Lifting Operations Standard PL-STAN-HSSEIA-006

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PETROFAC LIMITED

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HSSEIA STANDARD

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LIFTING OPERATIONS STANDARD
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PL-STAN-HSSEIA-006
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Originator Name: Chukwuka Maduekeh Date: 20/02/2017

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Senior Adviser - HSSE Signature:

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Approver Name: Andy Nickerson Date: 20/02/2017

Head of HSE Signature:

Owner Name: Brent Pasula Date: 20/02/2017

Senior Vice President HSSEIA Signature:

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DISTRIBUTION LISTING

Copy Number Document Holder

Master (signed
Senior Vice President HSSEIA
hardcopy)
Master
Senior Vice President HSSEIA
(electronic)
Distribution

Only electronic copies of this document are issued. Current copies shall be communicated via
the Group HSSEIA section of PetroNet.

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REVISION CONTROL

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Issue Description of Change Date
Rev 1 Section 4.8.2: Drop Zone added 05/01/2017

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VOIDING OR REPLACEMENT

THIS DOCUMENT RENDERS INVALID OR REPLACES THE FOLLOWING:

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DOCUMENT NUMBER TITLE REVISION

PGS-BMS-PRO-X-1015 Petrofac Group Lifting Operations Standard 0
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Petrofac HSSEIA level 1, 2 and 3 documents

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This document is
Level 1 (L1).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

DISTRIBUTION LISTING ........................................................................................................... 2

REVISION CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 2
VOIDING OR REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................. 2
PETROFAC GROUP HSSEIA STANDARDS ............................................................................. 4
1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES ....................................................................................... 5
1.1 Purpose........................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Objectives ....................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 APPLICABILITY .............................................................................................................. 6

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3.0 TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................. 7

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3.1 Terms and Definitions ..................................................................................................... 7
3.2 Abbreviations .................................................................................................................. 9
4.0 EXPECTATIONS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS .......................................... 9

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4.1 Golden Rules of Safety - Lifting Operations ..................................................................... 9
4.2 Planning ........................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.1 Lift categorisation .......................................................................................................... 10
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4.2.2 Design requirements ..................................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 Lift plans........................................................................................................................ 10
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4.3 Control of work .............................................................................................................. 12
4.3.1 General control.............................................................................................................. 12
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4.3.2 Emergency/unexpected change .................................................................................... 13

4.3.3 Communication ............................................................................................................. 13
4.4 Training ......................................................................................................................... 14
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4.5 Competence .................................................................................................................. 14

4.6 Equipment ..................................................................................................................... 15
4.6.1 Requirements ................................................................................................................ 15
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4.6.2 Procurement of services and equipment ....................................................................... 15

4.7 Inspection, maintenance and certification ...................................................................... 16
4.8 Load integrity and stability ............................................................................................. 16
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4.8.1 Dropped objects ............................................................................................................ 17

4.8.2 Drop Zone ..................................................................................................................... 17
4.8.3 DROPS calculator ......................................................................................................... 17
4.9 Lifting of personnel ........................................................................................................ 18
5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................... 19
6.0 REFERENCES .............................................................................................................. 19
7.0 FURTHER GUIDANCE ................................................................................................. 19

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PREFACE

PETROFAC GROUP HSSEIA STANDARDS

This Petrofac Health and Safety, Security, Environment and Integrity Assurance Management
(HSSEIA) Standard describes the expectations and performance requirements to be met with
regard to risks to health and safety, threats to security, aspects of our environmental impact and
assurance of the integrity of our assets. This document sets out the approach taken to
implement the Petrofac Limited Policies for HSSEIA.

This standard has been approved by the Petrofac Senior Vice President HSSEIA and is
mandatory for all Petrofac Limited subsidiaries, Joint Ventures where Petrofac have control and

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contractor activities insofar as these are referenced in the contract.

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Each Petrofac division and business unit is required to adopt this standard as a mandatory
requirement. Guidelines, tools and supporting information relating to this standard are provided.

