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BSCGP-SMS-SWP Lock Blocks Lifitng-Transportation On Site
BSCGP-SMS-SWP Lock Blocks Lifitng-Transportation On Site
BSCGP-SMS-SWP Lock Blocks Lifitng-Transportation On Site
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Lifting Clamp:
DO NOT:
Do Not lift lock blocks by the life safety anchors.
Do Not use damaged eyelets: Rust / corrosion, bent, kinked or eyelets with missing or broken strands.
Do not use expired or damaged rigging equipment.
Do Not hook up too eyelets if the concrete that is near the eyelets is cracked or chipped.
Do not lift damaged lock blocks, such as cracks or missing sections.
Do Not lift lock blocks that were done in multiple pours. (you should be able to see seams on the lock block, possible
also variations in concrete color and texture(s). The pours may have not bonded properly, and the lock block could
separate when picked.
Do Not allow lock blocks to bounce when getting carried by the eyelet: slow down and drive to road conditions
(telehandler / fork lift)
Do Not lift lock blocks higher than needed to clear obstacles.
Do Not lift lock blocks with the eyelet or lifting clamp with the tower crane.
Do Not used pressure clamps if lock blocks are cracked or more than one pour.
Do Not use pressure clamp if lock block surface is not clean and free of debris (ice, dirt, snow).
Do Not use pressure clamp if there are bolts, nails, wood or other materials in the area of lifter contact.
Do Not remove lock blocks actively holding back material, remove material first.
Do Not go near unstable or leaning lock blocks.
Do Not lift lock blocks over workers or workers work zones.
Do Not swing lock blocks over sloped areas where the blocks could fall and roll down the hills.
Do Not pull elevated lock blocks towards the excavator, the operator could lose control and they could roll or slide
down the slope and contact workers or the equipment.
Do Not push lock blocks down hills or over embankments, pull towards the excavator.
Do Not lift lock blocks with bucket still attached to the excavator.
Do Not use excavator bucket unless it is locked out and the “key” is in place.
Do Not walk on top of lock blocks if there is a fall (heights) risk.
Do Not over reach if using a ladder to rig eyelets.
9. SAFE WORK PROCEDURE (STEPS)
TASK STEP HAZARD MITIGATION
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Attach rigging to lock block eyelet. Faulty eyelet. Always inspect eyelets before attaching
Using Lifting clamp. Expired or faulty rigging equipment. rigging. Remove any debris that
restricts eyelet inspection.
Landing lock blocks. Rigging not rated for proper weight.
Do not lift with damaged eyelets: rusty,
Other workers, crews and equipment. Lifting clamp slippage. bent, or broken strands.
Cracked or chipped concrete. Do not use eyelet if concrete has cracks
Lock blocks of more than 1 concrete or chips in the vicinity of the eyelet
pour. embedment(s).
Unstable ground. Do not lift with eyelet or lifting clamp if
Leaning wall. the lock block appears to be from more
than one pour.
Bucket in way of rigging and or
operators view. Do not approach lock blocks on
unstable ground or if the walls are
Falling lock blocks. leaning, (unless engineered with a slight
Worker falls, pinch and crush points. angle and stable) use the lifting clamp
Catching on items attached to the lock or have excavator move block to a safe
block (nails, bolts, ect) location to rig it.
Unable to stack lock block, base indent Do not lift lock blocks over people or
is plugged with material. equipment and materials.
Follow proper rigging and lifting
procedures.
Keep all body parts out of line of fire.
Lock blocks will swing / pivot when
being picked and landed.
Remove ALL wood, bolt, nail, ect
attachments if safe to do so before
lifting lock blocks. Use ribbon or
fluorescent paint to mark items not
getting removed. Warn other crew
members of any attached items or
protrusions (bolts, ect).
Wait until lock block is close enough to
ground before approaching to prevent it
from being a hazard before adjusting it.
Keep hands and body parts out of line
of fire.
Use dunnage or shovel to clean off
bottom of lock blocks, NOT your
hands.
Use dunnage or shovel to adjust
position of lock blocks from a safe
location if the lock block is elevated.
Bucket on excavator must but removed
before excavator can be used to lift
items.
Always move lock blocks as close to
the surface as possible.
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Building / Dismantling walls Falls from heights. Follow proper fall pro Protocol, tying
Slips, trips, falls, pinch points. off to approved anchor points if needed.
Over head risks. Walls tipping/ settling. If safe to build or dismantle wall from
having material low enough that lock
Unexpected lock block movement. blocks work as the wall / rail if done
Sloughing material. constantly that could be acceptable.
Unstable ground, saturated ground, ice, Do Not go more than 1.75
uneven ground holes covered with snow blocks higher than the surface
drifts. or less than 42 inches above
Settling of walls, structural failure of the surface.
walls. Do Not do this if wall or
ground is or may be unstable.
Utility strikes.
Do Not do this for dismantling
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Structural failure of walls Unexpected sloughing of material. Any unexpected failure or unplanned
Engulfment of workers and or dismantle events must have a flash
equipment. incident report done and be assessed by
a supervisor and or safety.
Falling debris.
If material and or lock blocks are
Soft edges supporting lock blocks. sloughing down or bowing workers
Bowing walls. cannot go into the work area.
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