Lifting Presentation.
- 1. Carrington CCGT Safe Lifting Operations & Safe use of Lifting Equipment Mon 13th January 2014
- 2. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 2 Introduction Experience as shown that lifting operations can be a hazardous activity if not properly planned and carried out, Safe lifting operations will depend upon.
- 3. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 3 Introduction (Continued) 1. The availability of suitable lifting equipment, which is properly maintained. 2. The provision of adequate information, training, or supervision for everyone involved. 3. Thorough planning of each lifting operation. 4. Compliance with safe systems of work, as detailed in risk assessments and method statements and lifting plans.
- 4. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 4 Legislation & Regulations Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 Section 2. Provision & use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations LOLER) The Management of Health & Safety at Work Regulations Approved Code of Practice PUWER Approved Code of Practice LOLER BS7121 Safe use of Cranes Part 1 1989 BS7121 Mobile Cranes Part 3 2000
- 5. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 5 Examples of Lifting Equipment Mobile Cranes + Crawler & Tower Cranes. Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (Mewps). Ropes for Climbing or Positioning. Passenger Lift in an Office Block. Forklift Truck. Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems. Air Cargo Transfer Vehicle. Dumb Waiter in a Restaurant/Hotel. Bath Hoist in a Nursing Home.
- 6. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 6 Marking of Lifting Equipment SWL Marked on each item including. Accessories. Different Configurations to be Considered. Weight of Accessory marked where relevant. Carriers marked with Max number of persons & SWL.
- 7. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 7 Planning Lifts Every lifting operation must be. Properly Planned by a competent person Supervised. Carried out safely. Plan to ensure; Within SWL. Address all risks. Suitable Equipment.
- 8. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 8 Individual Lifting Operations Assess the Load. Select appropriate accessories. Check anticipated path. Prepare lay down area. Procedure.
- 9. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 9 Supervision Appropriate Supervision, Proportionate to the Risk.
- 10. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 10 Carried out in a Safe Manner Avoid working under suspended loads. Ensure adequate visibility or appropriate communication to guide the operator. Compatible lifting accessories/verify adequacy. Appropriate environment and location. Not liable to overturning. Consideration of all proximity hazards. Control positions manned at all times. Means of communication established. Employees trained to be able to ensure the equipment is safe to use. Identify faulty equipment.
- 11. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 11 Carried out in a safe Manner (Continued) Equipment should be checked at the start of each working day and more often if required. Where pre-use checks are not possible, periodic checks must be thorough. Ensure continuing integrity. Appropriate storage conditions. Regular and appropriate maintenance. Set up exclusion zones and enforce them. Always use tag lines. Ensure that all permits are in place.
- 12. 息 ALSTOM 2013. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is indicative only. No representation or warranty is given or should be relied on that it is complete or correct or will apply to any particular project. This will depend on the technical and commercial circumstances. It is provided without liability and is subject to change without notice. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties, without express written authority, is strictly prohibited. Presentation title - 20/03/2016 P 12 Frequency of Inspections Lifting equipment for lifting persons every 6 months. Lifting accessories every 6months. Other lifting equipment every 12 months or in accordance with an examination scheme. All inspections must carry the appropriate documentary evidence, such as Test certification, examination reports and all findings kept in the various registers.