WestLake Property Management

- Crane Lifting Operations Awareness Training

February, 2007 11.5 Training Pack 26 Feb 07

 Training Agenda

• Objectives
• Crane Hazards
• Crane Basics
• Crane Safety
• WL PM Lifting Procedure
• WLPM Permit Process

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Objectives

• Review hazards associated with cranes

• Review crane and rigging basics for common types of
industrial and construction cranes
• Review crane safety prevention
• Explain WLPM Lifting Procedure Requirements
• Ensure that supervisors, riggers, and crane operators
understand and apply crane safety principles and WLPM
Permit procedures
 Crane Hazards

• Over 250,000 cranes in operation

− 125,000 in construction
− 80,000 general and maritime
• 80 fatalities per year
• One death per thousand crane operators in their working
lifetime (45 years)
• Risk to citizens and other workers

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 Crane Hazards

• Major causes of crane accidents

− Contact with energized power lines
− “Under hook lifting device”
− Overturned cranes
− Dropped loads
− Boom collapse
− Crushing by the counter weight
− Improper outrigger use
− Falls
− Rigging failure

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 Crane Incidents

• Operator error (33%)

• Support Failure (31%)

• Failure to Use Outriggers (22%)

• Machinery and Structural Failure (11%)

• High Winds (2%)

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 Controlling Crane Hazards

• Operator Requirements
− Knowledge (Training)
− Skills (Demonstration)
• Inspection
− Frequent
− Daily, monthly
− Hooks, rope, crane operation
− Periodic
− At least annually
− Complete inspection - wear, damage, deterioration, operation
− Slings
• Testing
• Records
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 Crane Types

• "Industrial cranes“
− Overhead
− Gantry
− Jib
• "Construction cranes“
− Mobile
− Tower
− Derricks

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 Industrial Cranes

• Overhead Cranes
− Common in industrial facilities
− Supported by overhead rails
− Components
− Bridge
− Trolley
− Hoist
− Often pendant or remote operated
− Easy to use, little training required, no stability problems

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 Industrial Cranes

• Gantry cranes
− Similar to overhead cranes, but
supported by a mobile frame which
travels on the ground

Small (1000 – 10,000 pound

capacity) gantry crane

Large (600 ton capacity)

gantry crane

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 Industrial Cranes

• Jib cranes
− Pivot mounted boom with
trolley and hoist

Floor-mounted
jib crane

Wall-mounted jib crane

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 Construction Cranes

• Mobile cranes
− Crawler cranes
− Truck cranes
− Hydraulic cranes
 Boom telescopes
 May have jib
− Equipped with outriggers for stability

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 Construction Cranes

• Tower cranes
− Variable height
“climbing cranes”
− Used for building
construction

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 Construction Cranes

• Derricks
− Boom angle changes to adjust
horizontal distance
− Often used in shipyards, building
construction, etc.
− Gin pole
− Chicago boom
− Stiff-leg
− Etc.

Stiff-leg construction derrick

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 Rigging Basics

Wire rope
• Usually a "core" member to increase
flexibility
− Fiber Core (FC)
− Wire Strand Core (WSC)
− Independent Wire-rope Core (IWRC)

• Classified by strand and wire count

− 6 x 31 IWRC is common rope for overhead
cranes, with 6 strands of 31 wires each and
a core

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 Rigging Basics

• Fittings, sheaves
− Shackles
− Blocks
− Sockets
− Hooks
− May have safety latch
− Eyes
− Turnbuckles

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 Rigging Basics

• Always use rigging to connect the load to the hook

• Materials
− Wire rope
− Fabric
− Chain
• Slings
− Straight (regular)
− Choker
− Basket
− Double, triple, etc.

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 Why Crane Safety?

