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CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 DEFINITIONS
3.0 REFERENCES
4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
5.0 PROCEDURE
5.1 Certification of Lifting Equipment
5.2 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment
1.0 PURPOSE
This procedure identifies the measures to be taken to ensure that all lifting operations
that take place on a construction site, including the certification and safe use of lifting
equipment, crane operations and man riding operations, are performed in accordance with
relevant legislation and safe working practices.

2.0 DEFINITIONS
Lifting gear: wire rope slings, man-made fibre slings, chain slings, spreader bars, lifting
clamps, hook and fittings, swivels, shackles, eyebolts, rigging screw, wedge sockets fall
arrest devices and similar equipment
Lifting appliances: cranes, overhead cranes, side booms, forklift trucks, lifts, graders,
shelve blocks, winches, powered hoists, manual hoists, lever hoists, rope hoists, beam
trolleys, beam clamps and similar equipment.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Mechanical Works Supervisor

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 Mechanical Works Supervisor (nominated representative) is responsible for ensuring

that the Crane/Side Boom Operators are fully qualified for all crane operations.
 Assist Third Party Surveyor in identification of equipment to be inspected and re-
certified.
 Ensure proof load testing is witnessed by Third Party Surveyor, where applicable.
 Inspect items for types/capacity/ID numbers etc.
 Update lifting equipment inventory.

The HSE Manager is responsible for:

 Review re-certification certificates for signatures and completeness, then log and file
certificates.
 Regularly inspect loose gear for wear and tear, and noticeable damage.
 Authorise the destruction of damaged / un-repairable rigging gear.
 Identify and segregate and do not use any loose gear, which is deemed unfit for
purpose or items without a unique number and/or without adequate current
certification.
 Ensure that all rigging gear without valid certification is kept in a segregated location
and is not used.
 Inspect items for types/capacity/ID numbers etc.
 Update and maintain the register of all certificates for the lifting appliances and made
available to Company at any time.

Supervisor/Foreman
The Supervisor/Foreman is responsible for ensuring the readiness of any lift from the
supply vehicle or site and for the final positioning of the load on the site, or supply vehicle.
The Supervisor is responsible for control of the lifting and positioning of the loads. He
shall control the slings associated with lifting operations and must ensure that the following
steps are carried out:
 Check that all loads are properly balanced and slung before lifting.
 Check that the Banks-man at the recipient location is clearly identified, if needed.
 The lifting slings or chains are correctly secured to the load.

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 All hand signals and radio communications if available, are correctly and clearly
given in sufficient time to allow Crane/Side Boom Operator response.
 All loads are safely and correctly positioned.

Crane/Side Boom Operator

The Crane/Side Boom Operators are responsible for the safe operation of the cranes.
They must be aware of and fully understand all the applicable safety precautions prior to and
during crane operations. They must ensure that loads are not lifted over the following:
 Areas where personnel are working.
 Over structures containing hazardous substances without prior warning.
 Over unprotected high-pressure pipe-work unless no alternative exists.
The Crane/Side Boom Operators must also carry out the following checks, as applicable to
the relevant crane type, before commencing any lifting operations:
 Check hydraulic oil level in main hydraulic oil tank.
 Check gear oil level in driving motors.
 Check gear oil level in leafing / hoisting winches.
 Check gear oil level in distribution gears.
 Check ropes and blocks for signs of defects.
 Check cab and winch room for any defects.
 Check load indicators are functioning correctly.
 Check all limit switches are fully operational.
 Check that the operating motions and braking system are fully functional.
 Test radio communications
 Check that no loads are lifted which exceed the safe working load of the crane.
 During crane operations check that the crane is operating correctly and the wire
rope is spooling properly.
 On completion of operations, check that the crane boom and hook are properly
secured before leaving the crane.

Vehicle Driver
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The transfer of any form of cargo between a vehicle and the site shall only be
undertaken with the approval of the Supervisor of the vehicle Driver.

