I will only engage in lifting operations if trained and competent to do so
3.1 All lifting operations must be planned, managed and conducted by a competent person(s)
3.2 Nominate the role of a Lift Designer for both pre-contracts and delivery phases
3.3 Ground bearing capacities must be assessed, certification is mandatory for critical lifts and setups on suspended slabs
3.4 Cranes, lifting appliances and equipment must be regularly inspected, certified, tested and maintained
3.5 Plant and equipment used for lifting must be specifically designed and certified and shall not exceed its Working Load Limit
3.6 Conduct a site inspection to visually confirm there are no fundamental changes or additional hazards posing a risk to the lift which were not previously identified in the lift plans
3.A Conduct a daily pre-start inspection for all cranes and lifting equipment and tag defected equipment out of service
3.B Complete Earthmoving Equipment Used as a Lifting Device – Pre-Start Checklist prior to using other plant as a lifting device
3.C Do not enter an exclusion zone unless authorised
3.D Do not place yourself underneath a suspended load or in the line of fire of lifting operations
3.E Do not undertake any lifting operations unless you are trained, qualified and competent to do so