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 Preventing Crane Accidents

• Contact with energized power lines

(45% of accidents)
− De-energize lines
− Maintain minimum distance
− 10 feet distance for 50 kv
− Over 50 kv, add 4 inches per 10 kv
− Use proximity alarms
− Warn when energized line is near
− “No fatalities” in 25 years, according to mfg.
− Warning signs

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 Preventing Crane Accidents

• Dropped loads
− Operating anti-two block device (upper limit switch)
− Proper rigging
− Inspection
• Boom collapse
− Inspection
− Stable base
− No overloading
− No horizontal loading
• Crushing by the counter weight
− Stay away from the rear of the crane

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 Preventing Crane Accidents

• Rigging failure
− Inspection
− Proper use
− temperature, angles, etc.
• Falls
− Fall protection for workers suspended by crane
"man basket" or "suspended work platform“
− Secure fall protection “above the hook”

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 Preventing Crane Accidents

• Under hook lifting device problems

− Inspect, proper use, etc.
• Overturned cranes
− Assure a level and stable base for the crane
− Comply with load charts
 Weight
 Boom angle and extension
 Only vertical loads
− Wind can cause a significant side load

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 WL PM Lifting Procedure

• Permit
• Task Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment
• Pre-Job Planning Meeting
• General Requirements
• Equipment Requirements
• General Safety Rules
• Lifts / Critical Lifts
• Competency
• Cancellation of Permit
• Completion of Permits
• Training

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 Permit

 Permit
− Must obtain a Lifting Permit prior to doing any lifting work
− Permit Form required
− All workers must sign the permit form
− Permit must be posted at job site
− Permit is valid for one shift or 12 hours
− Permit cancelled if emergency alarm, fire alarm, or facility emergency
occurs
 Other permits may be required (e.g., Hot Work)

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 Task Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment
Task Safety Analysis
 A TSA is required
 Must be completed by all Lifting work team members
 Review
 Work, # of workers, tools/equipment, PPE
 Method of lift
 Competent people assigned to lift
 Equipment inspections
 Applicable procedures / cautions based in specific lift
equipment
 Emergency plan
Risk Assessment
 Level 2 Risk Assessment required for Critical Lifts
 Must be discussed in daily planning meetings
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 Pre-Job Planning Meeting

• Held prior to any Lifting Operations activity to discuss the Task

Safety Analysis (TSA), Level 2 risk assessments, Lifting Plan,
Lifting permit, checklists, Emergency Response Plan and
SIMOPS.
• Meeting minutes and signed attendance list shall be
documented.
• Minimum requirements for discussion:
− Review hazards, safe work procedures, permitting requirements,
etc.,
− Competent Person (CP) present at job site,
− “Stop the Job” responsibilities to address potential unsafe
conditions,
− Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE),
− WLPM notification requirements for all accidents, injuries, first aids
and near miss incidents.

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 General Requirements

• Every lift requires a lift plan

− Lift plans shall be documented
− Use calculation sheet
− Critical lift assessment must be performed before every lift

• Critical Lifts (80% crane capacity) require additional steps

− See WLPM Lifting Operations Procedure for additional criteria to
define a Critical Lift

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 General Requirements

 An anti-two blocking device is equipment, which prevents the load blocks

from coming into physical contact with the head, or crown, blocks, which can
result in damage to the lifting equipment and a dropped load. Anti-two block
devices must be installed on all cranes and hoists and must be kept
operational. Bypassing this device for any reason is prohibited.

 All cranes, chain hoists, and lifting equipment shall be tested, inspected and
maintained in accordance with the applicable safety and health regulations
and this program.

 Only competent operators, lift leaders and riggers shall perform lifting
operations.

 Backhoes, track hoes, front-end loaders and similar earth moving equipment
may be used only for minor incidental lifting. Such use of this equipment shall
comply with the equipment manufacturer’s requirements, specifications and
designs for lifting use.

 The command STOP may be given by anyone and must be obeyed by

everyone including the crane or hoist operator.

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 General Requirements

 Lifting will not commence unless an assessment of the lift has

been completed and a competent person has determined the
lift method and equipment.
 Lifting will not commence unless the load does not exceed the
dynamic and/or static capacities of the lifting equipment.
 Lifting will not commence unless safety devices installed on
lifting equipment are operational.
 Lifting will not commence unless a competent person has
visually examined all lifting devices and equipment before each
lift.

