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Lifting Operations Application date :

EHS-PRO-018
AZDP Directive 008 – Edition 4.0 version B
January 2018

Written by Bénédicte BARDINET – EHS Process and Tools Manager

Vilma PEZZOTTA – EHS Process & Tools, Audit Director Ensures that the technical/ process
Verified by:
on behalf of EHS MCM accuracy has been checked.

Orders, by his signature, the

Approved by: Franck VEDEL - EHS VP Alstom
implementation of the document.

U :To be used as is

Contents

Purpose / Objectives....................................................................................................2
Scope of application ....................................................................................................2
Responsibilities for the execution of this procedure ...............................................2
Section 1 – Parent documents ....................................................................................3
Section 2 – Child documents.......................................................................................3
Section 3 – Definitions .................................................................................................3
Section 4 – Life Saving Rule ........................................................................................5
Section 5 – Requirements ............................................................................................5
5.1 Work Planning..................................................................................................................5
5.2 Work Execution ................................................................................................................5
5.3 Work Equipment...............................................................................................................6
5.4 Management Control ........................................................................................................6

Table of Appendices

A– Attachments.....................................................................................................7
A–1 Attachment 1 – Guidance for lifting operation training ........................................................7
B– Control Sheet ...................................................................................................7

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Purpose / Objectives
This document details the Alstom requirements for Lifting Operations.

Scope of application
This directive provides the minimum standard to be applied by all Regions, including contractors, in relation
to lifting operations.

The responsibility lies within the Regions to ensure these requirements and any additional Regional
requirements to control lifting operations are implemented.

In case any part of this directive conflicts with or is of a lower standard than local regulations, the
corresponding section(s) of the local regulation shall apply.

Responsibilities for the execution of this procedure

Accountable: EHS VP

Responsible: Management (Site MD / Project MD / Country MD)

Players: Functions

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Section 1 – Parent documents

[P1] EHS-PRO-007 .......................Alstom Safety Directives and Zero tolerance to deviation policy
(former e-Book Group Instruction 9.2)
[P2] EHS-PRO-011 .......................AZDP Directive 001 - Risk Management for High Risk Activities

Section 2 – Child documents

None

Section 3 – Definitions

For the purpose of this document the following definitions shall apply:

Abbreviation or
Definition
Term
Competence of workers need to be identified (e.i. competence skill matrix) and
proved by appropriate documented information concerning the education, training,
Competent Person induction or based on the proper experience.
Competent persons shall also be able to take any needed action to eliminate
immediate risky activity.
Person trained and therefore having the sufficient skills, knowledge and experience
Designated leader
to supervise lifting operations.
Area where the load can fall in case of a lifting accident. This area can vary according
Fall zone to the phase of the lifting operation, height of the load, how load is attached, shape
of the load, etc.
Independent Person, external to the site, evaluated as having sufficient technical and practical
competent person knowledge to carry out a thorough examination of lifting equipment and accessories.
Review of equipment performed by an internal person aiming to confirm that the
Inspection
equipment has a valid certificate of conformity and doesn’t present any defects.
Equipment used for lifting or lowering loads. It includes but is not limited to cranes,
Lifting equipment lifting jacks, powered forklifts,
Manual elevating tables and manual forklifts are not considered as lifting equipment.
Refers to a component or device that is not permanently fitted to the lifting appliance
Lifting accessory and that is used between the lifting appliance and the load, or fixed to the load. It
includes but is not limited to lifting hooks, lifting slings, mechanical connectors, etc.
All operations aiming to lift or to lower loads thanks to specific lifting equipment
Lifting operation
(including lift trucks and manual lifting equipment).
Formal recorded process to control risks associated with lifting operations. It
includes in a risk assessment approach:
- The type, weight, size, shape and centre of gravity of the load
- Consideration for weather conditions and work environments where appropriate
Lifting Plan
- The proximity of hazards and obstructions to the load
- Consideration for simultaneous operations and the measures taken to avoid
conflicting tasks in the lifting area

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Abbreviation or
Definition
Term
- Consideration for overturning, load integrity
- The required qualifications for all operators involved in the lifting operation
It must define
- The lifting methodology, step by step
- The identification of the designated lifting area, the fall zone and the control
measures to prevent access such as barriers, signs, etc…
- The method used for slinging, attaching and detaching the load with the
availability of approved lifting points on the load when necessary
- The list of equipment and lifting accessories to be used
- The composition of the team required to perform the task (crane driver, rigger,
etc.) with the description of their roles and responsibilities including the intended
communication method if appropriate
Non-routine lifting operations should consider the definition of non-routine
work/activity (Directive ALSTOM EHS-001). In addition, any lifting operations
involving at least one of the following criteria must be considered as non-routine:
- Non-routine operation carried out with mobile lifting equipment
- Operation carried out with temporary lifting equipment
- Operation with load tilting
- Operation needing to use several lifting equipment at the same time
- Operation where operator cannot see the load
Non-routine Lifting
- Operation needing assistants to guide the load during the load setting
Operation
- Lift of load without any defined hooking points
- Lift of people
- Use of equipment not specifically designed for lifting (backhoe excavator)
- Lifting near existing buildings or hazardous installations (flammable liquid
storages, high voltage line, etc...)
- Operation of lifting equipment >75% of weight capacity for lifting equipment or
crane.
EHS Permit. Written document, which allows a person or a team to perform work at
specific site and for a specific period of time, observing preventive and protective
Permit to Work
measures.
Process of evaluating the risk arising from a hazard, taking into account the
adequacy of any existing controls and deciding whether or not the risk is acceptable
Risk assessment
(OHSAS 18001:2007)
Control means by which the capability of equipment to meet its specified
requirements is determined and documented by subjecting the equipment to a set of
Testing
operating conditions. Testing might be destructive.
Detailed formal examination of the lifting equipment and accessories by an
Thorough
independent competent person.
examination
Being under a suspended load means being physically within the fall zone defined by
Under suspended
the lifting plan.
load

