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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFE WORK PRACTICES- CRANE/HOIST


1. Operators Responsibilities
2. Proper Hoisting & Rigging Practices
3. Leaving Crane Unattended
4. Man baskets
5. Working Near Power lines
6. Lift Evaluation Criteria
7. Conventional cold weather operation
8. Hydraulic cold weather operation
9. Machinery in motion
10. Rigging up or down in a confined space
11. Working with wire rope & attaching clamps, clamping
12. Contamination of clutches & brakes
13. Two or more cranes working in a congested area

SAFE WORK PRACTICES


OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicable
Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

NUMBER: SWP033

Origin Date:24-Jan-08

Operators Responsibilities
The crane operator must:
Have proof of certification on their person (i.e. Red Seal or Apprenticeship Card.)

Be competent on the equipment they are expected to operate.

Be able to operate the crane in a safe and efficient manner with due consideration to the Health
and Safety of themselves and others.

Be courteous and professional when dealing with clientele and other employees.

Ensure the crane is maintained and inspected for deficiencies as per manufacturers
requirements and any deficiencies found are recorded in the Log Book and reported for repair.
Annual Structural Certification and CVI must be current and available.

Ensure all monitoring and limiting devices are operational as per manufacturers specifications.

Assemble setup, rig and operate the crane in accordance with manufacturers specifications,
company policies and procedures and government regulations. Cranes must be setup on full
outriggers at all times unless there is no practicable way to do otherwise. Outriggers must
be pinned on all Liebherr AT cranes whenever the boom is out of the cradle.

Ensure adequate support for the crane outriggers and tracks.

Maintain the Crane Log Book as required by Law. They must be familiar with all recent entries in
the log book.

Maintain the NCSI white log book. (Apprentices)

Confirm load and rigging weights.

Select appropriate boom, jib and crane configuration to meet the lift requirements and determine
the net lifting capacity and percentage of gross capacity of the crane.

Have the ability to accurately reference the operators manual and utilize the information
correctly.

Understand the limitations of the machine in the configuration used.

Understand and properly use the information in the Crane Load Charts specific to the crane
being used.

Ensure that the site is adequately prepared for the crane.

Ensure that all hazards have been identified and either eliminated or controlled.

Complete an FLRA and Lift Calculation sheet as required by OH&S and/or company policy.

SAFE WORK PRACTICES


OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicable
Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

NUMBER: SWP033

Origin Date:24-Jan-08

Inform site supervision of any dangerous conditions occurring before or during hoisting
operations.

Report all Incidents, Near Misses and Environmental issues promptly as explained in company
policy.

Ensure that a competent rigger has been assigned and that they have documentation to show
record of formalized training as a rigger as per OH&S and ANSI-A10.42-2000.

Ensure that all loads are properly rigged in accordance with NCS Fundamentals of Rigging,
NCS engineered lift plans and appropriate government regulations.

Ensure that cranes working within 7 meters of an energized power source have a permit
obtained from the service provider as per Alberta Legislation.

Ensure that a competent signal person is used and that they are clearly identified with a high
visibility arm band and that signals are given in a clear and concise manner. Emergency stop
signal must be taken from anyone.

Ensure that no load is moved unless the signals are clearly understood. Approved radios must
be used if signalman cannot maintain visual contact with both the load and the operator or if
visibility makes it difficult for the operator to understand the signals. No relaying of signals is
allowed.

Ensure that boom deflection is accounted for and the load does not drift. Personnel must not be
allowed to stand near the load during tensioning and initial hoisting. The load block must be
centered over the center of gravity of the load with the load line plumb during all hoisting
procedures. Never allow anyone to get between a moving load and a stationary object!

Be able to safely move the crane on site with or without a suspended load as per
manufacturers specifications and company policy.

Shut down and secure the crane as per company procedures.

Assess weather conditions and their effects on crane operation as per manufacturers
specifications and company policies.

Participate in pre-lift meeting with all personnel involved in the lift.

Cease operations and refuse to continue if there is imminent danger or if there are substandard
conditions or the lift becomes non compliant with this standard.

Ensure that swinging loads over workers or occupied buildings or live process units must only
be done if there is no other way and personnel in the area have been warned of the danger, (as
per OH&S part 6 section 69(2) a and b)

Check with site personnel upon arrival to report that the crane is on site and to coordinate
hoisting procedures with client personnel.

Check with site personnel prior to leaving site to ensure that the job is completed and to inform
them that the operator and crane are leaving site.

