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Carrying out the lift

• Followed by planning lifting operations are carried out under supervision of a competent
person who controls operator, slinger and signaller.

• Crane must be sited on a firm level ground away from structures or overhead power lines.
• Use tag lines to guide loads, eg in windy conditions or on large loads

• Proper planning of load routes to avoid loads being lifted over people.

Accessories

Lifting accessories includes slings, hooks, chain,
shackles, eyebolts, lifting beams and cradles. Since
these accessories are used in different environment,
they need to be protected from physical damage,
failure of lifting accessories could lead to fatal
accidents.

These lifting accessories attached and used correctly.

Accessories must be correctly attached and safely to
load by a competent person.

Lifting accessories should be maintained in good condition.

Lifting accessories are subject to checks – pre-user checks and statutory thorough examination
and certified by an authorised person.

Periodic Inspection and Examination of Lifting Equipment

• Lifting equipment must be thoroughly examined prior to first use.

• Followed by any assembly or change in the
location to ensure that it has been correctly
installed and safe to start operation.

• Followed by an event that causes a deterioration
of its strength or stability.
• A thorough examination must be done by a
competent person.

Frequency of thorough examination are as follows:

6 months – lifting equipment used to lift persons
and lifting accessories.

12 months – lifting equipment used to carry load or other lifting equipment.

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