Outrigger mats, or suitable timbers, will be positioned under outriggers. The lifting area will be designated “Authorized Personnel Only” and will be demarked and signage displayed to ensure that no unauthorized personnel can gain entry to the lifting area.Įquipment will be delivered at site by trailer and offload and positioning from trailer shall be done by using suitable mobile crane in coordination with leading contractor. A level area will be identified, agreed with main contractor and cleared for the positioning of mobile crane and trailer prior to the lifting and unloading task. Lifting Plan will be briefed (toolbox talk) prior to the commencement of lifting operations to all operatives and third parties involved in the activity. Where any non-conformance or defect is evident then the crane will be stood down, the lifting operation will be cancelled and immediately informed to the main contractor. Prior to standing and rigging of crane on the project site, the SHE Officer will be responsible for ensuring that Plant Check List is completed and that copies of all relevant documentation is attached to this lifting plan. Existing underground services and ground conditions will be considered prior to the positioning of the mobile crane and trailer at the entrance area and place of its working. If the actual information at the lifting site does not tally with the lifting plan, you should stop the operation until the plan has been updated and re-approved.A level area will be cleared for the standing of the mobile crane and trailer.

You should never deviate or vary from the approved lifting plan.Sketch of the lifting zone (showing position of lifting equipment, crew and load) and.Requirements to erect or dismantle lifting equipment (if any).Lifting crew (including their roles and competencies).Your lifting plan should include, but not limited to, the following elements: load capacity chart, range diagram, rigging method)įor complex lifts, additional engineering design efforts are necessary to ensure that the lifting operation is conducted safely. Safe work procedure or method statement.Lifting plan supported by a risk assessment (RA).For example, a lifting plan would ensure that the crane is safely deployed and operated, and the lifting crew are clear about their roles and responsibilities.īefore you start any lifting operation, you must prepare the following: A lifting plan provides a systematic approach towards planning a lift and ensures that the lifting operation is properly managed.

Mobile crane lifting plan