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 Equipment Requirements

 WL PM Lifting Procedure has requirements for the following

equipment:

− Overhead Cranes and Hoists

− Mobile Cranes
− Tower Cranes
− Wire Ropes, Chains, and Slings

 Require preventative maintenance program based on

manufacturer’s recommendations

 Requires inspection and equipment condition based on

manufacturer’s recommendations

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 Crane Inspection

• Annual Inspection is done by a third party certified competent

person and any time a crane is assembled prior to being put
into service
• Monthly Inspections are done prior to use and each month
thereafter by a competent person
• Daily Inspections are done prior to each shift by a competent
crane operator
• Any defective equipment will be repaired before use

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 General Safety Rules

 Standard Hand Signals shall be in accordance to OSHA

regulations

 Signal Person Qualifications

− Prior to signaling crane operations, all signal persons shall be

tested and demonstrate their qualifications in the following
areas:
 Basic understanding of crane operation and limitations,
 Standard hand signals described in WLPM Lifting Operations
Procedure, Attachment # 1, “Standard Hand Signals for Crane
Operators”, whenever hand signals are used,
 Standard voice signals are defined and used, whenever voice
signals are used. 

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 General Safety Rules

• Signal Person Qualifications

− Know the crane limits
− Keep persons outside the crane’s operating area
− Have an unobstructed view of the load and crane or use a
second signal person
− Never direct a load over a person
− Keep load clear of obstructions
− Never let the boom contact the load or another object
− Anyone can give an emergency stop signal

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 General Safety Rules

 Moving and Lifting the load

− Each lift shall have a TSA completed prior to the lift.

− Each lift involving two or more persons shall have a signal person.

− Hoisting and rigging operations for all lifts require a designated lift
leader, who shall be present at the lift site during the entire lifting
operation. The designated lift leader shall make certain the load is
correctly rigged. It is recommended that Lift Leader not be the same
person as the crane operator.

− All personnel in the vicinity of the crane operations who are not directly
involved with the lift shall stay out of the area of maximum boom radius.
If necessary, the area shall be barricaded to keep personnel out.

− Loads shall not be carried over people. Personnel shall not pass under
suspended loads or the loaded crane boom. Never allow anyone to get
close or under the load.

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 General Safety Rules

 Moving and Lifting the load

− Work on suspended loads is prohibited. Suspended loads include the
lifting hook, rigging, spreader bars and any other attachments below
the lifting hook.

− No one shall be on the load, hook or rigging during hoisting, lowering

or swinging of the load, or traveling of the lifting equipment except as
noted in the Critical Lifts section this procedure.

− If the load must remain suspended for any considerable length of

time, the load shall be physically immobilized with a positive acting
mechanical

− Tag lines shall be used to control the load. Tags lines will minimize
the danger of grabbing or touching the load. Usually at least two tag
lines are needed.

− The load shall be secured and balanced in the sling or lifting device
before it is lifted more than a few inches.
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 Lifts
 Lift leader shall be present at the site during lift operations.

 A Task Safety Analysis and Level 2 Risk Assessment shall be

completed when the velocity of wind exceeds 20 mph, or lower if
so indicated by the manufacturer. Do not lift loads when winds
create an unsafe or hazardous condition, regardless of wind
speed. Lifting operations shall be suspended when wind speeds
reach 30 miles per hour.

 If the visibility of the riggers, hoist crew or load is impaired by

weather conditions such as dust, snow, rain, fog or darkness, lifting
operations must be suspended.

 All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of

suspended loads. It is recognized that operators on WLPM
construction projects may work in direct proximity to suspended
loads and may have portions of their bodies under the load.

 All personnel shall keep hands out of pinch points while slack is
removed from slings and load lines.
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 Lifts

 The gross load should not exceed the dynamic or static capabilities of the lifting
equipment. An evaluation of crane capacity shall be completed for each lift and kept
for the duration of the job. Any load exceeding 80% of the rated crane capability, at
the boom angle that is required to complete the lift should be considered a Critical
Lift.

 Power lines are a high potential hazard during any lifting operation. Power lines
within twice the maximum swing radius of the crane, plus the required clearance,
constitutes a Critical Lift.

 The minimum clearance between the maximum boom extension, load or load line and
a power line is ten (10) feet for all voltages up to 50 kilovolts (kV). Higher voltage lines
required greater clearances as indicated below.

