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COMPANY LOGO

COMPANY NAME

METHOD STATEMENT FOR

CRANAGE & LIFTING WORK

Rev Approved by
Date Prepared by Reviewed by
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0 Safety Engineer Project Manager General Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE

2. OBJECTIVE

3. SCOPE

4. RISK ASSESSMENT

5. EQUIPMENT

6. QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE & INFORMATION

7. HEALTH & SAFETY HAZARDS

8. RESPONSIBILITIES

9. METHODOLOGY

1.0 Purpose
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The general purpose is to ensure that a Safe System of Work (SSOW) applies to the risks
associated with lifting, moving, and lower crane man basket. this activity has been carefully
considered and appropriate controls implemented. The specific purpose of this Method
Statement procedure is to describe the method of lifting, moving, and lower crane man basket
2.0 Objective
This method statement is critical to the health and safety (H&S) of the activity it relates to. It
is too followed and adhered, any deviation or changes must be first authorized by the site
supervisor
3.0 Scope
We (NAME OF THE COMPANY) will be using a Crane to lift, move, and lower crane man
basket. for the demolition of roof eaves.  The demolition will be from 9.0 meters height from
the side elevation of the building adjacent to the compound of neighbour.
4.0 Risk Assessment
Before proceedings to any lifting work, Risk hazard Identification to be conducted for the
lifting operation. This required to be done for every lifting operation activity/work. If a series
of similar operations are to be undertaken one RA may be sufficient, but check carefully that
something critical has not changed, for example, if the size and/or weight of the load is much
greater than for the previous lift then a new RA will need to be undertaken.
This method statement provides a generic safe system of work for lifting operations, but the
specific hazards of the work, as determined by the risk assessment, will have to be added if
not already covered here.
5.0 Equipment
Before any lifting operation, ensure that the relevant safety checks have been undertaken on
the Crane and any other equipment being used:
 Crane
 Man Basket
 Hand Gloves
 Helmet (Hard Hat)
 Goggle Glass
 Dust Mask
 Safety harness
 Two-way radio
 Grinder

6.0 Qualifications, Experience, Information

 The Project Manager (PM) will supervise the entire lifting operations. Both Site
Managers/Project Engineer must be experienced in using a Crane and have the
relevant and current qualification and certification. For every lifting task, one
competent person must assigned/allocated the role of Lift Manager and take
accountability for the Risk assessment/hazard Identification and gives instructions
for the lifting operation.
 Only qualified workers will be allowed to use of mechanical tools and equipment.
 After Risk assessment/hazard Identification has been accomplished and details
added to this method statement, all workers involved in the lifting operation will be
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inducted on the work; given details of the Risk assessment & Method Statement
(RAMS), and any other information they required.
Make Sure that the Lifting Tackle:

1. Is appropriate for the task?

2. Will fit the lifting lugs and/or holes on the rings, pipes and biscuits is accurately and
properly secured?
3. Is rated for the force that will be strived during the lift operation?
4. Is properly adjusted so that the angle at which the wires/chains/bars are working is
appropriate for the lift and is not leading to forces greater than the tackle can bear?
5. Has appropriate blocks and shackles etc. where needed?
6. Is undamaged and in good condition?
7. Has been tested and certified within the past 6 months?
Load (Man Basket)

The Site Lift Supervisor must make sure that the man Basket can be safely lifted, carried, and
lowered by the Crane. The man basket load must be within the safe lifting load and a safe
working load of the Crane. The lift supervisor will need to be sure that the Crane can carry
the load at the jib extension that will be required for the lift, moving, and lowering,
remembering that the larger the load the further out the jib will have to move.  And larger
here also means heavier.

Make Sure That the Load Itself Is:

1. Secured and evenly balanced

2. Not obstruct the operation of the Crane.
3. Guided by handling ropes if necessary, so that it does not swing
Travelling

The Lift Supervisor must make sure that the route to be taken by the Crane
with the load is:
1. Level enough for the load to be carried safely firm enough to bear the combined
weight of the Crane.
2. Load unobstructed wide enough for the load and Crane to pass through easily 
3. Not near to excavations which could collapse under the weight of the Crane and load.
Workers

The Lifting Forman must make sure that the workforce involved in the lifting Operation:
1. Understand their role
2. Are competent to undertake that role
3. Have appropriate PPE, including high viz vests
4. Are not required to be positioned where the Crane or load is a hazard for them
7.0 Health & Safety Hazards
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Before commencing any lifting, moving work, the team shall strictly follow as per the
Manufacturer’s/ Client’s / Consultant’s Health & Safety recommendations for handling and
use of the materials and ensure all involved personnel shall be aware of the same. The general
safety guidelines are given below:
1. Ensure the work area is safe & clean.
2. All employees shall adopt safe working practices.
3. Safety equipment (Safety helmet, safety shoes, coveralls, gloves, goggles, face mask
as applicable) to be always worn.
4. When working at a high level, the appropriate safety harness shall be used and
secured whilst working-extra care shall be taken whilst using tools at a high level to prevent
dropping.
5. Report all accidents no matter how small to the Safety Officer on duty.
8.0 Responsibilities
Project Manager

 Project Manager shall be responsible for overall project execution.

 He will coordinate with the client and head office.
 He is responsible for progress monitoring, attending review meeting and resource
management.
 Overall, he will be responsible for the timely completion of the project following all
contractual requirements.
Project Engineer

 Lifting, moving, are carried out according to the specifications and approved method
statement.
 Provision of all necessary information and distribution of responsibilities to his
Lifting team in consultation with the Lifting manager.
 The work progress is monitored following the required program and reports the same
to the Lifting Manager.
 The implementation of any request that might be raised by the Consultant.
 Allocation of manpower, materials, and equipment’s in consultation with Lifting
Manager also monitoring their timely supply at the Lifting location.
Supervisor

 The carrying-out the work and the proper distribution of all the available resources in
coordination with the Site Engineering daily.
 Daily reports of the works are achieved and coordinated for future planning with the
site Engineer.
 Incorporate all the QC and Safety requirements as requested by the concerned
Engineer.
 Meeting with any type of unforeseen incident or requirement
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9.0 Methodology
The crane will be positioned on the road and the boom will be extend over the building to the
overhanging eaves height.
The man basket will then be lowered onto the roof of the building for the workers to access
the man basket.
The basket will the be lifted and placed above the arch area of the roof, the workers inside the
basket will signal to the operator to lower the crane man basket alongside the arch.
The man basket will be lowered for the workers to carried out the work, by cutting the eaves
into small piece and drop the waste materials inside the basket to avoid any debris falling into
the neighbour’s compound.
The crane will continue to traverse the man basket from back of the building to dispose the
loose debris from the eaves.
All materials removed will be lifted down from the man basket by the workforces and drop in
the skips.