Current Petrofac Limited HSSEIA policies and standards, as well as a framework document

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describing our approach to managing HSSEIA, can be found on the HSSEIA section of
PetroNet or by emailing Horizon.Zero@Petrofac.com

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1.0 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this standard is to define the expectations and performance

requirements necessary to ensure conformance with:
• Petrofac HSSEIA policies
• Petrofac Health, Safety, Security & Environment Framework (PL-STAN-HSSE-
001)
• Horizon Zero - Golden Rule of Safety - Lifting Operations

1.2 Objectives

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The objectives of this standard are to:

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• provide structure for the implementation of the above documents
• define clear expectations and performance requirements for lifting operations as
one of the Petrofac Golden Rules of Safety on Petrofac projects/assets
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define the accountabilities, roles and responsibilities for management of lifting
operations on Petrofac projects/assets
• support the continuous improvement in lifting operations and lifting activities on
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• provide assurance to internal and external stakeholders that Petrofac has
effective processes in place to manage lifting operation risks on all Petrofac
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projects/assets
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2.0 APPLICABILITY

This standard shall apply to all:

• Petrofac Limited (hereinafter referred to as Petrofac) subsidiaries, their business
activities and locations under their control
• work activities performed by employees, third-party contractors and fixed term
contractors acting on Petrofac’s behalf
• Joint Ventures, where Petrofac have operational control
• contractors, insofar as this standard and supporting documents are referenced by
contract
In the event of any difference between the requirements of this document and local

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legislation, the higher requirement shall apply.
The approval authority for management of change or any request for dispensation

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relating to any of the expectations or performance requirements of this standard is the
Senior Vice President HSSEIA.
This document shall be reviewed by the Senior Vice President HSSEIA, as a minimum

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every three years, to ensure it remains fit for purpose and effective.
This standard does not apply to:
• drilling crown block, travelling block and top drive operations
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goods and people elevators
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ship anchor handling and marine towing
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• earth moving equipment and operation - this is covered in the Ground
Disturbance Standard (PL-STAN-HSSEIA-002) and the Driving Safety Standard
(PL-STAN-HSSEIA-004)
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• tree cutting and associated movement of lumber

• helicopter lifting operations
• fall protection equipment – this is covered in the Working at Height Standard (PL-
STAN-HSSEIA-008)
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• rope access equipment or activities. These are considered specialist equipment

or activities which are governed by Industrial Rope Access Traders Association
(IRATA) general requirements
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• manual handling - this shall be covered by site specific procedures

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3.0 TERMS, DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

3.1 Terms and Definitions

Banksman/Signal Person A person responsible for giving load manoeuvring

instructions to the lifting appliance operator. This could
be via verbal, hand signals or radio communication.

Blind Lift A lift where at any point in time during the lifting
operation the lifting equipment operator cannot directly
see the load.

BS EN 10204 - 3.1 Test Statement of compliance stating that the products

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Certificate supplied are in compliance with the requirements of the
purchase order. The tests carried out match those

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defined by product specification, the purchase order and
any applicable official regulations and rules. The test
certificate is validated by the manufacturer’s authorised
inspection representative who is independent of the

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manufacturing department.

Competent Person A person who has, through a combination of training,

education and experience, acquired knowledge and skills
enabling that person to correctly perform a specified
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Critical Lift Any lift:
• requiring two or multiple cranes (tandem lift)
• exceeding 80% of rated capacity of the crane at lift
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radius
• over an occupied structure or public street
• of an item or items of high value or item(s) with
long replacement time
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• taking place close to pipelines, electric cables,

other installations or facilities

Drop Zone Area below a lifting activity where there is the potential
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for suspended loads, tools, equipment, waste or other

items to fall and create a risk to personnel or assets.

Employee Any person directly employed by Petrofac or its

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subsidiaries.

Guideline A document that recommends at least one method of

working to accomplish an objective. Other methods may
be adopted providing the original objective is achieved.

Lift Plan Written details of how the lifting operation shall be

undertaken, the lifting equipment and lifting accessories
to be used, how the equipment and lifting accessories
shall be rigged up and the control measures in place to
manage the risks.

