Lifting Plan Method & Risk Assessment طريقة عمل خطة الرفع وتقييم المخاطر

Lifting Plan Method & Risk Assessment

Project

Date

Site/location

Client

Appointed Person carrying out the Assessment:

Date of Assessment:

Site contact:

Phone:

Description of lift:

Is it Critical Lift?

Yes

NO

If yes Justify the critical lift: (select one of the following)

Lifting greater than 75% of the rated capacity

Lift involving more than one crane

Lift over occupied structures or in tight quarters Blind lift (out of the view of the operator)

Lift near power lines

Hoisting personnel

Lift involving non-routine rigging techniques

Lift where the center of gravity may change

Lifting high value, hazardous, or explosive loads

Lifting submerged loads

Other (describe):

NB 50% reduction in load capability if man basket is used.

Details of Loads

Load Position 1

Load Position 2

Load Position 3

Weight:

Dimensions:

Position of C of G:

Height of lift (worst case only):

Max. radius (worst case only):

Date of lift:

Time of lift:

Gross Load:

Additional Weight:

Headache ball/ load- block

Load line

Whip Line

Jib deduction

Allowance:

Unaccounted Materials

Total Weight

Total Weight= (Items to be lifted+ Rigging materials+ Hook Block +Spreader beam if used)

Details of Cranes			1st		2nd			3rd
Make & model:
Capacity:
Jib length:
Outrigger spread:
Outrigger load:
Max. ground bearing capacity:
Counterweight:
Weight of crane:
Alternative Crane Details
Make & model:
Capacity:
Jib length:
Outrigger spread:
Outrigger load:
Max. ground bearing capacity:
Counterweight:
Weight of crane:
Ground Conditions (Visual assessment)
Access/Egress for crane & transport:
Lifting position:
Lifting Accessories
Type of Slings	Total Numbers			Size			Rated Capacity
Slings (wire rope)
Slings (chains):
Slings (webbing
Shackles
Other Accessories:

6. Identification of Hazards                                                                                          

Proximity Hazard	Present?		Proximity Hazard (cont.)	Present?
Overhead power lines			Other hazards identified
Other overhead obstacles
Underground services
Excavations			Load Hazard	Present?
Unstable/ Soft ground			Slinging difficulties
Hazardous chemicals/materials			Top heavy
Confined working area			Sharp edges
Restricted access - width			Other hazards identified
Restricted access - height
Other vehicles

Does the Risk assessment have been prepared for the lifting plan? (Attach copy to the plan)

Method Statement

Responsibilities                                                                                                    

Personnel

The following personnel should be nominated as a part of the lifting plan:

Title	Name	Title	Name
Appointed Person		Slinger(s)
Crane Supervisor		Signaller(s)
Crane Driver(s)		Crane Erectors

Weather Conditions

The Appointed Person or, in his absence, the Crane Supervisor, will ensure that the lifting operation only takes place if the weather conditions are within the limits recommended by the crane manufacturer. 3 day weather forecast.

Ground Conditions

Yes/No

 

Have assurances been obtained that the ground can withstand the load? 

Sequence of Operations (use another sheet if necessary)

                                                                                                                 

1
2
3
4

Appointed Person’s Acceptance of Responsibilities
I confirm that the lifts have been planned and will be carried out in accordance with current legislation and that I accept responsibility for the preparation of this Risk Assessment and Method Statement.	Signed:	Date:

Crane Supervisor’s Acceptance of Duties
I confirm that I have been fully briefed on the contents of this Risk Assessment and Method Statement and that I accept the duty of ensuring that the lift(s) will be carried out in accordance with the method and procedures set out in this document.	Signed:	Date:

G.    Attachments: The following items should be attached to the lifting plan:

(1)   Sketch dimension of load, lift points and centre of gravity (COG). (2). Load calculation (3). Capacity and dimension of lift gears and angles.  (4). Risk assessment (5) Crane load charts and other information important for the lift.