Normal Voltage (phase to phase) Minimum required

clearance
To 50 kV 10 ft.
Over 50 to 200 kV 15 ft.
Over 200 to 350 kV 20 ft.
Over 350 to 500 kV 25 ft.
Over 500 to 750 kV 35 ft.
Over 750 to 1000 kV 45 ft.
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 Critical Lifts

 Additional precautions shall be taken for operations determined

to be Critical Lifts. A critical lift is one in which the dropping,
upset, or collision of parts, components, or assemblies, could
present a potentially unacceptable risk of personnel injury or
property damage. Or it is a lifting designated as a critical lift by
the project because of special circumstances or hazards.

 The designated lift leader in charge of each critical lift shall

prepare a Task Safety Analysis (TSA), Level 2 Risk
Assessment (RA), lifting permit and a critical lift plan for safe
performance of the lift. The critical lift plan, TSA and RA must
be communicated to, discussed with, and approved by all
personnel involved in the critical lift.

 During Critical Lifts a diagram of the lift and rigging must be

prepared.

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 Critical Lifts

 Examples of critical lifts include, but are not limited to:

– Lifts exceeding 80% of the crane capacity.

– Lifting of personnel. All Lifts of personnel utilizing man baskets

must conform to 29 CFR 1926.550 (g); to include a test lift prior to
personnel being lifted.

– Lifting where electric power lines are within twice the maximum
swing radius of the crane, plus the required clearance.

– Lifting where the crane operator cannot see the load.

– Lifting directly over energized or pressurized equipment.

– The use of two or more cranes to simultaneously lift one load.

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 Critical Lifts
 Examples of critical lifts include, but are not limited to:

−Lifts to be made over normally occupied facilities

−When ever the value of the replacement of the item being

lifted is excessive.

−When ever the replacement time for the item lifted exceeds
two months.

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 Developing a Critical Lift Plan

The written Critical Lift Plan shall include:

 Determine maximum radius/boom length
 Determine type/capacity/size of crane
 Determine rigging equipment needs
 Complete lifting diagrams, critical lift permit
 Make the required schematics to determine the necessary configuration
of crane, head room and reach
 Check capacities vs. total loads lifted including appropriate deductions
 Determine rigging equipment needs
 Determine any secondary notifications that need to be made

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 Critical Lift Precautions

• Pre-lift Checklist
• Power line protection measures
• Safe rigging practices employed
• Lifts in tight quarters, over process/normally occupied facilities
minimized
• Ground stability for the crane adequate
• Tag line(s) in use; if appropriate
• Orientation of load
• Methods to connect and disconnect load
• Weather conditions

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 Lifting Permit
 The Lifting Permit must be completed prior to operations using a
mobile and tower crane, or any lift determined to be a Critical
Lift.

 The following guidance is provided for completing the Lifting

Permit.

−All permit line items shall be completed. Signatures are

required on the permit.

−The load weight should include the weight of the load,

block, ball, lattice extension, jib, hoist rope, rigging and
any other weight that would affect the gross load.

−The crane / hoist must be inspected as required by the

applicable Standard.

−A Critical Lift Assessment must be performed before

every lift. A “YES” response to any of the critical lift
criteria listed above requires the lift leader to perform a
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Critical Lift Plan.
 Lifting Permit

– Procedures that call for the lifting of personnel by a crane or

derrick are prohibited, unless it can be demonstrated that no other
means are available or that all other options are more hazardous.
If personnel need to be lifted by means of a crane it is a Critical
Lift. The mandatory requirements for lifting personnel can be
found in the OSHA regulations 29CFR1926.550(g).

– When eye bolts or other lifting attachments are used they must be
verified to be of sufficient strength and used in accordance with
the manufacturer’s requirements. The name of the individual that
has verified the mode of attachment must be entered in the
permit.

– During the planning of the lift, if clearances from structures are a

concern, an individual must be stationed so they can observe the
clearance and warn of any impeding danger.

– If the potential exists for people to move into the area of the lift, a
person shall be assigned to control access to the area.

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 Lifting Permit

– During Critical Lifts a diagram of the lift and rigging must be

prepared.

– Any exception to the critical lifting procedure must be approved

through the MOC process.

– Expired Lifting Permits shall be kept on file at the Westlake

Property Management office for one year beyond their expiration
date.

