The document discusses safe lifting operations and the use of lifting equipment. It emphasizes that lifting operations can be hazardous if not properly planned and carried out, and that safety depends on suitable equipment, training, thorough planning, and compliance with safe work procedures. The document provides examples of lifting equipment and outlines requirements for marking equipment, planning lifts, supervision, inspection frequency, and carrying out lifts safely.

1. Carrington CCGT
Safe Lifting Operations & Safe
use of Lifting Equipment
Mon 13th January 2014

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Introduction
Experience as shown that lifting operations can
be a hazardous activity if not properly planned
and carried out, Safe lifting operations will depend
upon.

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Introduction (Continued)
1. The availability of suitable lifting equipment, which is
properly maintained.
2. The provision of adequate information, training, or
supervision for everyone involved.
3. Thorough planning of each lifting operation.
4. Compliance with safe systems of work, as detailed in risk
assessments and method statements and lifting plans.

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Legislation & Regulations
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2.
Provision & use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER)
Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations LOLER)
The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations
Approved Code of Practice PUWER
Approved Code of Practice LOLER
BS7121 Safe use of Cranes Part 1 1989
BS7121 Mobile Cranes Part 3 2000

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Examples of Lifting Equipment
• Mobile Cranes + Crawler & Tower Cranes.
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Mewps).
• Ropes for Climbing or Positioning.
• Passenger Lift in an Office Block.
• Forklift Truck.
• Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems.
• Air Cargo Transfer Vehicle.
• Dumb Waiter in a Restaurant/Hotel.
• Bath Hoist in a Nursing Home.

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Marking of Lifting Equipment
• SWL Marked on each item including. Accessories.
• Different Configurations to be Considered.
• Weight of Accessory marked where relevant.
• Carriers marked with Max number of persons & SWL.

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Planning Lifts
Every lifting operation must be.
• Properly Planned by a competent person
• Supervised.
• Carried out safely.
• Plan to ensure;
• Within SWL.
• Address all risks.
• Suitable Equipment.

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Individual Lifting Operations
• Assess the Load.
• Select appropriate accessories.
• Check anticipated path.
• Prepare lay down area.
• Procedure.

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Supervision
• Appropriate Supervision, Proportionate to the Risk.

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Carried out in a Safe Manner
• Avoid working under suspended loads.
• Ensure adequate visibility or appropriate communication to
guide the operator.
• Compatible lifting accessories/verify adequacy.
• Appropriate environment and location.
• Not liable to overturning.
• Consideration of all proximity hazards.
• Control positions manned at all times.
• Means of communication established.
• Employees trained to be able to ensure the equipment is
safe to use.
• Identify faulty equipment.

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Carried out in a safe Manner (Continued)
• Equipment should be checked at the start of each working
day and more often if required.
• Where pre-use checks are not possible, periodic checks
must be thorough.
• Ensure continuing integrity.
• Appropriate storage conditions.
• Regular and appropriate maintenance.
• Set up exclusion zones and enforce them.
• Always use tag lines.
• Ensure that all permits are in place.

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Frequency of Inspections
• Lifting equipment for lifting persons – every 6 months.
• Lifting accessories – every 6months.
• Other lifting equipment – every 12 months or in accordance
with an examination scheme.
• All inspections must carry the appropriate documentary
evidence, such as Test certification, examination reports and
all findings kept in the various registers.