SAFE WORK PRACTICES


OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicable
Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

NUMBER: SWP033

Origin Date:24-Jan-08

Approved By: _____________________________


Ron Sims Vice President of Corporate Affairs
All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices and Procedures are signed by the Vice President of
Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in
Edmonton, Alberta.

Safe Work Procedure


Task Global:

Number: SWP032

PROPER HOISTING & RIGGING PRACTICES


FINAL
Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:25-05-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE:

To establish safe work procedures that will minimize risk to people, equipment
and the environment.

SCOPE:

This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. procedures for a


Proper Hoisting & Rigging Practices.

Known
Recurring
Hazards
Unaware of jobsite rules and
regulations.

Potential Risk

Personal Injury
Equipment
damage

Required Controls

Unaware of
emergency
procedures
Unaware of
incident reporting
procedures

Personal injury

Weather

Inadequate
treatment for
injuries
Lack of adequate
controls postincident
Personal injury
Equipment
Environment

Bad Signals from


Rigger

Personal injury
Equipment

Employees attend Client and/or NCS


New Hire Orientation
Supervisors conduct a thorough review
of permit procedures/requirements
with employees
Operator will attend daily toolbox
meetings
Supervisors will review applicable Safe
Work Practice documents with
employees
Supervisors will review Emergency
Response Plan including emergency
meeting points with employees
Supervisors will review Client and/or
NCS incident and near-miss reporting
procedures

Employees will initiate and follow NCS


procedures and manufactures
specification prior to commencing job
duties.
The rigger must be deemed competent
or under the direction of someone who
is deemed competent.

Safe Work Procedure


Task Global:

Number: SWP032

PROPER HOISTING & RIGGING PRACTICES


FINAL
Applicable
Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

Origin Date:25-05-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

Proper Hoisting Practices


Prior to Hoisting
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Determine the weight of the load prior to a lift to ensure the crane operates within its
capabilities.
Select the proper slings and NEVER exceed the working load limits.
Inspect each chain or sling for cuts, nicks, bent links, bent hooks, etc., before each use. If in
doubt, don't use it.
Use slings of proper reach. Never shorten a line by twisting or knotting. With chain slings,
never use bolts or nuts to shorten length.
Ensure that safety latches on hooks are in good working condition.
Never permit anyone to ride the lifting hook or the load.
Make sure all personnel stand clear from the load being lifted.
Make sure (when appropriate) that a tagline is used to control the load.
Ensure that the signaler is properly identified and understands techniques of proper signaling.

IMPORTANT PROCEDURE
Operators, prior to making the actual lift, need to familiarize themselves with the
crane they are operating. This should be done by moving the boom up and down,
swing both left and right, and traveling the block up and down. During this
familiarization process the operator should take note of how the crane is
responding, and if the crane is prepared for the job at hand.
NOTE: When there is a change of operators during a lift process, where practicable, the
load should be disconnected from the crane, and the new operator follows the above
procedure to orientate, and familiarize himself, to the crane prior to making any lifts.

Hoisting
1.
2.
3.
4.

Estimate the centre of gravity, or point of balance. The lifting hook should be positioned
immediately above the estimated centre of gravity.
Make sure the hoist or crane block/headache ball is directly over the load.
Never work under a suspended load, unless it is properly supported.
Never leave a hoist or crane unattended when a load is suspended in the air.

Safe Work Procedure


Task Global:

Number: SWP032

PROPER HOISTING & RIGGING PRACTICES


FINAL
Applicable
Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

Origin Date:25-05-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

Landing the Load


1.

Prepare a place to land the load, lower the load gently and make sure it is stable before
slackening the sling or chain.

Proper Rigging Practices


Riggers require knowledge and skill of the task at hand and total awareness of what is going on around
them. Rigging is a total team effort and requires co-ordination and constant communication with all
team members at all times.
1.

Riggers must be knowledgeable about working with hoisting equipment and proper rigging
techniques.

2.

Only experienced riggers are to assume the responsibility of giving hand signals to the operator.
All Riggers must know the hand signals so they are aware of what directions are being given.

3.

When selecting rigging for a lift the Rigger must know the safe working capacities of the items
being used (i.e. Slings, shackles, spreader bars) and must have the knowledge to select the
proper rigging for the lift.

4.

Rigging must be visually inspected by competent, qualified personnel for damage or flaws
before every lift.

5.

Riggers must understand the capabilities of the crane being used prior to any lift-taking place.

6.

Rigging crew and the crane operator need to discuss/know all aspects of the lift prior to lifting.

7.

