An unsafe and incorrect lifting procedure carried out without presence of competent lifting supervisor and without adequate control measures at Al Ghurair Construction material yard near ATC tower. The charge hand was present but failed to recognize the hazards.  Action - CMA suspended the activity and HSE personnel were advised to ensure that all lifting activities conducted on site must be supervised and monitored by a competent person accompanied by a competent rigger. TCA JV must ensure that an awareness training regarding the safe and proper lifting procedure is conducted to all crane operators and assigned competent riggers. A full supervision is required during any lifting activity.
Hazard category: Lifting operations