SMCC-ITD JV

Dhaka Mass Rapid Transit Development Project

Contract No. CP-06
AR Tower, 13th Floor, 24, Kemal
Ataturk Avenue, Banani, Dhaka-1213

Section: Safe Work Procedure Reviewed By: Mominul Hoque

Approved By: Edwin Zipagan
Subject: SWP-04 Effective: 27 August 2019
LIFTING OPERATION Revised: 26 August 2019

PURPOSE AND SCOPE

This document provides the procedure to be used for Lifting operation practices. The key to safe
lifting operation is having qualified personnel using the correct equipment in a safe manner. This
procedure will outline the issues relating to the selection of the correct people for the task. It will
describe the operational practices to be used by these people as part of a safe and effective crane
and rigging program.

This procedure applies to all lifting operations. The process describes the systematic assessment of
important load factors and site factors. It is as applicable to “Simple” routine lifts as well as “Heavy”
lifts. Planning a non-routine lift requires considerable effort. In a lift determined to be non-critical,
many of the elements can be determined "by inspection" and the depth involved in a non-routine lift
will not be required. Nevertheless, the planning process must be followed.

This procedure prohibits a person from riding or travelling on the load, lifting hook, sling, platform or
other lifting medium.

STATEMENT:

When a lifting operation must be carried out, it must be checked if this particular lifting operation
has been carried out before on that site. A risk assessment and Lift Plan might already exist. If a
risk assessment and Lift Plan do exist then they shall be assessed to confirm that they are still
applicable (e.g. changes to personnel, equipment, and site layout or work environment could all
result in the need for re-assessment of hazards). Assuming that significant changes have not taken
place then lifting operations may proceed under the requirements of the Lifting Plan. If the lifting
operations have not been carried out before, a competent person will prepare a Lifting Plan. This
must be initiated by the executing department.

To define the lift the following parameters are established:

i. Load weight, shape, center of gravity and availability of adequate lifting points.
ii. Initial and final load positions and how it will get there
iii. The environment in which the Lifting Equipment will be used

RESPONSIBILITIES
Construction Manager

(i) To identify the need for a crane based on the work scope requirement.
(ii) To identify lifting parameters needed to execute the work.
(iii) To ensure that a risk assessment is carried out and a lift plan is prepared/approve that
a certified and authorized operator is under their current contract.
(iv) To source a certified mobile crane from registered contractor/operator under their
current contract.
(v) To constantly monitor the approved plan and identify improvement for future work.

Subcontractor/Crane supplier

(i) To establish crane capacity and boom length in order to carry out the given work scope
safely and in accordance with this procedure.

Crane Operator

(i) To control the crane operations as per approved lifting plan.

(ii) To participate in JHA/risk assessment/toolbox talk for the lift.
(iii) To perform pre-use crane inspections (checklist daily).
(iv) To maintain crane operation logbook comprising manuals, pre-use inspection lists,
crane/lifting gear certificates, wire rope certificate and hook block certificate.
(v) To maintain valid license and third party certificate inside the cabin.

Signalman

(i) To co-ordinate the lifting movements and maintains radio- and/or visual communication
with crane operator and persons close to the load.
(ii) To participate in JHA/risk assessment/ toolbox talk for the lift.
(iii) Should not get involved as Rigger when also performing the role of a Signalman.
(iv) Use the armband with signalman label for easy identification
(v) To maintain safe distance at least 3 m away from the crane.

Rigger

(i) To inspect the rigging and to suit the load, install the equipment.
(ii) To participate in JHA/risk assessment/toolbox talk for the lift.
(iii) To connect/disconnect the load.
(iv) To keep his hands or fingers clear by not holding the wire rope during lifting.
(v) To maintain safe distance at least 3 m away from the crane.

LIFT PLAN

A Lift Plan is prepared or identified for every lift. The Lift Plan comprises:
- The competent person planning the lift (site engineer)
- Calculations
- Equipment required
- Personnel required and their particular roles
- Step-by-step instructions
- Communication methods to be used
- Contingency and rescue plans

All Lift Plans – generic, specific or engineered – are developed, reviewed and approved by persons
competent to do so. This shall be initiated by the executing department; i.e. construction manager.

Prior to starting of lifting operations, a competent person shall hold a Toolbox Talk with all
personnel assigned to carry out the lift.

The Person-in-Charge shall be clearly identified and made known to all members of the lift team
and personnel in the proximity. (Site Engineer and Safety Officer)
All personnel involved in the lifting operation shall have their individual responsibilities clearly
allocated.

All personnel should have the opportunity to review the findings of the risk assessment and the
details of the Lift Plan to ensure that everyone clearly understands and agrees with the methods
and control measures to be used.

PROCEDURE

Conducting the Lifting Operation

i. Lifting operations shall be conducted in strict accordance with the approved Lift
Plan. Any variation from the agreed Lift Plan shall result in the job being stopped
and reassessed to ensure continued safe operation.
ii. The Crane Operator shall always obey an emergency stop signal, no matter who
gives it.
iii. A designated signal person shall be assigned. Signals between the Operator and
the designated signalman shall always be audible or visible.
iv. The appropriate load-radius chart for the Lifting configuration in use shall be visible
to the operator.
v. Load to be lifted shall be confirmed to be within the rated capacity of the Lifting
Equipment and attached by means of suitable Lifting Gear.
vi. The Operator shall not leave the operating controls while the load is suspended.

Moving the Load

i. Prior to lifting ensure that the load is secure and properly balanced and that the
load path is clear of obstructions and personnel.
ii. At commencement of the first lift the Operator shall carefully check the operation of
the hoist brake to ensure no slippage occurs.
iii. Lifting up sling slowly to confirm that the hook has been positioned centrally over
the load lifting point, adjust the Lifting Equipment as necessary to minimize any
‘drift’ of the load as it is lifted.
iv. No external forces shall be applied to the load that create significant side loading of
the Lifting Equipment.
v. For crane operations appropriate tag lines shall be used to control the load– large
or long loads with flat sides that could be prone to spinning .Tag lines shall be
secured to the load and not to the rigging slings.
vi. Cranes shall not be used for dragging a load or any other equipment.
vii. No fewer than five (5) full wraps of rope must remain on the winch drum in any
operating conditions.

Reacting to changing conditions

i. All critical lifting parameters (e.g. weather, sea state, visibility, terrain stability and
slope, surrounding operations and installations, site access and egress, Lifting
Equipment, personnel) shall be identified during the risk assessment and
preparation of the Lift Plan.
ii. The person incharge shall ensure that these conditions are monitored as lifting
operations proceed to ensure continued safety.
Appendix 1: Sample Lift Plan
Appendix 2: Sample PTW - Lifting Operation