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QP STANDARD FOR LIFTING EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONS
DOC. NO. QP-PAI-STD-005 REV.00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
PURPOSE ......................................................................................3
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY ......................................................3
STANDARD ...................................................................................4
3.1 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LE INSPECTION AND LE
PERSONNEL ................................................................................................ 4
3.2 COLOUR CODING ....................................................................................... 4
3.3 LIFTING APPLIANCES................................................................................. 4
3.4 LIFTING TACKLE (LOOSE GEAR) .............................................................. 5
3.5 TESTING EQUIPMENT ................................................................................ 5
3.6 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 5
3.7 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS............................ 5
3.8 SINGLE LIFTING POINT POLICY ................................................................ 5
3.9 HSE AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 6
3.10 CRITERIA AND CATOGERIES OF LIFTING OPERATIONS ....................... 6
3.11 CONTROL MEASURES OF LIFTING OPERATIONS .................................. 7
3.12 RESTRICTIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS ........................................... 8
3.13 INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION ......................................... 9
VALIDITY PLAN ............................................................................9
REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS ....................................9
DEFINITIONS............................................................................... 14
APPENDIX ........................................................................................... 17
APPENDIX A - COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR QP/CONTRACTOR LE
PERSONNEL ............................................................................... 17
Appendix B - REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES ............................. 20
APPENDIX C - REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING TACKLE (LOOSE GEARS) ..... 38
APPENDIX D - WIRE ROPE ON LIFTING APPLIANCE DISCARD CRITERIA ... 47
APPENDIX E - USE OF LE DURING NON-ROUTINE COMPLEX LIFT FORM
(QP-PAI-STD-005-E) ................................................................... 48
APPENDIX F - REQUEST FOR WAIVER FORM (QP-PAI-STD-005-F) .............. 49
APPENDIX G - USE OF LE DURING NON-ROUTINE SIMPLE LIFT FORM (QP-
PAI-STD-005-G)........................................................................... 50
APPENDIX H - REVISION HISTORY LOG .......................................................... 51
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: INTERNAL Page 2 of 51

PURPOSE
The purpose and intent of this standard is to:
• Outline the minimum requirements for the safe use and operation of Lifting
Equipment (LE) and Fall Protection Equipment (FPE) in accordance with
statutory requirements, QP’s Corporate Philosophy for Fire and Safety (QP-
PHL-S-001) and Corporate Integrated Management System Manual (QP-IMS-
MAN-01).
• Ensure systematic planning and implementation of safe lifting operations within
QP’s operational areas by establishing, and maintaining safe working practices
for QP personnel surrounding environment and assets.
SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

The scope of this standard shall apply for the following:
• Safe utilisation of all LE utilised in all QP operational areas, its contractors and
sub-contractors.
• The maintenance, inspection, testing, lifting operations and organisational setup
for safe use of LE.
• All QP and contractor owned and operated LE utilised to raise, lower, suspend
a load.
• All personnel involved/engaged in any lifting operation and their experience,
qualification, competency and training requirements.
• Buyers, vendors, users, contractors and sub-contractors, and all QP’s
departments, with clear identification of their responsibilities to prevent the use
of any obsolete and/or uncertified LE and LE personnel.
• All LE and LE personnel on vessels/barges, contracted, owned and/or operated
by QP, which is not covered under the classification or competent authority
recognised by the flag state, shall be inspected and certified to conform to this
standard.
• All routine and non-routine lifting operations shall have risk assessment and
standard operating procedures (SOP) accepted by QP competent person (LE)
to conform to this standard.
Note : Vessels calling at QP operated ports for cargo operations using ship’s cranes
are complying with their classification/flag state requirements and hereby exempted
from the requirements of this standard. However, QP’s competent person (LE) will
make evaluation of areas of suitability of application and insure valid certificates are
available.

STANDARD
3.1 CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LE INSPECTION AND LE
PERSONNEL
Any reference in this standard to the inspection, testing, training and certification of
any LE or LE personnel, shall mean that such documents are issued by a QP
Approved Inspection Service Provider and/or QP Approved Training Service Provider.
Certificates Issued For LE Inspection
• No lifting equipment shall be used unless a QP approved Inspection Service
Provider has issued a certificate, which has been accepted and endorsed by
QP Competent Person.
• All lifting equipment certificates submitted for endorsement shall be supported
with previous QP endorsed certificate or manufacturer's certificate of conformity
(COC), complying with this standard.
• All original LE certificates shall be issued as shown in sample formats in QP
Corporate Procedure for Lifting Equipment Doc. No. QP-PAI-PRC-004 and
shall be in accordance to the latest Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment
Regulations (LOLER) Schedule 1.
Certificates Issued For LE Personnel Training
• All original LE Personnel Training certificates shall be issued as shown in
sample formats in QP Corporate Procedure for Lifting Equipment Doc. No. QP-
PAI-PRC-004.
• Identification cards shall be issued showing the name of the person,
photograph, type of training, certificate number and validity of the certificate.
3.2 COLOUR CODING

• QP operates a system where all LE is marked with a designated colour
according to the scheduled inspection period and year. The validity of the
colour is six (6) months.
• Any equipment inspected on a facility outside the scheduled inspection period
shall be marked with the same colour as the rest of the facility to avoid any
double colour coding possibilities.
• The colour code shall be confirmed, as published by QP’s Corporate HSE&Q
Department and prominently displayed on boards at each facility.
• Equipment not marked in accordance with the required colour code shall not be
utilised in any QP operational areas or facilities.
• Red colour shall be reserved for items that are not fit to be used. Items that are
scrap shall be marked red and in addition tagged as “scrap”.
• Contractors operating within QP operational areas shall comply with QP colour
code system for contractors as published by QP’s Corporate HSE&Q
Department.
3.3 LIFTING APPLIANCES

Appendix B shall be complied for the requirements of lifting appliances.

3.4 LIFTING TACKLE (LOOSE GEAR)

Appendix C shall be complied for the requirements of lifting tackle.
3.5 TESTING EQUIPMENT

Load Cells
Load cell calibration and verification shall be as per the following, as minimum
requirement:
• The load cell shall be calibrated and certified annually by an accredited
laboratory.
• In the absence of accredited laboratories, calibration shall be performed
annually by a recognised test facility and witnessed and certified by a QP
Approved Inspection Service Provider.
Load Testing Machine Calibration And Verification
• The load testing machine shall be calibrated and certified annually by an
accredited test body.
• In the absence of accredited laboratories, calibration shall be performed
annually by a recognised test facility, witnessed and certified by a QP Approved
Inspection Service Provider.
3.6 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

All lifting equipment shall be properly maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations. The Asset Owner shall allocate storage areas for
storage of LE, quarantine area for scrap items and develop and implement a routine
maintenance program that will ensure proper maintenance of the LE as per the
manufacturer's recommendation. QP Approved Inspection Service Provider shall
check all maintenance, service, and wire rope inspection records of LE during the
thorough examination. Computer based or soft copy maintenance records shall be
accepted.
3.7 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS

NDT shall be performed on all LE such as cranes, forklifts, containers, skips, baskets,
cradles, cylinder rack, pallets etc., as required by the original equipment manufacturer
(OEM), the relevant standards, QP relevant corporate standard for NDT, Doc. No. QP-
STD-R-008 and the discretion of the QP Approved Inspection Service Provider.
3.8 SINGLE LIFTING POINT POLICY

• QP recommends the use of multiple lifting points for all lifting activities.
• QP shall only accept the lifting of loads that have been designed with a single
lifting point, with confirmation from OEM. The design load for such pad eye
shall be five (5) times gross weight, tested to two (2) times gross weight,
certified by a QP approved inspection service provider and accepted by a QP
competent person (LE).

3.9 HSE AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

Contractor’s HSE And Quality Requirements
All contractors working for QP shall comply with:
• Corporate Standard for Quality Requirements for Projects, Doc. No. QP- STD-
Q- 004.
• QP HSE Regulation for Contractors, Doc. No. QP-REG-S-001.
QP’s HSE And Quality Requirements
Audits on QP Departments shall be conducted in accordance to corporate HSE&Q
requirements. Corporate Management System Manual (QP-IMS-MAN-01).
3.10 CRITERIA AND CATOGERIES OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

Routine Simple Lifting Operations
Uncomplicated lifts that are performed on a regular basis, which involve basic slinging
practices with maximum load up to five tonne, such as handling of pipe, tubulars,
containers, the loading/unloading of trucks, usually performed by the deck crew,
warehouse or yard personnel. No lifting plan is required unless it is deemed necessary
by QP competent person at site.
Non- Routine Simple Lifting Operations

Lifts that involve the use of basic hoisting equipment with load above 5 tonne and up
to 50 tonne, provided none of the non-routine complex lifts criteria is applicable. For
example; a crane or manual hoist (suspended from dedicated lifting structures such
as pad eyes or runway beams) directly above the load. Loads shall have certified lifting
points. (Refer to Appendix E - FORM3)
Non- Routine Complex Lifting Operations

These lifts could be any of the first two categories but with additional hazards, as
detailed below:
• Lifts that exceed 50 tonnes in weight.
• Any load dimension exceeds 15 meters or the load is of a complex shape
where the centre of gravity (COG) is difficult to ascertain.
• Lifts which exceed 30 meters in height.
• Lifts which require full boom extension.
• Lifts requiring use of more than one crane simultaneously (Tandem lift). For
more details refer to QP Guideline for Simultaneous Operation (SIMOPS).
• Lifts where the equipment/load consists of thin/fragile members susceptible to
deformation during lifting.
• Lifts operated within and over live plant or assets that contain hazardous
inventory that are encapsulated within the Crane Footprint.
• Lifting in-service pipeline, lifts over live pipelines, near overhead electric power
lines where lifting operation can endanger the safety of the facility, crane or
personnel.

• Personnel lifts / lifts where safety of personnel and equipment are at risk.
• All lifts where the crane operator does not have direct line of sight of the load.
• All lifts through hatches, confined spaces and congested areas.
• Any lifting operations planned to be performed after sunset or during periods
of poor visibility.
3.11 CONTROL MEASURES OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

General
All lifting operations categories shall be planned (except routine simple lifting
operation), risk assessed, documented and performed by competent persons using
the appropriate equipment in a safe manner taking into consideration all of the below
requirements:
• Details of the lift, location and associated risk/hazard.
• Documented for any HSE, Permit to Work (PTW) and verification
requirements, mainly for Non-Routine Simple & Non-Routine Complex.
• A toolbox talk (TBT) is conducted prior to any lifting operation being
undertaken.
• Executed with certified equipment and personnel (Rigging supervisor, crane
operator and a minimum of two riggers) and shall have valid certificates
available, under the supervision of a QP approved competent person.
• For fixed crane operation lifting plans shall be submitted to QP Competent
Person (LE) for one-off acceptance.
• For cargo loading/ offloading in ports, offshore platforms and rigs, lifting plans
shall be submitted to QP Competent Person (LE) for one-off acceptance.
• Relevant calculations supporting the safety limits of operation shall consider
the effects of dynamic loading and weather conditions. The estimation of the
load shall include the weight of hook block, weight of all lifting gear and the
weight of the wire rope below boom tip.
• When a load is to be lifted using the main hook, whilst the fly jib is installed,
the weight of the fly jib and the fly hook shall be deducted from the lifting
capacity of the main hook.
• The crane configuration such as boom length, height of lift, radius and
available capacity for the intended lift and actual load to be handled at that
configuration shall be clearly stated in the plan. The factor of safety (FOS) to
be calculated and stated in the lifting plan.
• The compactness of the ground or foundations shall be assessed such that
the crane can operate within level at all times. The bearing pressure shall be
calculated by the civil engineer taking into account the dead weight of the
crane, weight of the load, and any other dynamic factors and shall not exceed
the bearing capacity of the supporting ground or foundations.
• In case of off shore transport of danger goods, danger goods lifting and
operations must comply with the requirements of International Maritime
Organization (IMO 2020), As a minimum the following shall be clearly
identified;
 Clear marking of danger goods.
 Provision of relevant documentations of the type of hazardous material.