It is the responsibility of each Rigger to review the lift area and make all members of the team
aware of any obstructions or hazards in the lift area.

8.

Only one member of the crew is to act as the signal person, and the crane operator is to
recognize signals only from that one person. The signal person must be careful not to order a
move until each member of the crew gives an all ready or all clear signal.

9.

Each rigger must be sure he is in the clear before giving an all ready to the signal person.
Once the sling/choker is in position the Rigger (if possible) should let go of the sling/choker
before giving the all ready signal.

Safe Work Procedure


Task Global:

Number: SWP032

PROPER HOISTING & RIGGING PRACTICES


FINAL
Applicable
Trade/Craft

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

Origin Date:25-05-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

10.

If the sling/choker must be held in position, make sure hands are clear of all pinch points and an
open hand position is used. Hands should be far enough away so there are no possibility of a
glove being caught and pulling a hand into a pinch point, (NOTE: frayed cables should never be
used).

11.

Watch out for the roll or swing of a load. Since it is almost impossible to position a hook exactly
over the centre of a load there will almost always be a swing or roll. Anticipate the direction of
the swing or roll and work away from it.

12.

Never stand between material, equipment, or any stationary object and the load swing. Stay
away from stacked material that may be knocked over by a swinging load.

13.

Never stand under a load, and keep out from under the boom as much as possible.

14.

Check the placement where the load is to be set. Remove unnecessary blocks or other objects
that might fly up or interfere with the load being set.

15.

When lowering or setting the load, be sure feet and all other parts of the body are out from
under. Set the load down easily and slowly so that if it rolls on the blocking, it will be a slow shift
that allows time to clear any pinch points.

16.

Identify the designated signalman by the use of a distinctive vest, armlets, etc.

17.

Use tag lines to control the loads.

Approved By: _____________________________


Ron Sims Vice-President Corporate Affairs
All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices are signed by the Vice-President Corporate Affairs
and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta

Safe Work Procedure


Task Global:

Number: SWP032

PROPER HOISTING & RIGGING PRACTICES


FINAL
Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Employee Name (Print)

Origin Date:25-05-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

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Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

LEAVING CRANES UNATTENDED


FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Number: SWP016

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE:

To establish safe work practices that will minimize risk to people, equipment
and the environment.

SCOPE:

This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. general practices for
leaving cranes unattended.

Known
Recurring
Hazards
Unaware of
job-site rules
and
regulations.

Potential Risk

Personal Injury
Equipment
damage

Required Controls

Employees attend Client and/or NCS New


Hire Orientation
Supervisors conduct a through review of
permit procedures/requirements with
employees
Supervisors will conduct weekly safety
meetings
Supervisors will review applicable Safe
Work Practice documents with employees
Supervisors will review Emergency
Response Plan including emergency
meeting points with employees
Supervisors will review Client and/or NCS
incident and near-miss reporting
procedures

Unaware of
emergency
procedures
Unaware of
incident
reporting
procedures

Personal injury

Unauthorized
access to
equipment

Inadequate
treatment for
injuries
Lack of adequate
controls postincident
Personal injury
Equipment/Property
damage

When cranes are left unattended, the cabs will


be locked against unauthorized access

Personal injury
Equipment/Property
damage

When cranes are left unattended, the booms will


be scoped in whenever reasonably practical to
do so.
If the crane boom has a luffer attached, the luffer
tip will be lowered to the ground where
reasonably practical, in an area that would allow
the luffer to fully collapse without causing injury
or damage.
When a crane must be left with the boom
extended, the boom will be positioned in a

Equipment
failure

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Number: SWP016

LEAVING CRANES UNATTENDED


FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

manner that will not create potential for injury to


people or damage to property if the boom
collapsed and the boom will be lowered 5-10
degrees from the maximum raised angle.

Notes:
The recurring hazards, potential risks and required controls listed above are applicable to the general
execution of the task described in the scope section of this document. Prior to commencing work, the
worker shall perform a Field Level Risk Assessment to identify any additional hazards that may
otherwise be present and implement appropriate controls for site-specific tasks. If at any time the
worker is unsure about the effectiveness of a control or needs assistance implementing a control, the
worker will contact a supervisor prior to commencing work activities. In the event additional hazards
are identified prior to or while performing this task, the supervisor will document the hazards and
controls used to mitigate the risk using the Northern Crane Services Inc. FLRA form and make that
document available in the immediate work area.

Approved By: _____________________________


Ron Sims Vice-President of Corporate Affairs
All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices and Procedures are signed by the Vice President of
Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Service Corporate Office in Edmonton,
Alberta.