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 Competency

 Competency of lifting personnel must be provided with Lifting Plan

– Lift Leader
– Crane and Hoist Operator
– Rigger
– Signaler

● Meet requirements outlined in procedure

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 WL PM Lifting Procedure

 Cancellation of Permits
– Any alarm affecting the area of permit (evacuation, fire, etc.) shall
immediately void permit
– Workers shall immediately follow required procedures
– New permit required upon return

 Completion of Permit
– When work complete, the Lifting Supervisor (Performing Authority)
shall complete permit and return to Issuing Authority
– Permits kept on file

 Training
– Company shall provide training programs for their personnel involved
in lifting to meet safety and health regulations. Requirements are
described in procedure.
– Personnel to attend WL PM Awareness and Permit training
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 Emergency Response Plan

General Requirements:
• Site Specific ERP required.
• Must be documented and reviewed at the pre-job planning meeting.
• Must be available at the work site at all times when work is being
performed.
• Personnel must be trained to use and carry out the plan before work
begins.
• Emergency Response Plan must include:
− Facility contact names and phone numbers,
− Energy System Isolation procedures that address accidental contact of
any overhead utilities that have not been de-energized,
− Muster area,
− Phone numbers for emergency services and directions to work site.

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 Personal Protective Equipment

 Hard hats and safety glasses must be worn

 Steel Toe Shoes/Boots are required on all
construction sites
 Warning vests must be worn when exposed
to traffic

Emergency Rescue Equipment such as Safety Harness,

Lifelines and other rescue equipment must be available when
hazardous conditions exist or may develop.

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 High Visibility Clothing

WL PM
requirement
for outdoor
construction
sites,
especially
around Heavy
Equipment

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 Document No: Page:
Westlake Property Management 11.5 1 of 35
HSSE Procedure Manual
Supersedes: Effective Date:
Lifting Operations (Cranes, Hoists, Slings NA 26 Feb 07
and Other Lifting Equipment Inspection
and Operation)
Document Owner: Approval: Next Review Date: Revision Date:
WL Property Vice President, WL Property 2 6 Feb 0 8 26 Feb 07
Management, HSSE Management
Table of Contents
1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE................................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 DEFINITIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 2
3.0 KEY RES PONS IBILITIES ............................................................................................................................... 2
3.1. Site Manager.................................................................................................................................................. 2

WL PM
3.2. Authorizing Authority (FM/PM) ....................................................................................................................... 3
3.3. Issuing Authority ............................................................................................................................................ 3
3.4. Performing Authority ...................................................................................................................................... 3
3.5. Competent Performing Personnel.................................................................................................................. 4
3.6. Site HSSE Manager....................................................................................................................................... 4
3.7. HSSE Advisor ................................................................................................................................................ 5

Lifting 4.0
4.1.
4.2.
4.3.
PROCEDURE................................................................................................................................................. 5
Work Permit System ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Task Safety Analysis / Risk Assessment ...................................................................................................... 5
Pre-Job Planning Meeting ............................................................................................................................. 6
4.4. General Requirements .................................................................................................................................. 6
4.5. Equipment Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 6

Operations 4.6.
4.7.
4.8.
4.9.
General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................. 11
Lifts / Critical Lifts ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Lifting Permit .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Competency ................................................................................................................................................ 13
4.10. Cancellation of Permits ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.11. Completion of Permits ................................................................................................................................. 14

Permit 5.0
6.0
4.12. Training ....................................................................................................................................................... 15
REFERENCES AND RELATED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................... 17
REVIS ION LOG............................................................................................................................................. 17
7.0 ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Procedure 1.0 PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Lifting operations are an important aspect of BP’s business. Mistakes made during lifting can result
in loss of life via electrocution, falls, crushing injuries, explosions and release of toxic substances.
Property damage and loss of production can be severe when lifts go wrong. Extreme caution must
be used at all times during lifting activities.

This standard provides minimum requirements for safe lifting operations and applies to all Westlake
Property Management (WLPM) Campus locations, construction sites and maintenance operations.
It applies to all hoisting, lifting and rigging equipment and operations, including the hoisting and
lifting equipment utilized on construction sites. Operations covered within the scope of this process
are those associated with lifting operations involving mobile cranes, overhead cranes, tower cranes,
cherry pickers, backhoes, gin pole trucks, etc.

