3.

2 Appointed Person
A person who have been appointed or been given the responsibility for planning lifting operations shall
have sufficient technical, practical and theoretical training, knowledge and experience of the work they are
likely to safely plan /assess the lift.
And he shall:
 Have a valid ABA certification as appointed person.
 Be responsible for planning lifting operation.
 Be capable of identifying the hazards and risks associated to lifting operations within their area of work
or the environment where the lifting operation will take place.
 Be able to select the correct lifting equipment for the work. Understand the characteristics of the lifting
equipment they are selecting and the nature of the work it will be carrying out.
 Carry out and document risk assessments (lifting operation) or site surveys; have the ability to
communicate their findings to those involved in and affected by the lifting operations.
 Be able to create method statements or lifting plans and implement safe systems of work for lifting
operations.
 Where appropriate seek additional support and expertise including the use of external specialists to
assist them with the planning of lifting operations.
 Only approve routine lift plans.

3.3 Lifting Supervisor

Persons who have been authorized to supervise lifting operations shall:
 Have sufficient technical, practical and theoretical training, knowledge and experience of the work
being carried out.
 Have a valid ABA certification as lifting supervisor or a crane supervisor.
 Be briefed and instructed on the outcomes of the risk assessment and fully understand the
requirements of the lifting plan for the lifting operation to be carried out and an

understanding of all those involved in the task.

 Supervise all non-routine lifting operations.
 Monitor a sufficient number of lifting operations to ensure correct working practices are being followed.
 Where appropriate direct lifting operations, offering clear instructions to those involved.
 Be able to assess changes in circumstances e.g. ground conditions, and where appropriate stop a
lifting operation if the risk is unacceptable or if it is considered unsafe to carry on.
 Referring the concerns to their manager, competent person or person responsible for planning lifting
operations.
 Conduct a tool box and discuses the 10 questions for safe lift.
3.4 Operator
Shall:
 Not attempt any lifting operation or use lifting equipment, without prior training/assessment, guidance
and appropriate supervision or which is beyond the level of their competency.
 Have a valid ABA certification as an operator for the specific machine.
 Ensure that both routine and non routine lifting operations are not undertaken without a suitable and
sufficient risk assessment being carried out by a competent person.
 Ensure they fully understand the lifting equipment, be familiar with how it operates and the proposed
lifting operation(s) they have been authorized to do and that safe systems of work, training, guidance and
advice are followed at all times.
 Carry out pre-use checks of lifting equipment prior to use, to ensure there are no obvious visual
defects.
 Have an understanding of the emergency specification relating to lifting equipment in use and take part
in training and periodic drills, where appropriate.
3.5 Slinger and Signaller / Rigger and banks man
Shall:
 Not attempt any lifting operation or use lifting equipment, without prior training/assessment, guidance
and appropriate supervision or which is beyond the level of their competency.
 Have a valid ABA certification as Slinger and Signaller or Rigger and banks man
 Carry out pre-use checks of lifting equipment prior to use, to ensure there are no obvious visual
defects.
 Choose the correct lifting accessories for the lift.
 Inspect the load to be lifted.
 Place slings/accessories on the load to be lifted.
 Give signals to the crane operator.
 Move load in a safe manner.
 Remove slings and accessories.
 Inspect slings and accessories (Post check).
 Play the role of lifting supervisor in routine lift ONLY.

3.6 Executing party

 To identify lifting parameters needed to execute the work.
 To prepare a lift plan and to ensure that a risk assessment is carried out.
 To source a certified lifting equipment from registered contractor/operator under their current contract.
 To constantly monitor the approved plan and identify improvement for future work.

3.7 Lifting Equipment Controller

Every site shall appoint a competent lifting Equipment Controller and shall:
 Have a valid ABA certification as LEC.
 Issue lifting accessories.
 Accept returned accessories.
 Maintain loft register.
 Ensure lifting equipment is certified.
 Be responsible for loft and quarantine area.

Competence
- COMPANY employee or contractor personal shall not perform or participate in lifting operations unless
they are trained and certified to a standard that meet the minimum acceptable competency as defined
by COMPANY specification SP-1157.
- The minimum required level of competence is ABA accreditation or IPAF for mobile elevator only.
- Anyone intend to participate in any lifting operations shall have a valid ABA card that indicating his
competency. Refer to section 2 Role and responsibilities.
- Where an individual has not yet meet the defined level of competency or if under development plan
shall only working under direct supervision at all time.
6.1.2 Lift Plan
A competent person shall only initiate the lift plan. A lift plan shall be prepared or identified for every lift.
The lift plan comprises amongst others:
 Calculations / drawing.
 Equipment required details.
 Personnel required and their particular roles.
 Risk assessment.
 Step-by-step instructions with specific task risk assessment.
 10 questions for a safe lift.
 Communication methods to be used.
 Minimum required lift planning data is shown on the acceptable lifting plan format at Appendix 01).