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Lifting Accessories (Lifting Devices that connect the load to the lifting appliance.
Gear)

Lifting Appliance Machine or appliance used for the purpose of lifting or

lowering goods and materials or in special cases
personnel.

Lifting Competent Person A person who is designated by Petrofac as having the

required level of training, skills, experience and
knowledge to plan and supervise the specific lifting
operation. This person shall be referred to as the lifting
competent person throughout this standard and is
different from the competent person as defined above.

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Lifting Equipment Lifting equipment includes lifting appliances and lifting

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accessories.

Lifting Operations All administrative and operational activities before, during

and after a load is moved and until the lifting equipment
is ready for a new load. Lifting operations in this standard

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does not include manual handling operations.

Non-Routine Lifts
Person in Charge
Lifts that cannot be defined as routine lifts (see also
critical lifts).
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Someone appointed from the work team who is in control
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of the lifting activity.

Petrofac Refers to Petrofac Limited and its subsidiaries.

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Pre-use and Post-use Visual and functional check (not test) of the lifting
Checks equipment technical condition before and after use
(without disassembly).

Rigger Person who is experienced and competent in rigging

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lifting equipment and slinging loads.

Routine Lifts Generally, these are lifts that are carried out on a regular
basis that require no detailed engineering planning and
which have been previously subject to a generic risk
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assessment and lift plan as appropriate.

Safe Working Load (SWL) The maximum load, as determined by the manufacturer
or by a competent person, that an item of lifting
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equipment may raise, lower or suspend under particular

service conditions, e.g. the SWL can be lower than, but
can never exceed, the WLL. Normally SWL = WLL
unless the lifting equipment has been de-rated.

Standards Outline mandatory expectations and performance

requirements that apply globally.

Working Load Limit (WLL) The maximum load which an item of lifting equipment is
designed to raise or lower as stated by the equipment
manufacturer.

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3.2 Abbreviations

BS EN British Standard Euronorm

DROPS Dropped Objects Prevention Scheme
HSSE Health, Safety, Security and Environment
HSSEIA Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Integrity
Assurance
IRATA Industrial Rope Access Traders Association
MEWP Mobile Elevating Working Platform
NATA National Association of Testing Authorities
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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SWL Safe Working Load

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WLL Working Load Limit

4.0 EXPECTATIONS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

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These are the minimum expectations and performance requirements placed upon the
divisions and business units. Brief advice on compliance with the standard is given
within the document.

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Golden Rules of Safety - Lifting Operations

Business units shall adopt the Golden Rules of Safety to ensure the safe
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conduct of lifting operations.
Lifts utilising cranes, hoists or other mechanical lifting devices will start only
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• an assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment
has been determined by a competent person
• operators of powered, lifting devices are trained and certified for that equipment
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• rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person(s)

• lifting devices and equipment has been certified for use within the last 12 months
• load does not exceed dynamic and static capacities of the lifting equipment
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• any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are operational

• all lifting devices and equipment have been visually examined before each lift by
a competent person(s)
All work activities that require lifting operations shall only proceed when the Golden Rule
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of Safety - Lifting Operations (together with any other applicable Golden Rules of Safety)
requirements have been met.

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4.2 Planning

4.2.1 Lift categorisation

Prior to the commencement of any lifting activity and as part of the lift planning process,
it is essential to conduct a suitable risk assessment. This risk assessment shall
categorise the lifting operations according to their level of risk and complexity. It shall
also consider all the options available to ensure that people and assets are not exposed
to risks as a result of the lifting activity.

