The crane, together with the associated operating crew will arrive on site at the specified and agreed

date and time. 1) Crane Supervisor will meet the Site Manager and carry out Toolbox Talk with all personnel involved in the lifting operation. Once this has been completed, all involved in the lifting operation must sign the register for this Method Statement. Any site inductions that are required will also be carried out. 2) Any traffic management, ancillary pans, mats or temporary roadways etc that are required to be positioned by hi-ab or other means, prior to the crane or cranes manoeuvring into position, will be done under the instruction of the Crane Supervisor. 3) The crane will then manoeuvre into position as shown on attached drawing. All manoeuvring to be carried out under the guidance of a member of the lifting crew. 4) The crane will then commence set-up procedure and rig to the configuration stated in section 8.1. All personnel assisting with rigging will be under the guidance of the crane operator, at all times. The setup procedure will be carried out as per crane manufactures manual. 5) Upon completion of the rigging procedure, the crane operator will carry out procedural safety and computer checks, implementing any specific operational requirements, i.e. slewing restrictions, short rig configurations or fly jib configurations. 6) The Crane Supervisor will then carry out a radio communications check between the crane operator and the lifting crew. 7) Hook block of crane will then be lowered and required lifting tackle placed on the hook, Lift Supervisor will ensure that the correct lifting tackle has been selected.

8) The crane operator will then be instructed to hoist lifting tackle clear of any obstructions and position the crane ready for the first required lift. Any delivery/removal vehicles will now be positioned adjacent to the crane as per attached drawings, ready for work to commence.

9) Signallers will issue instructions via hand signals or two-way radios to the crane operator to position the crane over first required lift, Slinger/Signallers will plumb the boom head, directly over the load or set short to allow for jib deflection where necessary. 10) The Slinger/Signallers will instruct crane operator, the lower the hooks with lifting tackle to allow Slinger/Signaller to attach lifting tackle to load. 11) All slinging will be carried out by fully trained, certificated and experienced slingers. 12) Slinging methods adopted will be as specified by load manufacturers, using specified lifting points or, in the event that no manufacturer instruction or lifting points are provided, our Slingers will work to the Appointed Persons recommendations and to Health & Safety executives guidelines for safe slinging for lifting loads. 13) The lifting tackle used, will be as stated in section 7.3 and will have current test certification available. 14) Upon completion of the attachment of the lifting tackle to the load, the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator by hand signals or radios, to hoist up to take the slack out of the lifting tackle. Once the lifting tackle has started to take the weight and has tightened the Slinger/Signaller will instruct operator or operators to stop hoisting. The Slinger/Signaller will then carry out a check around the load to ensure that the lifting tackle is sitting correctly, angled correctly and also check any lifting points for security and correct operation. 15) Once lifting tackle check has been carried out the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the crane operator or operators, to hoist

the load to a height that allows the lifting tackle to take the full weight of the load and again instruct the operator to stop hoisting when the load is just airborne to allow a final check of the lifting tackle and lifting points and also check the structural integrity of the load. 16) Once the Slinger/Signaller is confident that the lifting tackle and the load are secure, any tag lines that may be required will be attached to the load. Instructions will then be given to the crane operator or operators to hoist the load clear of any obstructions, ensuring that any site specific risks are monitored throughout the hoisting procedure. 17) Once the load is clear of all obstructions, the Slinger/signaller will give instructions to the crane operator to manoeuvre the load as required for railing, or manoeuvre to the required landing area for single crane lifts. 18) In the event that the landing area is at a different level or should access not permit, the Slinger/Signaller will pass control of the crane signalling to a second strategically placed Slinger/Signaller at the landing area. 19) The landing area Slinger/Signaller will then commence giving instructions to the crane operator or operators to manoeuvre and lower the load to the required landing point, ensuring that any site specific risks are monitored throughout the landing procedure. 20) The Slinger/Signaller will guide the load to the correct orientation as the load becomes contactable by hand or by attached tag lines. 21) The Slinger/Signaller will instruct the crane operator to lower the load to just above the landing position and then instruct the operator to stop lowering to allow the Site Manager to confirm position and orientation of load prior to landing.

22) Once the position is confirmed by the Site Manager, the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator to slowly lower load into position. Once landed, a final position check will be made before the Slinger/Signaller instructs the operator to lower off all load weight.

23) Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator to lower off, to allow lifting tackle to be released from the load. In the event that any load is too large or high for safe access by ladder, powered access equipment or a lifted man basket will be used to remove slings from loads. 24) Once lifting tackle is detached from the load, the Slinger/Signaller will instruct the operator to slowly hoist the lifting tackle clear of the load and any site specific risks ensuring that no snagging occurs. Risk Analysis
Identified Hazards Risk
Interaction with public highway and members of the public. Interaction with other site operations and operatives. Interaction with delivery vehicles. Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site Operatives

Risk rating
High Medium Low N/A High

Prevention Measures
Banksman with hi-vis to control traffic and public while crane manoeuvring into site. Flashing amber lights and audible alarms when reversing. Site management to be aware of intended route on site. All other site operatives to be made aware of crane movement.

Risk Managed

Access to and Egress from Site

Low

Ground Conditions

Crane travelling over unprepared or uneven ground possible damage to ground surface and or crane and property. Ground collapse beneath outriggers causing possible overturning. Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site Operatives Damage to sub-surface service lines causing possible flooding, explosion,

Medium

Low

N/A High

Ground to be assessed at time of site inspection. Ground improvement to be implemented where needed. Operator/Crane Supervisor to inspect on day of operation. Outrigger pans to be used with additional heavy duty mats where needed. Client to inform the crane company of any known risks

Low

Underground Services

A full assessment and mapping of the

asphyxiation or electrocution. Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site Operatives

Medium Low N/A High

Crane

Crane positioned incorrectly for

Positioning Set up Procedure De-rig Procedure

required lift. Possible damage to crane or property during set up or de-rig procedure. Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site Operatives

Medium Low

N/A

travelling and working area of the crane will be made at the site inspection. The Site Manager to make the crane operator aware of any known risk. Permit to work in place where applicable. Operator/ Crane Supervisor to check on day of operation for any new or unseen risks. Crane working position clearly identified in Method Statement drawings and made known to crane operators and marked out where required. Crane manufacturers instructions for set up and de-rig procedure followed. Only trained and competent personnel to operate and assist with rigging. No one but lift associated personnel within crane set up area.

Low

Low

High
Crane operation, causing damage to property or injury to personnel. Mechanical breakdown or structural damage.
Risk to: Public/ Operators/ Site

Medium Low

Plant Operations

Operatives

Trained, certified and competent crane operators. Cranes fully maintained with full service and testing history. Manufacturers instructions adhered to at all times.

Low

N/A

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