Exception:
Wire rope, ratchet and pawl, or lever-operated hoists, such as come-alongs, are not included in this
procedure and shall not be used as lifting devices. Only fit-for-service types of equipment shall be
used for lifting. Refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations/requirements for the use, inspection
and maintenance of this type of equipment and/or consult your HSSE advisor.
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 Assigned Duties of Personnel: Authorizing Authority

An Authorizing Authority authorizes the issuance of a Lifting

Operations permit and has the following duties:

1. Overall operation of the WLPM Lifting Operations procedure.

2. Authorization of all WLPM Lifting Work Permits.
3. Signature approval of deviations from PTW procedures (MOC).
4. Ensure that training and competency standards are followed.
5. Regular monitoring and auditing of Lifting Operations procedure.
6. Act upon findings to maintain integrity of permit system and propose
recommendations for improvement.

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 Assigned Duties of Personnel: Issuing Authority

An Issuing Authority is designated to issue a Lifting Operations

permit and has the following duties:
1. Assuring that work plan complies with the requirements of the Lifting
Operations permitting procedure.

2. Assuring that personnel are competent to perform their work tasks.

3. Ensure requirement for onsite inspection in order to issue Lifting permit.

4. Assuring that work is conducted as specified on the TSA and in accordance

with permitting requirements.

5. Monitoring work covered by the Lifting Permit to verify adherence to

requirements.

6. Complete close-out and recordkeeping of permit.

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 Assigned Duties of Personnel: Performing Authority

The Performing Authority (e.g. Supervisor) is the person responsible for

determining if acceptable conditions are present to perform Lifting Operations
permit work. The Supervisor also authorizes Lifting work, oversees work
activity and terminates the permit when the job is complete or when
conditions warrant termination. The Performing Authority must sign the
Permit and is responsible for the following duties:
1. Obtain the Lifting Operations Permit.
2. Address hazards by ensuring the requirement for onsite inspection in order
to complete Lifting permit.
3. Provide documentation of qualifications and competency of personnel to
Issuing Authority (e.g Qualified Equipment Operator).
4. Ensure that Lifting work adheres to the terms of the permit and that
workers are aware of hazards and properly trained in Lifting procedures.
5. Post the Lifting permit in the area of the work activity.
6. Provide required instruction to Lifting personnel.
7. Terminate the Lifting work and cancel the permit when the job is complete
or when conditions arise that warrant cancellation.

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 Permit Authority Matrix
Permit Authority Matrix – Lifting Operations
PROJECT NAME Lifting Operations
Building Other Greenfield

Authorizing Authority
FM - Operations Manager x x
FM - HSSE Manager x x
PM - GC Construction Manager x
PM - GC Construction Superintendent x
Issuing Authority
FM - Building Engineer x x
FM - Facilities Manager x x
FM - Project Manager x x
PM - GC Construction Superintendent x A Permit Authority Matrix
Performing Authority must be in place for the
Supervisor / Foreman (1) (1) (1) Facility Management
Other Personnel (WL PM) Department for the WL
FM/PM - Competent Personnel: (1) (1) (1) Campus and for each
FM/PM - Onsite Lifting Authority (1) (1) (1) Project managed by the
FM/PM - Competent Crane or Hoist Operator (1) (1) (1) Project Management
FM/PM - Designated Lift Leader (1) (1) (1)
Department.
FM/PM - Competent Rigger (1) (1) (1)
FM/PM - Signal Person (1) (1) (1)
FM/PM - Competent Crane Inspector (1) (1) (1)
FM/PM - Competent Rigging Inspector (1) (1) (1)

(1) A Performing Authority, and the following Competent Personnel must be designated for each Critical Lifting
Operation: Onsite Lifting Authority, Competent Crane or Hoist Operator, Designated Lift Leader, Competent
Rigger, Signal Person, Competent Crane Inspector and Competent Rigging Inspector.

