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SH-FCP Procedure
Contents
1. Objective
1. Objective
The aim of this procedure is to define the guidelines and the operational control
concerning lifting and hoisting activities in order to mitigate the risk to personnel
and asset during these operations, further measures could be identified during the
specific risk assessment and in the Permit to Work.
Furthermore roles and responsibilities of the people involved in this kind of activity
will be addressed.
2. Scope of application
2. Scope of application
This guidance applies to all mechanical lifting and hoisting activities in exploration,
drilling, production, logistics, operations, maintenance, construction,
decommissioning and abandonment executed inside SH-FCP’s premises, except:
Drilling crown block, travelling block and top drive operations;
Goods and personnel elevators;
Earthmoving equipment and operations;
Tree cutting & associated movement of lumber;
Fall protection and rope access equipment;
Manual handling.
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3. References
3. References
pro hse SH-FCP 001 r01 – “HSE IMS (Integrated Management System)
Manual”;
pro hse 002 SH-FCP r01 – “Numbering and Document Control”;
SHFCP-HSE-PRO-INT-08-ENG-00 – “HSE Training”;
SHFCP-HSE-PRO-OPE-10-ENG-02– “Permit to Work Operating Procedure”;
SHFCP-HSE-PRO-OPE-18-ENG-00 – “Colour coding procedure”.
Every regulatory instrument that updates or supplements the instruments listed.
Algerian legislation:
Loi N. 88-07 26/01/1988 relative à l’hygiène, à la sécurité et à la médecine de
travail;
Décret exécutif N. 91-05 19/01/1991 relatif aux prescriptions générales de
protection applicables en matière d’hygiène et de sécurité en milieu de travail.
Lift plan: The details of how a lifting operation shall be executed, including
lifting equipment to be used, rigging/slinging methods to be employed and
control measure in place to manage identified risks.
Lifted equipment: Any device used to suspend the load (containers, baskets,
cargo nets, pipe racks, skids, bulk containers, etc.)
Lifting accessory: Any device used to connect a lifting appliance to a load,
and does not form part of the load. These include but are not limited to wire
rope (and other types of) slings, shackles, eye bolts, hoist and swivel rings,
turnbuckles, lifting harnesses, spreader beams, drill pipe/casing elevators,
hooks, pad eyes, pallet hook, etc.
Lifting appliance: Mechanical device capable of raising or lowering a load.
These include offshore pedestal cranes, mobile cranes, A-frames and derricks
(excluding drilling derricks), tower cranes, overhead/gantry cranes, lifting
beam, jacks, mobile/aerial platforms, hoists, winches, forklifts, beam trolleys,
etc.
Lifting equipment: Includes lifting appliances (equipment performing the
lifting), lifting accessories (devices that connect the load to the lifting
appliance) and lifted equipment.
Lifting Gear: Any item used to connect a load to a lifting machine or
appliance, but which is not in itself capable of providing any movement to lift
or lower the load.
Load ratings: crane ratings established by the manufacturer.
Outriggers: extendable or fixed members attached to the mounting base,
which rest on supports at the outer ends used to support the crane.
Pre-use inspection: A visual check, and where necessary functional check of
lifting equipment, by a competent person before use.
Rated capacity (load) limiter: a device that automatically monitors radius,
load weight, and load rating and prevents movements of the crane, which
would result in an overload condition.
Safe Working Load (SWL): The maximum load with reference to
Manufacturers design data as assessed by a Competent Person which an item
of Lifting Equipment may raise, lower or suspend under specified service
conditions. The SWL can be lower than, but can never exceed, the WLL.
Normally SWL+WLL unless the lifting equipment has been de-rated.
Self-acting fail-safe: An automatic braking system that applies the hoist
brake any time the control lever is in the neutral position.
Sling: an assembly that connects the load to the material handling equipment.
Working load limit (WLL): the maximum load, determined by the
manufacturer, that an item of lifting equipment is designed to raise, lower or
suspend.
Lifting:
>10 tons or 90% of lifting appliance capacity or
Tandem lift or
In proximity of energized equipment or
Lifting of personnel or
Other specific critical issue
NO YES
NO YES
Figure 1: Lifting classification
An assessment of the lift and determination of the lift method, equipment and
number of people required is critical to planning the lift. The performing contractor
shall do hazard identification and risk assessment to study the complete lifting
operation.
