Department JSA No.

Civil Department 011

JSA Title
ERECTION OF TOWER CRANE Revision 01

Minimum PPE’s are required (safety helmet, safety shoes, safety glass and
Personal Protective Equipment
long sleeves) & ready to wear Approved and Inspected Full Body Harness
Required
with double lanyard equip with shock absorber.
TASNEE PROJECT
JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS Check One Revised JSA √X Review Date
Revision #: 01
New JSA
BASIC JOB STEPS POTENTIAL HAZARDS RECOMMENDATIONS
PRE-COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES

1. Pre-approval of foundations for rail system 1.1. Catastrophic accident due to low quality of 1.1.1. Provide as Build drawings and necessary documents
installed at the site, including the electrical foundation and electrical Preparation 1.1.2. Requires approval
supply 1.1.3. Only qualified electrician for installation of power cables
1.1.4. Ensure all power sources are isolated and locked
out/tagged out

2. Pre-Commencement Activities (Obtain 2.1. Unnecessary act (unsafe act and unsafe 2.1.1. Fully planned work activity with written step-by-step
Method Statement, J.S.A. approval STARRT condition) due to unplanned and no procedure work method and including all safety requirements
Form filled in prior to commencing activities for the task 2.1.2. Toolbox talks using the STARRT form and JSA
2.1.3. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted to
authorized personnel only

3. -Site preparation 3.1. Delays to assembly 3.1.1. Provide passable road to the erection site , ensure
that the track and electrical supply are ready
3.1.2. Provide traffic route (signboard: arrows detour, etc.)
3.1.3. Provide traffic controller , controller to wear high
visibility vest (flag-man)
- Rigging Preparation
3.2. Damaged rigging/lifting equipment – possible 3.2.1. Use softener (protection pad) to protect the sling from
accident/incident, injury or asset damage damage
3.2.2. Rigging plan to identify the slings and shackles to be
used during lifting (all rigging lifting equipment to display
current colour code)
3.2.3. Communications between the foremen and riggers
3.2.4 Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted to
authorized personnel only
TRANSPORTING MATERIALS

4. Ensure the safety transportation of Tower 4.1. Falling materials, hazard to traffic 4.1.1. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
Crane to site (the crane parts have been 4.1.2. Use Approved Trailer truck / low bed
dimensioned in such a way that no special 4.1.3. Ensure material fastened with chain or binder
transport arrangement are needed) 4.1.4. Hazard warning signs to be attached to any overhanging
sections of the load

5. Counter weights to be loaded and secured on 5.1. Falling materials, equipment breakdown, 5.1.1. Selection of the correct equipment to carryout the task
the truck traffic hazard 5.1.2. All equipment to be verified as road worthy
5.1.3. Ensure that counter weight values are correct.

6. Receiving equipment/materials at site (the 6.1. Traffic Hazard 6.1.1. Good communication between the transporter and the
reception and unloading of components must site receiver
be performed systematically) 6.1.2. Turn on Flashing light / Hazard light
6.1.3. Traffic controller to direct equipment on to site
6.1.4. Transport Group will lead the vehicles to site

General Instruction:
The reception and unloading of the parts must be performed
systematically

7. Unloading Material using Mobile Crane (crane 7.1. Falling materials, Environmental hazard 7.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
to be set up on firm and level ground) displayed at the working location,
7.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
7.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
7.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display
current colour code
7.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
7.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
7.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only approved equipment to be used (crane, ,etc)
- No standing under a suspended load

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF THE

RAILING (TRAVELLING CARRIAGE) TO The traveling carriage comprised one fixed and two
APPROVED FOUNDATION mobile chassis beams which are link together by means
of PINS. - ensure the PINS are attached.
The boogies SHALL BE LOCKED to the track rails by
means of rail clamps for the duration of erection.
9. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 9.1. Falling materials Environmental hazard 9.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
firm and level ground) (Same comments as 7.1.) displayed at the working location
9.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
9.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
9.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display
current colour code
9.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
9.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
9.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only approved equipment to be used (crane, etc
- No standing under a suspended load

(Same comments as 7.1.1. to G.I.)