4.2.2 Design requirements

During the planning, design and construction of buildings, structures, plant and

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equipment, considerations shall be given to:
• completion of a suitable and sufficient risk assessment

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• the movement of materials and equipment around the site to ensure that there
are no lifts over people or critical process equipment
• the location of set down areas and safe access for the lifting equipment

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• the position of possible underground/buried services (see Ground Disturbance
Standard, PL-STAN-HSSEIA-002)
• stability of site/ground conditions (see Ground Disturbance Standard, PL-STAN-
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A lift plan shall be developed for all lifting activities and as part of the overall control of
work process. The plan shall be supported by a suitable risk assessment which shall
identify the hazards and risks associated with the lift. The plan shall be reviewed and
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approved by the lifting competent person. The details required in the plan shall be
related to the risk and complexity of the lift. A generic lift plan which shall be supported
by an on-site risk assessment and team briefing may be developed for routine lifts.
Generic lift plans shall be formally reviewed and re-issued periodically.
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A lift plan shall, among other things, identify the following:

• the nature and weight of the load and lifting points
• load charts (for generic and complex lifts) and load integrity checks
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• the type and number of personnel required for the lift, their specific roles and
competency levels
• equipment required for the lift and their certification checks
• the lift pick-up and set down positions and any constraints such as space and
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stacking
• step-by-step instructions for the lift
• communication methods to be used during the lift
• contingency and rescue plans
• any simultaneous, conflicting or nearby operations or works including other lifting
operations
• any applicable permit to work

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• any restrictions on the lift such as weather conditions, visibility conditions, sea
state, proximity to overhead power lines/cables including setting minimum
clearance distance, etc.
The lift plan for all critical lifts shall be prepared and reviewed by a qualified engineer.
The plan shall set the limitations applicable to the lift based on the critical lift criteria.
These shall include but not limited to:
• weight of the equipment to be lifted compared to the rated lift capacity
• the swing area of the lift
• the soil bearing capacity of the lift location
• the overall risk, difficulty or complexity of the lift
• toxicity of the item or product being lifted

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• proximity of the lift to pipelines, electric cables, other installations or facilities

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All lifting operations that require a permit to work shall be identified and documented in
accordance with the Permit to Work Standard (PL-STAN-HSSEIA-007). The approved
lift plan shall be attached to the permit to work certificate.
Any deviations or changes to an approved lift plan shall be subject to a fresh review and

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approval by the lifting competent person.

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4.3 Control of work

Works involving lifting operations shall be carried out as part of the overall control of
work process. As such, steps involved may already be present but shall be part of an
independent system that meets the requirements of the Control of Work Standard (PL-
STAN-HSSEIA-013).

4.3.1 General control

Effective controls shall be in place for all lifting operations. The controls shall follow the
hierarchy of risk controls and shall include the appointment of one competent person
from the work team as the person in charge of the lifting operation who shall, among
others:

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• review the lift plan and ensure that the required controls are in place
• ensure that the lift is carried out in accordance with the lift plan

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• suspend the lift if changes or conditions (e.g. weather) occur that would cause a
deviation from the lift plan
• ensure that the lift team has understood and tested the communication methods

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to be used for the lift before the lifting activity begins
• ensure that the lifting equipment is inspected and appropriate for use
• ensure that all personnel involved in the lifting operations are competent, are
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aware of and clearly understood their allocated tasks
• ensure that personnel are kept clear of overhead loads by using appropriate
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barriers and segregations
• supervise and monitor the lifting operations and the performance of all personnel
involved to ensure that adequate performance standards are maintained
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The load to be lifted (including the lifting accessories) shall be confirmed as within the
rated capacity of the lifting equipment and attached by means of suitable lifting
accessories.
As necessary, loads shall be properly attached at their centre of gravity and kept
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reasonably level. Where the centre of gravity of the load is not easily identified or
marked, trial/test lifts shall be used to assist in identifying it. Taglines shall be used to
assist in stabilising slung loads.
The lifting appliance operator shall not leave the operating controls while the load is
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suspended.
No one shall be positioned under a suspended load or between a suspended/lifted load
and fixed objects. People shall have an escape route in case of unexpected movement
of the load or equipment.
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4.3.2 Emergency/unexpected change

A site-specific emergency response plan shall be in place in all locations where lifting
operations will take place in line with the Emergency Response and Crisis Management
Standard (PL-STAN-HSSEIA-010). The lifting appliance shall be fitted with appropriate
safety devices such as emergency warning, emergency shutdown devices and limit
switches. These shall be tested and confirmed to be operational before commencement
of lifting activities.
Lifting activities shall be suspended in the event of any of the following:
• the scope of work changes
• an unexpected change in circumstance, e.g. weather conditions
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any deviation from the approved lift plan
Whenever lifting activities are suspended, the risk assessment and lift plan shall be

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reviewed, with any necessary remedial actions taken and re-approved by the lifting
competent person before re-starting.

