Towell Engineering HSE PROCEDURE

CONTENTS

Page
1.0 Introduction 4

2.0 Scope 4

3.0 Reference 4

4.0 Responsibilities 5

4.1 Contract Manager 5

4.2 Construction Manager 5

4.3 HSE Advisor 5

4.4 Lifting Supervisor 5

4.5 Operator 5

4.6 Banksman & Riggers 6

5.0 PROVISIONS 6&7

6.0 PROVISIONS FOR LIFTING 7&8

PREPARATION & EXECUTION

7.0 PROVISIONS FOR CONTROL OF 8&9

HEAVY AND CRITICAL LIFTS

8.0 LIFTING OPERATION CHECKLIST 10

DISTRIBUTION LIST:

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S.NO. DESIGNATION COPY NO. LOCATION

1. Contract Manager 1 H.O

2. CQHSE Manager 2 H.O

5. Construction 3 Site
Manager/Contractor Site Rep.
6. HSE Advisor 4 Site

7. Mechanical Engineer/ Lifting 5 Site

Supervisor (Site)
8. Sub contractors
 As applicable
 As applicable

1.0 INTRODUCTION

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Towell Engineering. personnel carry out various lifting operations during activities like construction,
erection, commissioning & maintenance.

Purpose of this document is to guide TE personnel in planning & executing various lifting operations
successfully, effectively & safely.

This procedure includes various lifting operations, which are carried out by using mobile, or vehicle
mounted cranes and lifting gears.

2.0 SCOPE

The procedure shall be implemented in all interior based projects of Towell Engineering.

3.0 REFERENCE

 Specification for lifting equipment and lifting operations SP-1239

 Training requirements For Lifting Operations Personnel SP-1251

 PDO procedures for lifting operations PR 1058.

 Established practices & client instructions.

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 CONTRACT MANAGER

It is the responsibility of the Contract manager to ensure that the procedure is implemented at project
level. It is also his duty to ensure that the information is cascaded to all workforces.

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4.2 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

Construction manager as the CONTRACTOR SITE REPRESENTATIVE shall ensure that all
the provisions of this procedure are strictly adhered to.

He shall ensure that all lifting appliances are compliant to various requirements of Client &
Government. He shall ensure that all personnel assigned with the responsibility of lifting operations
are suitably experienced, trained according to requirements and are competent to carry out the lifting
operation safely.

He shall ensure that all necessary authorizations are obtained from PDO before start of work.

4.3 HSE Advisor

HSE advisor shall randomly monitor & report to higher management about compliance of the
provisions of this procedure.

He shall also check that the provisions of this procedure are not violated.
He shall cross check the compliance of lifting appliance to the standard specifications.

He shall also check the compliance of lifting personnel to various training requirements.

He shall randomly check that proper authorizations from PDO are obtained prior to start of critical
lifting activities.

He shall immediately bring to the notice of Construction manager & senior management about non
compliances, if any.

He shall be responsible for cascading information in relation to this procedure to all concerned team
members and he shall accomplish this thru various interaction platforms.

4.4 LIFTING SUPERVISOR

Lifting supervisor is the designated person assigned with the responsibility of carrying out a certain
lifting operation. He shall ensure, at site levels, the compliance to this procedure & PDO
requirements.

He shall follow a checklist prior to start of work.

4.5 OPERATOR
Operator as an important part of lifting team shall be responsible of compliance to established safe
working procedures.
He shall possess proper licenses, training & experience to carryout lifting operations.
He shall follow only the hand signals of banksman.
He shall strictly adhere to the safe working load limits of his lifting appliance.
He shall follow the requirements as are described in this procedure.

4.6 BANKSMAN & RIGGERS

These being the part of lifting team shall be fully conversant with lifting activities & their own role.
They shall follow the requirements of this procedure & other established safe working procedures.
Riggers are responsible for selection of proper lifting gear & proper rigging of load.

5.0 PROVISIONS

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a. Lifting operation preparations shall include crane operator, a designated lifting supervisor,
banks man & riggers.
b. Lifting supervisor shall follow a checklist to ensure that all precautionary measures have been
taken.
c. Written permissions & PTW wherever applicable shall be obtained.
d. A lifting plan shall be discussed amongst crane operator, lifting supervisor, banks man &
riggers. Potential hazards shall be identified and the plan shall identify the means to avoid them.
The lifting plan shall also take account of any environmental factors i.e. temperature, moisture,
wind etc. that may affect the operation.
e. Before lifting it shall be ensured that when clear of ground, the load will remain both balanced &
stable. To achieve this, the hook must be positioned vertically above the centre of gravity (C.G)
the load. The legs of the sling(s) should be distributed as evenly as possible according to the
lifting points available
f. Load shall be assessed properly before carrying out the lifting operation. Weight, Centre of
gravity, lifting points & their compatibility with lifting gears shall be carefully assessed.
g. Lifting appliances shall have a current valid Inspection / Test certificate in accordance with PDO
specifications.
h. The lifting appliance shall be positioned above the centre of gravity of the load. It must, in
particular, be of sufficient Safe Working Load (SWL) and be able to move the load in a
controlled manner to allow positioning.
i. If a lifting point is to be used to be suitable it must also have sufficient Safe Working Load
(SWL)
j. Lifting gear shall have been inspected and marked with the current colour code in accordance
with SP 1239. It must have sufficient SWL to execute the lift.
k. Lifting Gear shall be marked or punched with I.D. Number, SWL and angle of lift.
l. The site where lifting is to take place shall be clear of obstructions including overhead power
lines.
m. Ground conditions shall be suitable to support and travel with the load (if applicable) There shall
be a clear and safe path from the lifting site to the landing site.
n. The landing site shall be level and strong enough to take the load.
o. The landing site may need preparation in which case this shall be done before the lift
commences.

