Importantly, it will name all those involved and the roles they have to play in the lifting operation.
It needs to include a risk assessment so all hazards are identified and a plan is put in place to negate them.
The lift plan will include a method statement as well as technical information on the crane set up and other relevant information about the lifting operation such as ground conditions, access to the site, etc. It is a site-specific document outlining everyone’s roles in the lifting operation to ensure a lift is carried out successfully. The lift plan is fundamental in ensuring a heavy lift is properly planned, resourced and organised so that lifting operations are carried out safely and efficiently. In this article we look at what needs to be done to compile a lift plan if you are doing it yourself, or what you should expect in a lift plan from your contractor.Ī lift plan encompasses risk assessments, method statements and other relevant information such as drawings, schedules and photographs.
