Ensuring you and your business stay compliant

Lift Plans

Here at Selby Safety Services, we have been creating lift plans for a number of years, giving you the peace of mind that all lifting operations comply fully with the relevant legislation. During the creation of a plan, we examine the risks, requirements of personnel and factors that could arise at any time during the course of the equipment being used.

Mobile crane

What is a lift plan?

A lifting plan provides a systematic approach towards planning a lift and ensures that the lifting operation is properly managed. For example, a lifting plan would ensure that the crane is safely deployed and operated, and the lifting crew are clear about their roles and responsibilities.

What does creating a lift plan involve?

Step One

Ascertaining key information about the lift

– Purpose of lift
– Machine/plant carrying out the lift
– Establish any pre-existing hazards or site issues
– Loading and landing location

Step Two

Initial draft

– Lifting calculation established
– Recommended lifting accessories
– Operative requirements
– Risk assessments and site analysis implemented

Step 3

Final lift plan completed

– Any additional revisions implemented
– Document formatting
– Final draft completed and signed off
– Document hand over to client

lifting gears of the gantry crane tower ready to operate under command

Code of Practice and Legislation

Lift plans are essential in order to ensure that your operations are utilising the best possible practice guidelines while also adhering to all health and safety expectations and legal requirements, including BS7121 – Code of practice for the safe use of cranes.

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