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

LEAVING CRANES UNATTENDED


FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Employee Name (Print)

Number: SWP016

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

Signature

Date

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Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Number: SWP017

MAN BASKETS
FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE:

To establish safe work practices that will minimize risk to people, equipment
and the environment.

SCOPE:

This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. general practices for the
use of man baskets.

Known
Recurring
Hazards
Unaware of
job-site rules
and
regulations.

Potential Risk

Personal Injury
Equipment
damage

Required Controls

Unaware of
emergency
procedures
Unaware of
incident
reporting
procedures

Personal injury

Inadequate
treatment for
injuries
Lack of
adequate
controls postincident

Employees attend Client and/or NCS New


Hire Orientation
Supervisors conduct a through review of
permit procedures/requirements with
employees
Supervisors will conduct weekly safety
meetings
Supervisors will review applicable Safe Work
Practice documents with employees
Supervisors will review Emergency
Response Plan including emergency meeting
points with employees
Supervisors will review Client and/or NCS
incident and near-miss reporting procedures
Man baskets must be of an engineers design,
certified, meet the requirements of CSA Z-150-98
(5.4.7.2.1) and be capable of supporting its own
weight and at least five times the rated load of the
platform
Man-baskets must be visually inspected
before each use for cracks or deterioration
Be equipped with a second means of support that
is attached from a fixed point on the basket to a
point above the hook/block, and has a safety factor
of at least 10 to 1 bolt type w/ keeper screw or
wired to prevent roll out. A steel cable of at least
must be used with no more than 1 ft. slack. NO
SYNTHETIC SLINGS ALLOWED.
Be fixed with sufficient numbers of fixed
supports for lanyards and be clearly
identified.

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Number: SWP017

MAN BASKETS
FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

Any and all repairs or alterations must be


logged and be of original design and
approved by a professional engineer.
All necessary paperwork will accompany the
basket and must be available before use.
Be downloaded to half (50%) of its rated
capacity when used to lift personnel.
Be equipped with an Anti-Two Block device.
Hooks to have functioning safety latch.
Hoist lines that are able to withstand at least
ten times the maximum load
Boom that is equipped with fail-safe device
system and devices to prevent the boom
from free-falling or unintentional lowering or
retracting.
Have secondary line and rigging removed, or
set in such a way that it will not tangle or
endanger workers on the platform, and
prevent the safe operation of the crane.
Use only winches with power down
capabilities for suspending personnel
platforms.
Workers using a suspended man basket
must use a safety harness with a lanyard
(maximum 5) and secured to a fixed/marked
point inside the basket.
Tools and equipment in the basket must be
kept to a minimum.
The number of personnel in the basket is
restricted to the allowable number of
personnel the basket is designed for.

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Number: SWP017

MAN BASKETS
FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

Notes:
Trial Lift
Each time a crane is set up to hoist personnel a Trial Lift is required by law. The trial lift must be made
in accordance to CSA Z150-98, Section 5.4.7.2.4. This trial lift needs to be repeated if the crane is set
up/configured from the original position, or if there is a change in the original lifting plan. A trial run will
consist of the operator:
1)
2)
3)

Connecting a suitable test weight (to simulate the work load of the basket) to the basket.
Lift the basket by means of the secondary support 1 m off the ground to verify integrity of
the platform and the secondary support. Repeat this procedure for the primary support.
Lifting the basket (with test weight) to maximum radius and hold for five minutes.

NOTE: The purpose of the test lift is to ensure the integrity of the crane, ground stability, and, avoid any
unforeseen obstacles.

AB OH&S Suspended man baskets Part 23 / Section 350


CSA Z 150-98 Personal Lifting from Suspended Basket 5.4.7.1

Approved By: _____________________________


Ron Sims Vice-President of Corporate Affairs
All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices and Procedures are signed by the Vice President of
Corporate Affairs and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in
Edmonton, Alberta.

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Number: SWP017

MAN BASKETS
FINAL

Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Employee Name (Print)

Origin Date:21-06-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

Signature

Date

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Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Applicable
Trade/Craft

WORKING NEAR POWER LINES

Number: SWP014

FINAL

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

CRANE OPERATOR

Origin Date: 26-06-07


Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE:

To ensure all work being carried out within close proximity to power lines is
conducted in a manner that minimizes risk to people, equipment, production
and the environment.

SCOPE:

This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. general practice for the
safe execution of work near power lines.

Known Recurring
Hazards
Unaware of job-site
rules and
regulations.

