Basic Lifting Operation

Objectives:

• To present some basic procedures for workers to

follow in lifting operations.

• To instill in workers the safe practices required to

eliminate any untoward incident that may arise
relating to lifting operation.
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Barricade the lifting area

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The pin of the
shackle must be
on the hook.
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Do not
force the
choked eye
down close
to the load
OK

Extra
Localized Point of
Stress tangency

NO
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Correct sling lifting angles: 60O Lifting

Angle
Lifting Angles (in between legs):
60O – Safest (most recommended)
40O – Minimum
L
90O - Maximum If L is greater
than S, then sling
angle is OK
60o

16 feet 16 feet
S

60o 60o

16 feet
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Pay attention to the boom sections . . they should be kept
EQUAL. Unequal boom give NO structural stability.
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Keep
eyes on the load

Keep all parts of your body out

from the load

Keep the load low and slow

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Signal man’s
position to be
in full view
of the operator!
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Use signalman near power line!

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When visibility
is poor…

NO Lifting!
NO Crane Work!
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Safety… Do it.
Do it right.
Do it right now!