4.3.3 Communication

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A tool box talk/briefing which will be signed by all participants shall be conducted prior to
the commencement of each day’s lifting operation. The briefing shall identify:
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• who is doing what tasks and the hazards associated with the tasks
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any hazardous positions/location that needs to be avoided
• other operations taking place
• communication method to be used e.g. verbal, hand signal or radio method
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The briefing shall be repeated before a team member takes a different task or when new
personnel are added to the team.
Communications related to lifting activities including those between the lifting appliance
operator and the banksman/signal person shall be clear, direct and definite. The
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communication method shall be tested to assure their effectiveness prior to the

commencement of lifting operations. The lift appliance operator shall stop whenever
there is no clearly understood signal between him and the banksman/signal person.
Extra care shall be paid on proving the effectiveness of communications during blind
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lifts. The lifting appliance operator shall obey all emergency stop signals at all times.
The banksman/signal person shall be located in such a position that they:
• can be clearly seen by the lifting appliance operator
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• can maintain visual contact with the load and load handler(s)
• see potential lifting appliance boom collision points
The banksman/signal person shall not undertake more than one task at a time, for
instance the banksman/signal person shall not be a rigger and a banksman/signal
person at the same time.
The banksman/signal person shall be easily identifiable from other workers participating
in the lift.
It is essential to facilitate good communication during lifting operations therefore
personnel involved in lifting activities shall not be distracted.

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Confirmation that the work has been completed shall be communicated to all affected
persons.

4.4 Training

Personnel shall be suitably trained and competent prior to planning or undertaking any
lifting operations. The training shall include how to recognise, as well as control or
minimise the hazards associated with the lifting operation being performed or the lifting
equipment being used.
Training for the banksman/signal person shall specify the type of signalling (hand signal,
radio signal, etc.) the banksman/signal person is qualified to perform while training for
lifting equipment operators shall be type specific. As a minimum, all trainings shall be
tailored to meet applicable local regulatory requirements.

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Personnel shall be re-trained if:
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it is identified that they lack the skills/understanding needed to undertake safe
lifting operations
• there are changes at the worksite which presents additional hazards previously
unknown to personnel

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• there are changes to the type of lifting equipment, fall protection, dropped object
protection or other equipment which presents a hazard previously unknown to
personnel

4.5 Competence
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All personnel involved in planning lifting operations, performing lifting operations or
testing and maintaining lifting equipment, shall be trained and competent for their role.
A person shall be deemed competent when they have received the necessary training
and have adequate practical knowledge and experience of the lifts being undertaken.
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These training, qualifications, licences/certificates shall satisfy the minimum applicable

legislative requirements and where necessary shall include equipment specific trainings.
A competency matrix system which shall make it easy to identify the required
competencies of the personnel involved in a lift shall be established by business units.
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Arrangements shall be in place to ensure that all personnel involved in lifting activities
undergo periodic assessments, as well as re-fresher training (as appropriate), in order to
maintain their competency.
All personnel involved with lifting activities shall be assessed for physical and medical
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fitness before being assigned duties in accordance with the Fitness for Work Standard
(PL-STAN-HSSEIA-HE-002).
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4.6 Equipment

4.6.1 Requirements

All lifting equipment shall be designed to the appropriate equipment standard and
prevailing legislative requirements.
All lifting equipment shall be in accordance with the technical requirements for
certification, storage, maintenance and inspection criteria as specified by a recognised
industry standard and/or the manufacturer’s recommendations.
All lifting equipment shall be marked with the safe working load or working load limit and
be appropriately colour coded.
All lifting equipment shall be marked with a unique identification number. A certificate or

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letter of conformance to the appropriate standard shall be issued by the manufacturer of
the lifting equipment or by an approved body.

