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PURPOSE
This procedure defines the standard work process for preplanning and executing
work operations related to construction rigging and lifting activities.

2.

SCOPE
This procedure applies at LPG Refrigerated Storage Project. It encompasses all
rigging and lifting work operations performed by project personnel including
subcontractor and/or third party employees.
2.1. This procedure also provides the minimum standards for rigging and lifting
work activities performed by subcontractors on all PVC-DEC Consortium
projects.
2.2. Any deviation from this procedure shall be documented and submitted in
advance to the PVC-DEC Consortium, who will obtain approval from the
appropriate authorities.

3.

DEFINITIOSNS
3.1 LIFTING
The process of lifting or positioning equipment, components, or materials with
a machine.
3.2 LIFTING DEVICE
Any machine or device used to lift a load from its supporting surface. Such
devices include, but are not limited to the following: crane, hoist, hoisting
system, jack, jacking system, gin pole, derrick, monorail hoist, gantry crane,
levers, pulley system, air bag jack, strand lift system, etc.
3.3 RIGGING
The process of relocating or moving heavy equipment, components, or
materials (which require a crane to load & unload) a considerable distance
using a haul trailer, rollers, or similar devices.
3.4 PAYLOAD WEIGHT
The weight of the item to be lifted. Payload weight includes the actual item
weight, plus the weight of attachments, saddles, temporary supports, etc.
Payload weight does not include rigging weight.
3.5 TON
The word ton, as used herein, refers to a mass of 1000kg. (1000kg equals 1
Tone)

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3.6 LIGHT LIFT

Any lift where the payload weight is 10 tons or less.
3.7 MEDIUM LIFT
Any lift where the payload weight is over 10 tons but less than 50 tons.
3.8 HEAVY LIFT
Any lift where the payload weight is 50 tons or greater.
3.9 WHAT IS RIGGING
Rigging is work involving the use of mechanical load shifting equipment and
associated gear to move, place or secure a load including plant, equipment or
members of a building or structure and to ensure the stability of those
members and the setting up and dismantling of crane and hoists.
There are three competencies levels involved in rigging:
Basic Rigger
Intermediate Rigger
Advanced Rigger
The following outlines the competency based skills needed to carry out
basic, rigging safely.
3.10 BASIC RIGGING
Those qualified in basic rigging must know how to carry out work associated
with:
Movement of plant and equipment.
Steel erection.
Basic scaffolding particular hoists not self climbing or with jibs.
Placement of pre-cast concrete.
Basic scaffolding safety nets and static lines.
Mast climbers.
Perimeter safety screens and shutters.
Cantilevered crane-loading platforms.
3.11 INTERMEDIATE RIGGING
Those qualified in intermediate rigging must know how to carry out work
associated with all basic rigging competencies and:
Use of load equalizing gear.
The rigging of cranes, conveyors, dredges and excavators.
All hoists.
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Tilt slabs.
Demolition.
Dual lifts.
3.12 ADVANCED RIGGING
Those qualified in advanced rigging must know how to carry out work
associated with all basic and intermediate rigging competencies and:
The rigging of gin poles and shear legs flying foxes and cableways.
Guyed derricks and structures.
Suspended scaffolds and fabricated hung scaffolds.
3.13 QUALIFIED RIGGER/S
Rigger is a person that holds a certificate identifying that the individual has
been trained and passed a rigging qualification. Plus the person is competent
and acquired through a combination of qualifications, training or experience
the knowledge and skills to perform the task required.
3.14 RIGGING SUPERVISOR
The Rigging Supervisor is an individual with demonstrated technical skills
who is assigned responsibility for planning and supervising heavy haul, heavy
lift, and/or general rigging work operations on a project.
The Rigging Supervisor is responsible for developing safe work methods and
plans for rigging operations and for supervising the performance of the work.
The Rigging Engineer assists the Rigging Supervisor by providing the design
support needed for the rigging plan development.
The Rigging Supervisor shall be nominated by Subcontractor and reviewed by
PVC-DEC Consortium.
3.15 RIGGING ENGINEER
A Rigging Engineer is an individual with demonstrated technical skills
assigned responsibility for analyzing rigging operations and designing the
temporary structural systems required to support heavy lift rigging or heavy
haul work operations.
A Rigging Engineer is responsible for preparing all necessary rigging plans
and calculations under the direction of Rigging Supervisor as required by this
procedure. The Rigging Engineer also monitors general project rigging
operations to ensure that all lifts are performed in accordance with normal safe
rigging operations.
The Rigging Engineer shall be nominated by Subcontractor and reviewed by
PVC-DEC Consortium.