Legend
Building = Projects / work affecting inside Building Operations
Other = Projects / work not meeting criteria for Building and Greenfield
Greenfield = Exterior projects / work inside a defined fence line

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 WestLake Property Management
Lifting Operations Permit
Permit No. ________________
(This Permit is valid for one shift not to exceed 12 hours)
IF UNSAFE, STOP WORK.
Date: bp Contract Company Project
Emergency #: Time Issued: Time Expired: Location:
LIFTING OPERATIONS
Qualified Crane Operator Signature: Date of Planned Lift: Time of Planned Lift:
L Designated Lift Leader Signature: Weight of Load: Was the weight estimated or confirmed ?
I Designated Rigger Signature: Method in which weight was determined:
FY N Y N
T Is Crane/Hoist inspection current? Load does not exceed dynamic or static capabilities of lift equipment?
I
N
Rigging inspected prior to the lift? Tag lines needed to control the load? Preparation
G
Crane/Hoist inspected prior to the lift?
Safety devices installed on lift operational?
Assured line of communication between Operator & Lift Leader?
Precautions taken to keep other personnel out of area?
requirement
Other: Crane Capacity Worksheet has been completed? checklist
Wind speed over 20 mph during the lift requires a reassessment of TSA/RAT. Wind speed over 30 mph during the lift require suspension of operations.
Permit Signature Authorizations:
Attach the completed Task Safety Analysis / Level 2 Risk Assessment (when needed), Critical Lift Plan and other required documentation to this permit and submit to the following for authorization
signatures.
Print Name Signature

Authorizing Authority:

Issuing Authority: Permit

Performing Authority: Authorization
Competent Person:
I have reviewed this permit with all participants and addressed all recognized safety/health hazards:
Signatures
Performing Authority Name and Signature:
This permit must be posted/available at the site of the Lift for the duration of the work.
Lifting Permit Completion

Lifting Operation Complete: Date: Time:

Note any problems identified during completion of task:

Performing Authority Signature:

By signing the Performing Authority acknowledges that the Lift activity is complete and all incidents have been described above.
Permit Closure

Issuing Authority Signature:

By signing the Issuing Authority acknowledges that the Lift activity is complete and permit is closed.

CRITICAL LIFT ASSESSMENT

If the answer to any of the following questions is YES, proceed to CRITICAL LIFT PLAN
Y N Y N
C Are personnel being lifted?If yes, refer
CFRto OSHA
OSHA 1926.550g
1926.550 g Can Crane/Hoist Operator lose sight of the load during lift? Critical Lift
R Power lines within the maximum boom swing radius? Lifting over energized or pressurized equipment? Assessment and
I Using two or more cranes to simultaneously lift one load?
Would the dropping, collision, or upset of the load or components present a potentially unacceptable risk of personnel injury or property damage?
Plan
T
I CRITICAL LIFT PLAN
Were any discrepancies noted
C Y N
If yes, refer to Project Mgr & document resolution:
between Rigger/ Operator/
A Leader?
L
Is the item a freely suspended Y N If no, describe holding forces (i.e., load
(free to move) load? must be lifted off of mounting bolts:
L Name of the individual that
I If eye bolts or similar lifting attachments are used, have Y N verified the capacity of the
F they been verified to be sufficient size and capacity? attachments:
T Is there sufficient clearance for If so, whom?
the load at every point along the Y N Has an individual been designated to observe any Y N
path? area that people could move into the load path?
Has a Rigging diagram been
Has the Personnel Platform been Y N Has a Test Lift of the Personnel Y N Y N

Lifting
completed?
Inspected? Platform been Completed?
Additional Information:

Operations
Permit
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 WLPM Lifting Operations Permit

Lifting Operations Section:

Date, location and description of Lift, lifting checklist,
Signatures of Crane Operator, Lift Leader and Rigger

WestLake Property Management

Lifting Operations Permit
Permit No. ________________
(This Permit is valid for one shift not to exceed 12 hours)
IF UNSAFE, STOP WORK.
Date: bp Contract Company Project
Emergency #: Time Issued: Time Expired: Location:
LIFTING OPERATIONS
Qualified Crane Operator Signature: Date of Planned Lift: Time of Planned Lift:
L Designated Lift Leader Signature: Weight of Load: Was the weight estimated or confirmed ?
I Designated Rigger Signature: Method in which weight was determined:
FY N Y N
T Is Crane/Hoist inspection current? Load does not exceed dynamic or static capabilities of lift equipment?
I Rigging inspected prior to the lift? Tag lines needed to control the load?
N Crane/Hoist inspected prior to the lift? Assured line of communication between Operator & Lift Leader?
G Safety devices installed on lift operational? Precautions taken to keep other personnel out of area?
Other: Crane Capacity Worksheet has been completed?
Wind speed over 20 mph during the lift requires a reassessment of TSA/RAT. Wind speed over 30 mph during the lift require suspension of operations.

