LIFTING PROCEDURE

LIFTING PROCEDURE
(FOR NAIMAT PHASE-V PROJECT, BROWN FIELD
MECHANICAL WORK, PACKAGE-1)

Document No Rev. No Issue Date

AE-012 00 17-10-2014

Prepared By Reviewed By Approved By

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE

2.0 SCOPE

3.0 COMPONENTS OF SAFE LOAD LIFTING JOB

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
4.1 Location Supervisors
4.2 Rigging Supervisor
4.3 Crane Safety Watch
4.4 Lifting Equipment Operator

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1.0 Purpose

The purpose of this procedure is to ensure safe working conditions and practices during lifting
operations.

2.0 Scope

This document is to ensure that all mechanical lifting operations conducted across P&G
Pakistan's , are in compliance with applicable regulatory and Company requirements.

3.0 Components Of Safe Load Lifting Job

Following activities shall be ensured to achieve safe load lifting jobs.

Every employee is authorized to stop any unsafe rigging operation.

It will be ensured that lifting equipment, hoists, and all lifting gear are fit for use and
their certification by a Client-approved Third-Party Inspection Authority valid.

If a lift is classified as critical, then additional precautions should be taken (load tests,
consultations, additional safety reviews, dry runs, etc.) to increase the assurance that
the lift will be completed in the safest possible manner.

It will be ensured that personnel involved in the rigging operation are all certified and
that their on-the-job performance is observed and examined.

Crane load limits are adhered to at all times. The crane operator will know the weight
of the load and assure that it is within acceptable limits on the load chart before lifting.

Crane load-radius charts for static and dynamic lifting will be located in plain sight of
the operator and used for each lift.

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Riggers and signalmen will be competent in the use of appropriate hand signals.

It will be ensured that no lifting job commences without Rigging Work Permit being
issued first, as per the Permit To Work procedure.

Personnel will avoid being under any part of the crane boom or load.

A Preventive Maintenance (PM) program is required for all cranes.

It will be ensured that ground conditions are suitable enough to bear the total weight
(the load being lifted plus the weight of lifting equipment). Therefore, ground condition
must be checked and extra sleepers/plates placed underneath outrigger plates for
critical lifts. Ensure that wooden sleepers or steel plates are always kept with crane for
this purpose.

Weight of the load to be lifted with its dimensions and probable centre of
gravity.

Weight of lifting slings, hooks, spreader bars, pulleys, etc.

It is recommended that all the dimensions be drawn to scale including

equipment, load sizes, and site clearances. Side and plane views are a must for
tandem lift (when two cranes are used simultaneously to lift a load) along with
tailing arrangement.

Safety aspects including safe removal of slings are mentioned in it.

4.0 Responsibilities

Following personnel are responsible for ensuring compliance with this procedure, and with
applicable regulatory requirements relating to mechanical lifting operations:

4.1 Location Supervisors

Location Supervisors shall ensure that:
A Rigging Supervisor is appointed to control the inventory of lifting equipment
and arrange its periodic examination/certification in accordance with
applicable regulations and standards.

All supervisors involved in lifting operations understand the requirements of

the procedure.

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A system of review and control is established to ensure that standards are

appropriate to the requirements of the operation.

4.2 Rigging Supervisor

At all stages during the progress of a lifting operation, from planning through to completion,
the Rigging Supervisor shall ensure that all necessary precautions are in place to carry out the
job in the safest possible manner. His responsibilities include:

Lifting Equipment
Maintaining a current inventory of lifting equipment and gear including their
conditions and serviceability.

Ensuring lifting equipment and gear undergo periodic inspection and

certification, and are in good working condition. Load testing shall be
performed where required.

Rigging Personnel

Ensuring that all Rigging personnel are competent and properly trained.

Safe Lifting Operation

Obtaining the necessary Work Permit / Vehicle Entry Permit.

Ensuring that conditions are suitable for the operation (i.e., ground conditions,
weather conditions, and wind direction/speed).

Making sure that safety briefings and assigning of tasks/duties have been done
prior to start of a critical lift.

Ensuring that the load does not exceed the dynamic and/or static capacities of
the lifting equipment.

Ensuring that the load is known and its center of gravity is the lifting point, or
the lifting slings straddle this point.

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Ensuring that load is free from any engagement or unknown force before
lifting.

Ensuring that load is kept as close to the ground as possible.

Ensuring that no one is on the load or underneath the load.

Making sure that the danger zone is free from standby observers.

4.3 Crane Safety Watch

The Crane Safety Watch shall:

Visualize various positions of the load before actual lift.

Observe that the crane is leveled on a firm ground and it remains leveled
during the entire lift.
Examine that two hold off wires/tag lines are tied up with the load and
controlled by riggers.

Monitor that truck-mounted crane lifts over the back, never over the cab.

Examine that slings are not used at wide angles. Preferable angle of slings with
respect to load is 90 degrees. It may not be always possible to sling a load at 90
degrees, so the angle may be less than 90 degrees, but less than 60 degrees
should be avoided.

Examine that all links, rings, shackles ride the hooks freely.

The load on the hook shall be applied only at the bottom of the circular part of
the hook, whatever type of hook is in use.

Ensure that when two eyes from spreader slings are required to be brought
back on to one hook, they shall be first brought into a shackle that in turn shall
be hung freely from the hook.

Monitor that riggers are properly dressed - loose clothes and leather gloves are
discouraged. Safety shoes with rubber sole are preferred.

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Examine that outriggers are set to the maximum possible width.

Slings are not run around sharp corners or shortened using knots or attached to
a fitting that is smaller than sling rope in diameter.

4.4 Lifting Equipment Operator

Lifting Equipment Operators include certified operators of Cranes, Gang Truck, and Forklift.
He is responsible for his lifting equipment and shall:

Check the condition of the lifting equipment before starting work.

Report to his supervisor any obvious defects or required repairs.

Never elevate a load with the lifting equipment on an incline, until machine is
leveled.

Carry loads as close to the ground as possible.

Ensure that starts and stops are done gradually and slowly.

Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles when travelling the lifting
equipment.

Never overtake other vehicles while load is lifted.

Avoid stunt driving and horseplay while operating the lifting equipment.

Slow the vehicle down on wet and slippery surfaces.

Go slow and sound the horn at corners.

Avoid running over loose objects.

Always watch load and mast overhead clearance.

Keep hand and feet inside the lifting equipment.

Not allow the lifting equipment parts to strike other objects.

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Observe ground condition and ground load limits.

Use an assistant when going up or down a ramp.

Not carry passengers on the lifting equipment.

Shut off his lifting equipment, lower the boom, and tie hook with machine
body before leaving it unattended.

Not smoke on the job.

Check the condition of his lifting equipment after a day's work.

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