Overhead gantry cranes - lift plan needed?

paulmclark · Post by **paulmclark** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 4:01 pm

Hi Guys,

Forum newbie asking for some advice...

I consult for a manufacturer who has a number of overhead travelling cranes within the factory for moving tooling about. I am risk assessing at the moment. The work with them is pretty safe as the guys are all competent and careful, but does this type of lifting need a lift plan in place (if so presumably as a generic covering all the types of lifts that would reasonably be carried out).

I've tried looking for info, but most of what I can see refers to more general crane operations and there is no BS7121-1 series for this type of crane. The manufacturer guidance is less than helpful too, rather predictably.

Thanks all,
Paul

PaddyT · Post by **PaddyT** » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:36 am

Hi Paul,

You've pretty much answered your own question really.

LOLER reg 8 planning of lifting operations
"Every employer shall ensure that every lifting operation involving lifting equipment is —
(a) properly planned by a competent person;
(b) appropriately supervised; and
(c) carried out in a safe manner."

If the operators are trained and competent and they are carrying out the same type of operation then a generic lift plan should suffice, however I would suggest regular reminders of the content of the lift plan. They could do this through tool box talks retaining records of attendees and delivery to show compliance.

Paddy