METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS AT SITE

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1.   GENERAL

This document covers the procedure to establish a method statement for all lifting activities at [Project Name Here].

2.   PURPOSE

The purpose of this document is to follow the proper methodology and to carry out the activities and sequence of lifting works at the Project Name Here].

3.   SCOPE

The scope of the work method statement is to outline the procedure and work sequence for all lifting activities and documentation procedures at Project Name Here]. This Works Method details the followings,

• Responsibilities.
• Organization chart.
• Manpower & Equipment used.
• General requirements.
• Lifting plan.
• Lifting sequence.
• Risk Assessment.

4.   TERMS & DEFINITIONS

• HSE – Health Safety & Environment.
• RA – Risk Assessment.
• LM – Lifting Machine.
• LG – Lifting Gear.

5.   REFERENCE

• Work Place Safety and Health Act
• Work Place Safety and Health Regulations
• Work Place S & H Regulations (Construction)
• Cranes Operations Regulations
• COP for the safe use of mobile cranes
• Specification for personal fall arrest system
• COP for safe use of machinery
• COP for working safely at heights.
• Project QHSE Plan

6.   RESPONSIBILITY

Project Manager

• Undergone Project Manager's Safety Course and possess a valid certificate.
• Familiarize himself with the Company’s environmental, health and safety control machine and make certain its effective utility.
• Take prompt corrective actions to get rid of any risky or unhealthy painting conditions and to maintain effectively such corrections made.
• Ensure good housekeeping is practiced on-site.
• Ensure that environmental, health, and safety are planned into all operations.
• Review all working methods and processes, both new and existing to see that all environmental, health, and safety are met.
• Act as Chairman of the site safety, health and environment committee and conduct monthly site committee inspections and meetings.
• Participate in all incident investigations and dangerous occurrences incidents.

Project Engineers

• Familiar himself with the Company's environmental, fitness and safety management device.
• Review any new or changes in methods, devices, and substances to make certain that safety, health, and surroundings aren't ignored.
• Establish and hold a program for the identity and evaluation of hazards.
• Assist in the investigation of each extreme or deadly twist of fate and dangerous incidence and
• Ensure that technique statements, danger analysis, and safe work techniques for risky.
• Operations must be submitted by the sub-contractors before the commencement of work on-site.

Work Safety Health Coordinator

• Building Construction Safety Supervisor Course and Work Safety Health Co-coordinator
• Course possess valid Certificate.
• Ensure that each rule and regulation as stipulated within the WSHA (Construction) Regulations are met.
• Inspect and rectify any risky place of work and risky practices.
• Checking sub-contractor's work to ensure compliance with the Construction Regulations.
• Liaison with sub-contractors concerning environmental, health, and safety works undertaken by them.
• Assist the Safety Manager, Workplace Safety and Health Officer, and Environmental Control officer in
• all safety, fitness & surroundings matters.
• Carry out site safety, health, and environment programs and procedures.
• Assist in organizing safety, health, and environmental awareness activities such as toolbox meetings,
• safety, health, and environment orientation, safety, health, and environment promotional activities, etc.
• Ensure that the issuance of private protecting equipment is well recorded and documented.
• Coordinates and assures compliance with the Risk Assessment Program

Lifting Supervisors

• Undergone Lifting Supervisor Safety Course and possess a valid certificate
• Possess relevant experience in lifting operations for not less than one year before the appointment as a lifting supervisor.
• Coordinate all lifting activities.
• Supervise all lifting operations by a mobile crane or tower crane following the lifting plan.
• Ensure that only registered crane operators, appointed riggers, and appointed signalmen to participate in any lifting operation involving the use of a mobile crane or a tower crane.
• Ensure that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be performed by any mobile crane.
• Brief all crane operators, riggers, and signalmen on the lifting plan
• If any unsafe conditions are observed and reported to him by any crane operator or rigger, take such measures to rectify the unsatisfactory or unsafe condition or in any other case make certain that any lifting operation is accomplished correctly.

Crane Operators

• Undergone Crane Operator's Training Course and possess a valid certificate.
• Before the start of every work shift, carry out operational tests on all limiting and indicating devices under no-load conditions before any lifting operation is carried out and shall input the results of such checks in a logbook or log sheet.
• To ascertain whether the ground situations, specifically the ground surface on which a cell crane is to be operated, are secure for the tour or any lifting operation; and if he thinks that it is not safe for travel or any lifting operation, he shall report this to the lifting supervisor.
• To make certain that any outrigger whilst it's far required is fully prolonged and secured.
• Not to perform any lifting operation unless he has been briefed by the lifting supervisor on the lifting plan.
• Not to hoist an object if he is unable to ascertain the weight of the load.
• Not to hoist any load unless he has received a clear signal from a signalman.
• Not to engage in any act or maneuver which is not followed by safe and sound practice.
• Not to hoist any load if there's any obstruction in the route of maneuver and if there is any such obstruction, he shall record this right now to the lifting manager.
• Not to maneuver or hold any suspended load over any public road or public area unless that road or area has been cordoned off
• Not to function a cell crane or a tower crane inside three meters of any live overhead power line.
• Not to apply the crane for any operation for which it isn't supposed, including pulling or dragging a load
• Ensure that any stationary truck-mounted or wheel-mounted crane is adequately and securely blocked while it is on a slope.
• To report any failure or technical fault of the crane to the lifting supervisor and to make an appropriate entry of the failure or malfunction in the logbook or log sheet of the crane.

