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Prior to heavy lifting, what is the most critical point concerned?

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Question added by MANOJ KUNJAPPY , Senior Document Controller , Samsung Engineering Co. Ltd.
Date Posted: 2013/05/14
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Mammdouh Krdi
by Mammdouh Krdi , project manager , AL Muntasser

prior heavy lifting need checking the weight befor taking a decision what the kind of lifting machine to use andthe minimum radius avialable and compar that with lifting machine radius with safty times

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Prior heavy lifting operation ensure;

You carryout a full risk assessment which include but not limited to the following; 

1/ The machine is certified to lift and shift the item

2/ The machine can and will handle the weight of the item

3/ There is a free access to site

4/ The site is free of obstacles (overhead cables, towers, bridges etc..) which may prevent the lift  

5/ The receiving platform is able to take the weight 

6/ Banksman is a must.

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