 Risk associated with hazardous materials.

• A clear copy of the OEM’s crane capacity chart (in metric units and English
language) shall be available.
Specific Requirements For Control Of Non-Routine Simple And

Complex Lifts
A lifting plan/method statement, including a duly completed Form 1, (see Appendix E),
shall be prepared by a competent person and submitted to a QP Competent Person
(LE), at least 10 working days in advance, for approval prior to undertaking the
operation. The details of the plan shall cover the following as a minimum:
• Job hazard analysis (JHA) / job safety analysis (JSA), address all the
foreseeable risks and identify the control measures, so that the lifting operation
is performed safely and logically.
• For onshore lifting operations, lifting appliances (crane) with a capacity of 25%
above the maximum estimated weight of the load to be handled at as-rigged
configuration shall be selected for the lift.
• For offshore lifting operations, lifting appliances (crane) safety factor to be
calculated as per Dynamic Amplification factor (DAF) in accordance with the
following table :
TABLE 1: DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION FACTOR
SHL (Static Hook Load) DAF (Offshore)

Up to 300 tonne (t) 1.25
300-1000 t 1.20
1000-2500t 1.15
> 2500 t 1.10
• Lifting gear with a capacity of 30% above the maximum estimated weight of the
load shall be handled as-rigged configuration, for the intended lift.
The plan shall ensure that there is adequate site access for safe operation of the LE.
Consideration shall be given to safe positioning of the outriggers or crawlers.
3.12 RESTRICTIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS

Restrictions For All Lifts
The operation of cranes shall be suspended immediately in the event of adverse
weather conditions such as storms, high sea states, strong winds, heavy rains, dust
or fog or poor light impairing the visibility, in addition to OEM recommendations.
Demarcation of, and any special precautions taken to maintain, a safe working area
to prevent entry of unauthorized personnel to the site.

Restrictions For Non Routine Simple & Non-Routine Complex Lifts

Cranes above 10 years of age used for Non-Routine Simple & Non Routine Complex
lift shall be assessed by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider on a case-by-
case basis during the submission of lifting plan for acceptance and approval. Please
refer to QP Corporate Procedure for Lifting Equipment Doc. No. QP-PAI-PRC-004.
3.13 INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

• The objective of incident reporting and investigation is to prevent similar or
associated incidents occurring in future.
• All incidents related to LE and LE personnel shall follow QP’s Corporate
Standard for HSE Incident Reporting, Investigation and Learning QPR-STM-
001.
VALIDITY PLAN
This standard is effective immediately after its publication. For any grace period or
transition, please approach Corporate HSE&Q department.
REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

• The OEM’S manuals and technical literature shall be available.
• The applicable standards, detailed in Table 2, specify the minimum design,
manufacture, installation, operation and inspection requirements acceptable to
QP against identified items of LE.
• In the event of conflict between this standard and the standards referenced in
Table 3 or the OEM manuals and technical literature, the most stringent
requirements shall apply. Unless specifically approved, in writing, by Corporate
HSE & Q Department.
• Acceptance of using other standards is subject to Corporate HSE & Q
Department approval based upon providing detailed justification by the
requesting party.
• Metric weights and measurements, as per the International System of Units (SI
System) shall be utilized in all LE activities.
• The charts and tables of existing LE, which have been supplied with imperial
units, shall be converted in accordance with the requirements of BS 350
Conversion factors for units, and shall be approved by a QP Approved
• It is the responsibility of the concerned QP Department and the contractor to
ensure that this standard and other relevant standards as detailed in Table 2
and Table 3 are available. In addition, it is the responsibility of the respective
operations management to ensure that the LE personnel are fully aware of the
requirements of referenced standards and any amendments that may be
periodically issued.
• All QP approved inspection training service providers shall have been accepted
in accordance with QP requirements as detailed in QP-STD-Q-011 - QP
Standard for Accepting Lifting Equipment Inspection, Testing and Certification

Contractors and Lifting Equipment Personnel Training and Certification

Contractors.
• All formats for certification shall, as a minimum, contain all the details as shown
in the sample formats contained in QP Corporate Procedure for Lifting
Equipment Doc. No. QP-PAI-PRC-004.
TABLE 2: REFERENCES TO OTHER INTERNAL DOCUMENTS
Internal/External Document
Document Name Document Number
Document (if any) Referencing
QP Procedure for Lifting
QP-PAI-PRC-004 Internal Sideways
Equipment
Corporate Philosophy for
QP-PHL-S-001 Internal Upward
Fire and Safety
Corporate Integrated
Management System QP-IMS-MAN-01 Internal Upward
Manual
QP Standard for HSE
Incident Reporting, QP-HSE-STD-021 Internal Sideways
Investigation & Learning
Standard for Fitness to
QP-OHH-STD-011 Internal Sideways
Work
Guideline for SIMOPS
QP-GDL-S-069 Internal Sideways
Study
Standard For Occupational
Health, Safety,
QP-STD-S-024 Internal Sideways
Environmental and Quality
(HSE&Q) Training
Standard for Accepting L E
Inspection, Testing and
Certification Contractors
QP- STD-Q-011 Internal Sideways
and LE Personnel Training
and Certification
Contractors
Corporate Standard for
QP-STD-R-008 Internal Sideways
NDT
Corporate Standard for
Quality Requirements for QP- STD-Q- 004 Internal Sideways
Projects
QP HSE Regulation for
QP-REG-S-001 Internal Sideways
Contractors

TABLE 3: REFERENCES TO OTHER EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS
LE AND FPE TYPE BRITISH STANDARDS OTHER REFERENCES

‘A frame’ / Portable Gantry BS 7121-2-7 LOLER
Beam Clamp BS EN 13155 LOLER & ASME B30.20
Bundle Puller and its Lifting Points -------------------- LOLER/ DNV 2.7-3
Cargo Net BS 6756
Manual Chain Hoist BS EN 13157 ASME HST-2
Chains for Lifting BS EN 818-1, -2, -3 & -7 ISO 7592
Chain Sling BS EN 818-4, -5 & -6 ASME B30.9 & ISO 7593
Cargo Carrying Unit (CCU) BS EN 12079-1, -2 & -3 DNV 2.7-1, -2 & -3, ISO
10855-1,2&3
Cable Pulling Machine BS EN 14492-1
Crane (Derrick) BS 7121-2-3 & BS EN 13001-1 ASME B30.8 & ASME B30.6
Crane (Electric Overhead Travelling, ASME B30.2, ASME B30.11,
BS 7121-2-7 ASME B30.17 & ASME
Monorail and Underhung, Gantry)
B30.24
Crane (Floor/Manually Operated) BS 5744 & BS 7121-2-1 ASME PASE
Crane (Lorry Loader) BS 7121 Part 4 & BS 7121-2-4 ASME B30.5, ASME B30.22
Crane (Mobile) BS 7121-2-1 & 3 ASME B30-5, PCSA STD No.

4 & SAE - J987
Runway Beams/Monorails BS 2853 ASME B30.16
Crane (Offshore) BS 7121 Part 11 & BS EN 13852- API Spec 2C & API RP 2D
1&2
ASME B30.4 for Onshore &
Crane (Pedestal) --------------------
API Spec 2C for Offshore
Crane (Portal Jib) BS 7121-2-7 ASME B30.4
Crane (Slewing Jib) BS 7333 --------------------
Crane (Slewing Jib Power Driven) BS EN 14985 --------------------
Beam Trolley BS EN 13157 ASME B30.17
Crane (Side Boom) BS 7121 Part 14 ASME B30.14 & ISO 8813
Crane (Stacker) -------------------- ASME B30.18
Crane (Tower) BS 7121- 5 & BS 7121-2-5 ASME B30.3, B30.29
Cranes - Training of Crane Operators and UK HSE Guidance Note
BS 7121 Part 1 GS39. API RP 2D, ISO
Slingers
23853:2018
Cranes Safety, General Design, Load BS EN 13001-1 & BS EN 13000 DIN 15019-1 & -2, ISO 4310
Actions
Cranes Steel Structures Analysis BS EN 13001-3-1 DIN 15018- 3
Cranes: Testing of Installations – -------------------- DIN 15030
Acceptance
Davit (General Purpose) BS MA 41 --------------------
Diving Operations Associated LE IMCA Guidelines

LE AND FPE TYPE BS STANDARDS OTHER REFERENCES

Earth Moving Machinery with Lifting BS EN 474 All parts
PCSA standard No.3
Attachment BS 6911 parts 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
&12
Eye Nuts -------------------- DIN 582
Eyebolt BS 4278 ASME B30.26 & ISO 3266
Fork Arms for Forklifts BS ISO 2330, BS 5639-1, ISO ------------------
2331
Forklift /Telehandler BS EN 1459 & BS ISO 22915- ANSI B56.1,5&6
1&2
Frames/Skids for Transportation of BS EN 12079-1, -2 & -3 DNV 2.7-1, -2 & -3, ISO
equipment 10855-1,2&3
BS EN 526, BS EN 14206 & LOLER, SOLAS &
Gangway
BS MA 78 IMO-MSC.1/Circ. 1331
Grabs BS ISO 20663 ASME B30.20 & LOLER
Hoist (Powered) BS EN 14492 -2 ASME B30.7
Hoist Ring, Links, Swivels BS EN 1677-4 ASME B30.26
Hoists Overhead (Underhung) BS 7121-2-7 ASME B30.16
ASME B30.10, ISO 7597 &
Hook BS EN 1677-1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
ISO 8539
Hopper BS 1703 LOLER
Hydraulic Jacks BS EN 1494 ASME B30.1/ ASME PASE
Jumbo Bag BS EN ISO 21898
Lever Hoist BS EN 13157 ASME B30.21
Lifeboat /Rescue Boat Lifting Frame -------------------- LSA Code & SOLAS
Lifeboat /Rescue Boat Davit -------------------- LSA Code & SOLAS
Lifeboat /Rescue Boat Lifting Points -------------------- LSA Code & SOLAS
Lifting bag systems for fire and rescue BS EN 13731
service only
Lifting Points for Walkway, Stairs and BS 5395 – 1, 2, 3 & 4 LOLER & ISO 14122-2
Ladders
ISO 4190-2, ISO 4190-3,
BS EN 81 – 50 & BS EN 81 –
Lifts (Passenger or Goods) ISO 7465, ASME A17.1,
20
17.2, 17.3 & 17.4
Lifts (Service) BS EN 81 – 80, BS 7212 ISO 4190-5, -6 & ISO 7465
BS EN ISO 7500-1 &
Load Cell and Test Machines ASTM E 74-13a
BS EN ISO 376
Loading Ramp -------------------- ASME-PALD
Man-Riding Basket/Personnel Carrier BS EN 14502 – 1 --------------------
Mast Climbing Working Platform BS EN 1495 --------------------
Material Hoist (mast) BS EN 1495 ANSI A10.5
Mobile Elevating Working Platform (MEWP) BS EN 280 ASME A120.1 & ASME
B30.23
Pad Eyes (Fabricated) -------------------- DNV2.7-1 & -3
Pallet BS ISO 6780 --------------------
Pallet Forks BS EN 13155

