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Crane & Rigging Lift Plan Safety Checklist

A pre-lift safety checklist for verifying crane setup, rigging, and the lift plan meet OSHA Subpart CC and ASME B30 requirements before hoisting.

OSHA 1926 Subpart CCASME B30.5ASME B30.9

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Personnel & Certification

  • Is the crane operator certified/qualified for the equipment type and capacity? *
  • Is a qualified rigger designated for rigging tasks? *
  • Is a designated signal person assigned when required? *
  • Has a lift-specific toolbox talk been conducted with the crew? *

Site & Ground Conditions

  • Have ground conditions been assessed as firm, drained, and adequate for the load? *
  • Are outrigger/crawler pads and cribbing sized for the bearing pressure? *
  • Is the minimum clearance from energized power lines maintained or de-energized? *
  • Is the swing radius / danger zone barricaded? *

Equipment & Rigging Inspection

  • Has a documented daily/shift inspection of the crane been completed? *
  • Are slings, shackles, and below-the-hook devices inspected and within rated capacity? *
  • Is the load moment / anti-two-block and safety devices functional? *
  • Is the correct load chart configuration selected on the crane? *

Lift Plan Execution

  • Is the load weight (including rigging) verified and within the chart capacity at radius? *
  • Is this classified as a critical lift requiring an engineered/written lift plan? *
  • Are wind speed limits and weather conditions within manufacturer limits? *
  • Is a tag line used to control the load? *
  • Lift plan reviewer signature

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