Crane Lifting Plan

LIFTING OPERATION
METHOD STATEMENT/LIFT PLAN & RISK ASSESSMENT
DETAILS FOR THE PROVISION OF A LIFT OPERATION IN
COMPLIANCE WITH
BS7121 – PARTS 1 & 3 AND LOLER REGULATIONS

Please tick as appropriate:

 Completed by appointed person for crane hired by Weston Homes, or
 Completed by contractor who has hired a crane as part of their work

Client Weston Homes Plc

Project
Site Address

Date of Operation
Time on Site

Client/Site Contact
Contact Number

Appointed Person
Contact Number

Appointed Person’s Acceptance of Responsibilities:

I confirm that the lifts in the Method Statement have been planned and will be carried out in accordance with current
legislation and British Standard 7121 and that I accept responsibility for the preparation of this Method Statement and Risk
Assessment. I accept that it is my responsibility as the Appointed Person to ensure that the Lift Supervisor is adequately
briefed on the contents of this Method Statement.
Signed Date

CONTENTS
Page Page
Introduction 28 Crane Set Up Procedure 37
General Conditions 29 Lift Procedure 37
Weather Conditions 29 Crane De-Rig Procedure 39
Ground Conditions 29 On Site Changes 39
Operation Outline 30 Risk Assessment 40
Site Details 31 Site Register & Toolbox 43
Talk
Load & Radius Details 32 Drawings Attached
Crane & Lift Information 34
1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 It is the aim of this Method Statement to define and describe the equipment and safety procedures which are to be employed
by the crane lifting company to carry out the lifting operation. The operation will be carried out in accordance with the following
Legislation & Approved Codes of Practice.

BS7121 Safe Use of Cranes (part 1) 2006 General & (part 3) 2000 Mobile Cranes
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER)
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 - Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) 1998
Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 - Noise at Work Regulations 2006
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH)
Construction Design and Management Regulations 2007 - Working at Height Regulations 2007

1.2 THE LIFT

The lift will be carried out in line with the guidance contained in BS7121.

1.3 SITE INSPECTION

The Appointed Person shall carry out a detailed site inspection to ascertain the full requirements of the Site Manager and
determine the required crane capacity and make an assessment as far as possible/practicable of any other site issues such as
access, ground conditions, overhead obstructions, local authority interaction etc.

1.4 THE APPOINTED PERSON

The Appointed Person who has prepared the Method Statement carries full responsibility for the safe completion of all works
carried out during the operation. It is the responsibility of the Appointed Person to ensure that the Crane Supervisor is
adequately briefed on the contents of this Method Statement.

1.5 THE CRANE SUPERVISOR

Prior to the commencement of the works, the Crane Supervisor must ensure that all site personnel are adequately briefed on
the contents of this Method Statement. This briefing shall take the form of a short ‘Toolbox Talk’. The Crane Supervisor must
liaise with the Appointed Person should site circumstances require material change to the methods to be employed during the
operation.

1.6 THE CRANE OPERATOR or OPERATORS

All lifting operators or any operators working on behalf of the lifting company shall be fully trained and competent on the
machines they operate and will have undergone full manufactures induction and training.

1.7 PERSONNEL
All lifting personnel or any personnel working on behalf of the lifting company will be fully trained and hold the relevant
certification for the role they undertake on the day of operation. Any non lift company personnel or personnel supplied by the
client that will be involved in the lifting operation and taking on a specified role will be required to produce the relevant
certification to the Appointed Person or Crane Supervisor prior to the commencement of the operation. Failure to produce the
required certification will result in the suspension and possible cancellation of the lifting operation.

1.8 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All lifting personnel will be supplied with standard PPE which consists of, Hard Hat, Safety Boots, Overalls, Gloves, Hi-Vis (and
Safety Goggles if required).
The Site Manager must inform all Personnel of any specific requirements in advance of the operation date.

