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Lifting Operations carry a number of risks, some steps that can be taken
to reduce these risks are:-
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1.   Access to be restricted to the site area.
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January 2019 (4) 9.   Obtain known weight of item to be lifted / transported.

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The Work Method for Lifting Operations is: 
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April 2018 (1) An assessment will be made on site by the appointed person
and/or the crane supervisor as to the weight and suitability of the
item to be lifted.
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The current location and the final location of the load to be

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Log in Selection, provision and use of suitable crane and lifting

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CSS supplier.

The crane and lifting equipment selected for the operation is to

be assessed prior to use for appropriate and up to date
maintenance and inspection records, examination and testing
certification. Evidence of these records will be provided and
copies maintained on site.

Lifting accessories selected for use for these lifting operations will
either be Hired from a reputable local supplier and be supplied
with the required certification or supplied from the company store
of lifting equipment and will be colour coded with the current
lifting equipment colour.

The current lifting equipment colour will be clearly displayed on

the site notice board.

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The condition of all lifting accessories to be utilised on any
specific lift will be assessed by the crane supervisor and/or
slinger/signaller prior to use and any defects identified reported
immediately and the equipment removed from use and
replaced/repaired.

Weekly statutory inspections will also be undertaken and

recorded on all lifting accessories as identified by LOLER. (
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 UK
Regulations)

Prior to any lifting operation taking place the site access and
working area will be assessed and if necessary, preparations will
be made to ensure suitable working platform and access road.

The lifting operation to take place will be communicated to all

personnel within the immediate vicinity to ensure consideration of
their safety immediately prior to the lift taking place.

A generic editable method statement for lifting operations is available

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