LE AND FPE TYPE BS STANDARDS OTHER REFERENCES

Pallet Stacker BS ISO 22915-4 --------------------
Pallet Truck – Hand Operated BS ISO 509 & BS EN ISO --------------------
3691-5
Personnel Protective Equipment Against Fall BS EN 341, 354, 355, 358, ANSI Z.359.1, ANSIA10.32,
From Height and Rescue Devices 360 TO 364 & 1496 OSHA 1926.502
Personnel Transfer Net -------------------- Billy Pugh Practice
Pipe Clamp/Hook BS EN 13155 LOLER & ASME B30.20
Pulley Blocks BS EN 13157 ASME B30.26
Rules for Design of Cranes BS 2573-1 --------------------
Runway Beam BS 2853 --------------------
Safe Load Indicators BS 7262 ISO 10245 Part 1 to 5
Safety Net BS EN 1263-1 & -2 OSHA 1926.105
Shackle (Alloy steel ) BS 3551 US-FED.SPEC-RR-C-271
Shackle (Forged steel) BS EN 13889 --------------------
Skip (Baskets, Toolboxes, Cylinder Racks) BS 12079 Part 1 LOLER, ISO 10855-1,2&3
Snatch Block BS EN 13157 ASME B30.26
Spreader Beam/Bar/Frame BS EN 13155 LOLER & ILO TABLE
Suspended Access Platform BS EN 1808 --------------------
Textile Sling (Round Sling/Webbing Sling) BS EN 1492-1, 2 & -4 ASME B30.9
Tirfors/Jaw Winch BS EN-13157 --------------------
Trunnion BS ISO 10276, BS EN 12574-1 ISO 10276
Turnbuckle and Rigging Screws BS 4429 ASME B30.26
Vehicle Lift BS EN 1493 ASME PASE
Vehicle Mounted Drilling Rig BS EN 16228 ISO 18758-2
Water bag -------------------- LOLER
Winch (Hand Operated Plate Sided) BS EN 13157 --------------------
Winch (Lifeboat and Man-Riding) -------------------- LSA Code & DNV-OS-E101
Winch (Powered) BS EN 14492-1 ASME B30.7
Wire Rope (Steel) BS EN 12385-1 to -10 API Spec 9A & ISO 4309
Wire Rope Sling (Steel) BS EN 13414-1 to -3 ASME B30.9
Wire Rope, Care and Use -------------------- API RP 9B
In all instances, users of this Standard shall refer to the latest approved version of the
above standards and references. The latest approved versions are as posted on QP
Intranet under Engineering Services Department.

DEFINITIONS
TABLE 4: KEY TERMS DEFINED
Term Definition
Alteration/Major A measure whereby the original state of an appliance will
repair be altered or restored by rebuilding or exchanging parts. All
alterations must be approved, in writing, by the Original
Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Major repair criteria shall
be as defined by the OEM or relevant standard.
Authorised Person authorised by the QP Approved Inspection/Training
Signatory Service Provider to check and sign certification.
Certification Any activity related to LE and LE personnel where it is
necessary to obtain a certificate, signed by a QP Approved
Inspection/Training Service Provider.
Colour Coding A designated system applied by QP to mark all LE

according to the scheduled inspection period, to clearly
indicate of its certification status. The colour code is valid
for six (6) months.
Competent Person A person having practical, theoretical and legislative
knowledge and relevant experience sufficient to enable that
person to perform his/her duties safely.
Crane Footprint The hemispherical boundary created by a radius of 1.1 x
the maximum crane boom length.
Dynamic Factor The factor by which the gross weight is multiplied, to
account for accelerations and impacts during the lifting
operation.
Factor of Safety It is a factor that is applied to the minimum breaking Load
(FOS), Coefficient of (MBL) to determine the SWL or WLL. It varies with the
Utilisation or product to take account of the susceptibility to damage and
Working Coefficient considers the type of stresses the item will meet in normal
use.
Fall Protection A generic term used to cover PPE that protects personnel
Equipment (FPE) from falling whilst working at height.
Lifting Appliances Any manual or powered lifting machine, that is able to
(Lifting Machines) raise, lower or suspend loads, and includes the supporting
structure and all equipment and gear used in connection
with such a machine, including earth moving machines with
lifting attachments.

Term Definition
Lifting Equipment A generic term used to cover lifting appliances, lifting gear
(LE) and fall protection equipment (FPE). LE shall mean any
equipment for lifting or lowering loads, and includes its
attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. It
includes any lifting accessories that attach the load to the
lifting machine in addition to the equipment that carries out
the actual lifting function.
Lifting Gear (Lifting Any item used to connect a load to the lifting appliance but
Accessories or which is not in itself a part of the load or the appliance.
Loose Gear)
Lifting Plan Documented details how the lifting operations shall be
undertaken, the LE and lifting accessories to be used, how
the equipment and lifting accessories shall be rigged up
and the control measures in place to manage the risks.
Load Any material, personnel, or any combination of these that
are lifted, lowered or suspended by the LE. The weight of
the lifting accessories including the hook block shall be
considered as part of the load being lifted.
Minimum Breaking The minimum breaking load is the load at which an item is
(or Failure) Load expected to break or fail.
(MBL)
Mode Factor A factor applied by the user that takes into account the
geometry of a sling assembly to obtain the maximum load
that may be lifted for a particular mode of use or a
configuration of use.
Original Equipment The OEM is the person or legal entity that has the legal or
Manufacturer (OEM) patent rights to produce the material, component, product
or system.
Proof Load Test Deliberate application of a predetermined load in excess of
(PLT) SWL to assess the ability of the equipment to withstand
operational requirements.
QP Approved It is the LE Inspection and Certification Provider accredited
Inspection Service by either, member of International Accreditation Forum
Provider (IAF), International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation
(ILAC) or any other QP accepted equivalent or accredited
by a Conformity Assessment Body (CAB) that is accredited
by IAF, ILAC or any other QP approved equivalent and
accepted by QP Corporate HSE&Q to inspect, test and
certify LE.

Term Definition
QP Approved It is the LE Training and Certification Provider accredited by
Training Service either, member of the IAF, ILAC or any other QP accepted
Provider equivalent or accredited by a CAB that has been accredited
by IAF or ILAC or any other QP approved equivalent and
accepted by QP Corporate HSE&Q to train and certify LE
personnel.
QP Competent A QP Employee, having practical, theoretical and
Person (LE) legislative knowledge and relevant experience sufficient to
enable that person to perform his/her duties safely.
Safe Working Load The maximum load, as certified, that an item of LE may
(SWL) raise, lower or suspend under particular service conditions.
It is the SWL that is marked on the item and that appears
on any examination report or test records.
Toolbox Talk (TBT) It is the final check in the hazard assessment process and
the start of the implementation of the work where Risks and
emergency preparedness/ response requirements attended
by everyone involved in the lifting operation at the work
site, covering the work plan, the hazards, the controls, roles
and responsibilities, and any recovery measures to be
taken if the controls are not completely effective.
Working Load Limit The maximum load that an item of LE is designed to
(WLL) sustain, i.e. to raise, lower or suspend incorporating an
appropriate FOS.

APPENDIX
APPENDIX A - COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR QP/CONTRACTOR LE
PERSONNEL
A.1 QP COMPETENT PERSON (LE) SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING

REQUIREMENTS:
• Hold a Degree/Diploma in engineering.
• Certified by Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), Foundation and
Lifting Equipment General (LEG).
• For degree holders, shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in any
engineering field (preferably LE) of which three (3) years has been spent in
inspection and certification of LE.
• For diploma holders, shall have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in any
inspection and certification of LE.
• Familiar with international LE standards and codes for inspection, testing and
certification.
A.2 QP ACCEPTED LE INSPECTORS/SURVEYERS AND QP ACCEPTED LE

PERSONNEL TRAINERS SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING
REQUIREMENTS:
• Certified by LEEA, LEG and any other part or equivalent.
• For degree holders, shall have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in any
inspection and certification of LE after LEEA certification.
• For diploma holders, shall have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in any
inspection and certification of LE after LEEA certification.
• Familiar with international LE standards and codes for inspection, testing and
certification.
• LE Inspector/Surveyor performing inspection and certification activities shall be
authorised by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider for performing
inspection and certification
• LE Trainers performing LE personnel training and certification activities shall be
authorised by a QP Approved Training Service Provider for performing LE
personnel training and certification.
• LE Trainers performing LE personnel training and certification activities shall be
approved as a trainer by completing a ‘train the trainer’ course conducted by
any of the internationally recognized training institutes and having 3 years
teaching experience related to LE.
A.3 QP ACCEPTED LE CERTIFICATE AUTHORISED SIGNATORY SHALL MEET

THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
• Certified by LEEA, LEG and any other part.

• Have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in any engineering field

(preferably mechanical) of which five (5) years has been spent in inspection
and certification of LE.
• Familiar with LE and FPE and international LE and FPE codes and standards
for performing inspection, testing and certification.
• Authorised by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider/QP Approved
Training Service Provider as an authorised signatory on LE and FPE and
personnel certification.
• Authorised signatory shall not be the Inspector/Surveyor of the issued
certificate.
A.4 OPERATORS: CRANE, FORKLIFT, MEWP, TELEHANDLER AND BUNDLE

PULLER SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
A.4.1 PHYSICAL AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Have a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.
• Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for
communication and the fulfilment of their function in a safe manner.
• Certified physically and medically fit, including eyesight, colour blindness,
hearing and reflexes, by a Qatar registered medical practitioner.
A.4.2 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Hold the appropriate current and valid Qatari driving license as applicable.
• Hold a valid certificate of competence issued by a QP Approved Training
Service Provider and accepted by a QP Competent Person (LE).
• Hold an identification card with photograph issued by a QP Approved Training
Service Provider.
• Only use equipment for which they have received training.
• Initial QP Approved Training Service Provider training shall be for a minimum
of three (3) days. Refresher QP Approved Training Service Provider training
shall be for a minimum of two (2) days.
• Validity of the certificates shall not exceed three (3) years.
A.5 RIGGING SUPERVISOR SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING

REQUIREMENTS:
A.5.1 PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 30 years of age and physically fit.
• Educated to a minimum secondary level.
• Have a minimum of eight (8) years rigging experience in the lifting activities,
with at least three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Capable of reading, speaking, writing and understanding the English language.
• Have strong administrative and supervisory skills to schedule, monitor and
control the LE personnel and lifting operations.
• Certified physically and medically fit, including eyesight, colour blindness test,
hearing and reflexes, by a Qatar registered medical practitioner and/or QP
owned medical centres.


• Attend a pre-course assessment conducted by a QP Approved Training Service
Provider.
• Successfully complete a training course, minimum duration five (5) days for
initial training and three (3) days for refresher training, conducted by QP
Approved Training Service Provider.
• Hold an identification card with photograph issued by QP Approved Training
Service Provider.
A.6 RIGGER SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
A.6.1 PHYSICAL AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• Experienced in rigging for a minimum of three (3) years.
• Capable of reading and understanding the English language sufficient for the
fulfilment of their function in a safe manner.
• Certified physically and medically fit, including eyesight, colour blindness test,
hearing and reflexes, by a Qatar registered medical practitioner.

• Hold a valid certificate of competence issued by a QP Approved Training
Service Provider or an internationally recognised body acceptable to QP
Approved Training Service Provider and accepted by a QP Competent Person.
• Hold an identification card with photograph issued by a QP Approved Training
Service. Marine divers, crew and all seafarers handling LE shall undergo
Rigging training and shall have a valid Rigger certificate of competence.
• The validity of QP Approved Training Service Provider certificates shall not
exceed three (3) years.
Initial and refresher QP Approved Training Service Provider training shall be for a
minimum of three (3) days.