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INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 LIFT CATEGORIES
Light Lifts
(10 tons and less)

Medium Lifts
(more
than
less than 50 ton)

Planned and Executed using good

rigging practices.
Rigging operation is under supervisor
direction, using qualified crane operators
and qualified riggers.
Rigging plans are required
10 PVC-DEC Consortium is required to
review.

Heavy haul,
Rigging plans are required
Critical & Heavy
PVC-DEC Consortium is required to
Lifts
review.
(50 tons or more, or
per section 3).

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4.1.1 Light lifts do not require a formal rigging plan or calculations. However,
light lifts shall be performed under the direction of a superintendent, a
qualified crane operator, and a qualified rigger using safe rigging work
practices.
4.1.2 Sub-conctractor shall prepare a detailed rigging plan for each medium
lift. These plans shall be reviewed and approved by PVC-DEC
Consortium.
4.1.3 A written rigging plan and supporting calculations shall be prepared for
heavy haul operations, heavy lifts, and critical lifts. This plan should be
prepared by the Project Rigging Engineer. All heavy lift, critical lift, and
heavy haul plans must be reviewed by PVC-DEC Consortium. The plans
should be reviewed by PVC-DEC Consortium Mechanical Manager,
Field Superintendent, and HSE representative.
4.1.4 Any lifts occurring at warehousing facilities, lay down areas, mechanics
shops, or at off-site locations (jetty rail sidings, ports, etc) are to be
identified by the supervisor or manager of that area/facility, categorized,
then planned and approved according to category.
4.1.5 Lifts occurring during the assembly of large cranes must be categorized,
planned, and approved according to category.
4.2 RIGGING APPROACH
4.2.1 Categorization of lifts shall be an ongoing activity for the duration of the
project. Categorization is required so that the lift can be planned in
accordance to the specific requirements of its category.
4.2.2 The Rigging Plan should also indicate the travel route within the site and
the orientation of site heavy lift equipment. The Rigging Plan should be
developed early and should be given to the project design engineering
group to ensure that they are aware of the erection sequence and the
access that will be required.
4.2.3 In some cases, it may be necessary to coordinate with equipment
suppliers prior to fabrication to ensure that the project equipment
installation approach is acceptable to the manufacturer and that
manufacturers lifting procedures are consistent with project needs.
4.2.4 All calculations, drawings, sketches, and related documents developed to
support heavy haul and heavy lift rigging operations shall be controlled.
4.3 PLANNING RIGGING AND LIFTING ACTIVITIES

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4.3.1 Construction rigging and lifting operations are classified into the
general categories of light, medium, heavy, and critical lifts. Every
rigging and lifting operation, regardless of category or size, shall be
planned to ensure a safe lift. Due to the complexity and added risks
associated with heavy or critical lifts, their planning requirements are
more comprehensive.
4.3.2 The Rigging Engineer, Rigging Supervisor shall review the requirements
of each medium, critical, and heavy lift plan with the field engineers,
superintendents, equipment operators, the rigging crew, signalman,
truck drivers and other personnel associated with performing the lift
prior to the start of the work. These lifts shall be monitored by the
Rigging Engineer and superintendents to ensure strict adherence to the
rigging work sequence plan.
4.3.3 In developing lift plans the following considerations should be
addressed:
a) Soil conditions and site terrain to verify access for lifting equipment
and to ensure stability along the haul path and at location of the lift.
b) Underground utilities along the haul path or at the lift location to
avoid damage to existing utilities and to ensure adequate ground
support.
c) The location of overhead power lines to ensure required clearances are
maintained during both heavy haul and lifting operations.
d) Lift equipment and rigging hardware requirements including the
method of removal following execution of the lift. Including
verification of quality of lifting equipment to be used and all
equipment must be certified and certificates available for verification.
e) Access of haul and lift equipment into and out of the lift area. In some
cases, assembly and disassembly of cranes or other equipment must be
included in the planning process.
f) Whether escorts are required to ensure safe movement of the load.
g) The need for a contingency plan based on a list of typical risk
scenarios.

