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24.0 RIGGING
24.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document describes the minimum safety requirements for the use of slings and
other rigging tackles/equipment to prevent catastrophic rigging incident.
24.2 DEFINITIONS
SWL – Safe working load.
Tons – commonly the used unit for measuring the weight of the load to be lifted.
Work permit – a formal document that authorizes the group of personnel to perform their certain
tasks at a specified place and time.
Lifting plan – it is a supporting document attached to the working that specifies the load to be lifted,
as well as the lifting gears to be used.
24.3 RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervisors
The Supervisors are responsible for ensuring that practices identified in the General Safe Work
Practices (GSWP) are applied by the personnel under their supervision.
Rigger
A rigger (levels I, II, and III) are responsible for safe controlling of the load that is being lifted.
Flagman
The flagman is responsible is to guide the heavy equipment and controlling the traffic in order to
avoid motor-vehicle accidents (MVA) that can cause harm to both plant and the personnel
around.
24.4 GENERAL SAFE PRACTICES
Slings and other rigging hardware shall be inspected, approved and third party certified.
The lifting area must be barricaded with signboards posted.
The riggers must be trained, certified and authorized to perform the lift.
Fluorescent or reflectorized vests must be worn by the rigger to be easily identified and
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The manufacturer’s safe working load (SWL) and serial number shall be clearly marked on
each sling. Riggers shall not use a sling unless the SWL is clearly visible.
Slings shall not be modified, repaired, shortened or lengthened.
Working conditions that may affect slings and other rigging hardware shall be evaluated,
with special attention to temperatures, chemicals, abrasions, etc.
Slings or other rigging hardware in contact with sharp corners shall be padded to prevent
damage to the sling, other rigging hardware or the load being lifted.
Slings shall be rigged to provide optimum load control.
Suspended loads shall not be left unattended.
Chain Block
Make sure that the chain block is in good condition prior to use.
Ensure that the chain block is properly inspection and third party certified.
Check the operation of the locks before making the lift.
The hooks must be fitted with safety latches.
Get clear on area where the lift is performed. No person must be under the suspended load.
Chain blocks shall the maximum safe working load clearly marked upon them. The safe
working load (SWL) shall not be exceeded.
The equipment selected should be used only for the purpose for which it was designed.
None of the equipment must be overloaded either by the weight of the load or by the
method of the slinging.
Any loose parts of the load must be properly secured to prevent falling hazards.
Only the rigger is permitted to operate the chain block.
Slings
Slings should have a legible sling tag identification, including SWL.
The slings must be free from physical damages and defects.
Shackles
Shackles and other connecting devices shall be completely closed or bolted.
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Shackles shall be marked with the manufacturer’s SWL.
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The correct shackle pin shall be used with each shackle. A shackle pin shall never be
replaced with rebar, mild steel bolt or similar item.
Shackles shall be visually inspected by the rigger prior to use to verify there is no evidence of
any physical damage such as cracking, wear distortion, abrasion, and bending.
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