Lifting and Hoisting v2

August 2024
Notes for Guidance

What the Engagement Pack includes Who is to be Engaged?

• Key points the supervisor should cover in their discussion For the use of vessel crews and all those who are involved in
• Questions the supervisor can ask the group marine operations.

Purpose of the Engagement Pack Where?

To help supervisors provide their staff with a platform to have a Engagement should be carried out in a quiet room/area where they
meaningful safety discussion and encourage sharing of will not be disturbed. The vessel’s office, mess room, or quiet area
experiences and discussions around their learning outcomes. in a workshop would be suitable.

Using the Engagement Pack When to hold the Engagement

This pack has been designed for use by a supervisor in front of a Choose a time that is suitable for all staff. This should be when
group of no more than 10 people. The pack should be placed on a they are alert and most likely to contribute to the discussion. This
table with the pictures facing the group and the notes facing the will help in absorbing and retaining the information for much longer.
supervisor. Use practical demonstration where possible. The notes
are memory joggers to highlight key points but should not be read
This Engagement Pack IS NOT to be used for skills
word for word.
training or a task requiring a licensed operator. This IS
NOT a tool box talk. This is an opportunity for staff on
Preparing for an Engagement Session
board to talk about safety without feeling rushed to
Before beginning the session, the supervisor should familiarise
commence their work. The rate of learning is more
themselves with the content and its purpose. Make sure there is
important than completing the pack so allow two or more
enough space and time for the staff to interact with each other.
sessions if necessary.

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Lifting and Hoisting

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Lifting and Hoisting

The main issues:

Key message: Our fellow mariners are still
• Planning and control.
dying during lifting operations. Why?
• Equipment maintenance.
• Communication.
Discussion points:
• Competency.
1. Why are our fellow mariners being injured by suspended
• Intervention, mindsets and behaviours. loads?
• How can understanding the principles of Human Performance help
us? (Highlighted in purple, see the two LETs on the Principles of
Human Performance for more information).
• Each element will be covered in this LET.

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Planning and Control

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 Planning and Control

The main issues:

• Proper planning and risk assessment not conducted prior to operations.
Key message: Life Saving Rule - Never walk
• All hazards associated with the operation not identified.
under a suspended load.
• Proper lift method, equipment, and number of people required, are not
determined.
Processes to make sure of: Discussion points:
• Use a correctly completed permit to work. People make mistakes, get 1. What are potential hazards of different lifting operations
someone to double check how you have filled it in.
you are involved in?
• Have a lifting plan for every lift – supported by analysis of hazards and
risks 2. How do you make sure everyone fully understands the
• Be clear on the roles, responsibilities, and who the Person in Charge plan for the lifting operation?
(PIC) is for the lifting operation
3. How do I put the load on my lifting equipment?
• Composite hoisting and lifting equipment is clearly marked to allow the
user to know its characteristics. 4. When will my lifting equipment reach the maximum
• Stop work when an unsafe situation arises. Error is normal be confident permissible load?
that it is OK to stop the work and check.
• All personnel are in a safe position. Learning and improving is vital so
help others to learn the best place to be.
• Danger area of lift is identified – not only underneath the lift, but areas
where the load may swing.
• Unsafe areas are marked and barriers are put in place. Help others to
not walk under a suspended load. Context drives behaviour so make
this a normal thing to do.
• Environmental conditions are suitable for the lift.

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Equipment Maintenance

Limit switch
Lever to trigger
limit switch

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 Equipment Maintenance

The main issues: Key message: Visually examine all lifting

• Failure of lifting equipment. devices and equipment before each lift.
• Corrosion, metal fatigue, and inappropriate repairs or modifications to
equipment.
Discussion points:
• Inadequately maintained fail safe mechanisms. Error is normal so fail-
safes are necessary. 1. What do we have in place to prevent failure of lifting
Processes to make sure of: equipment?
• Check that the equipment is suitable for the job, has been inspected, 2. What should you do if you suspect equipment to be
and bears a Safe Working Load (SWL) marking.
damaged?
• Hoisting and lifting equipment shall be examined for its good condition at
least once a year by a competent person or institution.
• Maintain a record of inspections.
• Inspect working condition of control switches.
• Check equipment is fit for its intended purpose and operating conditions.
• Check equipment is fitted with appropriate safety devices, and they are
all operational.
• Ensure equipment is visually examined before every use by a competent
person(s). Context drives behaviour so make this “what happens around
here” and a normal thing to do. Blame fixes nothing so if you find
something wrong, learning is vital, which you won't do if people don’t feel
safe to speak up.