1.9 CERTIFICATION
Copies of statutory test certification and inspection reports will be available for inspection prior to the lifting operation taking
place.
2 GENERAL CONDITIONS
2.1 The Site Manager will provide details of all items to be lifted, including weights, dimensions and any specific lifting tackle
requirements. The Site Manager is responsible for the structural integrity of all loads to be lifted including any specified lifting
points or slinging recommendations.

2.2 The Site Manager must ensure safe access to and egress from site for all lifting personnel and vehicles, and also ensure that the
working area is clear of all obstructions to allow the safe assembly and working of the crane. The Site Manager will be
responsible for supplying suitable floodlighting where necessary or when required.
The Site Manager must carry out any enabling works required prior to crane arrival.

2.3 The Site Manager must ensure that the area where the crane is to stand/operate is firm and level and this it is capable of
withstanding the expected loadings that will be imposed upon it.

2.4 The Site Manager must ensure that any Traffic Management (not supplied by the lift company) is in place prior to the
positioning of the crane.

2.5 Any personnel not directly concerned with the lift must be kept out of the crane assembly and working area. The working area
should be cordoned off with barrier tape, temporary fencing or otherwise secured, to prevent non lift associated personnel or
the general public from entering the lifting area.

2.6 The Crane Supervisor shall make himself known to all relevant personnel on site, and conduct a ‘Toolbox Talk’ prior to
commencing operations. The Site Manager should arrange for a site specific induction for the lifting personnel prior to the
commencement of work. The Site Managers Site Risk Assessment, which identified any site hazards should be made available
and brought to the attention of the lifting personnel.

2.7 All cranes to be left unattended for a period, shall be left in safe condition (jib retracted or laid down if possible), with not load
on the crane hook. Cranes shall be shut down and isolated as per manufacturer’s instructions, secured and locked. Under no
circumstances shall the crane be moved for lifting purposes if not under the instruction of the Crane Supervisor.

2.8 In the event that specified cranes or lifting tackle, cannot be supplied on the day of operation due to operational issues,
breakdown or any unforeseen circumstances. The lift company has the discretion to supply cranes or equipment that is of a
suitable alternative to that detailed in this Method Statement, (at no extra cost to the client). In the event of this situation
arising, the Appointed Person and the Site Manager will be notified. The AP/Crane Supervisor will ensure that any changes do
not infringe on the factors or safety within this method statement.

3 WEATHER CONDITIONS
3.1 In the event of extreme weather conditions the lift company may need to suspend the lifting operation until such time as it is
safe to proceed. Although the safe workable wind speed varies from crane to crane, as a guide, the maximum wind speed at
which lifting operations can take place is 10 metres per second, (22mph).
In the event that man riding duties are required the maximum workable wind speed reduces to 7 metres per second, (16mph).

Please note that local conditions and the safety of personnel may dictate the Crane Supervisor and Crane Operator have to
suspend lifting operations at a lower wind speed than specified in this Method Statement. In addition, lifting operations must
stop during storms or when there is a risk of lightning strikes.

4 GROUND CONDITIONS
4.1 The lift company will endeavour to advise the client regarding ground conditions, after a visual inspection (or where
necessary/provided, perusal of a client ground survey report) and supply suitable plates, mats where required. The Client is
required to advise the lifting company of any known underground services, voids or vaults as state in BS7121. Safe Use of
Cranes.
5 OPERATION OUTLINE
5.1 LIFT CLASSIFICATION

LIFT CLASSIFICATION
Basic Lift Standard Lift Complex Lift

Full Contract Lift Supervisor Only Contract

Lift

Note:
If a “Supervisor Only Contract Lift” is the chosen option, it is imperative that any personnel supplied by the client, be fully
trained, competent and experienced in lifting operations and hold current, valid and legislatively required certification, which
must be available for our Appointed Person or Crane Supervisor to inspect prior to commencement of the lifting operation.

Any personnel supplied by the Site Manager must work under the instruction of the Appointed Person or Crane Supervisor.
Failure to comply with the above will results in the suspension of lifting until the aforementioned is adhered to.