APPENDIX B - REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES

B.1 GENERAL
• Subsequent to thorough and visual examination, if defects are evident, the QP
Approved Inspection Service Provider may give instructions to perform further
tests, examinations, NDT, etc. at his discretion to assess the integrity of the
equipment.
• All lifting appliances shall be designed, engineered, constructed, installed,
tested, operated and maintained in accordance with the specified standards
and this standard.
• All lifting appliances shall be assigned unique identification numbers and
marked with certified SWL. In addition all items shall be colour coded in
accordance with the QP colour coding scheme, which is applicable at the time
of utilisation. The contractor shall ensure that the equipment bears the current
colour coding according to the period specified in the QP colour coding
schedule.
• A comprehensive register of LE detailing the following minimum information
shall be developed for monitoring periodic inspection requirements.
Table 1: LE REGISTER
Equip Date of Due Date of Date of

Brief Description Due Date of
SWL Proof Load next Proof Load
ID No. of Equipment Inspection next Inspection
Test Test
• The LE Focal Point for the Operational Area shall take delivery of new LE and
fall protection equipment.
• No lifting appliance shall undergo alterations to components or parts that affect
its structural integrity or load bearing capacity without the written approval of
the OEM.
• When any lifting appliance has undergone repairs that affect the load bearing
parts or replacement of parts or components that affect the structural integrity,
the lifting appliance shall be re-inspected, proof load tested and certified by a
QP Approved Inspection Service Provider.
• Safety devices that affect the integrity of a lifting appliance shall not be altered
without the written approval of the OEM.
• Where a lifting appliance has suffered major damage or incident, the appliance
shall not be repaired without a written repair procedure from the OEM, and shall
be retested after the repairs by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider to
verify the equipment structural integrity.
• Any lifting appliance, that has been newly installed or relocated, shall undergo
approval by QP Approved Inspection Service Provider and commissioning tests
shall be performed before being used.
• A complete manufacturer’s maintenance and operating manual for lifting
appliances shall be available for reference to the operator and maintenance
personnel at site/location. The lifting appliance shall be operated and

maintained in accordance with the procedures set out in their relevant

handbook and manuals.
• All cranes permanently installed in a location that has slewing limitations or
crane boom restrictions (i.e. jack-up rigs or barges) due to structural design (i.e.
legs), shall be fitted with an approved and maintained limiting device, in
accordance with the relevant standards.
• In addition to the statutory thorough examinations by a QP Approved Inspection
Service Provider, the lifting appliance operator is responsible to complete
regular in-service visual inspections, before each shift and before lifting a load,
in accordance with the lifting appliance OEM’s recommendation, to identify any
faults and damage that might arise. If any are found they should be referred to
a QP Competent Person (LE).
• Contractors providing services, construction, inspection and maintenance, to
QP shall insure that cranes utilised in lifting operations are adequately covered
by insurance.
B.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL CRANES:
B.2.1 GENERAL
All cranes shall have the following:
• Operating levers and switches that are clearly identified and marked. All
markings shall be in English or internationally agreed symbols.
• Check valves or holding valves shall be fitted to all hydraulic cylinders to
prevent cylinder movement in the event of hose failure.
• A facility for emergency lowering of loads.
• An emergency stop with manual re-set capability within crane operator reach.
• Motion control levers that return to neutral with a minimum delay upon release
(this does not apply to engine throttle lever).
• An emergency escape route for personnel.
• Safety latches that automatically close fitted to all integral crane hooks.
• A suitable operating cab, as and when applicable, that adequately protects the
crane operator and controls from the elements (weather), is adequately cooled
(if possible) and ventilated, and provides a clear and unrestricted view of all
operations associated with the crane.
• The SWL of the hook block prominently marked and highlighted on the hook.
• Maintenance and repair logbook for each crane and such is to be maintained.
• Audible and visual alarm fitted on crawler cranes while travelling forward or
reversing.
• The load bearing components or structures of the crane shall be subjected to
Magnetic particle Inspection or any other suitable NDT examination at the
discretion of the QP Approved Inspection Service Provider following a Proof
Load Test (PLT).
• An adequate and certified portable fire extinguisher within the crane operator
reach.
• Rated capacity limiters and indicators on all cranes, excluding Electric
Overhead Traveling (EOT) cranes having a rated capacity of three (3) tons and
above.

• A checklist based on the manufacturer’s instructions covering the assembly and

erection of the crane shall be used during dismantling and erection at site. The
erection of the crane shall be performed by competent persons.
B.2.2 OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS

• No person shall be transported by a crane except in an approved workbasket
or personnel transfer net. The operator shall not leave the controls while the
personnel or load is suspended.
• All cranes utilised at jetties for handling loads shall have a legible metric load
chart that has been calculated in accordance with the dynamic factor (load
factor) of 1.35 or as recommended by the crane manufacturer, permanently
fixed in the crane operator’s cabin.
• Cranes shall not be used to transport loads unless they are specifically
designed for the purpose.
• No crane is allowed to pull or tow weights.
• No crane is allowed to enter any hazardous zone without permission and
verification of zone requirement.
• Cranes shall not be utilised when the wind speed is more than 25 knots or
exceeds values set out by the OEM of the crane, whichever is lesser. Use of
cranes above 25 knots can only be considered on a case-by-case basis via a
waiver request, subject to a detailed risk assessment supported in writing by
the OEM’s certified maximum safe operating wind speed. Under no
circumstances are lifting operations permissible in wind speeds in excess of
OEM certified maximum safe operating wind speed. All lifting operations above
25 knots require a written acceptance by a QP Competent Person (LE).
• Cranes shall not be utilised to carry out any lifting operations during periods of
poor visibility. Any lifting operations that have to be performed after sunset or
during periods of poor visibility, shall be with the full approval of QP/HSE
operational and Projects departments.Adequate illumination shall be provided
to ensure all involved persons and equipment are clearly visible when carrying
out the lift. In addition the LE shall have its own means of illumination to ensure
that the operator at all times can see adequately what actions are taking place
and the crane itself shall be fitted with lights at all extremities and along the
length of the boom where feasible to assist all personnel involved in the
operation can be aware of any movement of the crane.
B.2.3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CRANES USED FOR LIFTING

PERSONNEL IN SUSPENDED MAN-BASKETS
• Cranes shall have a Safe Load Indicator (SLI) with an appropriate duty for lifting
personnel (i.e. half the rated capacity for lifting other loads). For cranes that do
not have the above, the crane shall be derated and used to 50% of its rated
capacity chart.
• Shall have a rope spooling device, if originally supplied with one by the OEM.
• The crane shall automatically stop all motions when the controls are released.
• The crane shall be equipped with anemometer.
• The crane shall be equipped with a winch that has power lowering. Cranes with
free-fall ability shall not be used for personnel lifting, unless the free-fall facility
has been locked out.

• Load bearing hydraulic cylinders fitted with load hold valves shall stop
movement of the crane in case of hose rupture or pipe fracture.
• The crane control shall be such that the man-basket can move gently and the
working speed shall not exceed 0.5 m/s on all motions.
• The crane should not be used to lift persons in wind speeds in excess of 7 m/s.
• The crane shall have a control mechanism to lower the man-basket to a safe
position, in a controlled manner, in the event of power failure or crane’s control
failure. The operator shall be familiar with this control mechanism.
• The wire rope used for hoisting and lowering the man-basket shall have a
minimum diameter of 8 mm and above.
• Cranes shall be inspected and certified by a QP Approved Inspection Service
Provider for the above items.
B.3 MOBILE CRANES:

• On initial supply if the crane has been tested and certified to 125% of SWL and
witnessed by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider, no further initial PLT
is required.
• Ground conditions shall be risk assessed before deploying the crane outriggers.
• Crane pads with a minimum size of 1.5 square meter shall be used to help
disperse weight evenly under each of the cranes outriggers.
B.3.1 SIX (6) MONTHLY THOROUGH INSPECTION OF MOBILE CRANES

• Telescopic booms/fly jibs shall be thoroughly and visually inspected on all
sides, section by section, in its extended/erected condition.
• Telescopic boom wear pads are to be checked for their condition.
• Lattice boom shall be lowered on the boom support cradles for thorough
examination.
• The main and auxiliary hoist, boom and pendant wire ropes etc. shall be
thoroughly inspected throughout their complete length. Cross reference
against wire rope certificate to ensure correct construction and diameter fitted
and verified against OEM requirements.
• Automatic digital SLI system shall be checked and verified against known
weights for all the parameters.
• Safety devices such as overload cut-off system, anti-two block, jib hoist cut-off,
working area control devices, boom locking system, and winch drum locking
devices, etc. shall be checked for their correct functioning.
• Condition of the slewing machinery system including slewing gear, bearing,
slewing brake, slewing lock etc. shall be checked.
• Hook block sheaves/boom head sheaves shall be thoroughly inspected to
ensure that there are no visible cracks or any damage.
• Counterweight locking pins/bolts shall be checked for correct anchorage. The
required number of counterweights shall be fitted on the crane in compliance
with the load chart.
• The crane maintenance logbook shall be verified for any evidence of repairs or
any maintenance work performed.
• Whenever considered necessary by a QP Competent Person (LE), NDT shall
be performed on cranes components.

B.3.2 ANNUAL THOROUGH INSPECTION AND TESTING OF MOBILE CRANES

(IN ADDITION TO B.3.1)
• At least three (3) 100% SWL tests shall be performed in accordance with load
chart and crane rating at different boom length configuration, (shortest boom
possible, intermediate boom and longest boom), at appropriate radii.
• All test certificates for cranes shall have crane capacity charts attached for
verification.
B.3.3 PLT OF MOBILE CRANES (IF REQUIRED)

• Records of any major repairs or replacements shall be verified before
commencing the tests.
• At least three (3) tests shall be performed in accordance with load chart and
crane rating at different boom length configuration, (shortest boom possible,
intermediate boom and longest boom), at appropriate radii.
• All safety switches shall be checked for correct operation. Any safety switch
overridden during the test shall be re-set and checked for correct functioning
after the load tests.
• All test certificates for cranes shall have crane capacity charts enclosed for
verification.
• Crane with extendable fly jib installed requires at least two (2) 100% SWL tests
at shortest and longest fly jib length, after every reinstallation. These tests shall
be performed in accordance with load chart and crane rating, at appropriate
radii.
• Crane with fixed fly jib installed requires 100% SWL test after every
reinstallation.
B.4 OFFSHORE CRANES:
B.4.1 GENERAL
• Onshore cranes shall not be used for offshore service unless confirmed by the
OEM that the crane is suitable for offshore service.
• All cranes on vessels/barges, contracted, owned and/or operated by QP, which
are not covered under the classification or competent authority recognized by
the flag state, shall be inspected and certified to conform to this standard.
B.4.2 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFSHORE CRANES

All offshore cranes shall comply with the following in addition to those as detailed within
Section B.2.
• Have a readily accessible shutdown device in the air intake of any internal
combustion engine.
• Have an exhaust equipped with a spark arresting device.
• Have fitted or access to, in close proximity (visible to the crane operator), a
working and calibrated anemometer or be provided with a means of
communication to the nearest station monitoring wind speed.
• Have a boom angle indicator and, where applicable, a boom extension indicator
clearly visible to the Crane Operator.

• Be fully and thoroughly inspected by a QP Approved Inspection Service

Provider at a maximum of six (6) monthly intervals to ensure compliance with
the relevant standards and this standard.
• QP Approved Inspection Service Provider shall witness 100% SWL test on a
yearly basis as shown in Table 2, Appendix B.
• Be provided with hands free VHF radio or any communication system between
crane operator, rigger, vessel’s captain and control room.
B.4.3 SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS

• When a ship, barge drilling rig or pontoon fitted with LE is engaged in lifting
loads and is counter-balanced to reduce heel or trim, the vessel’s stability shall
be sufficient to absorb the full counter-heeling moment that would be imposed
in the event of loss of the load and to provide an additional margin of stability.
• All ballasting arrangements shall be under the control of a competent person,
qualified under International Association of Classification Society or marine
warranty surveyor.
• Cranes shall not be utilised when the mean wave height exceeds two (2)
meters.
• Under no circumstances are lifting operations permissible in wind speeds in
excess of OEM certified maximum safe operating wind speed.
• Offshore cranes used for raising or lowering personnel must meet the
requirements of API SPEC 2C Specification for Offshore Pedestal-Mounted
Cranes and API RP 2D Recommended Practice for Operation and Maintenance
of Offshore Cranes.
• If an offshore crane has not been designed for raising or lowering personnel, it
shall not be used for this purpose.
• If an offshore crane is being used for raising or lowering personnel, the
operation shall be suspended if the wind speed exceeds 12 knots.
B.5 OVERHEAD TRAVELLING CRANES

All overhead travelling cranes shall comply with the requirements of the specified
standards, and in addition shall:
• Have positive end stops with resilient buffers installed for cross travel and long
travel movement.
• Have limit switches for cross travel and long travel movement. Existing cranes
which do not have limit switches, shall, if possible, be modified to include them.
• Have anti-collision switches installed if more than one crane is operating on
same rails.
• Have isolator switch at easily accessible position.
• Have audible warning device fitted for cabin-operated cranes.
• Pendant control (if fitted) to have emergency stop button.
• Have an overload limit switch system installed. Existing cranes, which do not
have overload limit switches, shall, if possible, be modified to include them.
• Have prominent marking of SWL and ID number on the crane bridge.
B.6 TOWER CRANES

• All tower cranes shall comply with the requirements of the specified standards.

