Fit for Purpose Plant & Equipment.
All lifting equipment and cranes must be regularly inspected, certified, tested, maintained and comply with current Standards, statutory requirements or as defined by the manufacturer.
Ground Conditions
must be assessed prior to set-up to check the capability of the ground to withstand the loads and pressures imposed by the lifting equipment.
Exclusion Zone
Controls must be in place to prevent inadvertent entry into the lifting zone. Barricades, signage or spotters shall be used as is deemed appropriate for the level of risk.
Lift Plan
All Critical Lifts require a Crane Lift Plan. The Crane Lift Plan must be reviewed and verified by an Engineering Representative.
Competency Requirements
Workers and those supervising the work must be appropriately trained, licensed (as required by law) or verified as a competent and authorised person for lifting operations.