Potential Risk
-

Personal Injury
Equipment
damage

Required Controls
-

Unaware of
emergency
procedures
Unaware of
incident reporting
procedures

Personal injury

Inadequate
treatment for
injuries
Lack of adequate
controls postincident
Personal injury
Death

Electrocutions

Employees attend Client and/or NCS


New Hire Orientation
Supervisors conduct a thorough
review of permit
procedures/requirements with
employees
Supervisors will review applicable
Safe Work Practice documents with
employees
Supervisors will review Emergency
Response Plan including emergency
meeting points with employees
Supervisors will review Client and/or
NSC incident and near-miss reporting
procedures

Equipment must not be operated


within 7m of any overhead power line
without notifying the service provider.
Obey site specific requirements

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Applicable
Trade/Craft

WORKING NEAR POWER LINES

Number: SWP014

FINAL

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

CRANE OPERATOR

Origin Date: 26-06-07


Revised: 24-Jan-08

Note: The recurring hazards, potential risks and required controls listed above are applicable to the
general execution of the task described in the scope section of this document. Prior to
commencing work, the worker shall perform a Field Level Risk Assessment to identify any
additional hazards that may otherwise be present and implement appropriate controls for site-specific
tasks. If at any time the worker is unsure about the effectiveness of a control or needs assistance
implementing a control, the worker will contact a supervisor prior to commencing work activities.
In the event additional hazards are identified prior to or while performing this task, the supervisor will
document the hazards and controls used to mitigate the risk using the North Crane Services Inc. JHA
form and make that document available in the immediate work area.

Note:
Follow all requirement outlined by the service provider on the next page.
Should your crane/machine come in contact with a power line:
1.

Stay in the cab until there is assurance the power has been disconnected.

2.

If that is not possible:

3.

DO NOT STEP from the crane to the ground. This will result in electrocution.
JUMP CLEAR of the cab keeping BOTH FEET TOGETHER.
RABBIT HOP or SHUFFLE out of the energized zone.

Keep ground personnel away from the machine. Warn any personnel in the vicinity to
STAY AWAY, and not to enter the energy zone or touch the crane, load, or any other
component within close proximity of the machine.

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Applicable
Trade/Craft

WORKING NEAR POWER LINES

Number: SWP014

FINAL

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

CRANE OPERATOR

Origin Date: 26-06-07


Revised: 24-Jan-08

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Applicable
Trade/Craft

WORKING NEAR POWER LINES

Number: SWP014

FINAL

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

CRANE OPERATOR

Origin Date: 26-06-07


Revised: 24-Jan-08

Approved By: _______________________________


Ron Sims Vice-President Corporate Affairs
All original copies of Final Safe Work Practices are signed by the Vice-President Corporate Affairs
and retained on file at the Northern Crane Services Inc. Corporate Office in Edmonton, Alberta

Safe Work Practices


Task Global:

Applicable
Trade/Craft

WORKING NEAR POWER LINES

Number: SWP014

FINAL

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

CRANE OPERATOR

Employee Name (Print)

Origin Date: 26-06-07


Revised: 24-Jan-08

Signature

Date

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Safe Work Procedure


Task Global:

Number: SWP015

LIFT EVALUATION CRITERIA


FINAL
Applicable
Trade/Craft

Reference: CRANE/HOIST

ALL TRADES AND CRAFTS

Origin Date:25-05-07
Revised: 24-Jan-08

PURPOSE:

To establish safe work procedures that will minimize risk to people, equipment
and the environment.

SCOPE:

This document describes Northern Crane Services Inc. procedures for a


Lift Evaluation Criteria

Known
Recurring
Hazards
Unaware of jobsite rules and
regulations.

Potential Risk

Personal Injury
Equipment
damage

Required Controls

Unaware of
emergency
procedures
Unaware of
incident reporting
procedures

Personal injury

Weather

Inadequate
treatment for
injuries
Lack of adequate
controls postincident
Personal injury
Equipment
Environment

Bad Signals from


Rigger

Personal injury
Equipment

Employees attend Client and/or NCS


New Hire Orientation
Supervisors conduct a thorough review
of permit procedures/requirements
with employees
Operator will attend daily toolbox
meetings
Supervisors will review applicable Safe
Work Practice documents with
employees
Supervisors will review Emergency
Response Plan including emergency
meeting points with employees
Supervisors will review Client and/or
NCS incident and near-miss reporting
procedures

Employees will initiate and follow NCS


procedures and manufactures
specification prior to commencing job
duties.
The rigger must be deemed competent
or under the direction of someone who
is deemed competent.

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