Lifting Operation Checkpoints

 

Lifting Operation Checkpoints

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Lifting operation is one of the critical activity in any industry, great planning is very important for the safe execution.

One of the safe system is having a detailed checklist to ensure all the requirements. The important points given below could form part of your own checklist:

 

· Check position of crane(s)

· Check outrigger positions and conditions of subsoil / supporting structure

· Check foundation and shim plates of foundation if applicable

· Check radius at pink-up position of load

· Check radius at setting position of load and area between pick-up and set position

· Check boom length of crane and if applicable counterweight and superlift counterweights

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· Check clearances with surrounding structures in connection with tail swing of counterweight and superlift structure when slewing the crane

· Check reefing of lift block and lift capacity

· Check shackle pin sizes and lifting lug sizes

· Check orientation and position of lifting and tail lugs

· Check sling lengths and SWL

· Check location of centre of gravity (CG) and verify it with CG on drawings

· Check weight of load if possible

· Check lifting trunion size and dimensions

· Check condition of access road to foundation

· Check general condition of crane and LMI

· Check fuel, oil and condition of engines

· Instruct operators and rigging crew in details about planned operation

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· Clearly mark operation area to stop unauthorised personnel from entering the work area

· Check medical aid on side in case of accidents

· Plan your operations in details and think ahead

 

Note: Clearly these 21 points should be expanded upon, depending on the type and complexity of your project. While they will act as a reminder to your staff, you should remember that having a checklist may not safe-guard your project. For that you need experienced people who attend to details, and staff who will go through that list as automatically as any pilot before a flight.

 

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