• Signboards, lights, etc. can impose additional loadings on the crane and shall
not be fitted unless approved by the manufacturer.
• The following are minimum safety equipment that shall be provided on the
crane:
 Automatic safe load indicator,
 Motion limiting devices,
 Overload cut-out devices,
 Anemometer,
 Zoning devices where there are two (2) or more cranes operating in the
same area.
 Rail mounted tower cranes shall be fitted with an audible alarm while
travelling.
 Jib counterweights and central ballast shall be in accordance with OEM
and verified by QP Approved Inspection Service Provider prior to
erection.
 A certified vertical wire rope lifeline with auto-locking shall be installed, in
the absence of a fall protection cage, for climbing the vertical ladder.
 A certified horizontal wire rope lifeline along the boom shall be installed,
in the absence of an inspection basket.
B.7 LORRY LOADER CRANE

• Lorry loader cranes (telescopic boom with/without winch system) manufactured
after 2014 shall have an inbuilt Rated Capacity Indicator (RCI).
• Lorry loader cranes (telescopic boom with/without winch system) manufactured
before 2014 shall be fitted with either RCI or a device that shows the actual
load.
• Lorry loader cranes shall be operated by a certified lorry loader operator.
• Lorry loader trucks shall be driven by a person holding a valid Qatar medium
truck driving license.

Lorry loader cranes shall not:
• Pull or tow weights.
• Enter any dangerous zone without permission and verification of zone
requirements.
• Move the vehicle with the outriggers in extended position.
• Move the vehicle with the boom in extended or raised position.
• Move the vehicle with the load on the crane (pick and carry is prohibited).
• Be operated on tyres without extending the outriggers.
• Use fuel like petrol and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), in areas where there is
a risk of a flammable vapour, gas or dust concentration being present.
Lorry loader cranes with diesel engines shall only be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres if, in addition to protection of the electrical system, the exhaust is
protected against spark emission, precautions are taken against the intake of
flammable mixtures and hot surfaces are protected.

All lorry loader operations shall be halted where weather conditions are bad enough
to adversely affect the performance of the lift truck or expose the operator to danger,
e.g. excessive wind speed, poor visibility due to mist or fog, lightning or heavy rain.
For conducting PLT annual certification and maximum pull per line details refer to
Table 2, Appendix B.
B.8 DAVITS (GENERAL PURPOSE)

• Davits (general purpose) are used throughout QP operational areas on many
types of equipment. Use of the davit is normally determined by the type of
equipment it is fitted to.
• Davits used infrequently (less than once a year), prior to use, shall have visual
and functional test performed and recorded by asset owner.
B.9 EARTH MOVING EQUIPMENT (WITH LIFTING ATTACHMENT)

• All earth moving equipment operators shall have a valid Qatar driving license
suitable for the specific equipment they are operating.
• If the earth moving equipment is used as a lifting appliance then such
equipment shall be certified by a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider and
the operator certified by a QP Approved Training Service Provider for that
specific equipment.
B.10 ELEVATORS (PASSENGER AND CARGO)

• All elevators shall comply with the requirements of the specified standards and
the OEM’s operation and maintenance manuals, and additionally:
• Drop test shall be limited to the initial supply or any subsequent major repair or
failure.
• The number of persons permitted at one time inside the elevator and SWL shall
be prominently displayed on all elevators.
• All elevators shall have a logbook in which the owner records the maintenance,
safety checks and comments relating to the operation.
B.11 ESCALATORS
• All escalators shall comply with the requirements of the specified standards and
the OEM’s operation and maintenance manuals, and additionally:
• All escalators shall have a logbook in which the owner records the
maintenance, safety checks and comments relating to the operation.
B.12 FORKLIFT
All forklifts including electrically/battery operated shall comply with the requirements
of the specified standards and the OEM’s operation and maintenance manuals, and
additionally:
• Forklifts shall be fitted with Qatar traffic registered plate number. QP asset
owner on case-by-case basis shall approve permission for exclusion for this.
• Fork arms shall not be distorted or perforated.

• Forklifts shall not be used to lift loads unless the pneumatic tyres are inflated to
the correct pressure. The inflation pressure for each tyre shall be shown
prominently on the forklift.
• All forklifts shall be fitted with audible and visual warning devices, e.g. horn,
reverse horn, front and rear lights and a flashing light on the top, to warn other
personnel in the vicinity.
• Diesel-powered lift trucks shall only be used in potentially explosive
atmospheres if, in addition to protection of the electrical system, the exhaust is
protected against spark emission, precautions are taken against the intake of
flammable mixtures and hot surfaces are protected.
• If any attachment, including man-riding basket, is fitted that may alter the
characteristics of the forklift, a QP Approved Inspection Service Provider, in
accordance with the OEM’s written recommendations, shall carry out the
necessary de-rating and certification. The attachments shall be securely
fastened and care taken to ensure that the attachments or securing device do
not foul any part of the mast structure during raising or lowering of the
attachment.
• The SWL shall be prominently displayed on all forklifts.
• No forklift shall be used beyond its statutory test period.
• All forklifts shall be fitted with seatbelts.
• All forklifts shall be fitted with adequate and certified portable fire extinguisher.

• No forklift shall be used beyond its statutory test period.
• Forklifts shall not be driven on public roads.
• Forklifts shall not be used to lift a load greater than the maximum designed SWL
at specific load centre.
• All lift truck operations shall be halted where weather conditions are bad enough
to adversely affect the performance of the lift truck or expose the operator to
danger, e.g. excessive wind speed, poor visibility due to mist or fog, lightning
or heavy rain.
• Petrol and LPG-engine lift trucks shall not be used in potential fire/explosion
risk hazardous areas.
• Suitably protected battery-powered and diesel forklift trucks shall only be used
in potentially fire/explosion risk hazardous areas.
• Use of forklifts for transport of personnel is strictly forbidden.
B.13 GRABS
All grabs shall comply with the requirements of the specified standards and the OEM’s
operation and maintenance manuals.
B.14 JACKS (MOBILE OR PORTABLE) AND ASSOCIATED LE

• Jacks shall be designed or equipped in a way that the load can be restrained
and held.
• All hydraulic and pneumatic jacks shall be fitted with security devices against
overloading and these devices shall be set to the lowest possible value between
100% and 125% of the rated load.

• A pressure relief valve shall be fitted between the pump and the non-return
valve and its allowed tolerance is between 100% and 125% of the rated load.
• The direction of motion shall be identified by symbols or words and shall be
attached to the control device or immediately alongside it.
• The lift pad shall have a rough surface or be designed in such a way to
counteract any tendency of the load to slip off.
• Jack operator shall hold a valid certificate of competence issued by a QP
Approved Training Service Provider.

• All jacks of mechanical type shall be replaced with a static support once the
load has been lifted to the desired position.
• Every refillable hydraulic system shall have adequate means of filters to aid the
proper and continued working of the safety devices.
B.15 JAW WINCH (Tirfor) MANUAL CHAIN HOIST AND LEVER HOIST
Subsequent tests for hoists fitted with ‘limited slip clutch’ shall be tested to the slipping
load specified by the OEM.
B.16 LE USED FOR DIVING OPERATIONS

During diving operations, the following shall apply, in addition to the relevant
International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) requirements:
• Any crane when used in conjunction with diving operations shall have an audio
alarm and visual device (e.g. mirror) indicating that there is a minimum of three
(3) turns of wire rope left on the hoisting drums.
• Where diving operations are being performed, LE not associated with the diving
operations shall not be operated or utilised if there are divers within the vicinity.
• During any diving operation where the use of submerged LE is required,
adequate, uninterruptable and suitable voice communication between the
diver(s), diving supervisor, crane operator and rigger shall be established.
• During any diving operation where the use of submerged LE is required, the LE
shall be adequately and suitably illuminated or identifiable to the diver(s).
• The usage of any LE operated or utilised in submerged applications shall be
registered in a logbook. The logbook shall be signed and dated on each
occasion.
• On each and every occasion that LE is used, it shall be checked for adequacy
and suitability, and after each use it shall be washed with fresh water and
greased or protected as necessary.
• The wire rope shall be cut back to beyond the first sheave and be tested to
destruction to prove the FOS every 12 months.
•
None of the above actions relieve the duties of the Diving Supervisor and QP
representative, whose responsibility is to ensure that the LE used during each and
every dive is safe and adequate for the task.
NOTE: For wire rope slings refer to Appendix C.3.19.

B.17 MOBILE ELEVATED WORKING PLATFORM (MEWP)

All MEWPs shall comply with the requirements of the specified standards and the
OEM’s operation and maintenance manuals, and additionally:
• All MEWPs shall have an overload sensing device installed.
• All self-propelled MEWPs shall have Qatari registration plates.

• MEWP operations shall not be performed with wind speeds in excess of
25knots.
• Personnel riding in the MEWP shall wear QP accepted and certified FPE and
the safety harness shall be secured to the designated anchor point of the
appliance.
• MEWPs shall not be operated in any overload condition.
• All MEWPs shall be operated by QP accepted and certified MEWP operator.
B.18 PORTABLE GANTRY (A-FRAME)

• Any portable gantry having a single pad eye attached to it for lifting loads, the
pad eye shall be tested to 1.25 x SWL of portable gantry.
• Any portable gantry having multiple pad eyes attached to it for lifting loads, all
the pad eyes shall be simultaneously tested to 1.25 x SWL of portable gantry.
• After testing of pad eyes NDT shall be performed to ensure that all welds around
the pad eye are free from any defects.
• Any portable gantry with a trolley and chain hoist shall be tested to 1.25 x SWL
of the portable gantry.
• During testing deflection to be measured and be limited to Span/500.
B.19 RUNWAY BEAM / MONORAIL

• Any trolley and chain hoist fixed on the runway beam / monorail shall be tested
to 1.25 x SWL of the runway beam.
• Runway Beam / Monorail must be clearly identified with a separate colour,
preferably yellow and have prominent marking of SWL and ID number.
• All Runway Beams / Monorail shall be fitted with end stoppers.
• If possible, runway beams / monorails shall be fitted with a lifting appliance of
the same capacity. In case of any capacity variation the lower SWL to be
assigned and marked accordingly.
B.20 SIDE BOOM PIPE LAYER

• Side Boom Pipe Layers shall be fitted with an SLI with overload protection.
• In the absence of an SLI with overload protection the owner shall specify the
means of load measurement. This shall be confirmed and detailed on the QP
Approved Inspection Service Provider certificate.
• Side Boom Pipe Layer shall be driven or operated by a person holding a valid
Qatar excavator or crane driving license and hold a valid certificate of
competence issued by a QP Approved Training Service Provider.