Workshop supervisor
The Workshop Supervisor is responsible for the planned maintenance of all cranes, man
riding winches, etc.

4.0 PROCEDURE

4.1 Certification of Lifting Equipment

The intervals for examination will be:
- Maximum 6 months for lifting equipment used to lift personnel and lifting gears
- Maximum 12 months for lifting appliances and other lifting equipment.
All lifting equipment used by company will be certified in accordance with relevant local
legislation.
1) Every item of lifting equipment is required to be thoroughly examined and tested
by an independent examiner:
a) Before being brought into use for the first time.
b) After any substantial alteration, or repair.
c) At the time intervals specified.
2) Only lifting equipment identified with a current Certificate of Test Examination
shall be used.
3) Only lifting equipment with the Safe Working Load (SWL) clearly marked shall be
used. No lifting equipment shall be used to carry loads in excess of the indicated SWL.
4) Only lifting equipment, namely slings (i.e. wire, chains and fibre rope) showing
the current colour coding shall be used.
Colour Code
A colour code system shall be adopted for portable items of lifting equipment. The
colour will indicate the equipment current certification status. The pre-determined
colours used on the site will be used during periods as per Company’s approval, since
this is within the terms of certification validity as prescribed.
Slinging & Rigging

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In all lifting operations, care must be taken to ensure that the loads imposed on any
item of equipment or any part of an item does not exceed its safe working load (SWL).
Where there is any uncertainty about the weight of the load or the load applied to a
particular part of the equipment it is recommended those load-sensing devices is used.
- In addition to the above, care should be taken to ensure that, at all stages of hoisting,
the load remains in a stable condition. In general the load may be unstable if at any
time:
a) The C of G (Centre of Gravity) of the load is not vertically beneath the
crane hook.
b) The C of G of the load is higher than the point of attachment of the slings
to the load.
The equipment should be used only for the specific purpose for which it is designed
and should not be adapted for any other purpose without the approval of the competent
person.
The sequence of trial lift and adjustment should be repeated until the Crane/Side
Boom Operator/Supervisor is satisfied that the load is balanced, stable and secure.
The Supervisor should also consider whether a rope or ‘tag line’ is required to control
the load once it is in the air. This is particularly recommended in the case of long loads
where tag lines should be attached at one or both ends, so that rotational movement
may be controlled. The tag line should be of sufficient length that the Slings(s) need not
stand directly under the load during the lift.
Before landing any load, checks must be made to ensure that the site chosen is of
adequate size and capable of taking the weight of the load. In addition, it may be
necessary to provide suitable landing pads, e.g. timber bearers, to enable the slings to
be removed from under the load.

Handling of Tubular
This category of material tends to attract more frequent problems and be the cause of
a higher accident rate.
Only pipes of the same nominal diameter should be bundled together, and the
numbers in the bundle should be such that the middle ones is not liable to slip, through
lack of bundle tightness.
The whole load must be slung with two slings, each of, which has a safe working load
in excess of the gross weight of the load.

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The slings must be placed not more than 25% of the length of the load in from each
end and be wrapped around the load twice (double wrapped).
The live wire of the sling, which is held by the crane hook, should be reefed through
the eye of the other end of the sling and have a bulldog clip fastened onto the live wire
above the reefed eye to prevent it loosening during transit. The reefed eye should have
a ‘tie wrap’ or similar, through it and around the live wire to prevent the reefed eye
slipping over the bulldog when the load shifts and loosens on the landing area.

General
When handling materials both with and without mechanical assistance, personnel
must be alert at all times to prevent accidents and injuries. Under no circumstances
shall the safe working load (SWL) of any equipment be exceeded.
4.2 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment

Cranes, Side Booms

Mechanical handling of materials must be done only by those persons who have full
knowledge of the equipment and have been authorised to use it. Personnel must keep
away from objects being raised or lowered and must keep well clear of suspended loads.
The Crane/Side Boom Operator shall never start the machine movement until the
Supervisor or nominated Banks-man is within his range of vision or in radio contact and
the signal is understood. Where several individuals are involved, the Crane/Side Boom
Operator shall obey the signal of the lead man only. The only exception shall be in the
case of an emergency, when the Crane/Side Boom Operator can receive the Emergency
Stop Signal from anyone.
When radio communication is not feasible, then standard hand signals shall be used in
all crane- lifting operations.