Riggers

• Appoint a rigger in a workplace unless the person has completed a rigger training course acceptable to the Commissioner.
• Check the slings to be used for slinging the loads to ensure that the slings are of good construction, sound and suitable material, and adequate strength, and are free from patent defects.
• Ensure that an adequate number of legs of the sling are used and that the slinging angle is correct to prevent the sling from being overloaded during the hoisting.
• Determine the weight of the load that is to be lifted and inform the crane operator of the weight of the burden;
• Ensure that the simplest proper lifting gears are used along with the sling.
• Ensure that the load to be lifted is secure, stable, and balanced.
• Ensure that any loose load (which includes any stone, brick, or tile) is placed in a receptacle to prevent the load or part thereof from falling during the lifting operation.
• Place adequate padding at the edges of the load which comes in contact with the sling to prevent the sling from being damaged;
• Report any illness inside the lifting equipment to the lifting supervisor.

Banks men

• He may be in-residence trained, with a whistle and hello-visibility vest.
• Assist in assessing the ground conditions before the entry of equipment/ machinery/ vehicle.
• Use general signals to guide the moves of machinery/system/car at/to the place of works to be carried out.
• Communicate to the drivers/operators for the duration of the actions of the Machinery/equipment/vehicle.
• Station full-time on-site assisting in guiding all vehicular movements on site.
• Report any incidents/accidents to his immediate manager, power gasoline site/protection employees
• The movements of machinery/equipment/vehicle will be stopped during the absence of the bank's man to prevent any incidents on site.
• The operator/driver must be able to see the bank's man during the communication process.
• The banks' man must be stationed in such a way not to be in the line of fire (front, behind, or in-between) of the equipment movement

Foremen/ Supervisor

• Responsible for the safety, health & welfare of all workers either assigned or not assigned to him but maybe working temporarily in his area.
• Ensure that people understand safety, fitness, and environmental regulations and policies, observe safe activity techniques and be aware of all most important hazards related to their work and work regions.
• Maintain satisfactory standards of housekeeping in his assigned area.
• Investigate all incidents to the worker(s) and/or equipment in his area and assist Workplace
• Safety and Health Officer to put up accurate incident reports on all such investigations.
• Ensure that each employee working in his location uses the correct personal defensive gadget.

Workers

• Accepting individual responsibility for their safe behavior as well as sharing responsibility with their fellow workers and line supervision to look out for their own as well as their co-workers.
• Work safely at all times.
• Complying with HSE requirements which practice to a character’s work sports.
• Keeping the work location in an orderly circumstance.
• Wear PPE provided to them and inspect it daily.
• Comply with work instructions and permits.
• Attend daily toolbox/pre-task meetings
• Inspect all tools before use and daily.

7. ORGANIZATION CHART

Display your organizational chart here.

8. EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES

Equipment

• Crane
• Trailer
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Pipes & Fittings.
• Pipe supports.

Tools

• Belts
• Sling
• Chain Block
• Hoist
• Shackle
• Ropes etc.

Man Power

• Project Engineer                               1 person
• Safety Coordinator                           1 person
• Lifting supervisor                             1 person
• Crane operator                                  1 person
• Rigger man                                       2 persons
• Banks man                                        1 person
• Signalman                                         1 person
• General worker                                 2 persons

9. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

• All workers/employees assigned to the work would have undergone the relevant necessary and project-specific in-house training
• All personnel would be competent for the tasks that they will be carrying out,
• Supervisory employees will act as “lead human beings” by means of following and guiding the team.
• Please refer to the attachment for the competency personnel certificates.

