Department JSA No.

Civil Department 011

JSA Title
ERECTION OF TOWER CRANE Revision 0

Minimum PPE’s are required (safety helmet, safety shoes, safety glass and
Personal Protective Equipment
long sleeves) & ready to wear Approved and Inspected Full Body Harness
Required
with double lanyard.
TASNEE PROJECT
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Check One Revised JSA X Review Date
Revision #:
New JSA
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BASIC JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS RECOMMENDATIONS
PRE-COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES

1. Pre-approval of foundations for rail system
installed at the site, including the electrical
supply
1.1. Catastrophic accident due to low quality of
foundation and electrical Preparation
1.1.1. Provide as Build drawings and necessary documents
1.1.2. Requires d approval
1.1.3. Only qualified electrician for installation of power cables
electrical lines
1.1.4. Ensure that electrical supply is off, lock, and if necessary
tagging system is required all power sources are isolated
and locked out/tagged out

2. Pre-Commencement Activities (Obtain ing
Method Statement, J.S.A. approval and
STARRT Form) filled in prior to commencing
activities
2.1. Unnecessary act (unsafe act and unsafe
condition) due to unplanned and no procedure
for to the task
2.1.1. Fully planned work activity with written step-by-step
work method and condition including all to safety
requirements
2.1.2. Toolbox talks using the STARRT form and JSA
2.1.3. Restriction of the area (Barricade) Work area to be fully
barricaded, access restricted to authorized personnel only

3. -Site preparation
-Slinging preparation Rigging Preperation
3.1. Delays to assembly construction (Assemble) 3.1.1. Provide drivable passable road toto the erection site ,
ensure and that part of the track and electrical supply are
ready
3.1.2. Provide flow of traffic route (signboard: arrows detour,
etc.)
3.1.3 Provide traffic enforcer controller , controller to wear
worn high visible visibility vest (flag-man)

3.2. Sling damage and material fall may cause to 3.2.1. Use softener (protection pad) to protect the sling to from
catastrophic accident Damaged rigging/lifting damage
equipment – possible accident/incident, injury 3.2.2. Rigging planning for the description of sling and shackle
or asset damage requires Rigging plan to identify the slings and shackles
to be used during lifting (all rigging lifting equipment to
display current colour code)
3.2.3. Proper cCommunications of the rigger and the foreman
 in charge between the foremen and riggers
3.2.4 Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted to
authorized personnel only
Perimeter area should be barricaded (Restriction)

TRANSPORTING MATERIALS

4. Ensure the safety transportation of
Components of Tower Crane to site from
Outside (the crane parts have been
dimensioned in such a way that no special
transport arrangement are needed)
4.1. Material Falls traffic hazard Falling materials, 4.1.1. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
hazard to traffic 4.1.2. Use Approved Trailer truck / low bed
4.1.3. Ensure material fastened with approved chain or binder
slings
4.1.4 Signboard / warning tapes should be attached in
extended materials Hazard warning signs to be attached
to any overhanging sections of the load

5. Ensure the counter weights on a truck
Counter weights to be loaded and secured on
the truck
5.1. Material Falls, equipment breakdown traffic
hazard Falling materials, equipment
breakdown, traffic hazard
5.1.1. Ensure the is planned to be carried out using strong
truck Selection of the correct equipment to carryout the task
5.1.2. Ensure that all technical data is available at the truck All
equipment to be verified as road worhty
5.1.3. Ensure that counter weight values are correct.

6. Receiving equipment/materials at site (the
reception and unloading of components the
parts must be performed systematically)
6.1. Traffic Hazard 6.1.1. Good communication between the transporter and the
site receiver
6.1.2. Turn on Flashing light / Hazard light
6.1.3. Banks man post and directing the traffic Traffic
controller to direct equipment on to site
6.1.4. Transport Group will guide/ convoy the vehicle lead the
vehicles to site

General Instruction:
The reception and unloading of the parts must be performed
systematically

7. Unloading Material using Mobile Crane (crane 7.1. Material Falls, Falling materials,
to be set up on firm and level ground)
7.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
Environmental hazard displayed at the working locationSTARRT, Form to be
attended and filled
7.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
Use Approved crane with daily inspection
7.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage ing
7.1.4. Use approved slings with monthly color code All
rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display current
colour code
7.1.5. Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on the
jobsite, use tag lines to control the load Only trained
riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to be used to
control the load