10. Bolting of the railing 10.1. Hand injury and equipment damage 10.1.1. Wear hand gloves
10.1.2. Use of proper tools
10.1.3. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
the erection at site
10.1.4. Ensure the support legs (diagonal trussing) are
fastened to the bottom part of the tower and to
traveling carriage

General Instruction:
- No defective tools are allowed
- No fabricated tools are allowed

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF CLIMBING

CAGE
11. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 11.1. Falling materials; Environmental hazard 11.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
firm and level ground) (Same comment as 7.1.) displayed at the working location
11.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
11.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
11.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display
current colour code
11.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
11.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
11.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
- Only approved equipment to be used (crane, etc
- No standing under a suspended load

(Same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

12. Tightening of the loose grate’s screws 12.1. Hand injury and equipment damage 12.1.1. Wear hand gloves
-The readily attached top of the tower and (Same comment as 10.1) 12.1.2. Use of proper tools
slewing ring with planes are lifted in placed 12.1.3. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
and fastened to the tower by a screw joint the erection at site
12.1.4. Ensure the support legs (diagonal trussing) are
fastened to the bottom part of the tower and traveling
carriage
12.1.5. Make sure the base ballast value is correct

General Instruction:
- No defective tools is allowed
- No fabricated tools is allowed

(Same comments as 10.1.1 to G.I)

13. Working at heights 13.1. Fall Hazard (workers and material) 13.1.1. Tool Box Talks to include the correct wearing and use
of the Full Body Safety Harness.
13.1.2. Pre training of how to use double lanyard, to ensure
100% tie-off
13.1.3. Provide Full Body Safety Harness with double lanyards
(colour coded) and shock absorber for all erectors
13.1.4. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
the erection at site
13.1.5. All work requires supervision
13.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
warning signs “DANGER” Crane Lifting
13.1.7. PPE shall be worn all time
13.1.8. All materials and tools to be use at heights shall be
secure and tied off

GROUND ASSEMBLE OF COUNTER JIB AND

SUPPORT BARS
14. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 14.1, Falling materials Environmental hazard 14.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
firm and level ground) (same comments as 7.1) displayed at the working location
14.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
14.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
14.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and
display current colour code
14.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
14.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
14.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout the
erection at site
- Only approved equipment to be used (crane, etc)
- No standing under a suspended load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

15. Bolting, hammering, and screwing 15.1 Hand injury and equipment damage 15.1.1. Wear hand gloves
(same comments as 10.1) 15.1.2. Use of proper tools
15.1.3. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
the erection at site

General Instruction:
- No defective tools is allowed
- No fabricated tools is allowed

(Same comments as 10.1.1 to G.I)

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF COUNTER

JIB AND SUPPORT BARS -“Ensure the installation of all counter jib support bars”
-The head beam is installed at the end of the jib. Ensure
that the lifting rope is properly installed (lifting rope is
treaded through the sheave of the top of the tower and
low to the ground. “Ensure that the proper locking to
the head beam”

16. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 16.1. Material Falls, Environmental hazard 16.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
firm and level ground) (same comment s 7.1) displayed at the working location
16.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
16.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
16.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and
display current colour code
16.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
16.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
16.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the
task
- Only approved equipment to be used (crane, etc
- No standing under a suspended load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

17. Electrical connection 17.1. Electrocution 17.1.1. Ensure that electrical distribution box is lock and
power is turned off. (lockout/tag out)
17.1.2. Only qualified electrician is approved to carryout the
task
17.1.3. Ensure all electrical connection are water proof and
insulated
18. Working at heights 18.1. Hazard to fall (material and worker) 18.1.1. Tool Box Talks to include the correct wearing and use
(same comments as 13.1) of the Full Body Safety Harness
18.1.2. Pre training of how to use double lanyard, to ensure
100% tie-off
18.1.3. Provide Full Body Safety Harness with double lanyards
(colour coded) and shock absorber for all erectors
18.1.4. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do
the task Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to
carryout the erection at site
18.1.5. All work requires supervision
18.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
warning signs “DANGER” Crane Lifting
18.1.7. PPE shall be worn all time
18.1.8. All materials and tools to be use at heights shall be
secured and tied off

(same comments as 13.1.1. to 13.1.8.)

19. Tower top crane assemble 19.1 Catastrophic incident due to electrical fault 19.1.1. STARRT meeting to be conducted, form filled in and
and working at heights displayed at the working location
19.1.2. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
the erection at site
19.1.3. Refer to instruction manual (electrical connection)
19.1.4. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
19.1.5. Special rigger for self-assemble is necessary
19.1.6. The special strops are only intended for lifting of tower
parts and only one tower part at a time. (Maximum
allowed load 1900 kg.
19.1.7. Ensure the proper threading of the lifting rope
19.1.8. Ensure that all pin joint are safety locked together

General Instruction:
- Care must be taken not to batter the lifting cable

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF

COUNTERWEIGHT The correct counterweight value depends on the jib length
(Check the Technical Data)
“Make sure that the counterweight value is correct”
20. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 20.1. Material Falls, Environmental hazard 20.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
firm and level ground) (same comment as 7.1.) meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed
at the working location
20.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
20.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
20.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and
display current colour code
20.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
20.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized personnel only
20.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the
task
- Only approved equipment to be used (crane, etc)
- No standing under a suspended load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

ERECTION and INSTALLATION OF -Ensure that the cabin is well and properly fastened and
OPERATOR CABIN secure on the upper part of the slewing part.
-Refer to the technical data.
21. Using mobile crane (crane to be set up on 21.1 Material Falls, Environmental hazard 21.1.1. STARRT Form to be attended and filled STARRT
firm and level ground) (same comment as 7.1.) meeting to be conducted, form filled in and displayed
at the working location
21.1.2. Use Approved crane with 3rd party and site inspection
21.1.3. Use softener (protection pad) for slings to protect from
damage
21.1.4. All rigging/lifting equipment to be inspected and display
current colour code
21.1.5. Only trained riggers to work with the crane, tag lines to
be used to control the load
21.1.6. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized
21.1.7. Report all environmental spills

General Instruction:
- Only qualified specialized personnel is required to do the
task
- No defective crane should be in use Only approved
equipment to be used (crane, etc)
- No standing under the load No standing under a
suspended load

(same comments on using the crane 7.1.1 to G.I.)

22. - Installation of control cables and electrical 22.1. I Accident/Incident due to electrical fault and 22.1.1. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do the
to the operation cabin. working at heights task
22.1.2. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)
22.1.3. Refer to instruction manual (electrical / control cable
- Placing a ballast weight into the hook (All connection)
jib lengths are balance with a 2000 kg weight – 22.1.4. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
Ballast weight) authorized

22.2. Ballast weight falls

22.2.1. Be sure that all locking device are working and tested
prior to installation of the ballast weight
22.2.2. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized
22.2.3. Ensure that the ballast weight is equal to 2000 kg. and
not more than 2000 kg.
22.2.4. Refer to instruction manual (Significance of the ballast
weight)
22.2.5. Work area to be fully barricaded, access
restricted authorized
23 Installation / connection of hydraulic system, 23. 1. Catastrophic incident due to hydraulic / 23.1.1. Only trained / experienced person are allowed to do the
aggregate, and hoses (including electrical electrical fault and working at heights task
supply) 23.1.2. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)
23.1.3. Refer to instruction manual (Erection Hydraulic)
23.1.4. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized
23.1.5. Ensure that the motor rotation direction is correct
before starting the pump.
23.1.6. Ensure that the brake is working properly
23.1.7. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized

24. - Climbing and Jacking continued along the 24.1. Tower crane collapse and working at heights 24.1.1. Ensure that all PIN JOINT are properly and correctly
climbing cage and lock
24.1.2. Ensure that climbing lugs is supporting the cage.
- Erecting the tower part (Lock Pin, 24.1.3. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
Balancing weight, Special strops, Adjustment the erection at site
devised of the trolley’s transfer rope) use of 24.1.4. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
Tower crane lanyard and shock absorber)
24.1.5. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized

General Instruction:
- During jacking, the jib MUST NOT BE MOVED,
- The crane MUST NOT BE USE FOR LIFTING DURING
JACKING
- Push carefully the Tower Part inside the cage in the middle
as possible

AFTER THE DESIRE HEIGHTS HAS BEEN

REACHED
25. - Fastening of the rope end 25.1. Hand injury due to sharpness edges, fall 25.1.1. Wear hand gloves
- Mounting of the security rope from heights 25.1.2. Use of proper tools
25.1.3. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
the erection at site
25.1.4. Ensure the 100% tie-off (Full body Harness with double
lanyard and shock absorber)

25.2. Catastrophic incident due to Rope lock failed 25.2.1. Employees trained in Tower Crane erection to carryout
the erection at site
25.2.2. Inspection of the rope lock installation
25.2.3. Refer to instruction manual (Security Rope Figure 11)
25.2.4. Work area to be fully barricaded, access restricted
authorized
26. Crane adjustment and testing for operation 26.1. Catastrophic incident due to Tower crane 26.1.1. Notification / Information to all workers regarding the
collapse testing and adjustment.
26.1.2. Re-check of all connection specially the Running
diagram of the ropes of the trolley’s transfer winch
26.1.3. Pre-Tightening of the HYDROCAM device
26.1.4. Restriction of the perimeter area.
26.1.5. Before test running, the rail clamps are to be opened.
26.1.6. Use only approved testing load equipment
26.1.7. Availability of qualified rigger is necessary

27. Finishing work 27.1 Falling materials, Fall Hazard 27.1.1. All materials to be removed from the tower crane shall
be lifted using, crane, tower crane, etc
27.1.2. Good housekeeping

Prepared by: Date: Employees 1. V.G.A. Guinza

participating in
Gokce Erkaya 2. John Levy Jueves
the development
Checked by: Date: of JSA 3. Ilker Akyol
Kaan Alkan / GAMA 4.
Date: 5.
Derek Taylor / TAL
Approved by: Date:
Martin Deckens / IMT