CRANE OPERATION

CONSORTIUM OF BRANCH OF SINOHYDRO CORPORATION COMPANY LTD AND

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 CRANE OPERATION
LIFTING & RIGGING SAFETY
 Purpose
 Understand hazards of rigging and crane operations
 How to minimize lifting hazards.
 Best safe practices
 Be aware of proper lifting techniques.
 Communicate lesson learn to prevent rigging incidents
References
 GI 2.100, Work Permit System
 GI 2.702, Moving Drilling Rigs, High Clearance Equipment/Loads, or Operating
 Cranes Under or Near Power-Lines
 GI 6.029, Reporting and Recording of Motor Vehicle Accidents
 GI 7.024, Marine and Offshore Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Operations
 GI 7.025, Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Certification
 GI 7.026, Cranes and Heavy Equipment Incident Reporting Procedures
 GI 7.027, Crane Suspended Personnel Platform (Manbasket) Operations
 GI 7.028, Crane Lifts: Types & Procedures
 GI 7.029, Rigging Hardware Requirements
 GI 7.030, Inspection and Testing Requirements for Elevating/Lifting Equipment
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 Introduction

The lifting of objects generally occurs on construction sites, in

factories and other industrial situations. Correct lifting can move large
objects efficiently and reduce manual handling operations. Incorrect
lifting however, can lead to disastrous accidents. Every year, incorrect
lifting procedures cause injuries, loss of work time and property.

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 Common accidents in lifting operations

• Overturning of the crane

• Falling objects

• Breaking the boom

sling

• Touching overhead power lines

• Collision with obstacles

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 Rigger’s Responsibilities
RIGGER – A person certified by Saudi Aramco to prepare a load for lifting
• Rigger should be competent and approved by Saudi Aramco and must
have valid Saudi Aramco certification.
• Barricade the radius of the crane and signage's shall be in placed.
• Ensure lifting radius area shall be isolated from the people.
• Make sure that equipment and workers are not entering into the
barricaded area stay away from line of fire.
• Make sure that the operator is not using his
cell phone while operating the crane.
• Report any deficiency with the lifting gears or the lifting process
• Stop any unsafe lifting or unsafe movement of the crane.
• Always stay within the eye sight of the operators.
• Inspect lifting equipment before every use.
• Ensure crane operation shall be carried out with adequate wind speed
which should not be more than 32 km/hr.
• Ensure crane shall be placed in compacted area. Safety & Loss Prevention
 Operator’s Responsibilities
CRANE OPERATOR – A person holding a Heavy Equipment Operator Certificate who is certified as being
qualified to operate a specific model and capacity of crane as per Saudi Aramco Certification requirements.
may also receive additional certifications for crane attachments, tandem lifts, pick and carry operations,
and personnel platforms (man baskets).
• Inspect their equipment on a daily basis prior to start the work.
• Report any deficiency found to their supervisors.
• Not operate the equipment in case a deficiency found unless otherwise repaired.
• Check their 360 degrees view prior to start the work in order to make sure that no personnel are
working or sleeping in their work perimeter.
• Always follow the instructions of the assigned Rigger.
• Not use cell phones while working.
• Do not park, operate a non-designated area.
• Not get out from the equipment while the work is carried out. Always to stay in
their cabins.
Note:
GI 7.028 - the crane operator shall have the final decision on any crane lift that
affects the safety of his crane.
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 Competent Person

Testing, examination and inspection

All testing and examination of cranes must be carried out by
competent examiners and the regular inspections completed
by competent personnel. All testing, examination and
inspection reports and certificates shall be properly kept.
Lifting gears and shackles shall be inspected monthly and
color coded and visual inspection shall be carried out before
starting the job.
Safe Working Loads
The Safe Working Load (SWL) for operating the crane shall be specified according
to the results of test and examination certificates, and such loads must not be
exceeded during the lifting operation.
Repair and maintenance
All cranes shall have regular maintenance, to ensure they always kept in good
operating conditions.
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Before starting a job

The certified operator/Rigger must:

• Inspect Crane thoroughly
• Receive work permits, if applicable

• Identify all hazards and risks

• Notify all appropriate parties

• Check the work area for obstacles, holes,

overhead or buried utility lines, etc.

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Selection of cranes
For the correct selection of cranes, the following factors
shall be considered:

Weights and dimensions of loads

Height of lift and distances/areas of movement of
loads

Number and frequency of lifts

Period of time for the lifting operation
Ground conditions
 Other factors
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Operation points:
• The mobile crane shall only be operated on a
firm, level ground that adequately supports
the weight of the crane and loads.

