Lifting Operations and Equipment Audit

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

1.O - Lifting Operation Documentation

• 1.1 - Do all lifting operations have a current approved lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.2 - Are all member of the lifting team signed onto the relevant lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.3 - Does all lift equipment hold current 12 monthly thorough examination certificates?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.4 - Does all lifting accessories hold current 6 monthly certification?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.5 - Are daily/weekly checks completed on lifting equipment and recorded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.6 - Have defects noted in the daily/weekly lifting equipment inspections been reported, if so to whom and when?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.7 - Do all members of the lifting team hold the relevant training

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 1.8 - Is there a suitable risk assessment in place to cover all lifting operations carried out on site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2.0 - Site Environment

• 2.1 - Are proximity hazards such as nearby structures, overhead cables, cellars/voids or other plant or machinery likely to cause risk to personnel or the lifting operations?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 - Is everyone aware of the maximum wind speed the lifting equipment can be used ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 - Are ground conditions suitable for the lifting operations to take place?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3.0 - Lifting Operation

• 3.1 - Is the crane set up level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 - Are the required outrigger mats supplied and used?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 - Is the crane in the correct configuration to complete the lift as per the lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 - As the centre of gravity of the loads been assessed and his the Slinger/signaller aware?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 - Are suspended loads controlled, (tag lines etc)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 - Are personnel using suitable communication methods (hand signals / radios etc.) during the lifting operation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 - Are the lifting operations supervised by a nominated supervisor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8 - Is the working area barrier taped /fenced off, creating an exclusion zone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 - Are personnel aware of their duties under the lift plan and that they have the authority to stop the lifting operation at any time and consult the appointed person?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4.0 - Lifting Accessories

• 4.1 - Are lifting accessories used as per the lift plan?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 - Are slings and lifting gear clearly marked with SWL and an identification number?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.4 - Are all lifting accessories serviceable and fit for use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.5 - Are lifting accessories stored correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Person completing Inspection

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