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An equipment register, including maintenance records and evidence of certification for
all lifting equipment, shall be kept and made available on site.

4.6.2 Procurement of services and equipment

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All lifting equipment shall be supplied with documentation which defines the:
• permissible operating conditions
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design criteria
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documentation for testing and maintenance
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• operation manuals
• examination/inspection requirements
• certificate of conformity issued by the equipment manufacturer
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• inspection/test certificate, which:

• meets BS EN 10204 - 3.1
• is endorsed by a National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA)
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accredited inspection company surveyor or NATA equivalent accredited

inspection company surveyor or a classification society surveyor
All pre-used lifting equipment shall be supplied with operational and maintenance
history, including:
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• records of any previous incidents, overload or damage involving the equipment

• any major repairs or modifications on the equipment
• any limitations arising from previous use
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All engineered lifting points shall be duly certified.

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4.7 Inspection, maintenance and certification

All lifting equipment shall undergo the required inspections by a competent person.
These inspections shall be completed at least once every 12 months and at least once
every 6 months for equipment used to lift people.
An inspection and maintenance schedule shall be established for all lifting equipment.
The schedule shall be based on the manufacturer’s recommendations, Petrofac
experience, operating environment, effects of aging and equipment utilisation, applicable
laws and failure modes of the equipment.
A process shall exist for the identification and removal of defective equipment from
service. Defective equipment shall be immediately tagged “Defective - Do Not Use” and
removed from service and quarantined.

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Lifting equipment shall be withdrawn from use, repaired if necessary and re-certified if it
has been involved in any of the following:

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• Any incident that may affect its integrity
• damage/changes or modifications to any load-bearing part
• inoperable safety devices

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• changes in the condition of use, including periods out of service
Pre-use and post-use checks (visual and functional checks) shall be completed on all
lifting equipment and records shall be kept of all such inspections and maintenance.
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4.8 Load integrity and stability
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Lifting equipment operators and personnel involved in lifting operations shall be aware of
the limitations that can affect the lifting operation including the safe lifting capacity of the
equipment.
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All the necessary information regarding the lifting equipment and the lifting operation
shall be provided to the personnel involved in an easily understandable format at the
place where the lifting equipment is being operated.
The Safe Working Load (SWL) of the equipment shall not be exceeded. The SWL shall
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be assessed with particular consideration given to the configuration of the equipment or

load and its operating environment (e.g. changes in sling angle, ground conditions,
dynamic effects of liquids, shifting or uneven loads, etc.).
Loads shall be rigged appropriately to ensure that it remains stable and cannot tip, slip,
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swing or fall unintentionally during the lift. Outriggers/stabilisers shall be used when
required and in accordance with the load chart or the lifting equipment manufacturer’s
instructions.
All personnel and third-parties shall be kept out of any area where they might be struck
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or crushed by a load or lifting equipment if it swings, shifts or falls. No one shall stand or
work directly below a load.
The quality, design and labelling of packaging shall be specified at the procurement
stage to ensure load integrity and stability. Cargo in containers shall be secured in such
a way to prevent movement during the lift. Wheeled equipment shall be fitted with
suitable restraints to ensure stability.

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4.8.1 Dropped objects

Protection from dropped/falling objects shall be provided especially where people require
access to the area or where plant/equipment is at risk from impact. Loads shall be
adequately secured and properly inspected with any loose material which might
constitute potential dropped object removed before the load is lifted. Hard hats shall be
worn at all times.

4.8.2 Drop Zone

A lift Drop Zone shall be established for each lifting activity. The trajectory (path) of the
lifted load shall be considered whilst establishing the lift Drop Zone. The
slinger/banksman shall ensure that the load is marshalled along its trajectory ensuring

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that no one is positioned under the lifted load.
Appropriate barriers, notices and signage shall be used to prevent unauthorised entry

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into a lift Drop Zone. Notices and warning signage shall be written both in English and in
the predominant local language.