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Communication

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 Communication

The main issues:

• Unexpected and sudden change in roles during operations. Key message: Ensure everyone involved
• New or inexperienced staff. understands their role and responsibility.
• Distractions.
• Language barriers.
Discussion points:
Processes to make sure of:
1. What would you do if communication methods agreed
• Hold a pre-work meeting to explain the lift plan and make sure
everyone understands their role and who the person in charge (PIC) are not clear to you?
is. 2. Have you or someone you know experienced an incident
• Have a specific person only for signalling that is fully aware of the or near miss relating to failed communication? Share with
potential hazards.
your team.
• Have clear signalling methods and agreed communication methods
during operation.
• Stop work when there is no clear signal. Don’t worry about doing this,
you shouldn’t be blamed because we all know that blame fixes
nothing.
• The signaller has a direct line of sight of the load.
• Signals between operator and signaller are audible or visual at all
times.
• When using radio communication verbal instruction is given clearly
and there is acknowledgement of the instruction.

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Competency

Lifting and Hoisting v2 - August 2024 Health, Safety, Security and Environment
 Competency

The main issues:

• Lack of awareness of safe lifting methods. Key message: Personnel are competent and
• Becoming complacent in routine lifts. certified for the operation.
• Inadequately trained for lifting operations.
• Inadequately trained for equipment maintenance.
Discussion points:
Processes to make sure of:
1. What training should be carried out before involvement in
• Assure competency through refresher training and periodic
assessments. We all know that learning and improving is vital. a lifting operation?
There might have been an incident that we have learnt from since 2. How can we ensure that maintenance contractors
your last training, so refreshing your knowledge is always useful. understand the vessels safety requirements?
• Responsible and competent personnel are appointed to plan the lift.
• Check that maintenance contractors understand the scope of the
work and the HSE requirements.
• Only those trained and competent to do so operate lifting equipment
and perform maintenance.
• Personnel are equipment-specific trained where appropriate.
• Personnel under training are only assigned tasks that are appropriate
for their capability at the time. How leaders respond matters so when
people inform that they aren’t comfortable to do a task as they
haven’t been trained yet, leaders must celebrate that safety
awareness.

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Intervention, Mindset and Behaviors

Lifting and Hoisting v2 - August 2024 Health, Safety, Security and Environment
 Intervention, Mindsets and Behaviors

The main issue:

• Distractions. Key message: Safety has no hierarchy or
• Communication – language barrier. nationality.
• Lack of support in speaking up.
Discussion points:
Always pay special attention to the following: 1. How can nationality or hierarchy differences affect
• Error is normal and people will make mistakes. Don’t be afraid to positive interventions?
completely stop the job if you feel concerned or uneasy.
2. What situations or factors would stop you intervening?
• Always speak up when you feel that something is wrong.
3. How far would you go to stop your colleague rushing
• If you do not understand don’t be afraid to seek clarification. into the line of fire
• Consider signage in a language that can be understood by all.
• How you respond to an intervention matters and a positive response
encourages a good safety culture.

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Family, Friends, and Colleagues

Remember
YOUR FAMILY NEEDS YOU

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Family, Friends, and Colleagues

Notes:
• Taking care of ourselves can improve our relationships with Key message: We all want to get home safely.
family and friends
• Demonstrating better safety behaviours and choices also
benefits our family, crew, and others too. Discussion points:
• Achieving a work-life balance is important in keeping the mind
1. Why is taking care of yourself important for your home
and body primed to deal with challenging situations.
life?
2. How can we set good examples of safety for our friends
and colleagues so that we can all go back safely to our
families?

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