YAHWEH ENTERPRICES

SITE- ACT TIRE PVT.LTD TIRUNELVELI

Work method statement for the erection of column

Materials to be followed are as under

Column weight: - 3 ton

Column height: 11 mtr

2 no’s - Wire rope sling: 4 ton

D-shackles: 9.5 ton

Lifting and transfer the Column

a) Previously we first proceed the column erection at ESP West side and for lifting use of web sling
5 ton belt and d – shackle 9.5 ton with this plan the next lifting is not be done on that ESP west
side because of obstacles
b) Now the new plan is to change the lifting area in ESP East side and for lifting equipment are
using 2 no’s wire rope sling 4 ton and d – shackles 9.5 ton

Safety in Lifting and Transfer of Pre fabrication steel column

a. Ensure all personnel is a safe distance from the equipment, the loads and any other objects within the
lift zone and its perimeters and area should be barricated.

b. Crane operation shall be prepared and finalized by the certified Rigger 1 and in close coordination
with the Crane Operator and supervisor.

c. All materials, equipment’s and person must be ready at the site before lifting operation starts.
Crane positioned at the pre-determined location, inspected and check- list completed, leveled and
barricaded. Wire ropes, shackles, taglines, ladders accounted and inspected, lifting and rigging crew
briefed on the procedure and sequence and wearing proper PPEs. Supervisors, engineers and other
involved personnel must be present.

d. Lifting wire ropes shall be rigged on the column on the specified rigging points. And sling has to protect
from edge so must use sling protector has to placed when lifting. Tag line shall be tied to each end of the
column to guide load while being suspended and shifted to its location.

e. Supervisor shall ensure that lifting procedure is according to the approved method statement and
column are installed according to the plan

f. At the direction of the Rigger manning the operation, column will be lifted above ground, no more
than 50 cm and will be suspended for at least 2 minutes. Crane operator shall ascertain that load
weight is as stated on the plan, crane mechanical condition, hoist brakes and sling capacity is according
to plan. Rigging crew and direct work supervisor shall check crane, load and rigging hardware for
any manifestation of fault or failure.
g. If all conditions are fit for lift, crane will swing column to the desired pre-installation location. Load will
be kept to as low as possible, in no way will any worker be allowed to work or go under a suspended load.
Once the desired location is ascertained, column will be lowered slowly.

h. Crane radius shall be kept to as low as stated on the lift plan. In no way shall the crane operate
beyond the stated lift radius. Crane shall position, reposition if needed to keep the lift radius within the
approved plan.

i. Crane will continue lift-and-transfer process to complete for erection.