4.8.3 DROPS calculator

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As part of incident investigation, DROPS calculator shall be used to determine the
potential consequence severity of a dropped object as outlined in the Incident Reporting,
Classification, Investigation and Analysis Standard (PL-STAN-HSSEIA-011).
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See section 7.0 below for a link to access the DROPS calculator on the DROPS online
global resource centre.
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4.9 Lifting of personnel

Personnel lifting shall only be allowed where no reasonable alternative is available.

All personnel lifts (except lifts using MEWPs) shall be classified as non-routine lifts and
be subject to stringent planning and controls, risk assessment and written authorisation
by a lifting competent person.
All equipment used for lifting personnel whether for work or for personnel transfer shall
be specifically designed, approved/certified and clearly marked as suitable for personnel
lifting. Any equipment not so marked shall not be used for personnel lifting.
All equipment used for personnel lifting shall be inspected at least once every six months
and in addition shall comply with either the requirements of:
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OSHA 1926.1431 - hoisting personnel or
• local legislative equivalent

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Lifting accessories and lifting equipment used for lifting people shall not be used for any
other purpose. All connections between the lifting appliance and the personnel transfer
carrier or work basket shall ensure they cannot self-release under any circumstances.

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The lift plan shall clearly specify the limits for personnel lifts and this shall indicate clearly
where the limit differs from that of other lifts. Immediately before the lift, the prevailing
weather conditions shall be checked against the weather limitations stated in the lift plan.
If there is a deviation between the prevailing weather conditions and the weather
limitations stated in the lift plan, the lift shall be stopped and risk assessment reviewed.
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Equipment for lifting personnel shall be fitted with distinct safety mechanisms for
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preventing the load from free-falling.
A rescue plan shall be prepared and included as part of the lift plan for all personnel lifts.
All equipment required to implement the rescue plan shall be readily available before
and during the lift. The rescue plan shall be practised at regular intervals and
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communicated to all involved in the lifting operation.

All personnel involved, including those being lifted, shall have received the necessary
specific training.
Where there is confined access, potential for snagging or other hazard, a test lift without
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personnel shall first be carried out.

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5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

Petrofac Group To advise and provide guidance as required to business unit

Heads of HSSEIA management on current Group standards.
To assure the Petrofac Board that the Group policies and
standards covering HSSEIA performance are appropriate
and being implemented by the business units.

Division and To recognise that HSSEIA is a line management

Business Unit responsibility and that they are therefore accountable for
Management HSSEIA for their area of responsibility.
To ensure that Petrofac policies and standards covering
HSSEIA performance and compliance are implemented and

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that such implementation is monitored and assured.

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6.0 REFERENCES

PL-STAN-HSSE-001 Health, Safety, Security & Environment Framework

PL-STAN-HSSEIA-001 Confined Space Entry Standard

PL-STAN-HSSEIA-002
PL-STAN-HSSEIA-004
PL-STAN-HSSEIA-007
PL-STAN-HSSEIA-008
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PL-STAN-HSSEIA-010
PL-STAN-HSSEIA-011
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Ground Disturbance Standard
Driving Safety Standard
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Permit to Work Standard
Working at Height Standard
Emergency Response and Crisis Management Standard
Incident Reporting, Classification, Investigation and
Analysis Standard

PL-STAN-HSSEIA-013 Control of Work Standard

PL-STAN-HSSEIA-HE-002 Fitness for Work Standard
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7.0 FURTHER GUIDANCE

Additional guidance is available from:

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• Drops Online Drops Calculator

• IRATA General Requirements for certification of personnel engaged in industrial
rope access methods, edition 5 revision 2 - June 2007
• OSHA Safety and Health Regulations for Construction Part 1926 - Subpart CC:
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Cranes and Derricks in Construction

• IOGP Lifting & hoisting safety recommended practice. Report No: 376, April
2006

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