5.2 PERSONNEL
The following numbers of personnel for this lift are needed:
Crane Operator Crane Slinger/Signaller
Supervisor

5.3 COMMUNICATIONS
Communications between the lifting crew and Crane Operator/s shall be maintained by means of
Two-Way Two-Way Hand
Radios Supplied Radios Signals
by the Crane Supplied by
Company Site Manager

5.4 WEATHER CONDITIONS

Maximum Workable Wind Speed for Weather forecast to be obtained on morning of lift, confirming wind
the Crane is: direction and strength. Wind speed forecast 15.6mph.
Guide: 10 metres per second (22mph) for load lifting. 7 metres per
second (16mph) for man riding duties.

5.5 BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK/NOTABLE FEATURES OF THIS LIFTING OPERATION

6 SITE DETAILS
6.1 ENABLING WORKS
Any enabling works discussed and agreed to at the site inspection, should be carried out prior to arrival of the crane.
Are any enabling works required

6.2 ACCESS & EGRESS

The Site Manager shall ensure that the crane and all associated vehicles have safe and unimpeded access and egress to and
from site.
Details of site access & egress

6.3 GROUND CONDITIONS – including any underground services, voids or vaults.

Details of ground conditions

6.4 OVERHEAD CABLES, OBSTRUCTIONS OR REGULATIONS & ANY SLEWING RESTRICTIONS

Details of any overhead or slewing

restrictions
6.5 TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN MANAGEMENT

Traffic Management Required Pedestrian

Management
Required

Arranged by

Details of any Restrictions & Local Authorities Concerned

7 LOAD & RADIUS DETAILS

7.1 LOAD DETAILS (to be provided by The Site Manager)
In the event of there being multiple lifts of different weights and dimensions, only the details of the maximum required lifts will
be shown.

Description Dimensions Weight

7.2 LIFTING POINTS

It is the Site Managers/Plant Managers responsibility to ensure that any manufactured Lifting Points are certified & tested for
lifting purposes. This also applies to specified slinging methods where no lifting points are provided.

Does the load have Manufactured Lifting Points or Manufacturer guidance for the method
of lifting that has been approved for use by the Site Manager?

If “No” to the above:

Has the Appointed Person assessed and agreed a method of slinging with the Site
Manager?

Has the Centre of Gravity been taken into account for all proposed lifts?

Have the lifting points and/or the lifting method been approved for
use by the Appointed Person?
7.3 LIFTING TACKLE

Please Note:
In the event that the specified lifting tackle cannot be supplied on the day of operation due to operational changes, breakdown
or any unforeseen circumstances. The crane company can supply and use lifting tackle/equipment that is of a suitable
alternative to that detailed above. In the event of this situations arising, the Appointed Person and Site Manager should be
notified. The AP/Crane Supervisor will ensure that any changes do not infringe on the factors of safety within this Method
Statement.
All Lifting Tackle certification to be available on site.
The Crane Supervisor shall inspect all Lifting Tackle prior to each use.
Any Lifting Tackle supplied by the Site Manager to be fit for purpose, fully certified and in good condition.
Any damaged tackle shall be marked “Not For Use” and returned to the depot for disposal.
Nylon Slings must be protected from sharp edges using sling guards or suitable packaging.

7.4 CALCULATED MAXIMUM LIFT WEIGHTS

In the event of there being multiple lifts of different weights, only the details of the maximum required lift/s will be shown.