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 WLPM Lifting Operations Permit

Lifting Section: Permit Authorization Signatures and

Permit Completion / Closure Signatures
Permit Signature Authorizations:
Attach the completed Task Safety Analysis / Level 2 Risk Assessment (when needed), Critical Lift Plan and other required documentation to this permit and submit to the following for authorization
signatures.
Print Name Signature

Authorizing Authority:

Issuing Authority:

Performing Authority:

Competent Person:
I have reviewed this permit with all participants and addressed all recognized safety/health hazards:

Performing Authority Name and Signature:

This permit must be posted/available at the site of the Lift for the duration of the work.
Lifting Permit Completion

Lifting Operation Complete: Date: Time:

Note any problems identified during completion of task:

Performing Authority Signature:

By signing the Performing Authority acknowledges that the Lift activity is complete and all incidents have been described above.
Permit Closure

Issuing Authority Signature:

By signing the Issuing Authority acknowledges that the Lift activity is complete and permit is closed.

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 WLPM Lifting Operations Permit

Critical Lift Section: Assessment and Lift Plan

CRITICAL LIFT ASSESSMENT
If the answer to any of the following questions is YES, proceed to CRITICAL LIFT PLAN
Y N Y N
C Are personnel being lifted?If yes, refer
CFRto OSHA
OSHA 1926.550g
1926.550 g Can Crane/Hoist Operator lose sight of the load during lift?
R Power lines within the maximum boom swing radius? Lifting over energized or pressurized equipment?
I Using two or more cranes to simultaneously lift one load?
T Would the dropping, collision, or upset of the load or components present a potentially unacceptable risk of personnel injury or property damage?

I CRITICAL LIFT PLAN

Were any discrepancies noted
C Y N
If yes, refer to Project Mgr & document resolution:
between Rigger/ Operator/
A Leader?
L
Is the item a freely suspended Y N If no, describe holding forces (i.e., load
(free to move) load? must be lifted off of mounting bolts:
L Name of the individual that
I If eye bolts or similar lifting attachments are used, have Y N verified the capacity of the
F they been verified to be sufficient size and capacity? attachments:
T Is there sufficient clearance for If so, whom?
the load at every point along the Y N Has an individual been designated to observe any Y N
path? area that people could move into the load path?
Has a Rigging diagram been
Has the Personnel Platform been Y N Has a Test Lift of the Personnel Y N Y N
completed?
Inspected? Platform been Completed?
Additional Information:

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 DIAGRAM OF LOAD PATH
Diagram the path that the load is to follow:

C
R
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T
I
C Critical Lift
Load Path
A
L

L
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F
Diagram
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 Permit Type: EEW o Energy Isolation (LOTO) o
Ground Disturbance o Coring (CCD) o
WestLake Property Management Hot Work o Confined Space o
Permit Signature Form Roof Access o Lifting o
Date: _________________
Permit Number: _________________________________

The person accepting the permit (Performing Authority) shall ensure that all personnel involved in performing the permitted work task authorized by Permit
sign to confirm understanding of the scope, hazards, controls and mitigation during work activity authorized by the Permit.

Everyone has individual responsibility to STOP Work should any work deviate from the permit requirements.
Personnel (Names and Roles/Duties)
Name (Print) Signature Position / Role (example: qualified equipment operator, spotter)

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Permit
9.

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11.
Signature
Form
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 Links

• Managing Mobile Crane Hazards

− http://www.cdc.gov/elcosh/docs/d0100/d000104/d000104.html
• Crane, Derrick, and Hoist Safety
− http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cranehoistsafety/index.html

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