PROJECT LIFTING PLAN FOR TOWER CRANE
![]() |
PROJECT LIFTING PLAN FOR TOWER CRANE |
In the world of construction safety, a well-structured project lifting plan is crucial for ensuring the protection of personnel, equipment, and assets during tower crane operations. At hsedocuments.com, we provide comprehensive HSE resources to help professionals implement safe lifting procedures effectively. This article breaks down a sample tower crane lifting plan (Document Code: TC-LP-00), highlighting key elements such as manpower requirements, responsibilities, equipment checks, and crane load calculations. Whether you're a site engineer, lifting supervisor, or HSE representative, understanding these guidelines can prevent accidents and promote compliance with industry standards.
Objective
To ensure the safety of the personnel/ equipment/assets involved in lifting activities
Manpower
Deploy individuals with valid certifications (Crane operator, lifting supervisor & riggers)
A designated lifting supervisor (person in charge of PIC and banks man)
Responsibilities
Banks man / Signaler: Co-ordinate the lifting movements and maintains radio- and/or visual communication with crane operator and persons close to the load
Slinger / Rigger: Inspect the rigging, select rigging to suit the load, install the accessories and connect/disconnect the load
Lifting supervisor (PIC): Co-ordinate and control all aspects of lifting operations on site. (Banks man can be the lifting supervisor if he is competent)
Crane Operator: Pre-use inspection of crane and rig up of the crane; operating the crane and perform the lift in a safe manner taking the signals from the Banks man / Signaler only, unless in an emergency.
Lifting Equipment
Lifting Appliances and lifting accessories that carries out the actual lifting function and shall have a valid third-party certification.
Position the crane as close as possible to the load.
Barricade the location.
Verify the load chart and ensure that the distance between load and crane are in the safe limit.
Fix the load to the crane hook using the correct method of rigging depending on the shape of the load.
Gradually lift and hold for a while to ensure the stability of load and crane.
If stable execute the lifting operation.
Ensure that a single banks man is communicating with the operator.
Ensure that the hook is disengaged only after the load is positioned and secured properly.
Questions for a Safe Lift
Is everyone aware of and do they fully understand the lifting procedures?Has everyone attended the toolbox talk?
Has a pre-use inspection of the Lifting Equipment been carried out and are the Lifting Accessories tagged or marked with:
• Safe Working Load• A unique identification numbers
• A valid certification date
Are all safety devices working?
Does everyone know the lifting supervisor of the lift?
Is everyone competent and aware of his or her tasks?
Is there a current Lift Plan and risk assessment and does everybody understand the job and precautions?
Is everyone aware of environmental limits (e.g. maximum permissible wind speed) for the lift?
Is the lift area controlled and is the lifting path clear?
Are signaling methods and communication agreed and understood?