While every lift needs a lift plan, the extensiveness of the plan depends on the difficulty of the job the plans for a critical lift will be much more detailed than those of a standard lift, as critical lifts have little margin for error.

The process of developing a lift plan helps determine if the job is a critical lift by assessing factors like load weight and the involvement of multiple cranes. There are three basic types of lifts: standard, non-standard, and critical. It serves as a guide to follow during the job and keeps all the information in one place, where it can be easily accessed and reviewed by the parties involved in the lift. The best way to ensure this is by developing a lift plan.Ī lift plan is exactly what the name implies-a comprehensive plan that assess the various risks, methods, and complicating factors of a job. No matter the job, the construction crew needs to be confident and know exactly what to expect while the lift is being executed. GGR is committed to offering you market leading support before, during and after your project.Ĭontact us today to find out how we can help.Sure, the pros make it look easy, but performing a lift with a crane takes extensive planning and the utmost regard for safety. Once your lifting operation is underway, GGR’s support doesn’t end our lifting experts are on hand to answer any technical queries you may have. GGR’s Appointed Persons have the skills, knowledge and qualifications that will ensure the safe and efficient planning of your lift. a tandem lift using multiple cranes), a written plan should be developed by a person with significant and specific competencies – adequate training, knowledge, skills and expertise – suitable for the level of the task. For complex and high-risk operations, the planning and organisation should be extensive and meticulous.įor complex lifting operations (e.g. These people should have sufficient theoretical and practical knowledge of the work and equipment in question, as well as the requirements of the law, to be able to do this properly. It is therefore important to properly resource, plan and organise lifting operations so they are carried out in a safe manner.Įach of these elements requires a person or people with sufficient competence to be involved at each step. Lifting operations can often put people at great risk of injury, as well as incurring great costs when they go wrong.

GGR’s fully certified Appointed Persons can create a detailed Lift Plan, method statement and risk assessment for your project. If you are looking to hire a crane you may need a Lift Plan to ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation.

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