6.2 Categorizing Lifting Operations

There are generally two types of lift, Routine and Non-Routine. Categorizing the type of lift before
planning the lift and documenting in a lifting plan is critical because it allows for the proper assessment of
the amount of risk present in the lifting operation and the level of control required in mitigating the risks involved.

6.2.1 Routine Lifts -low rate

Routine lifting operations shall be executed under a routine lift plan. These plans shall clearly define the
limitations on the loads, lifting methods and areas of operation. A Risk Assessment will be required in
each case, and authorized prior to commencement. Prior to any lifting operation commencing, a review of
the lift plan shall be conducted. A Routine Lift is a lift which conforms to the following factors:
- Routine crane operations
- Repetitive lifting operations using the same equipment (eg. drilling activities), same competent
operator, and with same Loose Lifting Equipment.
- Gross load represents less than 50% of the load chart at working radius with gross load is less
than 5 tones.
- Within the normal operating parameters of the crane.
- Suitable environmental conditions.
- Load has known and evaluated weight, shape and centre of gravity.
- Standard rigging arrangements.
- Centre of gravity has been identified and it is below the lifting point.

Note: Routine lifting operations require the above factors to be considered but this list is not exhaustive.
The risk of each individual lift shall be separately considered prior to classifying the lifting operation as a
routine one.

6.2.2 Non-Routine Lifts

Non- Routine lifting operations will require a more detailed Lifting Plan that is containing all of the
elements as described within these specifications. The plan shall be approved by company lifting
department prior to commencement of any Lifting Operation and any deviation (MoC) requirement
identified from the plan, shall also get the approval of the company lifting department prior to
commencement of the lifting operation.
6.2.3 Non-Routine simple lift –Medium Rate:
- Gross load is equal to 5 tonnes and less than 75 tones with gross load represent less than 75% of the
load chart at the working radius.
- Single lifting appliance.
- Unlikely to be affected by changing environmental conditions.
- Standard rigging arrangements.
- The lift in an area with restricted head room for the lifting appliance.
- The exerted load applied to the ground between 40% - 59% of the documented site Ground Bearing
Capacity.
- The lift blind or conducted within a confined space, trench or excavation.
- The load has an offset CoG or has a large sail area.
- The load has a CoG above the lifting points or a high CoG or the potential to become unstable.

6.2.4 Non-Routine complex lift –High Rate:

- The lift involves lifting or lowering personnel

- Gross load is greater than 75 tones or gross load represents more than 75% of the load chart at
working radius.
- Use of two or more Lifting Appliances (tandem lifting).
- Over or in sensitive areas – active or energized hydrocarbon-containing process equipment, near
overhead electrical power lines or within restricted area.
- Transferring the load from one lifting appliance to another (tailing lift).
- In environmental conditions likely to affect equipment performance.
- Load with unknown / difficult to estimate weight and / or centre of gravity.
- Load is special and / or expensive whose loss would have a serious impact on production operations.
- Non-standard rigging arrangements.
- The crane will move position whilst lifting a load.
- Using a fixed lifting system (overhead crane, runway beam or davit etc.) is the percentage of utilization
above 95%.
- The exerted load applied to the ground between 60% - 75% of the documented site Ground Bearing
Capacity.
- Lifting Over Live Plant see Sec 6.3
Note: Non-Routine lifting operations require the above factors to be considered but this list

6.3.1 Communication of Lift Plan

Prior to starting of lifting operations the lifting supervisor shall hold a Toolbox Talk with all personnel is
involved in the lift. Application of the ‘10 questions for a safe lift’ to the lift shall be covered during the
Toolbox Talk (Appendix 02).
The lifting supervisor shall be clearly identified and made known to all members of the lift team and
personnel in the proximity.
Signaller is responsible of lifting movement by maintaining the communication with crane operator and
slinger. Signaller shall be identified by wearing visible vest.
All personnel involved in the lifting operation shall be cleared with their individual responsibilities clearly
allocated.
All personnel shall 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.

Crane shall be
 Designed in accordance with EN: 13000.
 Meet the requirement of EN: 7121-2-3.

Crane shall have valid inspection certificate at least six month.