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4.4 RIGGING PLAN PREPARATION

4.4.1 Vendor drawings and associated data shall be reviewed by the Rigging
Engineer for information applicable to the preparation of equipment lift
plans. Applicable information includes equipment weight, location of
center of gravity, recommended or specified lifting points, and special
handling requirements. This information should be verified and doublechecked using sources such as fabricator drawings, checked
calculations, similar units previously handled, and actual shipping
weights. Whenever possible, the actual scale weight information should
be obtained before units arrive at the site.
4.4.2 The rigging plan for each haul or lift shall include the following
elements as a minimum:
a) A list of the crane or hoisting equipment to be used in the work
operation.
b) A sketch showing the position and travel path of haul equipment,
hoisting equipment, lift crane, tailing crane, initial location of the item
to be lifted, and the final set position of the lifted item.
c) A layout of the work area, including the locations of all obstacles and
potential interferences.
d) Haul and lift path minimum clearances, turning radius, and clearance
requirements from existing facilities, utilities, and overhead power
lines.
e) Definition of the item to be lifted including verified weight and
authorized attachment or lift points.
f) Equipment manufacturer drawings showing component weight,
shipping skid weight, designated rigging attachment points, and center
of gravity should be attached to the rigging plan.
Note: Elements h. & i. that follow are especially important for any
Heavy Haul activities. The successful completion of a heavy haul
activity depends greatly upon the preparation of the haul route itself.
g) Definition of special soil preparation and crane mat requirements.
h) A sketch showing the locations of underground utilities that could
affect the haul route and/or rigging work operation or that require
special clearances or cribbing to perform the work.
i) Rigging equipment to be used for the rigging operation, including
slings, spreader beams, shackles, hooks, and other components in the
load chain. Shall be checked and verified for quality all lifting
equipment must be certified and certificates available for verification.

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j) Calculations used to determine the forces applied to each rigging

component must be provided for all heavy lifts. Standard rigging
reference charts may be used to determine size and type of the
components required.
k) Load capacity charts and notes for cranes or other equipment used to
perform the lift. These shall be posted in the crane and referenced in
the rigging plan. It is important that the actual configuration of the
crane, including line parting and size, boom and jib length,
counterweight size, and load block size are factored into the
parameters used to determine lifting capacity.
l) A description of the communication method to be used by equipment
operators and rigging crews during completion of the lift.
m) A list of the names and qualification of the riggers that will be
carrying out the rigging activity.
n) Special considerations, such as the effects of wind on the ability of
crews to safely complete the lift.
o) Any special precautions that the work crew must be aware of prior to
making the lift (for example, removal of temporary shipping skids
prior to lifting).

