Lifting Activities

1) Is there a Lifting Plan / Method Statement / Risk Assessment / Permit to Work available on site for the activity?<br>a) Has it been briefed out and signed for?

2) Are the Emergency Procedures available on site?<br>a) Are all operatives aware of them?

3) Have all Operatives been inducted to the Project and received EUSR training?

4) Are the welfare facilities adequate and is there appropriate first aid provision on site?<br>(Number of Appointed Persons / First Aiders, Location / Contents of kit)

5) Is the correct PPE for the task being worn?<br>(Check condition, age, storage, training)

6) Is the site tidy and free from trip hazards and is there safe access and egress available for all?

7) Are all operatives competent to perform the task?<br>(Check CITB, CSCS cards, Training Records etc.)<br>a) Who is Crane Operator, Slinger / Signaler and Appointed Person?

8) Does the crane have a current test certificate and inspection records?<br>(12 monthly thorough examination and weekly inspections including safe load indicator)

9) Are all lifting accessories (chains, clings etc) in good condition with the Safe Working Load and identification number visible?

10) Are 6 monthly thorough examinations undertaken for lifting accessories and visual checks done before each use?<br>a) Is a colour coding scheme in use for the tagging of items?

11) Are all weights and radii known before the lift begins?<br>a) Are all items sufficient for the task?

12) Is the crane situated on a firm and level base?<br>a) Are there any buried services or ducts below it?

13) Have communication between the crane operators and signalers been agreed? <br>a) Are signalers easily identified by the driver?

14) Is the load adequately slung with the centre of gravity established before the lift commences?

15) Is the arrangement of lifting accessories suitable?<br>a) is there any chance of the load becoming detached?

16) Are tags lines attached to the lift; if not should they be used?

17) Are wind conditions suitable for the lift to commence?<br>a) At what wind speeds will the lift be stopped?

18) If the crane remains on site overnight, what security arrangements have been made?

19) If an excavator is being used for the lift, does it have a purpose made lifting point and safe load indicator?<br>(No lifting by the teeth of the bucket)