1 Is all "Fixed" lifting equipment marked with a SWL (tonne, Tons or US Tons) and unique ID number? PR-1708 par.4.7 2 Is all fixed lifting equipment certified and traceable to test certificates? PR-1708 par.4.7 3 Is there a register in place for fixed lifting equipment? PR-1708 par.4.7 4 Is there a nominated keeper of the register (if so, who)? PR-1708 par.4.7 5 Is the register kept up-to-date? PR-1708 par.4.7 6 Are certificates for fixed equipment kept on site? PR-1708 par.6.2.2 7 If not, are they easily accessible e.g. via computer database? PR-1708 par.6.2.2 8 Are the regular visual inspection reports kept on site? PR-1708 par.6.2.2 9 If not, are they easily accessible e.g. via the inspection company or a computer database? PR-1708 par.6.2.2 Certification of portable lifting equipment
3 Is certification readily available either at worksite or via computer? PR-1708 par.4.7 4 If certification runs out while onsite, is there a procedure in place for recertifying? PR-1708 par.4.7 Certification of third party lifting equipment Guidelines for systematic assessment C/NC/NA Comments Reference to applicable requirements 1 Is certification checked before or on receipt at worksite (by whom)? 2 Is it colour coded and coinciding with the worksite's current colour code? PR-1708 par.4.7/5.5/7.2.3/12
3 Is there an allocated suitable secure storage facility for this equipment? PR-1708 par.4.9 4 Is the movement of 3rd party lifting appliances and accessories controlled (if so, by whom)? 5 If the equipment is at the worksite long term, does the 3rd party have a maintenance policy? PR-1708 par.4.6 Fixed lifting equipment Guidelines for systematic assessment C/NC/NA Comments Reference to applicable requirements 1 Is the range of fixed lifting equipment adequate and suitable for purpose?
1 Is the portable equipment stored in a dedicated rigging loft? PR-1708 par.4.9 2 Is it large enough to contain all the relevant equipment? 3 Is there a dedicated quarantine area available for damaged lifting equipment? PR-1708 par.4.9 4 Is this quarantine area kept locked and secure (If so how?) PR-1708 par.4.9 5 Is the range of portable lifting equipment adequate and suitable for purpose? 6 Is the portable lifting equipment in a good state of repair? PR-1708 par.4.7/4.6 7 Is it changed out/inspected on a six monthly cycle? PR-1708 par.4.7 8 Is there an "in-service" maintenance policy for portable lifting equipment? PR-1708 par.4.6 Portable lifting equipment
Guidelines for systematic assessment C/NC/NA Comments Reference to applicable requirements 9 Is there a register and tracking system for portable lifting equipment issued from the rigging loft? PR-1708 par.4.7 10 Are all appliances and accessories logged in and out? PR-1708 par.4.7/4.9 11 Is there a dedicated loft controller (if so, who)? PR-1708 par.4.7 12 Has this person been trained in the inspection of lifting equipment and accessories? PR-1708 par.4.7/app.4 13 Is this equipment colour coded? PR-1708 par.4.7 14 Is the colour code maintained / refreshed as required? Safe operating procedures Guidelines for systematic assessment C/NC/NA Comments Reference to applicable requirements 1 Does the contractor work to PDO's procedures for lifting operations? GU-140 (C-09)
3 Are they certified as competent? PR-1708 par.4.8 SP-1251 par.10 4 Are the Crane Operators adequately trained and qualified? PR-1708 par.4.8 SP-1251 par.3 5 Are they certified as competent? PR-1708 par.4.8 SP-1251 par.3 6 Are the Technicians involved in any type of lifting operations? 7 If so, have they received formal training? PR-1708 par.4.8 SP-1251 par.2.1 8 Are they certified as competent to a specific level? PR-1708 par.4.8 SP-1251 par.2.1 9 Is there a programme in place to monitor / maintain competence? PR-1708 par.4.8 Levels of competence Guidelines for systematic assessment C/NC/NA Comments Reference to applicable requirements 10 Is there a nominated focal point for lifting operations? PR-1708 par.4.4