Code of Practice

on
Safe Lifting Operations at Workplaces

Introduction-Objectives of Lifting Plan/ PTW/ RA

Fundamental Contents- Key Factors of a Lifting Plan

LIFTING PLAN
PERMIT TO WORK
RISK ASSESSMENT

Formulating a Lifting Plan

Review of the Lifting Plan

Conclusion

Yeo Kim Hock

29th March 2012

Fundamental Contents
Key Factors of a Lifting Plan

Objectives of a Lifting Plan

Facilitate common
understanding
amongst the lifting
crews

Safe Outcomes
&
Compliance to
Regulations

Conduct Risk Assessment

Eliminate Risks
Mitigate Risks
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Physical &
Environmental
Considerations

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Acronym
GOLDEN
Personnel
Involved in the
lifting operation
Lifting Supervisor
Crane Operator
Rigger
Signalman
Site Supervisor/ others

Means of
Communication

Visual-Standard Hand Signal

Audio-Radio
Within sight and view of load and all personnel

Detail of the
Lifting
Equipment

Detail of
the Load

Type of Lifting Equipment

Maxi SWL
Max boom/Jib length
Intended Load Radius
Description of the load/s
Load Configurations
Overall dimensions
Weight
Centre of Gravity.

Fundamental Contents
Key Factors of a Lifting Plan

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Formulating a Lifting Plan

Type of LGs

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Method of
Rigging
Critical
Document and
Information

Sequence/
Special
Precautions

Machine
Material
Medium
Man
Method

Initial and Final location of the load

Path of the load
Load Radius
Obstructions

Public Safety/ Tandem Ops

Choker Hitch
Basket Hitch
Direct Rigging
Sling Angle
Load Capacity Chart/ Range Diagram
Operations Manual/ Logbook
Appointment of Competent Personnel
Valid Test Certificate
Checklists

Other
Considerations
based on the 5M
Model

Sketch of the
Lifting Zone

Chain Sling
Fibre Sling
Wire Sling

General

Formulating a Lifting Plan- General

Formulating a Lifting Plan

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Detail of the Load/s

Formulating a Lifting Plan- Detail of the load/s

Formulating a Lifting Plan - Detail of the load/s

Formulating a Lifting Plan

Formulating a Lifting Plan - Detail of the Lifting Equipment

3
Detail of the Lifting
Equipment/ Lifting Gears

Formulating a Lifting Plan- Detail of the Lifting Equipment

Formulating a Lifting Plan

4
Means of
Communications

Formulating a Lifting Plan

Formulating a Lifting Plan- Lifting Personnel

5
Personnel Involved in the
Lifting Operation

Formulating a Lifting Plan

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Physical & Environmental
Considerations

Formulating a Lifting Plan Physical & Env Considerations

Stability of Crane
(Tipping Stability)

Structural Stability

Integrity of Lifting
Gear/ Safety Devices

GOLDEN

Formulating a Lifting Plan

Formulating a Lifting Plan-Sequence and Special Precautions

7
Sequence and Special
Precautions
Public Safety
Tandem Lift

Formulating a Lifting Plan

Formulating a Lifting Plan -Sketch of Ops Zone

8
Sketch of the Zone of
Operation

Formulating a Lifting Plan-Sketch of Ops Zone

Formulating a Lifting Plan- Sketch of Ops Zone

Lifting Plan
PTW
RA

Lifting Plan
PTW
RA

Lifting Plan
PTW
RA

Checklists

Review of the Lifting Plan

Changes to Lifting Plans
Changes to the type and capacity of lifting equipment used.

In conclusion

Make Every Lifting Operations

Changes to the sequence of operations.

Changes requiring reconfiguration of the crane (boom/jib length, outrigger beam length
reduction, parts of hoist line, etc).
Changes in the rigging details which could result in a reduction in rigging strength or
significant increase in rigging weight.
Changes in surrounding environment such as sudden presence of a temporary
structure obstructing the operation.
Changes in the weather and environmental conditions which have an adverse impact
to the lifting operation.
Changes to safety-critical personnel.

SAFE

Thank You
For your attention