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Section 4 – Life Saving Rule

“Maintain a safe distance from suspended loads. ”

Section 5 – Requirements

Note: Requirements in bold have to be considered as the critical requirements.

5.1 Work Planning

5.1.1 A formal documented risk assessment must be undertaken and communicated to the persons
performing any lifting operations. (EHS-PRO-011 – AZDP Directive 001 –Risk Management
for High Risk Activities).
5.1.2 A lifting plan must be prepared, checked and issued by competent authorised persons
prior to any lifting operation.

5.1.3 All persons requested by Alstom to design lifting accessories and equipment must be qualified
to do so and be subject to a recorded competence check (see Attachment 1 – Guidance for
lifting operation training for guidance).
5.1.4 All persons preparing and issuing lifting plans must be subject to recorded competence
checks to ensure necessary training experience and qualification (see Attachment 1 –
Guidance for lifting operation training for guidance).
5.1.5 All persons involved in lifting operations must be subject to recorded competence checks to
ensure necessary training experience and qualification prior to commencing work (see
Attachment 1 – Guidance for lifting operation training for guidance).
5.1.6 A Permit to Work must be established prior to any non-routine lifting operation. (cf. EHS-
PRO-011 – AZDP Directive 001 – Risk Management for High Risk Activities). Any lifting of
people with lifting equipment is subject to Alstom Transport of the Permit to Work.

5.2 Work Execution

5.2.1 Alstom must ensure that a designated leader is formally appointed to supervise each work
activity where there are lifting operations.

5.2.2 Prior to commencing any non-routine lifting operation, an on-site recorded pre-lift meeting,
including toolbox talks, must be conducted to review the phases of the operation using risk
assessment, lift plan and drawings as a basis.

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5.2.3 Prior to commencing any lifting operation, the designated leader responsible for that
operation must ensure that roles and responsibilities are clearly allocated and communicated
to each lifting team member, as defined by the lifting plan.

5.2.4 The communication method, as defined in the lifting plan, must be applied when the lifting
operation involves more than one person. Only the designated person responsible will
provide instructions to the lifting equipment operator. However, the operator shall obey a
stop signal at all times, no matter who gives it.

5.2.5 No person shall be positioned under any suspended load or between any suspended load
and fixed objects.

5.3 Work Equipment

5.3.1 All equipment and accessories used for lifting operations must be uniquely identified,
marked with the safe working load, listed in a register, and subject to formal regular
inspections:
- every 6 months minimum for accessories
- every 12 months minimum for equipment

5.3.2 All defective, non-inspected or unidentified lifting accessories and equipment must be either
quarantined or destroyed.

5.3.3 All lifting accessories must be subject to a pre-use inspection by the user. Powered lifting
equipment must be subject to daily inspection.

5.3.4 All lifting equipment and accessories must have a valid manufacturer’s certificate or
thorough examination records.

5.3.5 All lifting equipment and accessories must be stored and maintained in a correct manner.

5.4 Management Control

5.4.1 Evidence of the competency of the independent competent persons testing and examining
lifting equipment shall be provided.

Refer to EHS-PRO-011 – AZDP Directive 001 – Risk Management for High Risk Activities Directive for
further Management Control requirement.

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A– Attachments

A–1 Attachment 1 – Guidance for lifting operation training

Industrial Engineering Crane

Training Engineering Supervisor Rigger Worker
Site Method Operator
AZDP Directives X (*) X X X X X
HRA e-learning X (*) X X X X X
PTW training X X X X
Classical rigging X X
Complex rigging & lifting X
X
SV
Lifting access. / equip.
X
checker
Crane Operator X
certification
Lifting plan design X
Lifting plan execution X X
Lifting equipment design X
Lifting lug orientation to
X
centre of gravity
* not required for contractor involved only in design.

B– Control Sheet

Version Date Content of Modification Author(s)

First issue under AT reference and form – replaces Bénédicte
00 01/06/15
ALSTOM_EHS_008_REV_C – Lifting Operations BARDINET
Modification of definitions of Competent person and Vilma
B 31/12/2017
Permit to work PEZZOTTA

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