Lifting Operations Risk Assessment & Method Statement

Lifting operations using cranes, telehandlers, and hoists require detailed planning and appointed persons.

LOLER requires lifting equipment to be suitable, inspected, and operated by competent persons.

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Key Hazards

⚠️Dropped loads
⚠️Overturning
⚠️Striking overhead lines
⚠️Crushing
⚠️Sling failure
⚠️Ground collapse

Control Measures

✓Appointed person
✓Lift plan
✓Ground assessment
✓Load calculations
✓Inspected gear
✓Exclusion zones
✓Banksman

PPE Requirements

  • 🛡️Hard hat
  • 🛡️Safety boots
  • 🛡️High-vis
  • 🛡️Gloves

Legal Requirements

  • 📋LOLER 1998
  • 📋PUWER 1998

Step-by-Step Method

Lift planning
Crane setup and checks
Load preparation
Slinging
Test lift
Lift and place
De-rigging

Emergency Procedures

• Load drop: Evacuate area
• Overturning: Emergency services