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Method Statement
(Lifting, Moving and Shifting Material at Site Activities) Page 2 of 6
Table of Contents
1.0 Purpose............................................................................................................................................3
2.0 Objective..........................................................................................................................................3
3.0 Scope...............................................................................................................................................3
4.0 Responsibilities................................................................................................................................3
5.0 Health & Safety Hazards..................................................................................................................3
6.0 Pre-Lift Tasks Initiatives (LTI)...........................................................................................................4
7.0 Lifting of Material Procedure with Mobile Crane Machinery (MCM)..............................................4
8.0 Lifting of Material Procedure with the Forklift Truck Vehicle (FTV).................................................5
Method Statement
(Lifting, Moving and Shifting Material at Site Activities) Page 3 of 6
1.0 Purpose
The general purpose is to make sure that a Safe System of Work (SSOW) applies to Lifting, Moving and
Shifting Material at Site activities; this is the ideal way to prove that the risk associated with a Lifting,
Moving and Shifting Material at Site Activities have been carefully considered and appropriate controls
implemented.
2.0 Objective
This method statement is critical to the health and safety of the activity it relates to. It is to follow and
adhered, any deviation or changes must be first authorized by the site supervisor.
3.0 Scope
Scope of this method of statement is to “Lifting, Moving and Shifting Material at Site activities”. The
scopes of this Method off Statement cover and comply with the local authority requirement.
4.0 Responsibilities
The Project Manager/Site Engineer/Forman is the overall accountable man for the process
implementation of the works. The Project Manager/Site Engineer/Forman will be answerable for
all construction/MEP activities at the worksite and will directly monitor and supervise through
erection supervisor/skilled workmen the work at the site.
The Worksite Engineer will be accountable for arranging and controlling the inspection and
testing of all project/site activities. Moreover, it is the responsibility of all individuals assigned on
various activities in the project to take great care to ensure their personal safety and that of their
work colleagues.
6. Report all accidents no matter how small to the Safety Officer on duty.
7. Ensure any electrical isolation permit is obtained if required, for installation any electrical
equipment, panel, cable, wires and accessories.
4. Guide ropes/Tag lines will be attached by the helpers to prevent the swinging of the
load. Once it is confirmed by the Banksman / slinger that the load is level, the lift will
commence to the required position under the strict guidance of the Banksman. The
Banksman is to be visible to the crane operator at all times. If the crane operator is not
able to see the banksman; then the operator is to stop the lift immediately. One certified
banksman/signaler will be appointed to control the crane movements and lifting
operation and hand signals from other personnel will not be permitted and must be
ignored.
5. Ensure that set down area is clear where the load is going to be offloaded. All workers
and or visitors remain clear of the load at all times until the load is at waist level. Proper
tag lines must be used to prevent swinging of the load. The slinger will stand in a secure
position, where they are because of both the load and the crane operative. Each signal
will be distinct and clear. Release lifting tackle, hoist clear and repeat until complete. On
the accomplishment of lifting operations, all lifting equipment and machinery are to be
removed safely and stored properly.
8.0 Lifting of Material Procedure with the Forklift Truck Vehicle (FTV)
1. Safe Access and Egress (SAE) for the route of the forklift will be determined. Access will
be free of obstructions and be properly maintained. The Forklift utilized for the task
should be rated for a safe working load capacity to lift off. The lifting material will be
appropriately tied up to make sure it is secure and on a pallet.
2. The Forklift operator will only commence movement of the Forklift to the pickup area
under the guidance of the Banksman. Signals must be clear correct and understood by
all personnel involved in the work activity. The Forklift Vehicle operator will only take
instruction and direction from the assigned competent and accountable Banksman; no
other personnel are to provide guidance or instruction.
3. The banksman will stand in a secure visible position at all times, where they are because
of both the load and the forklift truck operative. Each signal by the banksman will be
distinct and clear. The Forks on the forklift truck will be adjusted to give maximum
support to the load being lifted. The forklift operator will insert the forks under the load
with the guidance of the banksman.
4. The load will be lifted until the Forks take the load weight, whilst not lifting it off the
ground, to ensure that the load is level. Once it verified by the Forklift operative that the
material being lifted or shifted is properly level, the lift will commence to the required
position under the strict guidance of the Banksman. Forks for the for forklifts vehicle will
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