Chains
Careful attention must be given to the selection of chains. They must be designed for
the type of work for which they shall be used. A chain must not be subjected to strain
when it is in a knotted, finked or twisted condition. Do not tie knots in chains to secure the
load.
A load must not be applied to the point or tip of a chain hook. Cold links must not be
used on heavy-duty chains. Chains must not be shortened or spliced by knotting, wiring
or placing bolts between links. If hooks or links become distorted, they must be replaced.

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Chains shall be inspected periodically in accordance with the appropriate governmental

requirements.

Slings and Shackles

Always inspect slings and other rigging equipment before use to ensure they are in
good condition. Cables and slings must be protected when passing over sharp or
machined edges of equipment. When using a single sling to hoist pipe or other objects
where lifting eyes or holes are not provided, make at least two wraps around the object.
Suitable protection must be provided between the sling and shaped unyielding surfaces
of the load to be lifted.
The sling must be kept in proper storage when not in use.
Slings with sharp bends or knots shall not be used.
Never connect two or more slings together by threading the eyes. Use shackles to
connect slings or use a longer sling.
Use shackles in the end of the slings when practicable. The pull of a shackle must
always be from the pin to eye, not from side to side. Sling and shackles shall be
inspected periodically in accordance with statutory requirements. Reference should also
be made to a Handling Procedure for Large Diameter Cable Laid Slings.

Wire Ropes
Wire ropes or cables shall be inspected by a competent person at the time of
installation and during operations, and must be removed from load carrying service when
detrimental wear and corrosion is evident. Wire ropes removed from service due to
defects shall be plainly marked or identified as being unfit for further use on crane or other
load carrying devices.
Maintain manufacturer’s recommended safety factor. Connections, fittings, fastenings,
parts etc. used in connection with wire cables and ropes shall be of good quality, of proper
size and strength, and installed in accordance with the recommendations of the
manufacturer.
Socketing, splicing and seizing of wire rope shall only be carried out by a qualified
person. When a wedge-socket type of fastening is used, the dead or shortened end of the
rope must be clipped with a U-bolt or otherwise made secure against loosening.
Always handle wire rope hand-over-hand. Never slide through the hands. Wear
gloves when handling wire rope.

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Fibre and Synthetic Ropes

Take good care of rope. Keep it under cover whenever possible. Protect it from
caustics and other chemicals. Do not let it chafe around sharp corners or on rough
objects. Keep it dry and clean. Rope slings which have been subjected to acids or
excessive heat shall not be used for load carrying purposes.
Keep blocks and pull eyes in good condition and securely anchored when in use.
Ropes being subjected to heavy stress may break. Remain at a safe distance from lines
under tension.
Pipes
Do not place hand or fingers in or on the ends of a pipe when it is being moved.
Racked pipes must be securely blocked. Avoid overloading pipe racks.
Overhead Loads
Never pass beneath or work under a suspended load. Use tag lines or guide poles
when necessary to guide suspended material or equipment.
Weather Conditions
Prior to commencing personnel carrier operations, the following factors must be taken
into account:
 Wind speed and climatic conditions.
 Visibility must be such that all persons involved in the transfer operations are able
to see each other clearly.
Communications
The Supervisor in charge shall ensure that radio and/or visual communication is
established and maintained between the principals concerned and by those persons
actually conducting the operation.
In the event of radio communication being lost, the Banks-man shall revert to the use of
hand signals.
All landing areas must be large enough for safe landing of the personnel carrier and
shall be clear of obstructions.