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Lifting Operations and Cranes Standard Revised
Lifting Operations and Cranes Standard Revised
This process applies throughout ##########, in all its operations, for all personnel and
contractors, and on all projects. This process is to be maintained as a minimum requirement.
3.1.4.1 Obtain Lift Plan Approval Sign- Lifting Coordinator; Lifting Supervisor
off for Complex Lifts (where appointed)
3.2.4.8 Dual and Multiple Crane Lifts Lifting Coordinator; Lifting Supervisor
3. Process
Accountability: Contractor Manager / Plant Manager
The Contractors Project Director or Manager assumes overall responsibility for ensuring full
compliance with this process on any project or facility.
Other key roles required for lifting operations may include lifting supervisor, crane
operator, rigger and dogman. Verify competency and training records
For multiple crane lifts, the minimum capacity requirements for each crane is to be applied in
accordance with ACOP Cranes and the Crane Safety Manual version 3.0 or greater
published by the Crane Association of New Zealand.
Accountability: Permit Issuer – This maybe the service provider, company or contractor
required to ensue controls are in place to complex lifts; Lifting Coordinator
A Permit To Work may be required for work associated with lifting operations, for
example
- use of a Crane Lifted Platforms (workbox) for lifting people, consider the
checks that need to be completed prior to personal being transported in a
Crane Lifted Platform (workbox).
- Working in the vicinity of powerlines, this maybe a permit by the service
owner
- The controls and management processes identified in all applicable Permits
to Work must be strictly adhered to.
Reference Documents: Standard / Multi Crane Lift Plans and Rigging Plans as per Crane
Association forms. Complex lifts may require an engineered lift plan to be determined by
Lifting Coordinator.
For each day of the lifting operation, organise a Daily Task Pre-start Briefing and
require attendance by all persons involved in the lift (Crane Operator, Rigger,
Dogman etc.).
At this briefing, review and communicate the:
- JSEA / SOP
- Lift Plan (where required)
- and any Permit to Work (where required).
Obtain required sign off from all personnel involved in the lifting operation to confirm
everyone understands and agrees with the methods and control measures to be
used.
For details of correct crane set up, refer to ACOP Cranes and Crane Specifications.
Reference Documents: ACOP for Cranes, Crane Safety Manual version 3.0 or greater,
Crane Association Lift & Rigging Plans.
Modifications that override the safe use of lifting equipment must not be made to safety
devices.
Following modification, a test certificate stating the SWL and the Proof Load must be
obtained and retained by the owner of the lifting equipment.
Reference Documents : ACOP Cranes, PECPR Regulations & AS/NZS 1554.1:2011
Structural steel welding - Welding of steel structures
Crane Lifted Work Platform (Work A device designed to be suspended from a crane to
Box) carry personnel
Method Statement (Complex Lifts) Work Method Statement to be used for complex lifts
5. Attachments
Lifting Equipment Register
Lifting Equipment Inspection Checklist
Crane Operator Dogger Rigger Competency Checklist
Crane Operator Shift Handover
Lift Plan template
Routine Pre-Lift Assessment template
Lifting Operations and Cranes - Roles and Responsibilities
Lifting Operations and Cranes - Training and Competencies
6. Reference Documents
Health and Safety in Employment (Pressure Equipment, Cranes, and Passenger
Ropeways) Regulations 1999
ACOP Cranes and the referenced Standards within
Cranes Association including Crane Safety Manual version 3.0
ACOP Safe Handling, Transportation & erection of Pre-cast Concrete
For further reference and standard documents refer to Appendix C in the ACOP
Cranes 2009.