Weight of Load Gross Lift Weight

Weight of Hook Block
Weight of Lifting Tackle
Weight of Fly/S-Lift on Boom

7.5 CALCULATED MAXIMUM RADIUS

Maximum Required Radius

7.6 MAXIMUM CALCULATED LIFTS

Gross lift weight To be lifted to a radius of

In the event that any loads (lighter than the maximum load) are required to be lifted to a greater radius than the maximum
loads, see below:
Maximum required radius Weight to be lifted at max
radius
8 CRANE & LIFT INFORMATION
8.1 CRANE/S DETAIL

CRANE
Crane (make & model)
Registration and/or
Plant No.
4 Yearly Test and
Thorough Examination
12 Month Thorough
Examination (6 Months
if Crane is used for
Lifting People)
Weekly Crane YES NO
Inspection
Certificate Expiry Date YES NO

8.2 REQUIRED WEIGHT & RADIUS

Gross Lift Weight

Required Radius
SWL of Crane at Required
Radius
Safety Margin

In the event that any loads (lighter than the maximum load) are required to be lifted to a greater radius than the maximum
loads, see below:

LOAD
Maximum Required Radius
Gross Weight at Max Radius
SWL of Crane
Safety Margin

8.3 OUTRIGGER LOADINGS & MATS

Outrigger Point Load

Mat Size
Mat Area Provided

Please Note that the Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that the ground conditions are suitable to accept the above
loadings and pressures.
REGISTER OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT – TO BE COMPLETED BY CRANE SUPERVISOR

Project:

Lifting equipment (e.g. chains or strops)

Description ID No. / Supplier: Test Cert. 12 Monthly Used for lifting Weekly
Reg. Expiry Date: Thorough persons? Y/N. Inspections
Examination (If so, 6 Monthly carried out by:
Expiry Date: Thorough Exam’n?)
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9 CRANE SET UP PROCEDURE

THE CRANE TEAM

Crane Supervisor: Appointed Person:
CITB CTA Card Expiry Date:

Slinger/Signaller(s): Crane Driver:

CITB CTA Card Expiry Date:

9.1 The crane, together with the associated operating crew will arrive on site at the specified and agreed
date and time.

9.2 Crane Supervisor will meet the Site Manager and carry out “Toolbox Talk” with all personnel involved in
the lifting operation. Once this has been completed, all involved in the lifting operation must sign the
register for this Method Statement. Any site inductions that are required will also be carried out.

9.3 Any traffic management, ancillary pans, mats or temporary roadways etc that are required to be
positioned by hi-ab or other means, prior to the crane or cranes manoeuvring into position, will be
done under the instruction of the Crane Supervisor.

9.4 The crane will then manoeuvre into position as shown on attached drawing. All manoeuvring to be
carried out under the guidance of a member of the lifting crew.

9.5 The crane will then commence set-up procedure and rig to the configuration stated in section 8.1. All
personnel assisting with rigging will be under the guidance of the crane operator, at all times. The set-
up procedure will be carried out as per crane manufactures manual.

9.6 Upon completion of the rigging procedure, the crane operator will carry out procedural safety and
computer checks, implementing any specific operational requirements, i.e. slewing restrictions, short
rig configurations or fly jib configurations.

9.7 The Crane Supervisor will then carry out a radio communications check between the crane operator
and the lifting crew.

9.8 Hook block of crane will then be lowered and required lifting tackle placed on the hook, Lift Supervisor
will ensure that the correct lifting tackle has been selected.

9.9 The crane operator will then be instructed to hoist lifting tackle clear of any obstructions and position
the crane ready for the first required lift. Any delivery/removal vehicles will now be positioned adjacent
to the crane as per attached drawings, ready for work to commence.

10 LIFTING PROCEDURE
10.1 Slinger/Signallers will issue instructions via hand signals or two-way radios to the crane operator to
position the crane over first required lift, Slinger/Signallers will plumb the boom head, directly over the
load or set short to allow for jib deflection where necessary.
10.2 The Slinger/Signallers will instruct crane operator, the lower the hooks with lifting tackle to allow
Slinger/Signaller to attach lifting tackle to load.

LIFTING PROCEDURE (Continued)

10.3 All slinging will be carried out by fully trained, certificated and experienced slingers.
Slinging methods adopted will be as specified by load manufacturers, using specified lifting points or, in
the event that no manufacturer instruction or lifting points are provided, our Slingers will work to the
Appointed Persons recommendations and to Health & Safety executives guidelines for safe slinging for
lifting loads, (see section 7.2 & 7.3).
The lifting tackle used, will be as stated in section 7.3 and will have current test certification available.