 Crane shall be designed to lift or to lower at least a load equal to 125 % of the rated capacity.
 Brakes shall apply automatically when the driving power supply or the power supply to the control
circuit is interrupted in any way (e.g. emergency stop) and stop the man basket within a distance of 0.1m.
 Brakes shall be designed and manufactured in such a manner as to ensure smooth application so that
the man basket is not subject to any dangerous stresses even under emergency conditions.
 Crane is fitted with two distinct mechanisms for preventing the load from falling, one of which shall be
self-acting/fail safe. Any free-fall possibility shall be locked out.
 Wire rope and termination shall be in accordance with EN 13411-6, non rotational type only.
 Rope drums shall be grooved. There shall be a minimum of three dead turns on the drum in its lowest
position.
 The hydraulic power system shall conform to EN 982.
 Pressure limiting valve(s) shall be fitted in every hydraulic circuit to provide protection against excess of
pressure.
 Load bearing hydraulic cylinders shall be fitted with a device to prevent unintended movement caused
pipe/hose rapture.
 Where two cylinders operate in parallel, a valve system shall be provided to ensure that in the event of
loss of pressure to one cylinder the other cylinder shall be protected against overload.
 The maximum operating speed of man basket s shall not exceed 0.5 m/s.
 Crane shall have a load limiting device, which at a load 110 % of the sum of the rated capacity and the
weight of the man basket shall prevent the hoist from starting.

6.4.5 Crane Operator shall

 Be competent for the task to a standard recognized by the Lifting Engineer.
 Be briefed in the operation to be performed.
 Check prevailing weather conditions, ((e.g.), wind speed, sea-state) to conform to criteria listed in the
specification s/lift plan.
 Perform a trial lift without personnel prior to the actual lift.
 Perform a Pre Use Inspection of the crane prior to the Lifting Operation.

6.4.6 Passengers being lifted shall

 Be briefed clearly by the lifting supervisor.
 Have been trained and / or have experience of personnel lifting.
 Have been trained in self-rescue from height equipment.
 Have been briefed on all aspects of personnel lifting.

6.4.7 Basket shall be:

 Suitably designed to a standard recognized by the Lifting Engineer
 Constructed and certified for the purpose of personnel lifting.
 Marked with a SWL, that it is suitable for personnel lifting and the maximum number of

passengers Securely attached to the crane, ((e.g.), by safety pin, four part shackle, positive lock hook)
 Fitted with a redundant sling, acting as secondary retention.
 Fitted with internal handrails to prevent hands / fingers being trapped if the basket swings against an
obstruction
 Fitted with a roof to protect personnel, if there is a risk of falling objects
 Fitted with slip resistant floor
 Fitted with internal anchor points for safety harnesses Fitted with inwardly opening doors and have a
locking mechanism to prevent inadvertent opening
 If required Personnel Baskets shall fitted with integral ladder for access / egress.

7 Specific Requirements for Execution of Lifting Operations

7.1 Operating Near Overhead Electric Power Lines and Cables
If any part of a crane, including rope, slings or load, touches or even approaches overhead electric lines
or cables there is a serious risk of fatal accident. The work shall be performed so there is no possibility of
the crane, load line or load becoming a conductive path.
In general, the LIFTING SUPERVISOR shall ensure that the crane does not operate within:
15 meters plus the maximum achievable boom length, measured horizontally, for overhead lines on steel
towers; or 9 meters plus the maximum achievable boom length, measured horizontally, for overhead lines
on wood, concrete.
Additionally, the lifting supervisor shall consider:
 Isolation of electricity if possible
 Contacting the electricity provider
 Weather – effect on the safe working zone
 Use of physical barriers e.g. goal posts

Cranes shall not be used to handle materials stored under electric power lines unless any combination of
boom, load, load line or machine component cannot enter the prohibited zone. Overhead lines and other
electrical apparatus shall be considered live unless declared ‘dead’ and ‘safe’ by the Line Operator. Crane
Operators shall not rely on the coverings of wires for their protection.
Where the possibility of contact with energized power lines exists then durable signs shall be installed at
the operator’s station and on the outside of the crane warning that electrocution or serious bodily injury
shall occur unless minimum clearances are maintained between the crane or the load being handled and
energized power lines.
See also SP-1242 Activities within vicinity of overhead power lines, which have to be strictly adhered to.

9 Mobile Crane Operations

9.1 Daily / Pre-Use Inspections
These inspections shall be performed and documented by a qualified operator prior to first use each day
or shift the truck is used. These checks ensure that equipment is working correctly by carrying out
function tests prior to any lifting operations.
A VALID INSPECTION CERTICATE SHALL BE AVAILABE IN THE EQUIPMENT.
 During operation, the crane shall not be left unattended.
 The lifting supervisor shall obtain information on wind conditions prior to starting and during a lifting
operation.
 The lifting supervisor shall ensure that the ground (soil test), or any means of support,

