Lifting Plan Checklist and Method Statement Skeleton
Lifting Plan Checklist and Method Statement Skeleton
Lifting Plan Checklist and Method Statement Skeleton
(MOBILE CRANES)
FOR
SECTION A: PRE-PLANNING
2. Access route for crane and space The crane shall be parked inside the redzone at the
available at planned operating stockpile area
position.
3. Crane position before, during and (See sketch plan on the following page)
after the lift.
4. Maximum load to be lifted in tons. 5 Tons
5. Lifting accessories and attachments. Crane Hook and Lifting chains/slings all weigh 0,2 tons
Specify their weight if not included
above.
6. Expected operating radius in meters. 16m maximum operating radius
14. Exclusion Zone The Tank farm will be barricaded and treated as an
exclusion zone during the lifting operation. And only the
certified riggers and operators will have access.
Sketch plan.
Site access for trucks and position of crane before, during the lifting operation.
Crane Details
Hire Company:
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SECTION C: METHOD STATEMENT & AUTHORISATION OF LIFTING
OPERATION
Sequence of lifting operations Establish site (Deliver Crane and all components).
Park the delivery truck in the lifting zone.
Ensure that all pre-lifting checks (Safety and
technical are performed).
Install correct sling, tackles and hooks as required.
Connect the hooks to the lifting eyes of the tank.
Ensure clear communication between the rigging
team and the crane operator.
Issue instruction to lift.
Lift tank off delivery truck and set it in the
appropriate position in the tank pit.
Control measures to eliminate or
minimize risk. Permit and Work Clearance form will be prepared on the
day of the lift.
Environmental limitations – wind The lift will take place in the month of Sept. The lifting
speed, sea state etc. operation shall consider the effect of wind during the lift.
Access to attach and remove slings Steps shall be built into the excavation to allow for safe
and lifting accessories. access into the excavation by personnel.
- Ensure that that tanks are emptied of all water,
- Ensure that all chains/slings are of equal length.
Measures to ensure that the load - Ensure that all chains/slings are equal strength.
remains stable once slings and - Ensure that all necessary load certificates are in
attachments have been removed. place.
- Operators and riggers shall consider the wind speed
and direction when lifting.
Work in the excavation shall be treated as working at
Arrangements for working at height heights. Riggers shall have working at heights training and
and rescue plans – if applicable. fall arrest systems shall be used while working in the
excavation.
Method of communication e.g., hand Radio and Hand Signals shall be used for communication
signals, radio, etc. between the riggers and crane operators.
PROVISION OF AUTHORITY -
Authorisation commences
Authorisation issued by
Name
Signature
The person giving this authorisation confirms that the operator, slingers, signalers, supervisors and
others involved in this lifting operation have taken part in a team briefing at which this method
statement was explained and they were given all necessary information and made aware of
specific hazards i.e. position of load, loads to be lifted, any excavation, soft ground, overhead
cables, etc.
Signature