Egyptian Drilling Company

ROUTINE LIFTING OPERATIONS PLAN CHECKLIST

Time: EDC
Rig: Lifting Operations Plan Ref #:
Date:

Task Name:

All personnel will follow EDC SMS procedures; Crane Drivers will only be given instructions by a
dedicated banks man.
Do not stand below loads; keep hands clear of rigging as slack is taken up.
Do not climb onto containers or stacked pallets; never stand between loads and obstructions (i.e.
bulkheads or handrails).
The load should be initially lifted a nominal distance, this trial lift will verify that the load is balanced and
in a safe condition.
Never travel the load over other work groups, running machinery, well test areas, diving spreads,
pressurized pipe work or accommodation.
Use tag line when appropriate.
Precautions Yes No N/A Comment
1.
Has the lifting operation been performed before.
Is there a documented procedure / adequate generic
2. guidance available to the crew (e.g. rigging and
lifting handbook).
Are you experienced with the procedure and all the
3.
lifting equipment.
Has the load been checked and made ready for
4. lifting (e.g. sea fastening released, hold down bolls
removed).
5. Have you experienced to lift a load of this weight.
Is the lift in an area free of obstruction and other
6.
possible hazards.
Is the offloading area designated and free of
7.
obstructions.
Are weather conditions suitable to carry the lifting
8.
operation.
9. Is the lifting equipment certified.

10. Is the load within the SWL of lifting equipment

11. Pre-job safety meeting to be held with crew.

Note: If the answer of all the above points is yes, lifting operations to be carried.
If any of the above answers is no, the lifting operation shall be considered non-routine and be treated as such.

Supervisor Name:
Title:
Signature:

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Rev. 00/OCT03