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4.5 DETAILED RIGGING CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The lift plan shall convey the work operation plan to the field personnel who will
execute the lift. The information provided shall ensure that the crane is set up
in the correct configuration and at the proper location. The rigging plan shall
also include all pertinent crane and lift data that the planner used in
developing the rigging plan. Lift and crane data should be compiled in
summary form. Reference Attachments A and B.
4.6 CRANE SETUPS AND RIGGING APPURTENANCES
4.6.1 All cranes shall be set up for lifting on firm, level ground. Any deviations
shall be reviewed by PVC-DEC Consortium.
4.6.2 All lift beams and spreader bars used in the heavy rigging category must
be designed and fabricated in accordance with jurisdictional rules,
regulations, and applicable local code.
4.6.3 Lifting lugs and attachment points provided and installed by the
equipment supplier shall be inspected for visual defects or discrepancies
prior to lifting the equipment from the delivery vehicle.
4.6.4 Lifted components shall be inspected prior to lifting from delivery
vehicles to ensure that the lifting configuration matches that included in
the lift plan. For example, if the lift plan is based on lifting the empty
weight of a tank with shipping skids removed, the tank shall be inspected
prior to lifting to ensure that the tank is actually empty and that the
shipping skids are removed.
4.7 PRE-LIFT CHECKS
4.7.1 For all lifts, the following pre-lift safety checks shall be performed:
a) The Operator has completed the daily crane check and all equipment
and systems are in a satisfactory condition to perform the lift.
b) The operator has completed his daily log book and signed of
inspection and items checked
c) Rigging crew and equipment operators(s) shall verify rigging and
lifting equipment is set up per the rigging plan.
d) Rigging Engineer/Rigging Supervisor shall inspect and verify
equipment supplier specified lift points.
e) Rigging engineer/rigging supervisor shall keep a rigging register
identifying rigging equipment, inspection dates and name of
competent person that completed the inspections.

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f) Rigging Engineer/Rigging Supervisor shall inspect equipment for

factors that may add to the total weight of the lift, such as ice or
excess moisture.
g) Rigging Supervisor shall inspect rigging and lifting equipment.
h) For medium, critical, and heavy lifts, a pre-lift briefing shall be
conducted by the Rigging Supervisor, rigging crew, and equipment
operators. Clear communications between the Operator and the
Rigging crew shall be emphasized .
i) For light lifts, a pre-lift discussion shall take place between the rigging
crew and equipment operator(s) prior to making the lift. Clear
communications between the Operator and the Rigging crew shall be
emphasized.
j) The Rigging Supervisor shall evaluate weather conditions to ensure
the lift can be made safely.
k) The rigging crew and equipment operator(s) shall inspect attachments
and rigging equipment including lugs, slings, shackles, and spreader
beams.
l) The rigging crew shall ensure that tag lines are attached to the load.
m) The rigging crew shall ensure that temporary barricades are placed
around the work area and that adjacent work crews are notified of the
rigging work operation.
4.7.2 During-Lift Checks:
a) After all pre-lift inspections and checks are completed, the lift may
proceed.
b) During the execution of the lift:
Rigging Supervisor shall ensure that critical aspects of the lift are
monitored.
The rigging crew and equipment operator(s) shall pay close
attention to critical weights, physical clearances (particularly near
overhead power lines), and observe for unforeseen events.
4.7.3 Post lift:
a) Once the lift has been safely completed and the load has been secured
in its final position:
The rigging crew shall remove all tag lines, rigging, and temporary
barriers
Equipment operator(s) shall remove all rigging and lifting
equipment from the area (if no longer needed)
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The responsible superintendent shall restore the work area for

future construction work.
b) The Rigging Supervisor shall ensure that rigging and lifting
equipment that is no longer required for the project is safely
disassembled, loaded onto transport equipment, and removed from the
construction site.
5.

ATTACHMENTS
5.1 Attachment A Lift Data Sheet Single Crane Pick and Set
5.2 Attachment B Lift Data Sheet Two Crane Pick and Set

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ATTACHMENT A
PVC-DEC
LIFT DATA SHEET SINGLE CRANE PICK AND SET
CONSORTIUM
RECORD NUMBER:
PROJECT:
CONTRACTOR:
LIFTED PIECE DESCRIPTION:
Reference Document Number

Revision
Number

CRANE CONFIGURATION:
Crane Type
Boom Length
Boom Type
Tip Type
Counterweights
CRANE FIXED WEIGHTS
Main Block
Wire Rope
Whip Line Ball/Block
Auxiliary Boom Sheaves
(deduct)
Jib (deduct)
Rigging Weight:
Spreader
Slings
Shackles
Other
Total Crane Fixed Weight:

DATE:

Remarks

Block Size
Line Parts
Jib Type
Jib Length
Jib Offset

PIECE WEIGHT
Piece Weight
Attachments (lugs, etc.)
Water Allowance
Total Weight of Piece:

LIFT WEIGHT SUMMARY

Total Fixed Weight

Total Piece Weight

Total Lift Weight:

