The calculations or drawings associated with all complex lifts and included in the Advanced Lift Plan, may require approval from a a qualified structural or mechanical Engineer. Submit and Obtain sign-off of the Advanced Lift Plan from the Lifting Coordinator (and Lifting Supervisor or competent person where appointed). Any issues raised shall be raised and addressed; any minor alterations drawn or written on the plan shall be clearly signed. Apply Control Measures Select and Procure Mobile Crane Accountability: Contractor Director / Manager Before selecting a crane for a particular application, all relevant information must be obtained and all relevant operational and risk criteria must be determined. Select and procure fit for purpose crane All cranes and mobile plant used for lifting must comply with the ACOP Cranes & PECPR Regulations. The specifications of the crane must be matched to the anticipated lifts, taking into consideration such things as: Safe Working Load (SWL) - must have the capacity to lift the heaviest load at the maximum required radius within the SWL. traffic movement controls height and reach requirements the position from where the load is to be lifted the position where the load is to be placed combined weight of crane, load and any other equipment (dead weight) ground conditions workplace restrictions and working environment access to and egress from the work location set-up area required crane limitations, for example, movement limitations multiple crane lifting the nature of the rigging or slinging to be used Contractor Director / Manager
The calculations or drawings associated with all complex lifts and included in the Advanced Lift Plan, may require approval from a a qualified structural or mechanical Engineer. Submit and Obtain sign-off of the Advanced Lift Plan from the Lifting Coordinator (and Lifting Supervisor or competent person where appointed). Any issues raised shall be raised and addressed; any minor alterations drawn or written on the plan shall be clearly signed. Apply Control Measures Select and Procure Mobile Crane Accountability: Contractor Director / Manager Before selecting a crane for a particular application, all relevant information must be obtained and all relevant operational and risk criteria must be determined. Select and procure fit for purpose crane All cranes and mobile plant used for lifting must comply with the ACOP Cranes & PECPR Regulations. The specifications of the crane must be matched to the anticipated lifts, taking into consideration such things as: Safe Working Load (SWL) - must have the capacity to lift the heaviest load at the maximum required radius within the SWL. traffic movement controls height and reach requirements the position from where the load is to be lifted the position where the load is to be placed combined weight of crane, load and any other equipment (dead weight) ground conditions workplace restrictions and working environment access to and egress from the work location set-up area required crane limitations, for example, movement limitations multiple crane lifting the nature of the rigging or slinging to be used Contractor Director / Manager