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF THE
RAILING (TRAVELLING CARRIAGE) TO
APPROVED FOUNDATION
9. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on
firm and level ground)
9.1. Material Falls, Falling materials
Environmental hazard
(Same comments as 7.1.)
7.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only Perimeter area should be
barricaded (Restriction)
7.1.7. Report all environmental spills
General Instruction:
-Only approved equipment to be used (crane,etc) No defective
crane should be in use
- No standing under the a suspended load
The traveling carriage comprised one fixed and two
mobile chassis beams which are link together by means
of PINS.- ensure the PINS are was attached.
The boogies SHALL must ABSOLUTELY BE LOCKED to
the track rails by means of rail clamps for the duration of
erection.
9.1.1. STARRT STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled
in and displayed at the working location Form to be attended
and filled
9.1.2. . Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
Use Approved crane with daily inspection
9.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage ing
9.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display
current colour code
Use approved slings with monthly color code
9.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on the
jobsite, use tag lines to control the load
9.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only Perimeter area should be
barricaded (Restriction)
9.1.7. Report all environmental spills
General Instruction:
- No defective crane should be in useOnly approved
equipment to be used (crane,etc
- No standing under a suspended load No standing under
the load
(Same comments as 7.1.1. to G.I.)
10. Bolting of the railing
ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF CLIMBING
CAGE
11. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 11.1. Material Falls, Environmental hazard
firm and level ground)
10.1. Hand injury and equipment damage
(Same comment as 7.1.) Falling materials,
Environmental hazard (Same comment as
7.1.)
10.1.1. Wear hand gloves
10.1.2. Use of proper tools
10.1.3. Specialized worker must be available at site
Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
10.1.4. Ensure the support legs (diagonal trussing) are
fastened to the bottom part of the tower and to
traveling carriage
General Instruction:
- No defective tools is are allowed
- No fabricated tools is are allowed
11.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed at the
working location
11.1.2. Use Approved crane with daily inspection. Use
Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
11.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slinging. Use softener
(protection pad) for slings to protect from damage
11.1.4. Use approved slings with monthly color code All
rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display current
colour code
11.1.5. Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on the
jobsite, use tag lines to control the load. Only trained
riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to be used to
control the load
11.1.6. Perimeter area should be barricaded (Restriction) .
Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted authorized
personnel only
11.1.7. Report all environmental spills
General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the
taskEmployees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
- No defective crane should be in use Only approved
equipment to be used (crane,etc
- No standing under the load No standing under a suspended
load
(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)
12. Tightening of the loose grate’s screws
-The readily attached top of the tower and
slewing ring with planes are lifted in placed
and fastened to the tower by a screw joint
13. Working at heights
GROUND ASSEMBLE OF COUNTER JIB AND
SUPPORT BARS
12.1. Hand injury and equipment damage
(Same comment as 10.1)
13.1. Hazard to fall Fall Hazard (material and
worker) (workers and material)
12.1.1. Wear hand gloves
12.1.2. Use of proper tools
12.1.3. Specialized worker must be available at site
Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
12.1.4. Ensure the support legs (diagonal trussing) are
fastened to the bottom part of the tower and to
traveling carriage
12.1.5. Make sure the base ballast value is correct
General Instruction:
- No defective tools is allowed
- No fabricated tools is allowed
(Same commens as 10.1.1 to G.I)
13.1.1. Tool Box Talks to includes the proper correct wearing
and correct use of the Full Body Safety Harness.
13.1.2. Pre training of how to use double lanyard, to and
ensure ing the 100% tie-off
13.1.3. Provide Full Body Safety Harness with double lanyards
(colour coded) and shock absorber for all erectors
13.1.4. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do
the task Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to
carryout the erection at site
13.1.5. All work requires d supervision
13.1.6. Restriction (close barricades) of the working area, .
Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted authorized
personnel only
warning signs “DANGER” Crane Lifting
13.1.7. PPE shall be worn all time
13.1.8. All materials and tools to be use at heights shall be
properly secure and tied off
14. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 14.1 Material Falls,Falling materials Environmental 14.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
firm and level ground) hazard meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed at the
(same coment as 7.1) working location

14.1.2. Use Approved crane with daily inspection Use

Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection

14.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slinging Use softener

(protection pad) for slings to protect from damage

14.1.4. Use approved slings with monthly color code All

rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display current
colour code

14.1.5. Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on

the jobsite, use tag lines to control the load Only
trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to be
used to control the load

14.1.6. Perimeter area should be barricaded (Restriction) Work

area to be fully barricaded, access restricted authorized
personnel only

14.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the
taskEmployees trained in Tower Crane erection to
carryout the erection at site

- No defective crane should be in use Only approved

equipment to be used (crane,etc

- No standing under the load No standing under a suspended

load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

15. Bolting, hammering, and screwing 15.1 Hand injury and equipment damage 15.1.1 Wear hand gloves
(same coment as 10.1) 15.1.2 Use of proper tools
15.1.3 Specialized worker must be available at site Employees
trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the erection at site

