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Crane Safety: Pre, During and Post Operation

by Maria Plops, from the Community

10+

This crane safety checklist guides crews through safer lifting operations across the full job lifecycle. Pre-operation steps cover registration and permits, operator and dogman competency, service clearances from overhead or underground utilities, visual plant checks, lift plan review, task analysis sign-off, load capacity and landing surface suitability, exclusion zones, supervision, and toolbox talks. During the lift, it reinforces clear communications and hand signals, maintaining exclusion zones, and following the lift plan under competent supervision. Post-operation actions include proper shutdown, documenting defects, and raising corrective actions for the next lift.

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Crane and Lift Plan

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Lifting Operation Safety Inspection for Mobile Cranes

This mobile crane lifting operation safety inspection form helps teams assess crane type and configuration, certifications for crane, accessories and personnel, daily and weekly checks, RAMS and permits, site access and exclusion zones, lighting, signage, overhead power, housekeeping, PPE and communication. It covers lift-specific controls including tag lines, SWL, forks with safety nets, storage, multi-crane zone control, no-lift restrictions and aviation lights, plus report summary and sign-off.

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Planned Lift Checklist

This planned lift checklist helps supervisors and site teams verify critical requirements before authorizing a crane lift. It covers lift plan details and approvals, crane safe working load and configuration, current LOLER certificates for the crane and lifting gear, outrigger and pad setup, boom length and ballast, and identification of the slinger or signaller. The form prompts checks on exclusion zones, access control by banksmen, overhead power lines and obstructions, and prevailing weather conditions. A final summary records a go or no-go decision and allows signatures from health and safety auditors.

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Use this mobile crane lift plan checklist and method statement to verify safe crane operations before any lift. Based on British Standard 7121-1:2016, the template guides pre-planning, defining the load, center of gravity and stability, access routes, ground conditions, and crane selection. On-site checks cover outriggers, packing and base, lifting accessories and SWL, operator details and competence, and visual inspections. It prompts RAMS verification and sign-off, role allocation (appointed person, crane supervisor, operator, slingers/signallers), environmental limits such as wind speed, working at height arrangements, and communication methods. A final review by the health and safety or site manager is required before the lift proceeds.

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Crane and Hoist Pre-Task Checklist

This pre-task crane checklist helps construction teams verify lift readiness and safety before hoisting. It covers project details, time and date of lift, description of load, and names of key personnel. Pre-lift checks include team briefing, notifying nearby parties, validating required training and operator licenses, reviewing hand signals, confirming materials and rigging methods, and inspecting all rigging. It also guides checks for weather and wind, barricades and tag lines, ground conditions and outriggers, crane inspection records, designated spotter assignment, and safe clearance from power lines. Final sign-offs by the foreman and crane operator confirm the checks were completed.

by Tom Scott, from the Community

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Harrisons Engineering Site Lifting Operations Report

This site lifting operations report template supports safe planning and execution of crane and rigging activities. Capture project details, supervisor and team members, and conduct pre-operation checks including site plans, RAMS, load weights, and exclusion zones. Verify equipment certificates, SWL and WLL markings, and compatibility. Confirm personnel competence and communications, assess ground conditions, obstructions, and weather. Perform operational checks with secure, balanced loads, tag lines, and a test lift. After the lift, recheck equipment, update logs, and complete a post-lift review before sign off.

by Dan Smith, from the Community

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Crane Safety: Pre, During and Post Operation

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