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PVC-DEC
LIFT DATA SHEET SINGLE CRANE PICK AND SET
CONSORTIUM
RECORD NUMBER:
PICK CAPACITY
Actual Pick Radius
Chart Radius
Chart Capacity
Percent Capacity

DATE:
SET CAPACITY
Actual Set Radius
Chart Radius
Chart Capacity
Percent Capacity:

CLEARANCES
Minimum Clearance from Boom to Obstruction:
Minimum Clearance from Boom to Lifted Piece or Spreader:
RIGGING EQUIPMENT
Rigging equipment inspected and deemed safe and correct for lifting activities to be
completed
Yes No If no lift is to be suspended.
COMMENTS:

PREPARED BY:

DATE:

REVIEWED BY:

DATE:

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ATTACHMENT B
PVC-DEC
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LIFT DATA SHEET TWO CRANE PICK AND SET

RECORD NUMBER:
PROJECT:

DATE:
CONTRACTOR:

LIFTED PIECE DESCRIPTION:

Reference Document Number

Revision
Number

Remarks

CRANE 1 CONFIGURATION:
Crane Type:
Boom Length:
Boom Type:
Tip Type:
Counterweights:
Block Size:
Line Parts:
Jib Type:
Jib Length:
Jib Offset:

CRANE 2 CONFIGURATION:
Crane Type:
Boom Length:
Boom Type:
Tip Type:
Counterweights:
Block Size:
Line Parts:
Jib Type:
Jib Length:
Jib Offset:

CRANE 1 FIXED WEIGHTS

Main Block
Wire Rope
Whip Line Ball/Block

CRANE 2 FIXED WEIGHTS

Main Block

Wire Rope

Whip Line Ball/Block

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LIFT DATA SHEET TWO CRANE PICK AND SET

RECORD NUMBER:
DATE:
PROJECT:
CONTRACTOR:
Auxiliary Boom Sheaves
Auxiliary Boom Sheaves

(deduct)
(deduct)
Jib (deduct)
Jib (deduct)

Crane 1 Rigging Weight:

Crane 2 Rigging Weight:

Spreader
Spreader

Slings
Slings

Shackles
Shackles

Other
Other

Total Crane 1 Fixed Weight:

Total Crane 2 Fixed

Weight:

PIECE WEIGHT
Piece Weight
Attachments (lugs, etc.)
Water Allowance
Total Weight of Piece:
Percent Weight to Crane 1:

Basis: (attach calculation)

Total Piece Weight
Percent Crane 1:

Percent Weight to Crane 2:

Basis: (attach calculation)

X

Total Piece Weight

Percent Crane 2:

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ATTACHMENT B
PVC-DEC
CONSORTIUM
RECORD NUMBER:
PROJECT:

LIFT DATA SHEET TWO CRANE PICK AND SET

DATE:
CONTRACTOR:

CRANE 1 LIFT WEIGHT SUMMARY

Total Fixed Weight

Total Piece Weight

CRANE 2 LIFT WEIGHT

Total Fixed Weight
Total Piece Weight

Crane 2 Total Lift Weight:

Crane 1 Total Lift Weight:

CRANE 1 PICK CAPACITY

Actual Pick Radius
Chart Radius
Chart Capacity
Crane 1 Percent Capacity

CRANE 1 SET CAPACITY

Actual Set Radius
Chart Radius
Chart Capacity
Crane 1 Percent Capacity:

CRANE 2 PICK CAPACITY

Actual Pick Radius

Chart Radius

Chart Capacity

Crane 2 Percent Capacity

%

CRANE 2 SET CAPACITY

Actual Set Radius
Chart Radius
Chart Capacity
Crane 2 Percent Capacity:

CLEARANCES
Minimum Clearance from Boom to Obstruction:
Minimum Clearance from Boom to Lifted Piece or Spreader:
RIGGING EQUIPMENT
Rigging equipment inspected and deemed safe and correct for lifting activities to be completed
Yes No If no lift is to be suspended.
PREPARED BY:

DATE:

REVIEWED BY:

DATE:

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