This hazard assessment should include, but not limited to, the following potential
hazards that are common to a lifting operation:
Working in or near elevated power cables;
Working in or near congested area;
Ground condition (hollow or soft ground condition);
Meteorological limitation, weather condition (high wind velocity);
Violent swinging (failure to use tag line and guide rope);
Falling from height (access to secure or release rigging points);
Failure of crane load bearing structure and failure of lifting equipment;
What is to be lifted, its weight configuration, lift points, centre of gravity.
Each lift has to be classified by the contractor performing the activity according to
the paragraph 5 and to the scheme reported in Figure 1.
For the simple lift, whenever with the hazard identification and risk analysis no
critical issue emerges; the lifting plan shall be prepared according to the format in
Appendix A and be attached to the related permit to work.
For the routine critical lift a general lifting plan, realized according to Appendix
B, is needed. An onsite risk assessment will check the validity of the plan that has
to be developed as explained below:
The contractor performing the activity finalize a “manual” (that is not
considered an exhaustive lifting plan), where all the lifting appliances that can
be used are reported. For these the most severe configuration has to be
evaluated (radius, load to the ground, etc.) considering the load that can be
potentially lift in the site.
Once the “manual” is finalized all lifting equipment and involved personnel
have to be checked in order to verify that they correspond to what reported in
the lifting plan.
When a routine critical lift has to be executed the contractor has to integrate
the general lifting plan with the specific lifting appliance configuration and
position and all the other informations needed for the correct execution of the
lift.
The general lifting plan for routine critical lifts shall be formally reviewed and re-
issued periodically.
For the non-routine critical lift one detailed lifting plan has to be realized
according to Appendix C. The lift plan shall clearly address at least the following:
Lifting appliance data (model/type, serial number, load rating, construction
year, etc.);
Equipment required and certification checks;
Lifting appliance configuration (appliance weight, counterweight, load weight,
total weight, mats dimensions, radius, maximum ground pressure, etc.);
Description of the load (shape, weight, centre of gravity, and lifting point);
Description of all the lifting accessories (sketch and detailed description of the
number of accessories, their load rating, length, lifting point, angles of loading,
stress, etc.);
The type and number of personnel required and their specific roles,
responsibilities and competences;
Communication method;
Description of boundary conditions (underground services, aerial lines or pipe
near the lifting activity, physical barriers to avoid that personnel not involved
in the activity stand in the working area, etc.);
Management of site area, access, positioning and egress of lifting appliances
and of the load (description of how many, what kind and how the lifting
appliances access/egress from the site, description of eventually storage areas,
etc.);
Step-by-step description of lifting phases;
Potential impact from nearby simultaneous operations;
Any potential environmental restrictions (weather, sea state, lighting strikes,
wind speed, etc.)
During the pre-lift meeting, the signaller shall be identified to all team
members and all made to understand that only the person is permitted to give
signals to the lift operator at any time;
The recovery measures to be taken if the controls are not completely effective.
All the lifting and hoisting operation performed at SH-FCP premises shall comply
with, but not limited to, the following safety practices:
Ensure that an assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method
and equipment have been determined and documented by a competent
person(s).
A lift plan shall be prepared, reviewed and approved by a competent person
and followed. Anytime there is a variation from the lift plan, the work shall be
stopped, the job made safe and the lift reassessed to ensure it can continue
safely.
During all lifting operations the load should be lifted only a nominal distance in
the first instance. This trial lift allows the crane operator to verify his
estimations of balance, stability, and general safety of the load, whilst it is in
relatively safe position. If any anomalies are detected, the load should be
lowered and the problem is investigated, slinging revised, The sequence of trial
lifts and adjustments should be repeated until he is satisfied that the load is
balanced, stable and secure and lifting can process safely.
Before landing any lifted load, a complete check should be performed to ensure
that the lay down point is of adequate size and capable of taking the weight of
the load. In addition, it may be necessary to provide suitable landing packing,
e.g. timber bearers, to enable the slings to be removed from under the load.
Special precautions are put in place for laying down loads which contain
substances which may be harmful to people, environment or structures.
The equipment used for lifting personnel for work and for personnel transfer shall
be specifically designed, approved/certified and clearly marked as suitable for
personnel lifting. Any equipment not so marked shall not be used for personnel
lifting. Lifting accessories and lifted equipment used for lifting people shall not be
used for any other purpose.
