Presentation about

Responsibilities of Lifting
Engineer and Safe Lifting

REGARDS:
ENGR SYED IMRAN
SHAH

Introduction
The role of the lifting team, which includes the lifting Engineer, crane operator, rigger and signalman, is
crucial to ensure safe lifting activities at workplaces. Many of past accidents had shown that proper
planning, co-ordination and supervision of the lifting work could have prevented the accidents and the
needless loss of lives. In particular,

the role of the lifting Engineer & supervisor is key especially given the collaborative nature of the
work and the importance of ensuring that The various parties are trained and competent, and that
they carry out their roles safely and effectively. this presentation will not only provides you the
roles and responsibilities of lifting Engineer & Supervisor but also information on common hazards
associated with lifting, Lifting Plans, Risk Assessment (RA), Permit-to-Work (PTW) System and
Safe Work Procedures (SWP),

Skills, interests and qualities

As a lift engineer, you will need:

An understanding of engineering drawings and principles

Skills in electrical and/or mechanical work

Excellent problem-solving skills

Good communication and customer care skills

Good organizational skills to plan workloads

The ability to work without close supervision

IT skills for updating records and writing reports

Familiarity with CAD packages if involved in design work

A willingness to work flexibly

An awareness of industry guidelines on health and safety

Common Systemic Lapses Involving Lifting

Activities
Accidents involving lifting activities occur due to many reasons. However, investigations into such accidents often
reveal that the primary causes could be attributed to poor planning, supervision and co-ordination of the lifting
operations

Absence or lack of RA prior to lifting operation.

Lack of implementation of relevant control measures identified in RA.

Absence or lack of proper Lifting Plan for each lifting operation.

Absence or lack of a PTW system to manage the lifting operation.

Failure to adopt a proper rigging method for the lifting operation.

Poor maintenance of lifting equipment (e.g., safety devices, lifting gears).

And many more

Responsibilities of Lifting Engineer &

Supervisor

Planning and coordination of lifting operation

Early preliminary study and budgeting for heavy lifting projects

Developing detailed lifting and load out plans: cranes selection and working circumstances, rigging study.

Lifting lugs and lifting beams design and other steel structure design.

Calculating GBP, C.O.G. and weight theoretically and physically using synchronous hydraulic jacks systems

Assembly and dismantling of heavy cranes according to manufacturer manual.

Supervising execution of heavy lifting and load out operations.

Attending heavy lifting meetings both internally and externally with direct client interface.

Responsibilities of Lifting Engineer &

Supervisor

Inspection of cranes and lifting equipment as they are delivered to site, including inspection of certificates,
maintenance records etc.

Provide technical support to project manager as well as to lifting supervisors.

Developing complete drawings and technical documents and calculation sheets

ensuring that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by mobile cranes;

be present during all lifting operations; and

if unsafe conditions are reported to him, to take suitable measures to rectify the conditions so that the lifting
operation can be conducted safely.

Common Hazards Associated with Unsecured/

Slippage of Loads
Many accidents occurred due to unsecured loads or loads that slipped off during lifting. The
following are some common hazards associated with lifting of loads:

defective or damaged lifting gears such as slings, hooks, inserts, eyes, shackles;

improper rigging of loads;

lack of proper receptacles for loose loads such as bricks; or

under capacity of lifting gears.

Risk Assessment and Permit-to-Work

Hazard Identification

Risk Evaluation

Risk Control

Permit-to-Work (PTW) System is a system to manage and control certain types of hazardous work including
lifting operations. The contractors supervisor coordinating the lifting operation is to apply for the PTW to
carry out the lifting operation. In the application for PTW, he should state the scope and conditions in which
the lifting operation is to be carried out. An independent inspection is then conducted on-site to verify that
appropriate control measures have been taken to mitigate any foreseeable risks. After confirming that the
measures have indeed been taken, the application would then be approved by an authorized person.

etc

Pre-use Inspection of Lifting

Equipment
Lifting Engineer must ensure that the crane operator conduct pre-use inspection before each lifting operation to ensure
that the equipment is suitable, safe and correctly installed for the lifting operation. The pre-use checks must include:

visual inspection of the lifting equipment;

functional test of the lifting equipment;

functional test of the safety system and devices; and

functional test of the emergency stop device.

Lifting gears must also be inspected to ensure that they are free of any faults or defects before any lifting operation can
begin.
Lifting supervisor must not allow the lifting operation to be carried out if any defects are spotted during the pre-use
checks by the crane operator until all the faults of the cranes are fully rectified. Similarly, lifting gears must not be used
if defects are spotted and reported by the riggers.

Pre-use Inspection of Lifting

Equipment
An authorized examiner must also be engaged to inspect the lifting equipment:

After modification or repairs of its load bearing components;

When there is a change in equipment configuration, such as alteration of the boom length or tower
crane height; or

After an incident or accident involving the lifting equipment.

Selection of Lifting Gears for Lifting

Operations
Factors affecting the choice of lifting gear for each lifting operation are:

Weight and type of load;

Available lifting points;

Position of the centre of gravity of load;

Mode of use

Environment factors (e.g., wind speed conditions).

Estimation of Weight of Load

The following may be used as a general guidance to estimate the weight of load going to be lifted in the lifting
operation.

Check if the weight is marked on the load.

Check if the weight is indicated on any documentation

(e.g., shipping documents).

Check if the weight is indicated on the construction

drawing of the load.

If the load is still on a trailer or truck, weigh it physically

over a bridge.

Sample Lifting Plan

Standard & Codes

ASME A17.1 Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators

ANSI A92.2 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices

ANSI A92.3 Manually Propelled Elevating Work Platforms

ANSI A92.5 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms

ANSI A92.6 Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms

ASME A120.1 Safety Requirements for Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance

ASME B30.2 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge, Single or Multiple Girder, Top

Running Trolley Hoist)

ASME B30.3 Construction Tower Cranes

ASME B30.4 Portal, Tower, and Pillar Cranes

ASME B30.5 Mobile and Locomotive Cranes

ASME B30.6 Derricks

ASME B30.7 Base-Mounted Drum Hoists
ASME B30.8 Floating Cranes and Floating Derricks
ASME B30.10 Hooks
ASME B30.11 Monorails and Underhung Cranes
ASME B30.13 Storage/Retrieval (S/R) Machines and Associated Equipment
ASME B30.14 Side Boom Tractors
ASME B30.16 Overhead Hoists (Underhung)
ASME B30.17 Overhead and Gantry Cranes (Top Running Bridge,
Single Girder, Underhung Hoist)
ASME B30.20 Below-the-Hook Lifting Devices
ASME B30.22 Articulating Boom Cranes
ASME B30.23 Personnel Lifting Systems
API Spec. 2C API Specification for Offshore Cranes
API RP2D Operation and Maintenance of Offshore Cranes
ANSI/ SAE J765 Crane Load Stability Test Code
SAES-M-001 Structural Design Criteria for Non-Building Structures
12-SAMSS-007 Fabrication of Structural and Miscellaneous Steel
SAES-M-008 Design Criteria for Lifting Equipment
G. I. 7.024 Marine and Offshore Crane, Hoist, and Rigging Operations
G. I. 7.025 Mobile Heavy Equipment Operator Testing and Certification
G. I. 7.027 Crane Suspended Personnel Platform Operations (Manbasket)
G. I. 7.028 Crane Lifts: Types and Procedures

Thankyou for your

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