Cranes & Suspended Loads

The risks arising from lifting and rigging activities are to be identified, assessed and controlled in the Project Risk Register, in accordance with the hierarchy of controls

All contractors must identify all High Risk activity within their scope of work, evidence of experience carrying out this activity, provision for full time supervision, relevant licenses and competencies of supervisor and workers to operate cranes, rig, sling, lift and land loads

All contractors are required to develop and submit, a specific safe system of work, e.g. SWMS for crane and lifting operations to the Baseline site representative for approval (7days) prior to commencing works

This MUST include an Emergency Procedure / Rescue Plan, evidence that supervisors and workers are trained in the procedure

Note: The Baseline expectation is that our contractors will follow all safety requirements listed within our standards

Lift plans are mandatory for all High Risk crane lifts

Proposed methodology for all crane lifts must be reviewed by Project Team and assess for need to conduct activity specific High Risk Workshop. (If required) High Risk Workshop to be conducted with contractor undertaking activity and Baseline Project Team.

All crane documentation must be submitted and recorded in Hammertech

Traffic management plans reviewed and implemented

Exclusion Zones must be established

Methodology, competencies and timing MUST be confirmed and agreed with all stakeholders

Prior to commencing lifting operations the SWMS and competencies MUST be approved by the Baseline site manager

Crane set up as per Geotech / permit requirements

Hard barrier exclusion zones have been created and/or spotters are in place where crush injury risk is present

For all crane activities a toolbox talk must be conducted by a Baseline Project Team member immediately prior to commencing lifting operations, and include all workers involved in the activity.

Carne Permits are mandatory for all lifts must be submitted and approved

Note: Where required, Traffic Management Plan is to control the movement of public and vehicles

Baseline site manager / supervisor MUST monitor the lifting operations activity until the work activity has been completed.

A Task Observation should be conducted by a Baseline Project Team member to record the works being carried out as per approved SWMS.

The Baseline site representative shall ensure, as part of the Site Inspection, that maintenance requirements are met for all items of mobile plant and equipment.

Daily plant inspections should be conducted as per manufactures instructions by the competent operator prior to each use

At the end of the activity (each day) the contractor supervising crane and lifting operations must confirm the lifting has been completed, pack up crane and inspect all areas of impact to ensure no damage has been done to ground and surrounding buildings.

The Baseline site manager / supervisor MUST confirm completion of crane lifting operations and sign off permit as complete

Where possible, assemble or construct in-situ to eliminate the need for crane lifts

Reduce load size by installing individual componentry where possible where possible

Exclusion zones and drop zones are in place with barricades and signage around the work area, including traffic management where required (Exclusion zones protect the swing radius of the crane)

Lifting equipment has been inspected, checked and verified in accordance with the Inspection & Test Schedule

Plant has been inspected, serviced and maintained

Taglines are used for loads that must be guided (with a minimum of 16mm diameter)

Outriggers are used when required, including outrigger pads and verification of weight load spread

Geotechnical or structural studies are conducted for crane placement

Lift plans are developed and provided where required

Crane operators, riggers and dogmen are verified as appropriately qualified

Overhead obstructions and services are identified and safe approach distances understood and documented

Crane placement is appropriate with consideration for storm water, drains, underground tanks and other ground conditions

Spotters are to be in place at a safe distance to observe all elements of the lift, including the dogman

Weather conditions are considered prior to conducting crane lifts

Crane Permit has been submitted in the HammerTech system and verified by the Baseline site representative

Gloves are to be worn at all times when conducting rigging work, using chains or latches.

Hardhats are worn at all times when conducting crane lifts