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Critical Control Verification: Lifting and Rigging

by Mike Brewer, from the Community

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This lifting and rigging critical control verification checklist helps field teams prevent serious incidents by validating key safeguards before and during lifts. It covers operator and rigger training, appropriate rigging selection and condition, confirmed load weights and capacities, critical lift permits, JHA completion, crane setup and stability, outriggers and ground conditions, wind and temperature limits, power line clearances, barricading and drop zone control, designated signal methods, and required inspections by a competent person. Use it to ensure controls are adequate, in place, and followed for high‑risk lifting tasks.

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Critical Control Verification: Lifting and Rigging

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