1.

Check for the availability of

Lifting & Erection Fire
Injury to Workers
flame arrester mounted on the
crane / boom truck exhaust.
2. Carry out the gas test to
confirm absence of flammable &
toxic atmosphere at worksite.
3. Check the availability of
suitable & approved Fire
Extinguishers at site.
1. Check the slings, chain,
ropes, eye bolt, pallet, container
are not damaged and safe for
lifting the load.
2. Verify the workers are trained
for heavy lifting operations and
nonessential person leave the
area before lifting operations
starts
3. Confirm the signals between
crane Operator & Banks man.
Only trained Banks man to give
signal.
4. Ensure no one rides on the
load and nobody goes below
the load.
5. While person embarking on
to the trailer, ladder or proper
suitable should be arranged
in the way to prevent fall.

Damage to the Load 1. Ensure the load safety before

lifting and never over load more
than the capacity of crane,
pallet, container, slings / chain /
ropes or tackles etc.
2. Lift the load slowly & check
the slings / ropes / chains are
not twisted keeping the load in
central position.
3. Use the rope for guiding the
load if required. Use rubber
pads to protect abrasion from
slings.

Manual handling and Heat stress 1. Give awareness to the work

force regarding manual
handling hazards.
2. Use appropriate equipment
to move materials.
3. Provide rest hours and
drinking water to the work force.
Training/TBM on heat stress.

House Keeping 1. Remove the sleepers, slings

Post - Work and D-shackles
2. Make the area clean and tidy