Knowledge (heavy) lifting, hoisting, rigging and specialized transport

Have you ever worked on a project and had a hard time, always seeming to reinvent the wheel? Many project managers will struggle with items that could have been covered in a review of lessons learned or knowledge data base. By means of sharing available knowledge of (heavy) lifting, hoisting, rigging and specialized transport Cranesforyou intends to help project managers and those who are on the lookout for specific knowledge. Knowledge sharing is the process of passing knowledge from one person to others. Knowledge covers a wide range of topics, such as information, processes, best practices, lessons learned, skills, and expertise. Whenever you are in search of a specific subject, or struggle in finding an answer, always feel free to send us an e-mail. 

Lifting Plan and Lift Supervision - importance and benefits
Empowering safety - The Appointed Person and his role in your workplace
Best Practice Guide for Transport and Installation of Onshore WTG Systems
Guide to the safe use of Overhead Travelling - Gantry - Jib Cranes and Hoists
Guide for internal heavy transportation in the manufacturing industry
Crane hardstands for installation of wind turbines by STOWA
Checklist for safe transport of oversized wind turbine components
ICSA - Guidance on lifting a load with several mobile cranes - multiple lifting
Tower Cranes Directive as drawn up by Bouwend Nederland
Guideline for the safe use of tag lines during hoisting
Liebherr training document - Influences of wind on crane operations
Hoisting and Rigging safety manual by Infrastructure Health Safety Association
CPA Good Practice Guide - Use of Mobile Cranes alongside Railways
CAPP - Standard Practice for Safe Lifting Practices - Canada offshore
Code of Practice for Safe Use of Mobile Cranes - HongKong
European Best Practice Guidelines on Cargo Securing for Road Transport
Maintenance, Inspection and thorough Examination of mobile cranes
Code of Practice for Safe Use of Tower Cranes - HongKong
CPA Best Practice in Climbing of Tower Cranes
Self Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMT) - Best practice guide by ESTA
Overview of Lifting and Hoisting related Standards

Using an overview of lifting and hoisting standards can be beneficial for the following reasons:

CPA - ALLMI Best Practice Guide for the Safe use of Lorry Loaders
Master class - Seminar Procedures for safe lifting and hoisting operations
Crane Stability and ground pressure - CICA and CANZ guidance note
Oil and Gas UK Best practice in safe cargo handling
OGP Lifting and Hoisting safety recommended practice
Noble Denton Guidelines for Loadouts
Noble Denton Guidelines For Lifting Operations by floating crane
Marine Transfer Of Personnel - Guideline by Step Change In Safety
Guidance on Lifting operations in construction when using excavators
Lifting appliances used in subsea operations by Det Norske Veritas
Lifting and Mechanical Handling Guidelines by Step Change in Safety
Guidebook for Lifting Supervisors
Tower Crane Operators Handbook
Differences Between: Working Load Limit (W.L.L.) vs Safe Working Load (S.W.L.)
Guidance on Ground Conditions for construction plant
Approved Code of Practice - Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
  • Lifting

    Lifting

    Lifting is an activity during which the load is lifted in a controlled and guided manner, normally spoken from the bottom of the load, e.g. by means of a Fork Lift Truck, screw jack, rack jack, hydraulic jack, toe jack, lifting bag, etc.

  • Rigging

    Rigging

    Rigging is the act of moving a load horizontally, vertically or at other angles and possibly through different floor levels, while using the appropriate lifting and hoisting equipment. It also involves erecting and dismantling cranes and hoists.

  • Hoisting

    Hoisting

    Hoisting is an activity during which the load is suspended and hangs freely, e.g. by means of one or more crane, chain hoist, lever hoist, hoisting portal, beam clamp, winch, floating sheer leg, strand jack hoisting system, etc.

  • Specialized transport

    Specialized transport

    Transport of heavy and oversized objects by means of specialised transport equipment such as Self Propelled Modular Transporters (so-called SPMT), conventional modular and multi axle transporters, skidding techniques, heavy industrial roller sets and roller skates based on endless chain techniques.