can sustain loads imposed by the crane

 Side loads shall be avoided.
 When sitting a crane, point loads through the outrigger / stabilizer beams and jack pads shall be spread
over a sufficient area to support the outrigger pad and to prevent the crane overturning or becoming
unstable.
 While in transit the boom shall be retracted and carried in line with the direction of motion and the
superstructure secured against rotation (or the boom placed in a boom rack mounted on the carrier).
 The empty hook shall be lashed or otherwise restrained so that it cannot swing freely.
 If the crane has a telescopic boom it shall be set to the fully retracted position.
 Counterweights shall be properly secured.
 Ensure wheel chocks are used to block movement on slopes.
 Cranes shall not be used for dragging or pulling a load.
 For normal operation wind conditions shall not exceed 12.5 m/s (24 Knots).
 At commencement of the first lift the Lifting Appliance Operator shall carefully check the operation of
the hoist brake to ensure no slippage occurs.

Lifting appliances such as trucks with self-loading crane, forklifts and mobile
cranes used at COMPANY worksites shall comply with the requirements included
in the Road Transport Specification SP-2000.
Table-1
Lifting Appliances Lifting Accessories
(Offshore) pedestal crane Slings
Mobile cranes, Shackles
Portal cranes Hooks
A-frames & derricks Beam clamps and Plate
Tower cranes, clamps
Overhead/gantry crane, Eye bolts & swivel rings
Self-loading arms/ lorry Turnbuckles
loading cranes Wedge sockets
Monorails (Overhead runway Drill pipe elevators*
beam) Casing elevators*
Lifting Jacks Bail arms*
Mobile Elevating Work Rigging screw
Platforms(MEWPs) Sheave blocks
Manual lever hoists Lifting caps
Jaw winches(Tirfors) Master links & Rings
Pallet trucks/stackers
Electric Hoists
Pneumatic/ Hydraulic Hoists
Chain blocks
Pad eyes (fixed structural)
Winches (incl. Man-riding)
Forklifts/Telehandlers
Side booms
Beam trolleys
Containers
Skids
Skips
Drum racks
Gas cylinder racks
Spreader beams
Frames
Baskets

Inspection, Testing and Certification

All lifting appliances and accessories, new and existing, used within Company and Contractors
shall undergo periodic testing, inspection and certification by Company approved LIA (lifting
inspection agency) only. For inspection frequency refers Appendix 4. And refer section 6 for
rejection criteria.
During constructions phase, lifting equipment supplied by the vendor shall be certified by
Company approved third party inspection agency.
Site Acceptance Test (SAT) shall be witnessed by the Company lifting engineer/ inspector.
Thorough examination shall be carried out on all lifting equipment that underwent repairs or any
changes to the load carrying component. Risk assessment shall be carried out by lifting
inspector prior to any test/inspection.
Company Lifting Authority shall approve any deviations to this requirement and documented in
respective equipment records.
Inspection Intervals shall not exceed Appendix 4. However, the lifting inspector has authority to
reduce the interval if required.
All lifting equipment shall be prepared by the asset holder/custodian prior to periodic inspection.
It is the responsibility of the asset holder/custodian to provide any required documents i.e.
previous inspection certificates, manuals and maintenance records including arrangement of
test loads etc.
The user shall be visually inspected / function tested of all lifting equipment prior to use to
ensure they are safe to use.

4.1.1 Company Requirement for Third Party Lifting Inspection Agencies

The third party agencies shall comply with the following requirements; however, the final decision of
approval is upon the Company Lifting Authority: -
1. Third party inspection agency shall be certified to ISO/IEC 17020 type ‘A’ inspection body.
2. Third party inspection agency shall be accredited by LEEA or equivalent.
3. Third party inspection agency shall comply with Company specification.
4. For lifting inspector requirements refer to Appendix 2.

The following minimum information shall be recorded in the register:-

 Manufacturer and description
 Identification number
 SWL
 Dates of inspection and next due date
 Date of issuing, receiving and condition

Inspection Frequency

Any lifting accessories before being put into service shall be certified by Company approved inspector.
All lifting accessories shall be thoroughly inspected in accordance with this specification at time intervals
not exceeding 6 months.
Defects observed resulting in the item being unserviceable and not repairable, shall be painted red,
placed in a quarantine area, and disposed of immediately after the inspection has been completed. If it
can be repaired, it shall be painted black.
Test certificates and associated documents shall be issued by the Manufacturer’s/ Authorized
representative. They shall be reviewed and verified at the time of initial inspection by the Lifting Inspector
including relevant valid design standards. Retain the EC declaration and COC of the equipment as long
as in service.
Failure to provide the original Manufacturer’s Test Certificates for new equipment will result in the
equipment being rejected.

5.2 Repairs
Any loose lifting equipment such as chain block, lever hoist, etc. shall be repaired only as per
manufacturer recommendation followed by proof load test before being reinstated into service.