General Instruction:
- No defective tools is allowed
- No fabricated tools is allowed

(Same commens as 10.1.1 to G.I)

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF COUNTER

JIB AND SUPPORT BARS .-“Ensure the installation of all counter jib support bars”
-The head beam is installed at the end of the jib. Ensure
that the lifting rope is properly installed(lifting rope is
treaded through the sheave of the top of the tower and
low to the ground. “Ensure that the proper locking to the
head beam”
16. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on
firm and level ground)
17. Electrical connection
16.1. Material Falls, Environmental hazard 16.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
(same comment 7.1) meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed at the
working location
16.1.2. Use Approved crane with daily inspection Use
Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
16.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slinging Use softener
(protection pad) for slings to protect from damage
16.1.4. Use approved slings with monthly color code All
rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display current
colour code
16.1.5. Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on
the jobsite, use tag lines to control the load Only
trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to be
used to control the load
16.1.6. Perimeter area should be barricaded (Restriction) Work
area to be fully barricaded, access restricted authorized
personnel only
16.1.7. Report all environmental spills
General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the task
- No defective crane should be in use Only approved
equipment to be used (crane,etc
- No standing under the load No standing under a suspended
load
(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)
17.1. Electrocution 17.1.1. Ensure that electrical supply distribution box is lock
and power is turned off. (lockout/tag out)
17.1.2. Only qualified electrician is approved to do carryout the
task
17.1.3. Ensure all electrical connection are water proof and
heavy insulated
18. Working at heights 18.1. Hazard to fall (material and worker) 18.1.1. Tool Box Talks includes the proper wearing and correct
(same coment as 13.1) use of the Full Body Safety Harness.Tool Box Talks to
include the correct wearing and use of the Full Body
Safety Harness
18.1.2. Pre training of how to use double lanyard, and ensuring
the 100% tie-offPre training of how to use double
lanyard, to ensure 100% tie-off

18.1.3. Provide Full Body Safety Harness with double lanyards

(colour coded) for all erectors Provide Full Body Safety
Harness with double lanyards (colour coded) and
shock absorber for all erectors
18.1.4. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do
the task Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to
carryout the erection at site

18.1.5. All work requires d supervision

18.1.6. Restriction (close barricades) of the working area,
warning signs “DANGER” Crane Lifting Work area to be fully
barricaded, access restricted authorized personnel only
warning signs “DANGER” Crane Lifting

18.1.7. PPE shall be worn all time

18.1.8. All materials and tools to be use at heights shall be
properly secured and tied off

(same comments as 13.1.1. to 13.1.8.)

19. Tower top crane assemble 19.1 Catastrophic incident due to electrical fault 19.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
and working at heights meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed at the
working location

19.1.2. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do the

task Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to
carryout the erection at site
19.1.3. Refer to instruction manual (electrical connection)
19.1.4. Restriction of the area. Work area to be fully barricaded,
access restricted authorized personnel only
19.1.5. Special rigger for self-assemble is necessary
19.1.6. The special strops are only intended for lifting of tower
parts and only one tower part at a time. (Maximum
allowed load 1900 kg.
19.1.7. Ensure the proper threading of the lifting rope
19.1.8. Ensure that all pin joint are safety locked together

General Instruction:
-Care must be taken not to batter the lifting cable

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF

COUNTERWEIGHT The correct counterweight value depends on the jib length
(Check the Technical Data)
“Make sure that the counterweight value is correct”
20. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 20.1. Material Falls, Environmental hazard 20.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
firm and level ground) (same comment as 7.1.) meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed at the
working location

20.1.2. Use Approved crane with daily inspection Use

Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection

20.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slinging Use softener

(protection pad) for slings to protect from damage

20.1.4. Use approved slings with monthly color code All

rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display current
colour code

20.1.5. Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on

the jobsite, use tag lines to control the load Only
trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to be
used to control the load

20.1.6. Perimeter area should be barricaded (Restriction) Work

area to be fully barricaded, access restricted authorized
personnel only

20.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the task
- No defective crane should be in use Only approved
equipment to be used (crane,etc

- No standing under the load No standing under a suspended

load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF -Ensure that the cabin is well and properly fastened and secure
OPERATOR CABIN on the upper part of the slewing part.
-Refer to the technical data.
21. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 21.1 Material Falls, Environmental hazard 21.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
firm and level ground) (same comment as 7.1.) meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed at the
working location

21.1.2. Use Approved crane with daily inspectionUse Approved

crane with 3rd party and site inspection

21.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slingingUse softener

(protection pad) for slings to protect from damage
21.1.4. Use approved slings with monthly color codeAll
rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display current
colour code

