TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
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Lifting and rigging operations are highly hazardous and must be performed by competent personnel using certified equipment. Key safety measures include thorough inspections, establishing exclusion zones, ensuring proper communication among team members, and adhering to lifting plans and risk assessments. Never lift over people, ensure all loads are secure, and maintain safety protocols at all times.
TOOLBOX TALK | lifting & rigging operations
- 1. Professionalism ▪ Integrity ▪ Trust ▪ Team Spirit Lifting / Rigging Operations Lifting and rigging operations are some of the most hazardous activities we regularly undertake, day in day out. The consequences of something going wrong during a lifting or rigging operation can literally be fatal. Firstly, all lifting and rigging operations must be carried out by competent personnel with certified equipment only, always check for the correct colour code tag (currently Orange) and inspect the items thoroughly before EVERY lift. DO NOT USE DEFECTIVE EQUIPMENT IF IN DOUBT QUARANTINE. It is critical that wire ropes or nylon slings are protected from sharp edges before lifting. (A number of years ago load was dropped by an experienced lifting company, due to the sling coming into contact with a sharp edge. Fabricom were working on the project but not involved with the lift) Do not exceed the S-W-L (safe working load) of any lifting gear – find out the weight of the load and that the centre of gravity is established before attempting any lift. Establish an exclusion zone by erecting barriers and posting appropriate signs to keep unauthorised people out. Remember to remove all barriers and signs when not in use or the lift is over. Ensure other operatives working in the vicinity are aware of your lifting operations - use whistles if necessary, but let others know what the procedure is for whistle use! Always ensure the hoist rope is vertical and over the centre of gravity of the load. Decide upon the route to be taken when moving equipment and ensure the path is clear of obstructions and people. Before the lift, ensure the load is rigged correctly, with no lose items which could fall and use a hand line to steady/guide the load. Keep hands free from the load were practicable. All riggers/operatives involved in task must communicate with each other, one rigger/operative to lead the operation. When landing the load ensure the load is secure and stable before removing rigging equipment slings etc. Always follow your lift plan / risk assessment / permit etc. and ensure that all the work party have read and understood this documentation and signed to acknowledge this. Then carry out a Point of Work Risk Assessment/Pre lift Plan Card. Then if you are satisfied everything is in place, safely carryout your lifting / rigging operation. FINALLY; REMEMBER WE NEVER LIFT OVER PEOPLE, WE ALWAYS USE A TAG LINE AND WE KEEP OUR HANDS OUT OF THE LINE OF FIRE (HANDS OFF POLICY) Toolbox Talk