EM 385-1-1
30 Nov 14
FORM 16-2
Standard Pre-Lift Crane Plan/Checklist
DATE: ___/___/______ Job Number: _____________ Location: ___________________
TIME: __________ Completed By (Competent Person):____________________
NOTE: Applies to Cranes, Derricks, Hoists and Power-Operated equipment that can be
used to hoist, lower and/or horizontally move a suspended load (includes excavators,
forklifts, Rough Terrain equipment, etc., when used with rigging).
Crane Considerations Yes No
Are the lifts within the crane’s rated capacities? (based on boom height,
1
radius)
2 Boom deflections considered?
3 Have all potential crane boom obstructions been identified?
Have Environmental Considerations been addressed? (Wind, Weather-
4 Lightning)
5 Have electrical hazards been addressed (Overhead / Underground)
- Clearance distances established?
- Is a spotter required?
- Public Utility contact required?
6 Crane swing radius properly barricaded and personnel advised of hazards?
Comments:
Load Yes No
1 Weights and Centers of Gravity (COG) have been Determined?
2 Anything Inside / Outside the loads that could shift during the lift?
3 Determine if the rigging needs protection from the loads?
4 All anchor bolts, hold downs, or fasteners have been removed?
5 Potential for binding – are load cells required to verify the loads are free?
6 Attachment points rated to take load weight?
7 Are the loads structurally capable of being lifted? (bending & twisting issues)
8 Is a critical lift plan required per the EM section 16.H?
Comments:
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EM 385-1-1
30 Nov 14
FORM 16-2 (cont’d)
Standard Pre-Lift Crane Plan/Checklist
Rigging Yes No
1 All rigging has been inspected by a Qualified Rigger?
2 Have sling angles been calculated?
3 Are shackles correctly sized for the sling eyes?
4 Are softeners needed?
Comments:
Personnel Yes No
1 The roles, responsibilities and qualifications for personnel have been defined?
(Operator, Lift Supervisor, Rigger, Signal Person)
2 A Pre-Lift meeting has been conducted?
3 Personnel trained per the EM?
Comments:
Area Preparation Yes No
1 The locations for the load landings has been selected and prepared?
2 Blocking and or Cribbing is available to set the loads on?
3 Travel paths have been determined and cordoned off?
4 Other personnel in the area have been notified of the lifts?
5 Have ground bearing support questions been addressed?
Comments:
Crane Operator: _____________________________ Date: ____________
Riggers: ___________________________________ Date: ____________
Signal Person: ______________________________ Date: ____________
Others: ____________________________________ Date: ____________
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