21.1.5. Ensure presence of trained riggers well identified on

the jobsite, use tag lines to control the loadOnly trained
riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to be used to
control the load

21.1.6. Perimeter area should be barricaded (Restriction) Work

area to be fully barricaded, access restricted authorized
21.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the task
- No defective crane should be in use Only approved
equipment to be used (crane,etc

- No standing under the load No standing under a suspended

load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

22. - Installation of control cables and electrical 22.1. Catastrophic iI Accident/Incident due to 22.1.1. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do the
to the operation cabin. electrical fault and working at heights task
22.1.2. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)
22.1.3. Refer to instruction manual (electrical / control cable
- Placing a ballast weight into the hook (All connection)
jib lengths are balance with a 2000 kg weight – 22.1.4. Restriction of the area. Work area to be fully
Ballast weight) barricaded, access restricted authorized
22.2. Ballast weight falls

22.2.1. Be sure that all locking device are working and tested
prior to installation of the ballast weight
22.2.2. Barricade the area (restriction) Work area to be fully
barricaded, access restricted authorized
22.2.3. Ensure that the ballast weight is equal to 2000 kg. and
not more than 2000 kg.
22.2.4. Refer to instruction manual (Significance of the ballast
weight)
22.2.5. Restriction of the area. Work area to be fully barricaded,
access restricted authorized

23 Installation / connection of hydraulic system, 23. 1. Catastrophic incident due to hydraulic / 23.1.1 . Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do
aggregate, and hoses (including electrical electrical fault and working at heights the task
supply) 23.1.2. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)
23.1.3 Refer to instruction manual (Erection Hydraulic)
23.1.4. Restriction of the area. Work area to be fully barricaded,
access restricted authorized

23.1.5. Ensure that the motor rotation direction is correct

before starting the pump.
23.1.6. Ensure that the brake is working properly
23.1.7. Restriction of the area Work area to be fully barricaded,
access restricted authorized
24. - Climbing and Jacking continued along the 24.1. Tower crane collapse and working at heights 24.1.1. Ensure that all PIN JOINT are properly and correctly
climbing cage
- Erecting the tower part (Lock Pin,
Balancing weight, Special strops, Adjustment
devised of the trolley’s transfer rope) use of
Tower crane
AFTER THE DESIRE HEIGHTS HAS BEEN
REACHED
25. - Fastening of the rope end
- Mounting of the security rope
26. Crane adjustment and testing for operation
and lock
24.1.2. Ensure that climbing lugs is supporting the cage.
24.1.3. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do the
task Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to
carryout the erection at site
24.1.4. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)
24.1.5. Restriction of the area Work area to be fully barricaded,
access restricted authorized
General Instruction:
- During jacking, the jib MUST NOT BE TURNED MOVED,
- The crane MUST NOT BE USE FOR LIFTING DURING
JACKING
- Push carefully the Tower Part inside the cage in the middle
as possible
25.1. Hand injury due to sharpness edges, fall 25.1.1. Wear hand gloves
from heights 25.1.2. Use of proper tools
25.1.3. Specialized worker must be available at site
Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
25.2. Catastrophic incident due to Rope lock failed 25.1.4. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)
25.2.1. Specialized/qualified worker must do the task
Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
25.2.2. Inspection of the rope lock installation
25.2.3. Refer to instruction manual (Security Rope Figure 11)
25.2.4. Restriction of the perimeter area. Work area to be fully
barricaded, access restricted authorized
26.1. Catastrophic incident due to Tower crane 26.1.1. Notification / Information to all workers regarding the
collapse testing and adjustment.
26.1.2. Re-check of all connection specially the Running
diagram of the ropes of the trolley’s transfer winch
26.1.3. Pre-Tightening of the HYDROCAM device
26.1.4. Restriction of the perimeter area.
26.1.5. Before test running, the rail clamps must are to be
opened.
26.1.6. Use only approved testing load equipment
26.1.7. Availability of qualified rigger is necessary
2. Finishing work 2.1 Falling material and hazard to fall Falling 2.1.1 All materials need to bring down should be properly
materials, Fall Hazard manage (using ropes, tower crane, mobile crane lifts) All
materials to be removed from the tower crane shall be lifted
using, crane, tower crane, etc
2.1.2 Good housekeeping

Prepared by: Date: Employees 1. V.G.A. Guinza

participating in
Ayhan Aydin 2. John Levy Jueves
the development
Checked by: Date: of JSA 3. Oguzhan Emre
Kaan Alkan / GAMA 4.
Date: 5.
Derek Taylor / TAL
Approved by: Date:
Martin Deckens / IMT