6.0 PROVISIONS FOR LIFTING PREPARATION & EXECUTION:

 The crane operator shall be satisfied that site conditions are suitable to execute the lift. He
should check the weight of the load against the crane capacity. The operator shall assess the radii
at which the crane will be required to operate during the lift and consult the load charts to verify
crane capacity to work under the load/radii combinations. He shall ensure the crane set up has an
adequate number of wire rope falls to accommodate the load.
 All checks shall be completed and the lifting plan discussed and agreed between the crane
operator, riggers and banksman.
 Suitable lifting gear shall be used considering Size and Weight of the load, physical nature of the
load, Attachments, Lifting points and supports, Position of load whether it is vertical or
horizontal, Height and range of lift
 Outriggers shall be positioned so the crane is level with the wheels just clear from ground.
 The operator shall verify he can receive and send signals to the riggers and banksman.

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 Hand signal communication shall be in accordance with standard hand signal requirement but
during the actual lift signals shall be from a single banksman except for the emergency stop
signal which may be given by any person.
 The operator shall position the hook above the center of the load and ensure the riggers attach
the load correctly to the cranes hook.
 The operator shall keep the boom angle at 40 degrees or higher during the course of the lift.
 Following signals from the rigger, the load shall be hoisted approximately 300mm from the
ground. At this point the operator shall cross check the reading on the load indicator with
relevant load chart to ensure the load indicator is operating correctly.
 The riggers shall check the load to see that it will remain stable. If it looks unstable the load
must be lowered to the ground and additional supports added.
 If the load is satisfactory, a tag line(s) shall be attached and the load traveled to the prepared
landing site.
 The operator shall lower the load to approximately 12” from the ground, when it shall be
checked to see whether additional supports are required to land the load safely. The load can
then lowered to the ground onto supports if necessary.
 The rigging tackle can then be removed and the banksmen shall give the shutdown signal.
 Mobile cranes shall not be used to transport a load,
 Mobile cranes shall not be used when the wind conditions are more than 25 knots.

7.0 Provisions for Control of Heavy and Critical Lifts:

Following minimum requirements shall be met for the execution of heavy & critical lifts.
Lifting operations are classed as heavy and / or critical if any of the following conditions apply.

All lifts exceeding 100 Tonnes

All lifts exceeding 75% of the rated capacity of Cranes in as rigged condition.
All lifts requiring use of more than one crane simultaneously.
All lifts involving equipment made of thin /fragile members susceptible to deformation during lifting
Lifting in close vicinity of a live plant where lifting operation can endanger the safety of the plant.

The lifting operation shall be planned and performed taking in account all the foreseeable
risks. As a minimum following shall be ensured.

 Necessary permissions shall be obtained.

 Verification of crane capacity versus load.
 Selection of lifting gear suitable for the operation.
 The characteristics of load and method of rigging for lifting.
 The position of crane and load, before, during and after the operation.
 To the scale, sketch shall be prepared, detailing the stages and sequence of operation (Details of
the operation in plan and elevation, on a min A3 size paper is preferable)
 Relevant calculations supporting the safety limits of the operation considering effects of
dynamic loading and weather conditions.
 Specific instructions for handling of equipment supplied by the manufacturer.
 The ground conditions and requirements for leveling and compacting, if necessary.
 Clear identification and defining of responsibilities for various activities. A lifting team
comprising engineers, Lifting /Rigging supervisor, crane operator, rigger, banksman and a safety

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officer is essential for the operation. The crane operator shall not be placed in charge of the
lifting operation.

THIS PROCEDURE IS INTENDED TO PROVIDE A GUIDLINE TO THE PERSONNEL

ASSIGNED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CARRYING OUT LIFTING OPERATIONS
SAFELY. IN CASE OF ANY DOUBTS & FOR MORE INFORMATION STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS AS MENTIONED IN CLAUSE 3.0 SHALL BE REFERRED & THOSE
PROVISIONS SHALL BE BINDING.

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