10.4 Upon completion of the attachment of the lifting tackle to the load, the Slinger/Signaller will instruct
the operator by hand signals or radios, to hoist up to take the slack out of the lifting tackle. Once the
lifting tackle has started to take the weight and has tightened the Slinger/Signaller will instruct operator
or operators to stop hoisting. The Slinger/Signaller will then carry out a check around the load to ensure
that the lifting tackle is sitting correctly, angled correctly and also check any lifting points for security
and correct operation.

10.5 Once lifting tackle check has been carried out the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the crane operator or
operators, to hoist the load to a height that allows the lifting tackle to take the full weight of the load
and again instruct the operator to stop hoisting when the load is just airborne to allow a final check of
the lifting tackle and lifting points and also check the structural integrity of the load.

10.6 Once the Slinger/Signaller is confident that the lifting tackle and the load are secure, any tag lines that
may be required will be attached to the load. Instructions will then be given to the crane operator or
operators to hoist the load clear of any obstructions, ensuring that any site specific risks are monitored
throughout the hoisting procedure.

10.7 Once the load is clear of all obstructions, the Slinger/signaller will give instructions to the crane
operator to manoeuvre the load as required for railing, or manoeuvre to the required landing area for
single crane lifts.

10.8 In the event that the landing area is at a different level or should access not permit, the Slinger/Signaller
will pass control of the crane signalling to a second strategically placed Slinger/Signaller at the landing
area.

10.9 The landing area Slinger/Signaller will then commence giving instructions to the crane operator or
operators to manoeuvre and lower the load to the required landing point, ensuring that any site specific
risks are monitored throughout the landing procedure.

10.10 The Slinger/Signaller will guide the load to the correct orientation as the load becomes contactable by
hand or by attached tag lines.

10.11 The Slinger/Signaller will instruct the crane operator to lower the load to just above the landing position
and then instruct the operator to stop lowering to allow the Site Manager to confirm position and
orientation of load prior to landing.

10.12 Once the position is confirmed by the Site Manager, the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator to
slowly lower load into position. Once landed, a final position check will be made before the
Slinger/Signaller instructs the operator to lower off all load weight.

10.13 Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator to lower off, to allow lifting tackle to be released from the
load. In the event that any load is too large or high for safe access by ladder, powered access
equipment or a lifted man basket will be used to remove slings from loads.

10.14 Once lifting tackle is detached from the load, the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator to slowly
hoist the lifting tackle clear of the load and any site specific risks ensuring that no snagging occurs.
10.15 Once the lifting tackle is clear of all obstructions the Slinger/signaller will instruct the crane operator to
manoeuvre the crane ready for any further lifts that may be required and had over to another
Slinger/Signaller were required.

10.16 All other required lifts will be carried out as stated in sections 11.1 to 11.5. The Lift Supervisor will
ensure that all lifting and operational procedures are followed as per the Appointed Persons
recommendations and that any queries or deviation from this Method Statement are notified
immediately to the Site Manager and the Appointed Person.
11 DE-RIG PROCEDURE
11.1 Upon completion of the lifting operation, the Crane Supervisor will instruct the crane operator to load
any ancillary equipment or heavy lifting tackle onto relevant transport ready for removal from site.

11.2 The Crane Supervisor will then instruct the crane operator to lower all lifting tackle to the ground to
allow removal from hook.

11.3 The crane operator will then instigate the removal of any lifting tackle stored on the crane and then
commence the de-rig procedure.

11.4 All personnel assisting with de-rigging will be under the guidance of the crane operator at all times.
The de-rig procedure will be carried out as per crane manufacturers manual.

11.5 Once the crane has been de-rigged and all safety checks for road travel have been carried out the crane
operator will manoeuvre the crane/s off site, under the guidance of a member of the lifting crew. The
crane will then proceed on its way.

