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Phase 1: Pre-Planning & Site Survey

Gather essential project information and conduct site assessment

Project Information

Customer Name

Site Contact

Description of Lift (M4)

Date of Lift

Time of Lift

Lift Classification (BS 7121)

Ground Conditions (M5)

Surface Type

Ground Capacity (t/m²)

Ground Condition Notes

Phase 2: Load Calculations

Calculate load weights, COG, and lifting accessories

🧮 Load Weight Calculator (M9)

Calculate weight of cylindrical steel objects (tubes, pipes, bars)

Quantity

Length per item (m)

Outer Diameter (m)

Wall Thickness (m)

Material Density

Formula:

Cross-sectional Area = π × [(OD/2)² - (ID/2)²]
Volume = Area × Length
Mass per item = Volume × Density
Total Load = Quantity × Mass per item

📐 Centre of Gravity (COG) Determination (M10)

Load Shape

✓ For uniform cylindrical load: COG is at geometric center (midpoint of length).

COG Notes

📏 Lift Parameters

Height of Lift (m) (M11)

Maximum Radius (m) (M12)

⚠️ Critical: Maximum radius is measured from crane slew centre to load COG. Verify with site measurements.

🔗 Lifting Accessories

Sling Type (M20)

Configuration

Sling Length (m) (M20)

Quantity (M21)

Safe Working Load/WLL (tonnes) (M22)

Slinging Method (M23)

Sling Angle (degrees from vertical)

Hook Block Weight (kg)

Additional Accessories Notes

Phase 3: Crane Selection & Ground Bearing

Select appropriate crane and verify ground bearing pressure

🏗️ Crane Details

Type of Crane (M13)

Make & Model (M14)

Boom Length Required (m)

Rated Capacity @ Max Radius (t) (M15)

Outrigger Spread (m × m) (M17)

Rigged Weight (tonnes) (M19)

Counterweight (tonnes)

⚖️ Ground Bearing Pressure Calculator

Verify ground can support crane + load without settlement

Rigged Crane Weight (tonnes)

Gross Load Weight (tonnes)

Ground Capacity (t/m²)

Outrigger Points

⚠️ Abort Criteria: > 25mm settlement observed during 360° slew test = STOP operations immediately.

✅ Capacity Verification

Required Radius (m)

Gross Load Weight (tonnes)

Crane Capacity @ Radius (tonnes)

📋 Important: Always verify against manufacturer's load chart. Boom length, jib, and counterweight affect capacity.

Phase 4: Lifting Plan Diagram

Create scale drawing with crane position and hazards

📐 Diagram Dimensions

Pick-up Point Distance from Crane (m)

Lay-down Point Distance from Crane (m)

Slew Angle (degrees)

Power Line Exclusion Zone (m)

Diagram Notes & Key Measurements

🎨 Interactive Diagram Builder

Create a professional site diagram using the drawing tools below. Click a tool, then click on the canvas to place objects. Use the Select tool to move objects around.

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Scale:

💡 Tip: Use the drawing tools to create a professional site diagram showing crane position, load locations, exclusion zones, buildings, and overhead hazards. Export as PNG to include in your final plan.

Phase 5: Risk Assessment

Identify hazards and define control measures (M24-M26)

⚠️ Hazard Identification & Risk Matrix

L × S	Risk	Control Measures
25	EXTREME	15m exclusion zone enforced (GS6); Dedicated banksman; RCI height restriction
16	HIGH	GBP calculation verified; 900mm stabiliser pads; Continuous monitoring
12	MEDIUM	Tag line mandatory; Slinger 3m clearance; Controlled slew speeds

📊 Risk Matrix Guide

EXTREME (20-25):
Likelihood 5 × Severity 5
STOP - Cannot proceed

HIGH (15-19):
Requires senior approval
Enhanced controls needed

MEDIUM (8-14):
Standard controls apply
Monitor during lift

LOW (1-7):
Normal precautions
Proceed with care

Phase 6: Sequence of Operations

Define step-by-step method statement (M27)

👥 Lifting Team

Appointed Person (AP)

Lifting Supervisor (LS)

Crane Operator (CO)

Slinger/Signaller (SS)

📋 Operation Sequence

PRE-LIFT PHASE

1

2

3

4

CRANE SETUP

5

6

7

8

9

10

LIFTING OPERATION

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

POST-LIFT

18

19

20

21

Phase 7: Contingency Plans

Plan for emergencies and abort criteria

🚨 Abort Criteria

> 25mm ground settlement observed during operations Wind speed exceeds 70% of crane rating or 16 km/h for fine lifts Loss of visibility between operator and signaller Unauthorized personnel enter exclusion zone Load instability or unexpected behaviour during lift RCI warning activates at > 90% capacity

📞 Emergency Contacts

Site Emergency Number

Medical Emergency

Crane Company 24hr

Nearest Hospital

🔄 Contingency Scenarios

Equipment Failure

Weather Deterioration

Ground Settlement

Personnel Injury

Phase 8: Final Checklist & Export

37-point RTITB LTG1707 compliance verification

🚨 CRITICAL: 30 elements marked (M) are MANDATORY. Missing or incorrect mandatory elements = automatic referral in RTITB assessment.

✅ General Details

1. Customer name 2. Site contact details 3. Date of operation M4. Description of lift M5. Ground conditions

✅ Load Details

6. Load description 7. Load drawing/photo 8. Lifting points identified M9. Dimensions & weight M10. COG position M11. Height of lift M12. Maximum radius

✅ Crane Details

M13. Type of crane M14. Make & model M15. Rated capacity @ max radius 16. Boom length required M17. Outrigger spread M18. Stabiliser pad size M19. Rigged weight

✅ Lifting Accessories

M20. Type & length M21. Quantity required M22. SWL/WLL verification M23. Slinging method & angles

✅ Hazards & Risk Assessment

M24. Proximity hazards identified M25. Load hazards identified M26. Control measures specified

✅ Method Statement & Diagram

M27. Logical sequence of operations M28. Contingency plans M29. Lifting team roles/responsibilities M30. Accuracy of all information 31. Completion within reasonable time M32. Crane & vehicle positioning M33. Scale drawing with dimensions M34. All hazards marked with distances

✅ Final Approval

35. Plan reviewed by second competent person 36. Client/contractor approved M37. Appointed Person signature

Appointed Person Signature

Date

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