A lifting plan is a detailed, systematic document for safely executing a lift by outlining the necessary steps, equipment, and personnel.
It ensures a consensus among stakeholders and is required for many operations, especially those involving more than one crane, heavy loads, or complex environments.
Key elements of a good lifting plan includes load details (weight, center of gravity), equipment specifics (type, capacity), personnel roles, safety precautions, and a sketch of the lift area.
Normally a lifting plan includes?
Load details: Weight, dimensions, center of gravity, and any hazardous materials.
Lifting equipment: Type, model, certification date, and capacity of the crane, as well as the rigging gear (slings, shackles) to be used.
Personnel: The names and roles of the operator, rigger, and competent person.
Sketches: Diagrams showing the lifting points, load path, and the positions of the equipment and crew.
Physical and environmental conditions: Information on the site, such as height restrictions, obstacles, and weather conditions.
Safety measures: A list of precautions, special procedures, and communication methods.
Calculations: For complex lifts, this may include calculations for radius, boom angles, and crane capacity.
When a lifting plan is required?
Lifting or lowering a load in a confined or narrow space.
Using more than one crane for a single lift.
The load’s weight exceeds 75% of the crane’s capacity or 10 tons.
Lifting near high-pressure lines.
If the load’s center of gravity is not well-defined.
Key steps in the lifting process include:
Develop the plan: Incorporate all necessary details for the specific lift.
Review and approve: Submit the plan to clients or consultants for approval before the lift.
Hold a pre-lift meeting: Discuss the plan with the lifting crew to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities.
Execute the lift: Follow the plan and all safety precautions.
Observe for stability: During the lift, a “3-3-3” technique is often used: lift the load 300mm (approx. 1 ft) off the ground, hold for 3 seconds to check stability, and maintain a safe distance of 3 meters (approx. 10 feet) from the load.
A lift plan must be provided to the client/consultant for review and approval, prior to performing any lifting operations.
The lift plan must include:
The type, size, model, lifting capacity, certification date and serial number of the crane to be used.
A list of items to be lifted/moved, including a description of each item’s weight, dimensions, center of gravity, and presence of hazardous toxic materials.
The lifting plan may include sketches showing lifting points, methods of attachment, sling angles, load vectors, boom and swing angles, crane orientations, related capacities, and other factors affecting the equipment and lifting operation.
The name of the Operator, Rigger and Competent Person.
Applicable rigging to be used as well as precautions and safety measures.
A pre-lift meeting to review the lifting plan, must be held before the actual lift, and be attended by the operator rigger(s), competent person and others as required.
A Critical Lift Plan and Critical Lift Checklist must be completed by the subcontractor and submitted to project management when any of the following conditions exist:
The load exceeds 75 % of the crane’s load chart
Whenever the load and/or travel radius is expected to travel over any portion of an occupied building.
The load exceeds 100 tons.
If the lift involves multiple cranes, a system must be instituted by the controlling entity to coordinate operations.
The crane is being used to lift personnel.
Client has determined that the plan and checklist are necessary
Lifting Plan Sample
Find below safe work lifting plan template for use in crane lifting process.
This lifting plan sample also provides calculation for sling tension.
Additionally you shall be able to select the suitable lifting gear in accordance with the safe working load and weather conditions etc.
Once you will record the data you will get a comprehensive document showing the complete site condition in front of you.
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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR LIFTING PLAN |
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| 1. Description of Lift | 1a. Type of Lift
( ) Load Test ( ) Lifting Work |
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| 1b. Work of Place | ||
| 1c. Date & Time (Plan) | ||
| 2. Description of Load | 2a. Description of Load | |
| 2b. Dimension (L x H x W) (mm) | ||
| 3. Description of Crane | 3a. Maker | |
| 3b. Model No. | ||
| 3c. Maximum Capacity (tons) | ||
| LIFTING PLAN DATA | ||
| 4. Load Weight: | 4. Estimated Weight (including Cage) (tons) | |
| 5. Rigging Weight | 5a. Main Hoist Block,
Auxiliary Boom Head / Headache Ball (tons) |
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| 5b. Slings, Shackles, and other tackles
Total Weight (Max.) (tons) |
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| 5c. Lifting Device or Spreader Beam
Total Weight (tons) |
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| 6. Total Lift Weight | 6. (4 + 5) Total Weight (tons) | |
| 7. Working Condition | 7a. Outrigger Extended (m) | |
| 7b. Boom / Jib Length (m) | ||
| 7c. Counterweight (tons) | ||
| 7d. Operating Radius (m) | ||
| 8. Rated Capacity | 8a. Rated Capacity (tons) | |
| 8b. (Total Weight / Rated Capacity) x 100 (%) | ||
| CALCULATION OF SLING TENSION | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 9. Calculate divided load on each leg:
Total load ( Tons) ÷ legs () = ( Tons)
If a qualified rigger or rigging specialist ensures that the load is evenly distributed, the full use of all the legs is allowed after approval. |
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| 10. Angle Factor
A sling angle less than 90° increases the tension (load) in the sling 10.a. Tension Load of Leg The leg angle is (80°) therefore, Tension load is total load (80°) multiplied by (1.015°) Tension Load = 81.2 Tons
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SELECTION OF LIFTING GEAR |
| 11. Select Tackles / Shackels
11a. Shackle Size : __Capacity: ___Tons (SWL) 11b. Others Description: ______________ Size : ___________ Capacity: _______ Tons (SWL)
Description: ________Size : ___Capacity: _____ Tons (SWL) 12. Slings 12a. Tension Load (See 10a) ______________ tons 12b. Sling Type: _________ (Steel Chain, Wire Rope, Metal Mesh, Synthetic Rope, Synthetic Webbing, Synthetic Round sling) Size: ________ Capacity(SWL): ___ 12c. Determine Sling : Size , Capacity: Tons (SWL) × (T) EA |
Register of Lifting Key Personnel
| TITLE | NAME | COMPANY | ID NO. | NATIONALITY | CERTIFICATE NO. | REMARK |
| Lifting Supervisor |
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| Lifting Equipment/
Crane Operator
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| Rigger(Signaler)
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| Prepared by :
Designation : Lifting Supervisor. Signature : |
Reviewed by :
Designation : Signature : |
Approved by :
Designation : Signature : |
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