11.6 The remaining members of the lifting crew will ensure that any ancillary mats or equipment etc are
removed from site or placed in an appropriate position ready for collection prior to them leaving site.

11.7 Any traffic or pedestrian management arranged by the lift company will be unimplemented and
removed.

11.8 The Crane Supervisor will inform the Site Manager or site representative of the completion of the
operation and address any issues that may be raised and inform of any equipment left on site for later
collection.

12 ON SITE CHANGES/ADDITIONAL LIFTS

12.1 Any changes to this Method Statement & Lifting Plan must be notified to and approved by the
Appointed Person. Any crane position changes or amendments to drawings must also be notified and
approved by the Appointed Person.
Amendment Details
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2)

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7)

8)

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10)

Changed discussed with and approved by the Appointed Person

Crane Date
Supervisor
(Sign & Print)
13 RISK ASSESSMENT

The aim of this risk assessment is to highlight any possible hazards that are likely to occur during the lifting
operation.
Upon its completion with either a “High, Medium, Low or N/A” in the Risk Rating Box and either a “ ” or
“N/A” in the Risk Managed box, the document coverts to a site specific assessment.

Identified Risk Risk

Risk Prevention Measures
Hazards rating Managed

Interaction with public highway and High Banksman with hi-vis to control traffic and
members of the public. Interaction public while crane manoeuvring into site.
Access to and with other site operations and Flashing amber lights and audible alarms
Egress from operatives. Interaction with delivery Medium when reversing. 
Site vehicles. Site management to be aware of intended
route on site. Low
Low
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site All other site operatives to be made aware
Operatives of crane movement.
N/A

Crane travelling over unprepared or
uneven ground possible damage to
ground surface and or crane and Medium
property.
Ground collapse beneath outriggers
causing possible overturning.
Ground
Conditions
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site
Operatives
High
Ground to be assessed at time of site
inspection. Ground improvement to be
implemented where needed.

Operator/Crane Supervisor to inspect on
day of operation.
Low
Low Outrigger pans to be used with additional
heavy duty mats where needed. Client to
inform the crane company of any known
N/A risks

Underground Damage to sub-surface service lines 

High
Services causing possible flooding, explosion, A full assessment and mapping of the
 asphyxiation or electrocution. travelling and working area of the crane Low
Medium will be made at the site inspection.
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site The Site Manager to make the crane
Operatives Low operator aware of any known risk.
Permit to work in place where applicable.
Operator/ Crane Supervisor to check on day
N/A of operation for any new or unseen risks.
Crane working position clearly identified in
High Method Statement drawings and made
Crane Crane positioned incorrectly for
known to crane operators and marked out
Positioning required lift.
Medium where required.
- Possible damage to crane or property
Crane manufacturer’s instructions for set 
Set up during set up or de-rig procedure.
up and de-rig procedure followed. Only
Procedure Low trained and competent personnel to Low
- Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site
operate and assist with rigging. No one but
De-rig Operatives
lift associated personnel within crane set
Procedure N/A up area.

High
Crane operation, causing damage to
Trained, certified and competent crane
property or injury to personnel. Medium operators.
Plant
Mechanical breakdown or structural
Cranes fully maintained with full service 
damage.
Operations and testing history.
Low Low
Manufacturer’s instructions adhered to at
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site
all times.
Operatives
N/A
 Identified Risk Risk
Risk Prevention Measures
Hazards rating Managed
Manual
Handling High
- Incorrect slinging of loads.
Sling of Loads Trained, certified and competent Slingers to
Unsuitable lifting equipment used.
- sling all loads. Only specified lifting tackle
Failure of lifting equipment. Medium
Signalling and lifting tackle with current and valid
Incorrect signals give to crane
- operator causing damage to loads,
certification to be used. Visual inspection to 
Tailing be carried out on all lifting tackle prior to
property or injury to personnel. Crane
Operations Low use. Qualified Signallers to use recognised Low
operator lifting unseen loads.
- hand signals or radio commands to
Multiple communicate with crane operators.
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site
Crane Radios used for unsighted lifts.
Operatives
Operations N/A