B.21 VEHICLE LIFT

• Locking mechanisms shall not be modified, unless confirmed in writing by OEM.
• Locking mechanisms shall be checked prior to every use.
• The control position to operate the vehicle lift shall be designed and arranged
so that the operator can watch the load carrying device and the load whilst in
motion, as well as the space under the load carrying device and the load.
• All vehicle lifts shall be equipped with an emergency stop device and it shall
stop the motion of all the lifting devices immediately it is activated.
• The termination efficiency shall be a minimum of 80% of that of the wire rope
MBL. Bulldog grips shall not be used for vehicle lift wire rope terminations.
• The MBL of chain used for chain drives shall be at least four (4) times the
maximum possible static load, with the rated load in the most unfavorable
position. Chain wheels and sprockets with undercut teeth shall not be used.
• All hydraulic and pneumatic jacks shall be fitted with security devices against
overloading, and these devices shall be set to the lowest possible value
between 100% and 125% of the rated load.
• The direction of motion shall be identified by symbols or words and shall be
attached to the control device or immediately alongside it.
• Pulleys and wheels for ropes and chains shall be provided with derailment
protection. This shall be designed such that the rope or chain cannot pass
between the derailment protection and the pulley or wheel.
• All vehicle lifts shall be fully thoroughly inspected by a QP Approved Inspection
Service Provider at a maximum interval of six (6) months for offshore and
onshore locations.
• Use of vehicle lifts other than for their intended use is strictly forbidden.
B.22 VEHICLE MOUNTED DRILLING RIG

• All vehicle mounted drilling rig operators who have to drive on roads shall have
a valid Qatari driving license suitable for the equipment he is operating and hold
a valid certificate of competence issued by a QP Approved Training Service
Provider.
• All operating levers/switches/gauges shall be clearly identified and operable.
Operator shall be safely protected at the operating panel area.
• Emergency stops to be fitted within operator’s reach.
• The ground conditions shall be assessed before deploying the outriggers which
shall be marked with red and white chevron patters.
• The load bearing components, the mast structure, the drilling lifting capacity
and the auxiliary single joint LE shall be PLT and inspected by a QP Approved
• Petrol driven engines are not allowed in QP fields. Diesel driven engines shall
be certified for working in hazardous zones, fitted with automatic shut off valve
(Chalwyn) on engine air intake and spark arrestor on exhaust.
• SWL shall be marked on the drilling mast and on the single joint lifting winch.
• All hoses and connections shall be pressure rated, safely routed and secured.
• An adequate and certified portable fire extinguisher shall be provided within the
vehicle operator reach.

B.23 WINCHES:
B.23.1 GENERAL
All winches shall comply with the requirements of the specified standards, the OEM’s
operation and maintenance manuals and additionally:
• All winches shall have a maintenance logbook.
• The wire rope size shall never exceed the OEM’s recommended size.
• All winches shall be fitted with safety guard to protect the operator.
• All winches shall be marked with SWL.
• All winches shall be fitted with overload limiting device.

Winch control shall be manned at all times while the winch is in use.
B.23.3 WINCHES FOR MAN-RIDING BASKET

Winches made for man riding purposes shall be rated to 150kg SWL with load limiter
fitted along with slack wire device. In addition to requirements of B.23.1 above, all
man-riding winches shall:
• Be fitted with a wire rope with FOS 10:1.
• Have a rope spooling device.
• Have a manual hand brake in addition to an automatic brake system.
• Be fitted with an emergency stop device.
• Be constructed so that the brake mechanism is permanently applied at all times
when the operating controls are in the neutral position.
• Be fitted with upper and lower travel limit switches, in addition to an overload
protection.
• Be provided with an emergency manual descent mechanism.
• Not be fitted with a free fall mechanism
• Be clearly marked ‘MAN-RIDING’ with SWL.
The winch wire rope shall be replaced every six (6) years, irrespective of the condition
of the rope.
B.23.4 WINCHES FOR MAN-RIDING USING BOSUN CHAIR WITH BODY

HARNESS.
Man-riding operations using body harness shall only be performed if there is no other
reasonably practical and safe means of completing the task.
In addition to the requirements of Table 2 of Appendix B the following shall be included:
• Body harness shall be certified and having the hook attachment in the front of
the body.
• The body harness shall have a minimum SWL of 100 kg and shall have a design
FOS of 10:1.
• Shall be provided with an emergency manual descent mechanism.
B.23.5 OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR MAN-RIDING WINCHES

• No simultaneous operation that can interfere with man-riding operation shall be
allowed.

• The winch used for man-riding, shall not be used for lifting any other item,
simultaneously.
• Effective communications shall be established at all times during the man-riding
operations. The communication shall be undertaken by experienced and
Competent Persons (LE), familiar with signs, signals, and procedures used in
each particular operation.
• In case of failure of the communication mechanism, the winch operator shall
stop the movement of the man-riding and shall resume the operation only after
it is safe to do so.
• Rescue plans must be available. If emergency manual descent mechanism is
not available then alternative solution like providing addition standby crane is
required.
• Shall be used only with a certified man-riding basket, or bosun chair, for all
personnel lifting operations.
• Each person riding in the man-riding basket shall have a safety line secured to
the hoist hook.
B.23.6 FLARE TIP WINCHES

In addition to requirements of B.23.1 above, all winches used to lower flare tips are
used infrequently and then usually during a plant shutdown. For such situations the
wire rope shall be removed from the winch and preserved in a relaxed coiled condition
and the winch preserved for long term storage at the location. Prior to use the winch
shall be reassembled, inspected and tested at 125% SWL.
B.23.7 WINCHES AND DAVITS FOR LIFEBOATS AND RESCUE BOATS

All winches and Davits for Life Boats and Rescue Boats shall be checked in
accordance with the following criteria:
• The winch speed shall be verified against the OEM’s recommended limits while
lowering the lifeboat with the SWL.
• The winch wire rope shall be replaced every five (5) years.
• Winch limit switch shall be checked during inspection,
• Functioning of winch brake system shall be checked and its condition to be
highlighted on the certificate.
• Lifeboat davit structure shall be inspected for any deformation or propagation
of cracks in the metal. NDT shall be performed before and after conducting the
PLT.
• Maximum number of persons permitted in Lifeboats and Rescue Boats shall be
clearly marked in addition to SWL.
B.24 RUNNING WIRE ROPE FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES:
B.24.1 LIFTING APPLIANCE WIRE ROPE INSPECTION AND RETIREMENT

POLICY
A lifting appliance generally has no ‘redundancy’ so a single failure is enough to cause
a major accident. QP’s lifting appliance wire rope inspection and retirement policy has
been established based upon current recommended practice, from informed sources
such as ISO 4309 and other regulatory bodies.

A permissible service life of wire ropes is 6 years, from the date of installation and put
into service and shall be indicated in the issued certificate of the lifting equipment.
For extension beyond six (6) years of services, Electromagnetic (EM) Inspection as a
recommended practice to be utilized to detect internal condition of wire rope & report
shall be presented to the inspector/surveyor on annual basis before
inspection/certification as an evidence of the conducted EM inspection. In addition to
EM, bi annual thorough examination & SWL test shall be carried out for a finally
concluded integrity/condition assessment of wire rope
If any of the above requirements cannot be met then the wire rope shall be retired at
a certain prescribed interval. This interval is six (6) years.
B.24.2 RETIREMENT-FOR-CAUSE APPROACH:

A Retirement-for-Cause approach requires that the wire rope must be retired when the
deterioration exceeds certain limits as defined in ISO 4309. Appendix D.
Wire rope deteriorates gradually throughout its entire service life. To keep abreast of
deterioration, wire rope shall be periodically inspected. The purpose of wire rope
inspections is to monitor the normal process of deterioration so that the wire rope can
be retired before it is being at risk. There are two major non-destructive inspection
methods for the detection and evaluation of wire rope degradation: Visual inspections
and Electromagnetic inspections as detailed in QP Corporate Procedure for Lifting
Equipment Doc. No. QP-PAI-PRC-004.
In addition to the statutory thorough examinations by a QP Approved Inspection

Service Provider, the lifting appliance operator is responsible to complete regular in-
service visual inspections, before each shift and before lifting a load, in accordance
with the lifting appliance OEM’s recommendation, to identify any faults and damage
that might arise. If any are found, they should be referred to a QP Competent Person
(LE).
PUWER and LOLER both require that the wire ropes have been regularly lubricated
and the lifting appliance maintained in accordance with OEM’s guidelines, throughout
their working life, not just prior to the QP Approved Inspection Service Provider
thorough examination.
B.24.3 REQUIREMENT FOR PURCHASING OF WIRE ROPES:

All wire ropes shall be supplied with a mill certificate or COC detailing the following:
• Certificate number.
• Name & address of the manufacturer or his authorized representative.
• Quantity & nominal length of rope.
• Standard to which the rope conforms (BS EN 12385, API Spec 9A).
• Rope designation including construction, lay, grade, core, galvanized or not
galvanized in accordance with EN 12385-2.
• Minimum breaking Load (MBL).
• Actual breaking Load.
• If the rope is preformed.
• If special lubrication is applied.

• Date of issue of the certificate & authentication.
When replacing, all wire ropes shall be supplied with a QP Approved Inspection
Service Provider break test certificate.
Certificate of lifting appliance with wire rope installed should mention test certificate
number and the date of replacement of the wire rope.
FOS of running ropes shall meet OEM specification for the particular equipment. If the
OEM specification is not available then an FOS of 5:1 must be applied as a minimum.
Wire rope to be installed in any lifting appliances shall be accepted by a QP Approved

All wire rope used for lifting operations that involve submergence in water shall be
break load tested annually to verify with the MBL requirement. Break test sample shall
be taken from the immersed portion of the wire rope.
FOS of standing ropes shall meet OEM specification for the particular equipment. If
the OEM specification is not available then an FOS of 3.5:1 must be applied as a
minimum.
The wire ropes for the raking machines shall be subjected to visual inspection by QP
approved inspection service provider at an interval of every six months. Inspection and
replacement of wire ropes shall be as per the OEM operation & maintenance manual.
TABLE 2: INSPECTION AND TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING APPLIANCES
INSPECTION
OR ALTERATION
EVERY 4 YEARS
INSTALLATION
AFTER MAJOR
6 MONTHLY
LIFTING APPLIANCE TYPE

ANNUALLY
ON INITIAL
SUPPLY
REPAIR
EVERY
NDT
1 Beam Trolley      - -
2 Cable pulling machine      - -
3 Crane (Derrick)      -
4 Crane (EOT, Floor, Gantry, Jib,)     - -
5 Crawler Crane     -
6 Davit (General Purpose)       ***

Earth moving equipment with
7       ***
lifting attachment
8 Elevators (passenger or goods)       -

INSPECTION
OR ALTERATION
EVERY 4 YEARS
INSTALLATION
AFTER MAJOR
6 MONTHLY
LIFTING APPLIANCE TYPE
ANNUALLY
ON INITIAL
SUPPLY
REPAIR
EVERY
NDT
9 Escalators      - -
10 Forklift / Telehandler      - -
11 Grabs      - -
12 Hoist (powered)      - -
13 Jack **   ** ** - -
14 Jaw Winch (Tirfor) *   * * - -
15 Lifeboat /Rescue Boat Davit       ***
16 Lorry Loader Crane      - -
17 Manual Chain Hoist/Lever Hoist *   * * - -
18 Mast Climbing Working Platform      - -
19 Mobile Crane    - -
20 Mobile Elevating Working Platform      - -
21 Pallet Stacker      - -
22 Pallet Truck – Hand Operated      - -
23 Pedestal Crane / Offshore Crane µ  µ µ - -
24 Portable Gantry (A- Frame)      - -
25 Runway Beam/Monorail       -
26 Side Boom Pipe Layer     - -
27 Suspended Access Platform      - -

Test Equipment (load cell and
28       -
Testing machines)
29 Tower Crane     -
30 Vehicle lift       -
31 Vehicle Mounted Drilling Rig      - -
32 Winch      - -
33 Winch (Lifeboat & Man Riding) **   ** ** ** -

LEGEND:
1.50 x SWL test & thorough visual
 Thorough visual inspection 
inspection
1.00 x SWL test & thorough visual 2.20 x SWL test & thorough visual
 
inspection inspection
1.00 x SWL test, 100% line pull & 1.50 x SWL up to 20t
*
thorough visual inspection 1.25 x SWL above 20t
1.10 x GW test dynamic & thorough 1.50 SWL static test
 **
visual inspection 1.10 SWL dynamic test
1.25 x SWL test & thorough visual NDT After PLT/Discretion of LE
 ***
inspection Inspector/Surveyor
SWL up to 18.15t: 1.25 x SWL
µ SWL 18.15t to 45.4t: SWL + 4.54t 
Calibration required
SWL above 45.4t: 1.10 x SWL
Note: A load test may be performed as deemed necessary by the LE Inspector/Surveyor
During inspection

