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MPMC Construction HSE Bulletin Issue No.41, 14th June 2013

HSE Alert – LIFTING OPERATIONS

There has been a recent increase in incidents involving lifting equipment on the
project, during past month. Several Hydras have overturned, loads have fallen, and
a crane has overturned resulting in a fatality. Operator error, equipment failure and
procedural non-compliance have been the cause of these incidents.
The systems established at site need to be re-evaluated to improve work practices
and compliance to avoid any similar incidents occurring in future.

Action Required
• Follow the required project procedure for any lifting activity conducted at site.
• For all lifts (below 20 ton) daily lifting log for the particular crane to be maintained
by the contractor.
• Daily lifting log should provide the basic information about weight of the material
and its lifting radius / boom angle for particular crane.
• Simple risk assessment/JSA to be done for each lift accounting for site conditions.
• All cranes must be fitted with load radius indicator with automatic safe load
indicator.
• Authorized Crane operators certified by Consultant and rigging group only to be
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deployed for crane operation.

• Lifting area need to be barricaded. Use tag line to control the loads and always
stay clear of the load, materials or tools during this process.
• Morning tool box meeting must cover the topics on the day work to be carried out
at site.
• Crane operator shall carry out a routine checking of the crane prior to start the
day’s activities.
• Monthly maintenance of all the lifting equipment must be done by Contractor P&M
department Engineer and provide the fitness certificate for the equipment.
• Lifting activities shall not be allowed at site if the job supervisor is not available at
spot.
• Conduct regular training programs for the rigging team and crane operators on the
lifting and rigging activities .
Compiled by MPMC Construction HSE
IOCL Paradip Refinery Project, Paradip, Orissa, India