Hazard category

The use of lifting equipment such as crane carts for lifting heavy material like pipes, valves and spools:

Load Instability/ Falling loads / Unexperienced operator.

Who might be harmed?

Crane operators, riggers, workers working in proximity to crane lifting operations, staff members overseeing activities, banksman directing crane movements,
and client supervisor visiting the site.

Inadequate rigging could lead to the potential risk of load dropping, potentially causing impacts and damage to existing structures, or even causing the crane
to tip over due to the weight of the load. Moreover, there is a danger of loads colliding with live power lines, resulting in the risk of electrocution.

Workers operating in proximity could also face the threat of being crushed by falling loads or electrocuted if the crane inadvertently makes contact with live
facilities. The consequences of these hazards are severe, serious injuries and, in the worst-case scenario, fatal accidents.

What are you already doing?

1. The loading area is barricaded during the loading/unloading of the pipes and assembled parts.
2. Certified crane operators and riggers are deployed to perform the lifting operations.
3. Ensure effective communication between crane operators, forklift drivers, banksmen, and other workers involved in lifting operations.
4. High visibility jacket has been provided to the riggers in addition to minimum required PPE (Helmets, Ordinary gloves, safety shoes, coverall).
5. Conducting pre-use checks before operating the lifting equipment.
6. A rigorous maintenance program is well implemented to ensure that lifting equipment like cranes and forklifts is in good working condition and
undergo routine inspections.

What further controls/actions are required?

1. Provide training session refreshment and toolbox talks on safe lifting practices for crane operator and riggers once in six months.
2. Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential hazards associated with critical lifting operations such as heavy assembled pipes.
3. Establish clear and documented safe lifting procedures that operators must follow, including proper rigging, load limits, and signaling.
4. Lifting plans must be conducted for critical lifting operations.
5. Lifting accessories such as wire rope slings, webbing slings, D shackles and chain blocks must be inspected for third party certifications.

Action Timescales for further actions to be completed Responsible person’s job title
1 06 Months Lifting Supervisor
2 02 Weeks HSE Advisor
3 01 Month Lifting Supervisor
4 01 Month Lifting Supervisor
5 06 Months Project Manager