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TGRL-LEP-008
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT
INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
LIFTING BEAM

INSPECTION/EXAMINATION
PROCEDURE FOR
LIFTING BEAM

APPROVAL
Prepared By: Reviewed By: Approved By:

Name: ELDRED OFUA KAYODE OSHIN FRANK NWANODI

Position: QAQC MANAGER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR MANAGING DIRECTOR

Sign:

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INSPECTION/EXAMINATION PROCEDURE-
LIFTING BEAM

PURPOSE
To define the procedural requirements for Examination of Lifting Beams.

SCOPE
This procedure shall apply to all Lifting Beams Examination conducted by TGRL
personnel on behalf of the Client.

DEFINITIONS
SHALL Signifies a mandatory requirement.

TGRL Tracespec Global Resources Limited

CLIENT The Company engaging TGRL on a project

SWL Safe Working Load is the maximum load which

any item of lifting equipment may raise, lower or
suspend under particular service conditions.

EXAMINATION / Report issued by the company giving the results

INSPECTION REPORT of the examination / inspection. This will detail
the defects found or acceptance that the item is
fit for intended use at the time of examination /
inspection or test.

CERTIFICATE OF Certificate issued by the company to the client

CONFORMITY OR giving details of the examination / inspection or
TEST / PROOF LOAD test and thorough examination conducted on
lifting equipment or part there of certifying its
fitness for intended use at the time of
examination / inspection or test. The competent
person who conducted the examination shall sign
this certificate.

COMPANY Tracespec Global Resources Ltd.

THOROUGH Examination carried out by a competent person

EXAMINATION to detect damage or deterioration.

PROOF OR TEST Load applied by the competent person for the

LOAD purpose of the test.

COMPETENT Person who has the practical and theoretical

PERSON OR knowledge and such experience of the crane and
INSPECTOR the equipment used in the lifting operation as is
necessary to carry out the function to which the
term relates in each particular context.

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LIFTING BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Lifting beam/Frame

Specification/Legislation: BS 449-2, BS 970, BS 2573, BS 2853, BS 4360,

LEEA user pocket guide

Applicable Test New, Repair, Modification

Proof Loads Up to and Including 3t = SWL + 100%.

Over 3t up to and including 6t = SWL + 3t.
Over 6t up to and including 20t = SWL + 50%
Over 20t up to and including 40t = SWL + 10t.
Over 40 tonne = SWL + 25%

Examination Requirement As per SI 2307 LOLER

Internal Examination Not Applicable

Identification Client Unique ID No, SWL, Test Date, Colour Code

Certification EC Declaration on Conformity

Declaration of Incorporation
Thorough Examination Report
NDT Report (Pre & Post Test)

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LIFTING BEAM

Category Lifting Appliances

Equipment Description Lifting beam/Frame

Examination Thorough Examination (Visual)

The thorough examination will comprise of but not limited to the following:

1.0 Examination Procedure

1.1 Prior to commencing the examination removes all lifting attachments and
examines in accordance with the relevant examination procedures.
1.2 Examine the lifting beam for wear, impact damage bending, distortion and
corrosion; ensure that all fixing bolts are correctly fitted and secure, that all
welds are intact and free from cracks.
1.3 Examine lifting points for wear, distortions, elongation and cracks.
1.4 Ensure that all holes in lifting points are not too large for the shackle pins
as this could cause stress due to point loading.
1.5 Ensure that the lifting points are in the same plane as the load being lifted.

2.0 If any faults are found at the time of examination, which affect
the safe use of the item, then it would must be withdrawn from
service and details recorded on the Inspection Report

Category Lifting Appliances

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LIFTING BEAM

Equipment Description Lifting beam/Frame

Test New, Repair, Modification

1.0 Testing Procedure

1.1 Carry out Pre and Post NDT Examination of the lifting points and any other
load bearing weldments.
1.2 Apply the proof load are per Table 1 according to the frame/beam SWL.
1.3 Examine the beam for any defects after the proof load test.
1.4 When all completed hard stamp ID No, SWL, Test Date on unit and issue
certification and NDT Report.

Table 1.
Safe Working Load (SWL) Proof Load
Up to and including 3t SWL + 100%
Over 3t up to and including 6t SWL + 3t
Over 6t up to and including 20t SWL + 50%
Over 20t up to and including 40t SWL + 10t
Over 40t SWL + 25%

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