10. METHODOLOGY

Preparatory Work

• Ensure that the document received bears the stamp “Issued for Construction” and is of the latest revision.
• The documents submitted/referred to with this method statement shall be considered as an integral part of this method statement and shall be read in conjunction with the same.
• The crane operator will be required to attend the in-house safety Induction at the site.
• The lifting Supervisor & crane operator will check & plan the travel routes before mobilization. Ensure travel routes & access to the job site is in good condition and free from obstruction.
• Check and confirm crane set-up positioning.
• The engineering drawings and files obtained shall be without a doubt understood to find out the service, material specification, length, thickness, pipe routing amount, and so on. Line smart and location-wise.
• Make sure that all the Pre-Construction formalities, approvals, and preparations are achieved sufficiently in advance to start the lifting activity as per the timetable.
• A checklist of all requirements will be made internally to avoid any omissions of them.
• All equipment to be used within the work should be, to begin with, checked and authorized through electricity gas’s authorized personnel.
• The working area shall be barricaded with proper devices & warning signs to display.
• An unauthorized person is not allowed in the area barricaded off
• Workers shall wear essential PPE for the task.
• The safety Coordinator & supervisor shall be present at all times during work activities.

11. WORK EXECUTION METHOD

Lifting:

• All lifting tools, equipment, and ropes used for lifting shall be inspected and certified by Country/state regulations.
• Activities shall be achieved in step with the right technique announcement for lifting.
• Submit method announcement and RA for evaluation and approval by using the purchaser before taking off the stated paintings.
• Upon mobilization of the crane into the site, the copies of the crane operator’s license, LM certificate, and test certificate of lifting gears will be obtained from the crane operator, verified, and kept for records.
• The lifting Supervisor must verify that the strength/condition of the lifting gears and equipment are adequate and they are certified with a safe working load. No lifting operation shall be carried out when the load exceeds the safe working load.
• Only legal persons and personnel involved in the lifting are allowed inside the lifting operation place. Critical lifting operation areas and different areas with ability dangers/hazards ought to be cordoned off to prevent get admission to all unauthorized employees.
• Positioned the Crane near the designated area and a steel plate should be placed over the land of the crane out-rigger.
• The lifting plan shall be filled up and attached with a load chart and the LM certificate shall be submitted during the permit application.
• Apply for the lifting permit before work commence. The lifting supervisor will conduct a toolbox and brief the safe lifting operation before work started.
• Before Lifting Works, it must have an approved Lifting permit and Lifting Plan.
• Which indicates the type of cranes & lifting gear accessories indicated. The lifting plan must be attached to the lifting permit and displayed in the lifting area.
• The lifting supervisor shall conduct a tool-box meeting / pre-work briefing about the risks, hazards, and available control measures, using the risk assessment.
• Positioned the trailer close to a certain vicinity and proper and ok clearance has to be maintained among the fence and the trailer.
• The trailer must be secured with a hand brake.
• Before starting the lifting work, the assigned people must wear proper PPE and adequate safety procedures must be implemented.
• All employees and workers involved in the work should first undergo training or safety induction with Power gas
•  [YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE] shall employ an experienced, competent, and responsible Lifting supervisor to plan and execute lifting operations.
• Barricade the marked vicinity scheduled for lifting operation with safety signage.
• Use the crane operators and lifting supervisor’s checklist before lifting operation.
• Special care will be taken when a crane has to perform on a tender or sloping floor or close to the sides of trenches.
• Outriggers and sufficient heavy timber blocks or plates must be used and thoroughly placed to make sure balance.
• To provide safe work during the lifting of pipes, there are considerations taken according to the weight of the pipe.
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• Rigging paintings shall be carried out under the course of the lifting supervisor.
• The load shall be controlled utilizing tag lines to prevent the load from turning or swinging.
• For hoisting or lowering of loose materials such as stones, bricks, tiles, slates, and bolts
• & nuts, safety nets or sand buckets or other suitable containers will be used to contain any drops.
• The area of broken wire exceeds 10 % of the total area in one strand.
• The reduction in diameter exceeds 7 % of the original diameter of wire rope.
• The communication between the crane operator and the signalman will be established by using hand signals/walkie-talkies in the case of remote places where the operator has no visibility.
• Make sure that the Suspended loads are not to be left unattended.
• When the crane is not in use the hook will be raised to a safe height away from any moving vehicles, machines, or people.
• Safety equipment must always be present and ready for immediate use.

12. HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT

• [YOUR COMPANY NAME HERE] HSE Manager shall ensure that the work is performed following the approved Construction Safety Manual and precautions specified in the work permit.
• He shall ensure that barricades, warning tapes, warning signs, firefighting equipment, and first aid kits are readily available in the working area.
• Toolbox talk shall be conducted daily to inform the workers of the recent safety issues and incidents and to get feedback on any unreported unsafe acts. 

SAFETY PROCEDURES 

• The area shall be barricaded adequately with warning signs.
• All systems and equipment shall be checked for proper conditions earlier than starting up the paintings.
• Unauthorized persons shall be excluded from the area.
• Adequate warning boards and caution signs will be supplied
• Upon completion of the job, the area shall be cleared of any materials and kept clean and tidy.
• Hazard analysis for hazardous operations shall be carried out before commencing the works. 

METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS AT SITE

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS AT SITE