Method Statement

Rigging & Lifting Operations

METHOD STATEMENT // SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK // RIGGING SUPERVISOR

DOC NO: MS-RIG-001
REV: 00
DATE: -
STATUS: DRAFT
Risk Level: -
Permit Required: -
Crew: 0 persons
Steps Defined: 0
Pre-Check: 0%
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Project & Job Information
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Personnel & Responsibilities
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Nominate the single person in charge of the lifting operation, the designated signalman, and all competent personnel directly involved in the lift.

# Name Role / Designation Qualification / Cert. Responsibility
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Lift Technical Data
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This section captures the technical basis of the lift. Use actual approved weights, exact radii, and confirmed lift points rather than estimates wherever possible.

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Crane Configuration & Ground Conditions
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Equipment & Rigging Gear Register
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Equipment / Gear Capacity / Rating Cert. / Inspection Ref. Qty Condition / Color Code
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Communication, Hold Points & Stop-Work Criteria
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Hold Point 1

No lifting starts until permit, lift plan, certificates, ground condition, and crew briefing are confirmed by the rigging supervisor.

Hold Point 2

No boom-up, slew, or travel after rigging unless the trial lift confirms balance, stability, correct radius, and clear communication.

Stop Work

Stop immediately on loss of communication, wind exceedance, chart margin concern, unauthorized entry, load shift, or ground settlement.

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Sequence of Operations
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Hazard Identification & Controls
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Hazard Risk Level Control Measure Responsible
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PPE & Pre-Lift Checklist
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Required PPE

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Hard Hat
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Safety Boots
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Hi-Vis Vest
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Rigger Gloves
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Safety Glasses
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Harness if at Height
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Hearing Protection if Required
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Respiratory Protection if Required

Pre-lift verification

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Approved lift plan / method statement available at workface
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Load weight confirmed from drawing / tag / vendor data
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Lift points and COG verified
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Crane configuration matches selected load chart
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Certificates and color coding valid for crane and rigging gear
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Ground conditions, mats, and underground services checked
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Exclusion zone established at pickup, travel path, and set-down
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Weather, lighting, and visibility within stated limits
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Radio / hand signals tested and one signalman nominated
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Conflicting work activities and permits checked
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Emergency response and rescue arrangements briefed
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Trial lift completed and accepted before full movement
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Emergency Procedures
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Approvals & Signatures
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For complex, critical, or tandem lifts, include the lifting engineer / appointed person or other competent approver required by site procedure.

Rigging Supervisor
Sign here
Crane Operator
Sign here
HSE / Safety Officer
Sign here
Lifting Engineer / Appointed Person
Sign here