APPENDIX C - REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING TACKLE (LOOSE GEARS)

C.1 GENERAL
• All lifting tackle shall be clearly marked, die-stamped or tagged as appropriate
with a unique identification number and SWL.
• All items shall be colour coded in accordance with QP colour coding scheme
applicable at the time of utilisation.
• The LE Focal Point for the Operational Area shall take delivery of new LE and
fall protection equipment.
• If the manufacturer/supplier of the lifting tackle is unknown it must be removed
from service.
• All lifting tackle shall be examined and tested as detailed in Table 1, Appendix
C.
C.2 EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS NO QP RESTRICTIONS

The list below identifies the equipment which has no QP restrictions:
Beam Clamp Lifeboat / Rescue boat Lifting Points

Beam Clamp (Fabricated) Lifting Bar/Lifting Beam/Spreader Beam
Bundle Puller Loading Ramp
Chain Pipe Clamp / Pipe hook
Chain Sling Plate Clamp
Drum Lifter Portacabin
Eye bolt Pulley Block
Eye Nut Snatch Block
Hoist Link / Ring / Swivel Turnbuckle / Rigging screw
Hoppers Water bags
The inspection, testing and certification of the above listed tackles shall be performed
as per the applicable international standards listed in Appendix A with no additional
requirements imposed by QP for the certification. Endorsement is required, in order to
verify compliance to QP LE Standard.
C.3 EQUIPMENT WHICH HAS QP RESTRICTIONS:
C.3.1 BEAM TROLLEY

Beam Trolleys shall be fitted with an anti-tilting device.
C.3.2 CARGO CARRYING UNIT (CCU)

All CCUs including cargo baskets, containers, cylinder racks, enclosure lifting frames,
Lifeboat/Rescue Boat Lifting Frame, skids and skips used for transportation of
materials, equipment or plant shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the applicable standards and this standard. In addition the
following shall apply:
• Protruding parts such as door handles, hinges, hatch cleats etc. shall be so
placed or so protected that they do not catch the lifting set or other structures.
• Fitted with data plates as detailed in the relevant standard.
• For CCUs for offshore transportation, lifting point pad eyes shall be a minimum
of 19 mm thick.

• For CCUs for onshore transportation, lifting point pad eyes shall be a minimum
of 19 mm thick, unless supported with QP Approved Inspection Service
Provider verified OEM design documents.
• Certificates issued for CCUs with lifting point pad eyes less than 19mm thick,
must include the statement ‘For onshore use only’.
• For CCUs for offshore transportation, the lifting set must meet the minimum
standard requirement.
• Shackles fitted with proper locking arrangement to avoid accidental
detachment. Hooks shall not be used in place of shackles.
• The container number shall be prominently displayed on all sides of the
container in characters of a contrasting colour not less than 75mm high. For
open-sided containers it may be necessary to attach panels specifically to carry
the container number.
• The information markings such as gross weight, tare weight, and SWL shall be
marked in characters of a contrasting colour not less than 50mm high on two
(2) faces of the container.
C.3.3 CARGO NET

All cargo net made of steel wire rope or manmade fibre rope shall be supplied with
certificate of conformity.
C.3.4 ISO CONTAINERS

• ISO Containers must only be lifted by specifically designed, tested and certified
lifting devices and tackles.
• ISO Containers that have not been modified shall have valid CSC certification.
• ISO container that has had its lifting points modified is considered to be a CCU
and in addition to items stated above in D.2.2, any modifications to the lifting
points of an ISO container must be supported with QP Approved Inspection
Service Provider verified design documentation.
• All ISO containers having wooden flooring shall not be used offshore. Floors
shall be fabricated from steel and be in good condition.
C.3.5 FALL ARRESTOR

• QP Approved Inspection Service Provider shall review the manufacturer’s
certificate of conformity and issue a thorough examination certificate.
• Fall arrestors must be fitted with an indicator of instance of fall.
• Fall arrestors shall not be reused if they have arrested a fall.
• Fall arrestors/inertia reels should only be serviced by OEM approved agency.
C.3.6 GANGWAY
• The recorded deflection at any point shall not exceed 1/500 of its span with
evenly distributed SWL.
• Aluminium gangways with non-metal base (point of contact) are only allowed in
hazardous areas.
• For gangways constructed with lifting pad eyes, there must be a minimum of
four (4) lifting pad eyes.
• While testing the test weight shall be uniformly distributed along the gangway.

C.3.7 HOOKS (SLING TERMINATIONS)

• Hooks shall be fitted with safety latch.
• Hooks with safety locks protruding, which can be accidentally opened shall not
be used.
C.3.8 JUMBO BAGS:

• All jumbo bags complete with lifting straps shall be rated for the content weight
and have a minimum FOS of 5:1.
• Jumbo bags shall not be reused or re-circulated.
• Jumbo bags shall have four (4) lifting points from lifting straps that are
completely encircling the bag.
• A batch testing procedure as detailed below shall be followed for certification of
the bags:
 All bags shall be marked with an individual ID number.
 One bag shall be randomly selected from a batch of 100 bags and be
tested to 5 x SWL without breaking.
 The break test certificate number shall be referenced in the certificate
issued for the remaining bags (with unique ID nos.).
 The details such as ID no., SWL and Break test certificate number shall
be recorded in each certificate.
C.3.8.1 OPERATIONAL RESTRICTIONS

The following restrictions shall be applied to Jumbo Bags:
• Not to be lifted by a single leg sling or a single loop.
• Not to be used for dynamic lifting i.e.to or from vessel to offshore platform.
• To be protected from sunlight and moisture at storage areas.
• Not to be dragged or lifted by sharp edges.
• Manufacturer’s safe handling and stacking instructions shall be followed.
C.3.9 MAN-RIDING BASKET (EXCLUDING PERSONNEL TRANSFER NETS)

All man-riding baskets and associated lifting sets shall have a minimum design FOS
of 10 x the maximum gross weight and shall be designed, constructed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the applicable standards and the following
requirements:
• A suitable fender, manufactured from incombustible material shall be fitted on
all sides of the basket.
• Man-riding baskets which are provided with more than one pad eye must be
designed such that the pad eyes are aligned diagonally.
• Man-riding baskets shall have a snag resistant tag line, fitted properly.
• Pad eyes shall be a minimum of 19 mm thick.
• Fitted with data plates clearly marked with the owner’s ID, tare weight, SWL,
gross weight in metric units and dates of PLT and visual examination.
• The basket shall be marked prominently with the maximum number of persons
permitted in addition to the SWL.


• Man-riding baskets are only to be used as the last option.
• All personnel using a man-riding basket shall wear an approved safety harness,
which shall be attached to the safety lifeline. The safety lifeline shall be tied to
the crane hook block.
• Man-riding baskets shall be lifted only with multi-leg steel wire rope slings
terminated with hard eyes and safety pin shackles.
• Chain and textile/fibre slings shall not be used for man-riding basket operations.
C.3.10 PAD EYES (EXCLUDING PORTABLE GANTRY, CCU, LIFTING BEAM

AND MAN-RIDING BASKET)
• Pad eyes for general lifting operation shall be designed, manufactured and QP
Approved Inspection Service Provider verified, tested and certified for the
specific application.
• Pad eyes for which the design cannot be verified shall be tested to Two (2) x
SWL.
C.3.11 PAD EYES FOR SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

• The requirements for PLT of pad eyes for special applications, such as for lifting
of offshore jackets, modules, pressure containment vessels etc., can be waived
provided the concerned QP Dept. or contractor can demonstrate that the pad
eyes have been designed, manufactured and QP Approved Inspection Service
Provider verified and certified for the specific application.
• Lifting points which are impractical to be proof load tested, that are mounted on
equipment such as pressure containment vessels, gas turbines, generators,
transformers, etc., must, as a minimum, have a self-load test performed on
them, witnessed and certified by QP Approved Inspection Service Provider
before the planned lifting operation.
• NDT shall be performed on the lifting points before and after the self-load test.
C.3.12 PALLET
• Steel pallets used for lifting shall be constructed with four (4) lifting points.
• Steel pallets can be used with cranes, forklift trucks, pallet trucks and crane
forks.
• Wooden pallets can only be used with a forklift truck, pallet truck and crane
forks.
• In all cases load shall be secured with adequate lashing.
C.3.13 PERSONNEL TRANSFER NET:

The personnel transfer nets used at offshore locations for transportation of personnel
shall have a FOS of 10:1 and shall be designed, constructed, operated and maintained
in accordance with the applicable standards and this standard.
Each offshore personnel transfer net inspection criteria shall be as follows:

• OEM’s recommendations shall be followed for life cycle applications relative to
replacement of personnel carriers.

• The transfer net shall be marked prominently with the maximum number of
persons permitted in addition to the SWL.

• Any offshore facility carrying out personnel transfers using a personnel transfer
net shall have a written procedure for this task which must be followed.
• An anti-spin device shall be fixed between the load line and the upper master
link. The anti-spin device shall be of a sufficient capacity to support the
personnel carrier application.
• Personnel carriers shall not be used as a workbasket.
C.3.14 SAFETY HARNESS AND LANYARD

• QP Approved Inspection Service Provider shall review the manufacturer’s
certificate of conformity and issue a thorough examination certificate.
• Safety harness shall be discarded after four (4) years regardless of condition.
• Full body harness with shock absorbing double lanyard and snap hooks shall
be used.
C.3.15 SHACKLE
• Shackles manufactured to BS 3032 shall not be used in QP operational areas.
C.3.16 TEST WEIGHTS

• Test weights shall be calibrated annually and certified by a QP Approved
Inspection Service Provider and inspected every six (6) months.
• The gross weight of the test weight shall be marked in characters of a
contrasting colour not less than 50 mm high on two (2) sides of the test weight.
C.3.17 TEXTILE SLING (ROUND SLING/WEBBING SLING)

• Textile slings shall not have any colour code painted, or be marked with ink,
directly on the sling material. A label or a tag shall be attached to indicate the
current colour coding system.
• Textile slings can only be used for a maximum four (4) years from the initial
certification.
• Textile slings shall not be used for offshore transportation.
• All textile slings shall be supplied with a QP Approved Inspection Service
Provider certificate from a batch break test procedure to ensure a minimum
FOS of 7:1 as per BS EN 1492 or 5:1as per ASME B30.9.
• The batch testing procedure as detailed below shall be:
 One textile sling of each capacity shall be randomly selected from a
batch of 300 slings.
issued for the remaining slings (with unique ID nos.).
 The details such as ID no., SWL and Break test certificate number shall
be recorded in each certificate.