Environmental and other limits for personnel lift shall be set out in the lift plan
with clarity on where they differ from limits for other lifting. In case of any
changes in job scope or conditions, the job shall be made safe and stopped, risk
re-assessed and a pre-job meeting executed before the job is restarted. Examples
5.7.2 Department performing a lifting activity with its own personnel and
equipment
Each SH-FCP department using its own personnel and equipment shall comply with
this procedure and all its requirements. In this case, the department
responsibilities are (not all the points are applicable if only the personnel or only
the equipment are of the department):
Perform a site inspection.
Identify potential hazards that may exist in a lifting operation and its
associated risks and determine its prevention, control and mitigation measures
eventually the HSE department support can be asked. With this input,
categorize the lifting according to Figure 1.
Perform a lifting plan according to paragraph 5.2 and submit it to HSE
Department prior the lifting operation (for critical lifting the plan has to be
submitted at least 48 h before).
Ensure the HSE Department has all the documents needed.
Provide and use only safe and sound equipment and machinery suitable for the
lifting operation.
Ensure lifting lugs/eyes are tested in accordance with engineering design,
drawing and calculation.
Appoint a competent Person in charge.
Perform pre-mobilization inspection on crane(s) and lifting equipment and
ensure they are within the rated capacity before delivering to the site.
Ensure such prevention, control and mitigation measures are implemented
before and during the lifting operation.
5.7.5 Contractors
All contractors and subcontractors performing lifting activities performing lifting
activities shall have a management system that control lifting and hoisting to an
agreed standard and consistently with this procedure.
The performing Subcontractor or the appointed Lifting Subcontractor shall be
responsible to the following:
Perform a site inspection.
Identify potential hazards that may exist in a lifting operation and its
associated risks and determine its prevention, control and mitigation
measures. With this input, categorize the lifting according to Figure 1.
Perform a lifting plan according to paragraph 5.2 and submit it to SH-FCP prior
the lifting operation (for critical lifting the plan has to be submitted at least 48
h before).
Provide and use only safe and sound equipment and machinery suitable for the
lifting operation.
Construct and ensure lifting lugs/eyes are tested in accordance with
engineering design, drawing and calculation.
5.7.10Fork-lift operator
The fork-lift operator is responsible for:
Perform a pre-operational check to demonstrate operational readiness of the
equipment;
Ensure the equipment is within inspection and testing intervals by examination
of the periodic re-certification tags and/or documentation;
Adhere to all tags on the controls;
Drive at speeds appropriate for the existing condition (space, load, lighting,
surface condition, etc.) and at or below posted limits;
Ensure other personnel are not in the swing radius prior to performing turning
manoeuvres.
5.7.11Every worker
It is responsibility of all employee and contractor, subcontractor, vendor on site
and mainly the supervisors, to ensure personnel keep out of any area where they
might be injured by falling or shifting load, ensure that they do not stand below or
between loads and always ensure an escape route available, follow the lifting rules
and practices.
All personnel involved or aware of any lifting operation has a responsibility to use
only properly colour coded and marked equipment with SLW/ID no and to ensure
all equipment are in good order and rated as fit for intended purpose.
All persons engaged in lifting and hoisting operations shall receive adequate
training and be competent in their assigned duties. Crane operators, banksmen,
slingers/riggers shall be provided with a certificate/statement attesting success of
a training program. HSE Department shall update an excel register reporting the
list of personnel (both company and contractor) trained for the different roles.
Competency assessments shall be conducted at a frequency of no less than every
two years; this frequency could be increased if specified in the training certificate.
SH-FCP supervisors of lifting activities shall be trained with at least a general
course regarding the lifting activities.
More details regarding training could be found inside the “HSE Training” SHFCP-
HSE-PRO- INT-08-ENG-00.
6. Updating
6. Updating
The functions and positions involved in the activities regulated by this document
are responsible for noting any events affecting the company’s operation, which
may require this document to be updated. Any such events are reported to the
HSE function, which coordinates the updating of the document.
List of appendices
List of appendices
A. Simple lift plan
B. Critical routine lift plan
C. Critical non-routine lift plan
D. Critical routine lift checklist
E. Critical non-routine lift checklist
F. Pre-job Minute of Meeting