appropriate and correctly installed lifting equipment and
accessories
•Conflicting tasks in area
•Dynamic factors involved
•Hazards to personnel in area
•Communications requirement
•Adequate lighting & visibility
•Is the use of tag lines required? Then consider
personnel positions
Sea Fastenings
Always ensure that these are released, failure to do so will place
excessive loading on the crane Tag Lines.
Consider their use?
Route To Be Travelled
•The route to be travelled is often overlooked, and this can have
hazardous consequences.
•Once again the lifting plan has highlighted what should be taken
into consideration….. for example:
•Are the route and laydown area clear of obstructions?
•Is the laydown/landing area adequate in terms of size of size
and load and load bearing ability?
•Is suitable packing available for protection of the load, lifting
equipment and slings?
•Have barrier been positioned for prevent access by
unauthorized personnel?
•Have you confirmed that the laydown area is within the
operating limits/radius of the crane?
•Have environmental conditions been considered with regards
to the safety of the lifting operation?
•Will the lifting equipment operator be able to see the Banksman
throughout the operation, or has another suitable, risk –assessed
means of communication been checked and made available (eg
Radios )?
•Are there hazardous process plant or materials in the area?
Step by step procedures
The best way to record your plan is step by step. This will help
highlight any problems that could arise and allow you to re-
arrange the order of events accordingly. For example (include any
clearance and site restrictions if relevant)
Step 1 position crane approx 20m from the structure to give
adequate clearance from the electricity power lines when
unloading the truck
Step 2 Fully extend outriggers and use timber mats to
spread the loadings
Step 3 Ensure the hook assembly is correctly reeve for 2t
lift
Step 4 Check radius to landing point and confirm crane’s
Step 5 Move delivery truck into position alongside crane
Step 6 Attach two sets of tag lines to control the load
once it’s in the air
Step 7 Taking instructions from the Banksman at ground
level, centre the crane hook over the load, connect the crane
hook to the slings on the load and take up the slack, making sure
the hoist lines remains in the vertical position and the load does
not swing
Step 8 Raise slowly just clear of the truck and make sure
the load remains in a stable position
Step 9 slew clockwise over tail of crane until in line with
the structures, then stop slewing. Boom out towards structure
then stop. Pass attached tag lines to the nominated personnel
HAZARDS
Remember to for:
•Proximity of overhead electrical cables
•Underground services that may collapse
•Proximity of excavations/exposed edges
•Existing ground conditions
•Inclement weather conditions
•Prior to lifting, perform pre-lift checks on all equipment.
 PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT
OF AN ACCIDENT, NEAR MISS OR DANGEROUS
OCCURRENCE
 All accidents , near misses or dangerous occurrences must be
reported to your
employer/supervisor immediately.
 Following an accident or incident, nothing must be moved
especially the scene, until authorized to do so by your
employer. Always follow company and site procedure on
reporting methods.
 You must report any cases of severe machine shock loading to
your employer, so the machine can be inspected to ensure it
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