3 January 2016

P & C OF LABOR CAMP –PHASE 1

CONTRACT # 021-C09

TO: Concern to all RTCC Employees

Subject: Weekly Toolbox Meeting

Topic: Crane Lifting Basics

Introduction

The construction industry, by its nature, creates a hazardous environment for the
employees, visitors and general public. Some activities create hazards which are
life critical and therefore need to be suitably planned, controlled and managed to
reduce the risk of an accident occurring.

An incorrect Lifting Operation has the potential to cause death and therefore
needs to be managed as life critical. Lifting equipment and accessories need to be
suitable and sufficient for the task. The lift need to properly planned, controlled,
communicated and managed for its duration. The minimum requirements for
Royal Commission lifting operations can be found in Standards 221&222 of the
ES&H manual. Please refer to the manufacturers O&M manual for more specific
operating and maintenance instructions.

Cranes
A number of different types and classification of cranes are used in construction
e.g. Crawler, Wheeled, Trick, Mounted, Tower Cranes, Small Hoist Cranes etc.

Generally speaking cranes will however fall into category of either fixed or mobile.
It would be impossible to cover every type and style within this fact sheet.

Lifting Equipment

SLING HOOKS
When slinging , hooks must always face outwards from the crane hook.
CHOKE HITCH
Do not ‘batter down’ slings to increase the grip, allow the angle to form naturally.
Maximum permitted Angle is 120 degrees. Note: Must not be employed for lifting
steel bars.

EYE BOLTS
When lifting of pair of eye bolts ALWAYS use a 2 leg sling. NEVER use a sling in a
basket format, as this can drastically overload the eye bolts.

HOIST RINGS
The 2 advantage of hoist rings are that:
1. They will swivel to the correct orientation i.e. no requirement or packing with
shim washers.
2. They pivot to suit the sling between 0 deg. And NOT required to be de-rated.

WEBBING SLING
Wide webbing slings cannot be used at a sideways angle where the sling would
not be equally loaded across its width. This will usually apply where the size of the
load are flat. When lifting round pipes, for example, there would not be this
problem.

HAND/TAGLINES
In certain circumstances, hand/taglines should be attach to the load swinging or
spinning, and to help in landing it in a right place.
Always stand clear of the load.
Never stand under the load.
All chains, ropes or items of lifting accessories used in raising, lowering or as a
means of suspension will be adequate strength, condition, correctly marked, fit
the purpose and capable of securing the load. The principle is therefore to
achieve a Zero Harm Lift.

SLINGS
 Regularly inspect slings and, in the event of defects, quarantine and refer to
Competent Person for re-Thorough examination.
 Sling may be cleaned with clean water.
 Heat damaged can be generated by friction.
 Illegible markings.
 Damaged or cuts to the surface, edges and outer cover.
CHAIN SLINGS
 Do not allow them to lie on the floor, become damaged and rusty.
 Storage should be dry, clean and free from contaminates and protected
from corrosion.
 Distortion of fittings.

Engr. Mohammad Alzien Engr. Mahmoud Jamil Abukabir

Safety Manager Project Manager