C.3.18 TRUNNIONS
Trunnions can only be used if they are supported with QP Approved Inspection Service
Provider verified OEM design documents. Trunnions shall not be used for offshore
transportation.
C.3.19 WIRE ROPE SLING

• All wire rope slings shall be supplied with a QP Approved Inspection Service
Provider certificate from a batch break test procedure to ensure a minimum
FOS of 5:1.
• The batch testing procedure as detailed below shall be:
 One wire rope slings of each capacity shall be randomly selected from
a batch size of 11 to 100 slings and tested to destruction.
 For a batch size less than 11 each wire rope sling shall be examined
and PLT to 2 x SWL.
issued for the remaining slings (with unique ID nos.).
 The details such as ID no., SWL and Break test certificate number
shall be recorded in each certificate.
• Certificate of multi-leg wire rope sling shall provide detail of master link and
other terminal fittings for verification.
• All wire rope slings used for lifting operations that involve submergence in water
shall be discarded after one year regardless of the condition.
TABLE 1: INSPECTION AND TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR LIFTING TACKLE
INSPECTION AND TEST

N or Alteration
INSTALLATIO
6 MONTHLY
ANNUALLY
ON INITIAL
LIFTING TACKLE TYPE

EVERY 4
SUPPLY
REPAIR
MAJOR
YEARS
EVERY
AFTER
NDT
1 Beam clamp      - -
2 Beam clamp (fabricated)      - ***
3 Bundle puller (frame)      - ***
Bundle puller (lifting points for
4   - ***
transportation)
Cargo Carrying Unit (CCU) up to
5      - ***
25,000 kg
Cargo Carrying Unit (CCU) above
6      - ***
25,000 kg
7 Cargo net    - - -

INSPECTION AND TEST
N or Alteration
INSTALLATIO
6 MONTHLY
ANNUALLY
ON INITIAL
LIFTING TACKLE TYPE
EVERY 4
SUPPLY
REPAIR
MAJOR
YEARS
EVERY
AFTER
NDT
8 Chain     - - -
9 Chain sling    - -
10 Containers (ISO)    - -
11 Drum Lifter      - -
12 Eyebolt/eye nuts    - -
13 Fall Arrestor    - -
14 Gangway or Walkway      - -
15 Gangway (Lifting Points)   - ***
16 Gin Pole/Wheel      - -
17 Hook    - -
18 Hopper (Lifting Points)    - ***
19 Hoist Links / Rings / Swivel    - -
20 Jumbo Bags     - - -
Lifeboat / Rescue Boat Lifting
21      - -
Points
Lifting Bar/Lifting Beam/Spreader
22    - ***
Beam
23 Loading Ramp      - -
24 Loading Ramp (Lifting Points)   - ***
25 Man riding basket      - ***
26 Pad eyes (with design)      - ***
27 Pad eyes (without design)      - ***
28 Pallet (steel with lifting points)      - ***
29 Personnel transfer net    - - -
30 Pipe clamp/hook      - -

INSPECTION AND TEST
INSTALLATIO
6 MONTHLY
ANNUALLY
ON INITIAL
LIFTING TACKLE TYPE
EVERY 4
SUPPLY
REPAIR
MAJOR
YEARS
EVERY
AFTER
NDT
N or
31 Plate clamp      - -
32 Portacabin with pad eyes   - ***
33 Portacabin with trunnions      - ***
34 Pulley block    - -
35 Safety harness and Lanyard    - - -
36 Shackle    - -
37 Snatch Block    - -
38 Test Weight Calibration       -
39 Test Weight (Lifting Points )   - ***
Textile Sling (Round Sling /
40     - - -
Webbing Sling)
41 Trunnion      - ***
42 Turnbuckle / Rigging Screw      - -
43 Water bag      - -
44 Wire rope     - - -
45 Wire rope ( Running)   *** *** ***  ***
46 Wire rope sling     - - -

LEGEND:
1.50 x SWL test & thorough visual
 Thorough visual inspection  inspection
1.50 x GW test & thorough visual 2.00 x SWL test & thorough visual
 inspection  inspection
1.00 x SWL test & thorough visual 2.00 x GW test & thorough visual
 
1.10 x GW test dynamic & thorough 2.00 x Tare Weight test & thorough

visual inspection visual inspection
1.25 x SWL test & thorough visual 2.50 x GW test & thorough visual
 
CSC certificate issued by CSC
NDT After PLT/Discretion of LE
approved inspector/surveyor initial and *** Inspector/Surveyor
every 2.5 years.
SWL up to 10t: 2.00 x SWL
SWL 10t to 160t: 1.04 x SWL + 9.6 t
SWL above 25t: 1.22 x SWL + 20t
SWL above 160t: 1.10 x SWL
Certificate of conformity and visual SWL 25t to 160t: 0.933 x SWL + 27t
inspection SWL above 160t: 1.10 x SWL
 Sample to be Tested to destruction  Calibration required
Note: A load test may be performed as deemed necessary by the LE Inspector/Surveyor
During inspection

APPENDIX D - WIRE ROPE ON LIFTING APPLIANCE DISCARD CRITERIA
TABLE 1: DISCARD CRITERIA FOR WIRE ROPE ON LIFTING APPLIANCE
For visible broken wires

Nature of visible broken wire Discard criteria
a) Wire breaks occurring randomly in

sections of rope.
Two or more wire breaks in a rope lay
b) Localized grouping of wire breaks in
length (approximately equivalent to a
sections of rope which do not spool
length of 6d)
on and off the drum.
c) Valley wire breaks.
d) Wire breaks at a termination.
Uniform decrease in diameter of wire rope have reached as per below
percentage values, then severity rating is considered high (60%) signalling
discard of the wire rope running through a steel sheave
Rope type Uniform decrease in diameter
(expressed as percentage of nominal
diameter)
a) Single-layer rope with fiber core 8 % and over but less than 9 %
b) Single-layer rope with steel core or
5,5 % and over but less than 6,5 %
parallel-closed rope
c) Rotation-resistant rope 3 % and over but less than 4 %
Corrosion and intermediate severity ratings
Type of corrosion Condition and Discard criteria
Wire surface rough to touch or Wire surface heavily

a) External corrosion pitted and slack wires - High severity, 60 % to be
discarded.
Obvious visible signs of internal corrosion i.e.
corrosion debris exuding from the valleys between
b) Internal corrosion
the outer strands- High severity, 60 % to be
discarded
Assessment of internal condition of wire rope shall be verified by employing

Electromagnetic Inspection (EM) methodology and discard criteria are introduced, as
an aid to the internal inspection of wire ropes.

APPENDIX E - USE OF LE DURING NON-ROUTINE COMPLEX LIFT FORM (QP-

PAI-STD-005-E)
The following form shall be used in the implementation of this standard.
USE OF LE DURING NON-ROUTINE COMPLEX LIFT FORM

QP-PAI-STD-005-E
Attach the form, duly reviewed and signed by QP Focal Point, to the Lifting
Plan
S No REQUIREMENTS DETAILS
Contact /Project title
Name of Contractor company
Contract Number
Contract Manager
1 Tel No. Mobile No. Fax No.
Address of Contractor company
QP Focal Point
(Name & Ref indicator)
Tel No. Mobile No. Fax No.
Details of LE to be used (Use extra sheet if required)
Equipment Certificate Number Validity Of Certificates
2
Details of lifting personnel to be used

Validity Of
Name Certificate Number
Certificates
3 Crane operator
Rigging
Supervisor
Rigger
Rigger
4 Brief description & location of the planned lift
Estimated duration of work

Are Certificates for all
5 equipment and personnel for YES NO
this lift provided
6 Reviewed by : Name Signature Date

QP Focal Point

APPENDIX F - REQUEST FOR WAIVER FORM (QP-PAI-STD-005-F)

REQUEST FOR WAIVER FORM
QP-PAI-STD-005-F
SPONSORING DEPT. Telephone No.:
REPRESENTATIVE: Fax No.:
Print Name: Designation :
Signature:
FOR QP DEPARTMENTS:
OFFSHORE ONSHORE
AREA OF
OPERATION
Section:
FOR CONTRACTORS:
PROJECT OR COMPANY REPRESENTA AREA OF OPERATION
CONTRACT No. NAME TIVE
ONSHORE OFFSHORE
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ID No. CERTIFICATE No.
PERIOD WAIVER FROM: TO:

REQUIRED:
REASON FOR REQUESTING WAIVER:
APPLICABLE CLAUSE OF QP-PAI-STD-005:

RESTRICTION PARAMETER TO BE IDENTIFIED TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION:
Requested by: Review by QP competent person (LE):

Print Name: Print Name:
Ref. Ind.: Ref. Ind.:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
REVIEW BY QP OPERATIONAL HSE Approved by QP Asset Owner/Project
Manager: Manager:
Print Name: Print Name:
Ref. Ind: Ref. Ind:
Signature: Signature:
Date: Date:
Copy to be sent to BC for reference.

APPENDIX G - USE OF LE DURING NON-ROUTINE SIMPLE LIFT FORM (QP-

PAI-STD-005-G)
USE OF LE DURING NON-ROUTINE SIMPLE LIFT FORM
QP-PAI-STD-005-G
CRANE DETAILS LIFTING TACKLE DETAILS LIFTING ITEM DETAILS
1.1 Crane Name & Type 2.1 Slings SWL & Quantity 3.1 Dimensions (LxWxH)
1.2 No. of falls as rigged 2.2 Shackles SWL & Quantity 3.2 Actual Weight
1.3 Lifting Height (LH) 2.3 Spreader Bar, SWL 3.3 Weight Of Lifting
Tackle
1.4 Lifting Radius (LR) 2.4 Other appliance, SWL 3.4 Weight of Hook Block
1.5 Boom Length (BL) SAFETY FACTOR FOR THE LIFT 3.5 Total Weight
= 1.6 / 3.5 (SHALL BE > 125%) (=3.2+3.3+3.4)
1.6 Capacity as per load Risk assessment conducted TBT conducted

chart (for above Date:
configuration)
4. Brief description of the lift (including location and date of lift):
Attach a plan view

to this form
Crane Name Staff No./Ref. Ind. Signature Date

Operator
Prepared by a Name Staff No./Ref. Ind. Signature Date
competent
person
Accepted by a Name Staff No./Ref. Ind. Signature Date
QP Competent
Person (LE)
A. Attach QP accepted certificates for all LE and LE personnel.

B. Cordon off the footprint of the crane to prevent unauthorised entry to lift site and mark escape route.
C. All the lifting gear/appliances shall have SWL of 30% in excess of the total weight to be lifted.
D. This plan is valid for 7 days from date of approval.
E. Use for this lift operation only as detailed above.

APPENDIX H - REVISION HISTORY LOG

Revision Number: 00 Date: 03/07/2020
Item Revised: Revision Description Page No.

Nil New Document. NA
Remarks: Nil.

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SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

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3.2 COLOUR CODING

3.3 LIFTING APPLIANCES

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3.4 LIFTING TACKLE (LOOSE GEAR)

3.5 TESTING EQUIPMENT

3.6 MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

3.7 NONDESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) REQUIREMENTS

3.8 SINGLE LIFTING POINT POLICY

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3.9 HSE AND QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

3.10 CRITERIA AND CATOGERIES OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

Non- Routine Simple Lifting Operations

Non- Routine Complex Lifting Operations

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3.11 CONTROL MEASURES OF LIFTING OPERATIONS

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 Risk associated with hazardous materials.

Specific Requirements For Control Of Non-Routine Simple And

TABLE 1: DYNAMIC AMPLIFICATION FACTOR

SHL (Static Hook Load) DAF (Offshore)

3.12 RESTRICTIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS

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Restrictions For Non Routine Simple & Non-Routine Complex Lifts

3.13 INCIDENT REPORTING AND INVESTIGATION

REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

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Contractors and Lifting Equipment Personnel Training and Certification

TABLE 2: REFERENCES TO OTHER INTERNAL DOCUMENTS

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TABLE 3: REFERENCES TO OTHER EXTERNAL DOCUMENTS

LE AND FPE TYPE BRITISH STANDARDS OTHER REFERENCES

Crane (Mobile) BS 7121-2-1 & 3 ASME B30-5, PCSA STD No.

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LE AND FPE TYPE BS STANDARDS OTHER REFERENCES

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LE AND FPE TYPE BS STANDARDS OTHER REFERENCES

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Colour Coding A designated system applied by QP to mark all LE

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A.1 QP COMPETENT PERSON (LE) SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING

A.2 QP ACCEPTED LE INSPECTORS/SURVEYERS AND QP ACCEPTED LE

A.3 QP ACCEPTED LE CERTIFICATE AUTHORISED SIGNATORY SHALL MEET

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• Have a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in any engineering field

A.4 OPERATORS: CRANE, FORKLIFT, MEWP, TELEHANDLER AND BUNDLE

A.4.1 PHYSICAL AND EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

A.4.2 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A.5 RIGGING SUPERVISOR SHALL MEET THE FOLLOWING

A.5.1 PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

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A.5.2 TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS