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1. PURPOSE & SCOPE
- To provide guidelines for the lifting and installation of Precast Concrete Girders for the [Project Name].
- The lifting and installation of the precast concrete girders shall be carried out according to best practices observed in previous successful lifting operations and in compliance with known international safety standards.
- This Method Statement is not strict. Alterations, amendments, and or adjustments can be made as determined by real-time site conditions and provided with the approval of all concerned personnel.
2. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
- Obtain approval in all work permits, lift-site closures, inspections, and documents necessary from [Company and client] (if applicable) and other concerned offices/departments before proceeding to any lifting activity.
- Conduct pre-lift safety meetings with the lifting crew and all concerned personnel. Required and set procedures and an array of work, as well as all safety matters, shall be discussed to eliminate the occurrence of incidents.
- The site shall be made ready to accommodate the lifting and installation operation and the personnel.
- Tools and equipment shall be made ready, available and in good operational condition to ensure continuity of work.
- Proper PPEs shall be made available for use by all personnel involved in the lifting activity such as safety helmets, safety glasses, hand gloves, and others.
- A safety officer shall be present at the entire activity. He shall implement Safety Rules, conduct surveillance to help and protect workers against exposure to safety hazards, conduct an inspection of equipment and monitor those procedures according to the approved plan.
- First aider and first aid kit shall be available at the site; a standby vehicle designated for the sole purpose of transporting the injured person shall be stationed at the site throughout the operation.
- Valid third-party inspection and certification of the crane shall be conducted. An inspection sticker and certificate shall be made available with the crane. The crane lift operation shall never be continued and conducted at heavy wind speeds more than 30km/hour.
- Crane operators and Riggers must be duly certified by an approved third party. The rigger shall inspect lifting equipment before any lift, and the crane operator shall conduct a pre-lift inspection of the crane.
3. PRODUCT
Concrete Precast, Pre-stressed Girders (see drawings/contact with your engineering & design department)
4. PROCEDURES / EXECUTION
4.1. Preparatory Works
- Project Management to ensure lifting and installation of precast concrete girders are coordinated with
- [Company and client] (if applicable) and other involved departments and personnel.
- The area for installation work shall be ready and clear from disturbances.
- The ground shall be ascertained to be capable of supporting the weight of the crane and load. If mandatory, ground compaction and/ or shoring of the excavation walls shall be done properly and securely.
- Construction team to ensure ground compaction.
- Access, passageway, materials, tools, and equipment required shall be prepared in advance to ensure continuity of work.
- PTW if any is NEEDED for the lifting and installation ACTIVITY must be ready and available at the site.
- The direct work supervisor/Construction Manager shall be present in the lift area.
- 4.2. Lifting and Transfer of Precast Concrete Girders.
- The crane lifting and rigging operation shall be developed and finalized by the Certified, experienced, skilled, and competent Rigger 1 and in close coordination with the Crane Operator and direct work supervisor/Construction Manager.
- All materials, equipment, and personnel must be ready at the site before the lifting operation starts.
- Crane positioned at the pre-determined location (see drawing), inspected and checklist completed, leveled, and barricaded.
- Wire ropes, shackles, taglines, ladders accounted and inspected, lifting and rigging team briefed on the process and series and sporting proper PPEs.
- Supervisors, engineers, and other involved personnel must be present.
- Lifting Wire Ropes (LWRs) shall be rigged on the precast concrete girders on the assigned and particular rigging points on a two-leg double bridle hitch.
- Tag line shall be tied to each end of the girder to guide the load while being suspended and shifted to its location.
- The direct work supervisor shall ensure that the lifting procedure is according to the approved method statement and precast concrete girders are installed according to the plan (See attached Plan and Drawings).
- At the direction of the Rigger manning the operation, precast concrete girders will be lifted above the ground, no more than 50 cm [or as per your requirements] and will be suspended for at least 2 minutes [or as per your requirements].
- The Crane operator shall ascertain that load weight is as stated on the plan, crane mechanical condition, hoist brakes, and sling capacity are according to plan. The rigging crew and direct work supervisor shall check the crane, load, and rigging hardware for any manifestation of fault or failure.
- If all conditions are fit for lift, the crane will swing precast concrete girders to the desired pre-installation location. The load will be kept to as low as possible, in no way will any worker be allowed to work or go under a suspended load. Once the desired location is ascertained, the precast concrete girder will be lowered to support pads.