• Before lifting, fully extend outriggers and

ensure their stability on the ground.
• The weight of the load shall not exceed the
Safe Working Load.
• Never abruptly swing or stop the crane.
• Loads shall not be dragged on the ground.
• Move the load at a safe speed use low speeds within
several metres of the load's destination.
Operation radius
• Adjust the boom length to ensure the crane is operating
within the extent of the safe operation radius.
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 Lifting gears

Lifting gears play an important part in the lifting operation. Their function is to tie the
objects tightly and hang them on the crane. There is a great variety of lifting gears. If
there is insufficient knowledge or a wrong choice is made, lifting may fail and
accidents may result. All lifting gears shall be tested by qualified examiners and
suitably marked with a Safe Working Load (SWL).

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 Lifting gears

Lifting gears play an important part in the lifting operation. Their function is to tie the
objects tightly and hang them on the crane. There is a great variety of lifting gears. If
there is insufficient knowledge or a wrong choice is made, lifting may fail and
accidents may result. All lifting gears shall be tested by qualified examiners and
suitably marked with a Safe Working Load (SWL).

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 Wire rope slings

• Wire rope consists of individual wires laid into a number of strands, which
are then wrapped around a central core.
• Different number of wires in the strands and various methods of
arrangement may affect the characteristics of the wire rope sling. The wire
rope shall be equipped with a thimble and with pressed

metal sleeve and marked with a Safe Working Load (SWL).

Thimble
Core

Strand
Wire rope sling
Wire

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 Wire rope slings - cable clip

The cable clip shall be properly installed according to the following

points:

• The wire rope sling is equipped with thimble.

•There is a minimum of 3 cable
clips.
•The direction of installation
shall be correct. Thimble

• The distance between the cable

clips shall be the same.

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 Shackles

Hook rings are divided into two main categories: Chain ("D" type)
shackle and anchor (bow) type shackle. Both are available with
screw pins or round pins.

Check for wear

Check for wear and

Anchor shackle straightness

Check that pin is

always seated

Check that shackle is

not "opening up"
Chain shackle

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 Fiber Slings

Synthetic fiber slings are made up two different ways which

are very handy when it comes to rigging techniques: endless
or grommet slings and single leg slings (most commonly
used).

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 Safety points Load Securing
Shackles
Points for attention:
Washer Hook
• Never replace the shackle pin with a bolt.
• Ensure the pin is totally locked.
• Do not use screw pin shackles if the pin can roll and unscrew.
• During lifting, shackles shall not lean to one side.
• Washers may be used to centre the shackle.
• Shackle pins must always be attached to the hook.
• During lifting, shackles shall not lean to one side.

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 Safety points Load Securing

Points for attention:

• The hook shall not be directly fixed on to the
eye bolt.
• Plain eye bolts only apply to the vertical lifting.
• The angle of lifting of shoulder eye bolts shall
not be less than 45o.
• Washers may be used to ensure that the Washers

shoulder is firmly in contact with the surface.

• Never use a sling through a pair of eye bolts.

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 Safety points Load Securing

Hooks
• All hooks shall be installed with safety
latches (other than the specially
designed hooks).
• Hooks can be installed with swivels
to allow the load to revolve.
Points for attention:
• Select hooks of the right size.
• Do not tie or remove the safety
latches.
• Maintain the hook in a vertical position. If the hook is
eccentrically loaded, the Safe Working Load will be
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 Safety points Load Securing

Example of bad practice and Good Practice

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 Safety points Load Securing

Example of bad practice and Good Practice

Do not
force the
OK
choked eye
down close
to the load

Extra
Localized
Stress
Point of
NO tangency
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UNSAFE PRACTICES

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UNSAFE PRACTICES

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 Exclusion Zone

Exclusion zone
• Crane must never be positioned in the exclusion zone
around overhead electrical cables. This is to
Lift Zone – no
prevent arcing to earth through the crane structure. unauthorized
• Lifting operation close to electrical cables or pylons may personnel
Lift Zone – no
have to be scheduled during the power off condition.
unauthorized
personnel
Lift Zone – no Boom
unauthorized Crane
personnel

Lift Zone – no
unauthorized
personnel

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Exclusion Zone Awareness Video
 What is Wrong

Load not secured properly

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What is Wrong

Unauthorized personal
inside barricaded area
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 What is Wrong

SWL written
by hand

Damage Slings

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Pipe rigging incident - 1

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Pipe rigging incident - 2

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Pipe rigging incident - 3

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Pipe rigging incident - 4

POINT OF INJURY
HIS HAND WAS CAUGHT
BETWEEN THE PIPE AND THE
BEAM

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LESSON LEARNED

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Crane Operation Safety Awareness Video

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Thank you

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