Working at High Operators to work from footed ladders for

Height crane assembly.
- Personnel falling from height during Slingers to work from footed ladders for
Ladders crane assembly and or lifting Medium slinging loads where reasonably
- operations. practicable.
Scaffolding Personnel falling from delivery Work platforms or lifted man basket to be 
- vehicles during slinging of loads. used where a height risk is deemed
Operation of mechanical platforms. Low excessive. Access operators to be IPAF
Access Low
Platforms Personnel working from man Baskets. trained.
- Site to ensure all working areas at height
Man Baskets Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site are safe with suitable guard rails. Harnesses
Operatives N/A to be worn where required / practicable. All
scaffolds to be certified for working use.

Injury to public or site personnel from

High Work area to be cordoned off as an
Protection of falling objects or materials.
Public & Site Damage to vehicles or property during exclusion zone.
Sufficient barrier & signage to be in place to
Operatives
-
lifting operations. Risk from
suspended loads.
Medium
warn non lift associated persons of 
Falling overhead & ground level risks. All over-sail
Low to be addressed, monitored and evacuation Low
Objects Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site
Operatives implemented where practicable. Lift crew
N/A to be aware of all lifting operations.

Damage to property or plant. Risk of High Full assessment of required restrictions on

responsibility for collision or injury. public highways, service roads or private
Protection of personnel during works. roads to be made at site inspection. Any
Medium Traffic Management contractors supplied 
Traffic by site or the crane company will be fully
Pedestrian Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site certified and competent. Traffic Low
Low
Management Operatives Management supplied by the site should be
N/A set up prior to arrival of crane.

Crane operation, load stability and

High Weather reports obtained before and
Adverse control.
during lifting operations.
Weather Risk of injury to personnel and
Crane operator to monitor wind speed 
Conditions damage to property. Medium
equipment.
Risk of lightning strike. Bad visibility. Low
Suspension of lifting operation until risk
Low subsides.
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site
Operatives
N/A
Identified Risk Risk
Risk Prevention Measures
Hazards rating Managed
Damage to crane or property if crane
Overhead or High
boom or superstructure comes into Full assessment of any risks made and
slewing
contact with any restriction. addressed at site inspection. Safe system of
Obstructions
Infringement of unauthorised air work adhered to where implemented.
or
Restrictions
space. Working in restricted work
Medium
Work to zone alarms where implemented. 
space. Implement crane swl computer working
-
Low restrictions. Low
Low
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site All relevant authorities contacted and
Headroom
Operatives advised and any restrictions adhered to.
N/A

ADDITIONAL SITE SPECIFIC RISKS

ADDITIONAL RISKS IDENTIFIED ON DAY OF OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL RISKS DUE TO ON SITE CHANGES

Identified Risk Risk Prevention Measures Risk

Hazards Rating Managed
14 SITE REGISTER/TOOLBOX TALK

All operational staff involved in this lifting operation must read this method Statement or have had the
contents of it explained in detail to them prior to commencing work.
All persons involved in this lifting operation are to sign below in acceptance that a detailed briefing of this
operation has been given and understood.
All certification has been checked and verified prior to the lifting operation commencing.

Crane Supervisor’s Acceptance of Responsibilities:

I confirm that I have been fully briefed on the contents of this Method Statement and Risk Assessment and that I
accept the duty of ensuring that the lift/s will be carried out in accordance with the Methods and Procedures set
out in this Document.

Signed Date

Print Name Position Signature Date

Site Manager Acceptance of this Method Statement

I confirm that I have read and understood this Method Statement and Risk Assessment and that I
accept the responsibilities of the site management with respect to Safe Use of Cranes (part 1) 2006
General and (part 3) 2000 Mobile Cranes.
Signed Date

SUMMARY
Crane Detail Site
Crane Manager
Site

Project

Detail
Req Radius
SWL SES

Point Load Date Issue No

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