- The Crane radius shall be kept to as low as described and mentioned on the lift plan. The crane shall never operate beyond the pre-set/assigned and directed lift radius.
- The crane shall position, and reposition if needed to keep the lift radius within the approved plan.
- Crane will continue the lift-and-transfer process to complete two girders for installation/ erection
4.3. Erection of Precast Concrete Girders/Lifting and Installation.
- After completion of the transfer, the crane will be positioned in the location as stated in the lift plan (see lift plan for installation/erection of girders).
- Ground compaction shall be ensured in the area by the construction team, load weight and weight of the crane must be considered in the ground compaction.
- Lifting Wire Ropes (LWRs) shall be rigged on the precast concrete girders on the Particular and pre-set rigging points on a two-leg double bridle hitch. Tag line shall be tied to each end of the girder to guide load while being suspended and maneuvered to its columns.
- At the direction of the Rigger manning the operation, precast concrete girders will be lifted above the ground, no more than 50 cm [or as per your requirements] and will be suspended for at least 2 minutes [or as per your requirements].
- The Crane operator shall ascertain that load weight is as stated on the plan, crane mechanical condition, hoist brakes, and sling capacity is according to plan, and the ground condition is fit for a lift. The rigging crew and direct work supervisor shall check the crane, ground, load, and rigging hardware for any manifestation of fault or failure.
- If all conditions are fit for lift, the crane will lift the precast concrete girder to the desired height and swing load to the installation location. The load will be kept to as low as possible, in no way will any worker be allowed to work or go under a suspended load. Once the desired location is ascertained, the precast concrete girder will be lowered to its bearing pads.
- Crane shall reposition to lift and install/erect the remaining girder.
- A total of 90 [or as per your requirements] precast concrete girders will be lifted, transferred, and installed/erected for the project. Remember! The crane lifting operation shall be a continuous activity during the overall duration of the project.
- This ongoing and current pre-set lift plan shall cover the precast concrete girder lifting operations within the overall duration of the project.
- Lifting operation for the precast girders is considered as Blanket Lift (Multiple lifts), where crane lifts are identical, yet performed on different dates and with minor lifting changes that in no way shall affect the lift plan configuration. (See drawings and critical lift plan)
Note: The lift plan attached is based on the highest point of pier columns. Radius shall not be altered and shall be kept at equal to or less than nine (9) meters [or as per your requirements].
4.4. Responsibilities
4.4.1. Project Manager
- Shall ensure that all required and qualified personnel are on-site and that all materials and equipment are available for the lifting operation.
- First aid and designated emergency vehicle available on site and ready for use.
- Shall ensure that lifting operation is coordinated with Company and client] (if applicable) and approval is secured from all concerned personnel.
4.4.2. Construction Manager
- Shall ensure that lifting area is fit for the operation; ground compaction, ease of personnel and equipment movement, crane inspected and certified, product ready for lifting operation, and sufficient lighting is provided during night lifts.
- Shall ensure that safe access and a working platform are provided for the workers to work on the top of the columns. The working platform shall be of scaffolding type anchored to the column and constructed enough to accommodate the expected number of workers.
4.4.3. Direct Work Supervisor
- Shall provide direct instruction on the course of the lifting operation. He shall be responsible for ensuring the correct girder arrangement and installation location.
- Shall be responsible for the safe conduct of the lifting and shall be responsible for the safety of the personnel involved in the operation.
4.4.4. Safety Personnel
- Shall ensure that safety is of top priority. He shall ensure that the approved Method Statement and safety procedures are followed and lifting operation is according to plan.
- Shall conduct safety pre-lift meetings to discuss precautionary measures, safe work methods, previous lift lessons learned, and emergency response procedures.
4.4.5. Riggers/ Crane Operator
Shall be responsible for the entire lifting operation and shall have the final decision to proceed or stop the operation.
4.4.6. Employees/ Workers
- Are responsible for their safety and the safety of their co-workers. They shall ensure that provided PPEs are properly used, no safety equipment tampers and they shall follow the safety rules and standards applicable to the operation.
- All employees have the right to stop work in the presence of hazards or unsafe conditions or unsafe work practices.
- No work shall commence or resume unless all hazards are eliminated or minimized to a reasonably practicable level.
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