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RIGGING AND LIFTING PROCEDURE

1. PURPOSE

This procedure defines the standard work process for preplanning and executing

work operations related to construction rigging and lifting activities.

2. SCOPE

This procedure applies at LPG Refrigerated Storage Project. It encompasses all

rigging and lifting work operations performed ! project personnel including

sucontractor and"or third part! emplo!ees.

#.$. This procedure also provides the minimum standards for rigging and lifting

work activities performed ! sucontractors on all P%&'()& &onsortiumprojects.

#.#. *n! deviation from this procedure shall e documented and sumitted in

advance to the P%&'()& &onsortium+ who will otain approval from the

appropriate authorities.

3. DEFINITIOSNS

3.1 LIFTING

The process of lifting or positioning e,uipment+ components+ or materials with

a machine.

3.2 LIFTING DEVICE

*n! machine or device used to lift a load from its supporting surface. Such

devices include+ ut are not limited to the following- crane+ hoist+ hoisting

s!stem+ jack+ jacking s!stem+ gin pole+ derrick+ monorail hoist+ gantr! crane+

levers+ pulle! s!stem+ air ag jack+ strand lift s!stem+ etc.

3.3 RIGGING

The process of relocating or moving heav! e,uipment+ components+ or

materials which re,uire a crane to load / unload0 a considerale distance

using a haul trailer+ rollers+ or similar devices.3.4 PAYLOAD WEIGHT

The weight of the item to e lifted. Pa!load weight includes the actual item

weight+ plus the weight of attachments+ saddles+ temporar! supports+ etc.

Pa!load weight does not include rigging weight.

3.5 TON

The word 1ton2+ as used herein+ refers to a mass of $333kg. $333kg e,uals $

Tone0

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3.6 LIGHT LIFT

*n! lift where the pa!load weight is $3 tons or less.

3.7 MEDIUM LIFT

*n! lift where the pa!load weight is over $3 tons ut less than 43 tons.

3.8 HEAVY LIFT

*n! lift where the pa!load weight is 43 tons or greater.

3.9 WHAT IS RIGGING

Rigging is work involving the use of mechanical load shifting e,uipment and

associated gear to move+ place or secure a load including plant+ e,uipment or

memers of a uilding or structure and to ensure the stailit! of those

memers and the setting 5 up and dismantling of crane and hoists.

There are three competencies levels involved in rigging-

6asic Rigger

Intermediate Rigger

*dvanced Rigger

The following outlines the competenc! 5 ased skills needed to carr! out

asic+ rigging safel!.

3.10 BASIC RIGGING

Those ,ualified in asic rigging must know how to carr! out work associated

with-

7ovement of plant and e,uipment.

Steel erection.

6asic scaffolding particular hoists not self climing or with jis.

Placement of pre'cast concrete.

6asic scaffolding safet! nets and static lines.

7ast climers.Perimeter safet! screens and shutters.

&antilevered crane'loading platforms.

3.11 INTERMEDIATE RIGGING

Those ,ualified in intermediate rigging must know how to carr! out work

associated with all asic rigging competencies and-

8se of load e,uali9ing gear.

The rigging of cranes+ conve!ors+ dredges and excavators.

*ll hoists.

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Tilt slas.

(emolition.

(ual lifts.

3.12 ADVANCED RIGGING

Those ,ualified in advanced rigging must know how to carr! out work

associated with all asic and intermediate rigging competencies and-

The rigging of gin poles and shear legs fl!ing foxes and calewa!s.

Gu!ed derricks and structures.

Suspended scaffolds and faricated hung scaffolds.

3.13 QUALIFIED RIGGER/S

Rigger is a person that holds a certificate identif!ing that the individual has

een trained and passed a rigging ,ualification. Plus the person is competent

and ac,uired through a comination of ,ualifications+ training or experience

the knowledge and skills to perform the task re,uired.

3.14 RIGGING SUPERVISOR

The Rigging Supervisor is an individual with demonstrated technical skills

who is assigned responsiilit! for planning and supervising heav! haul+ heav!

lift+ and"or general rigging work operations on a project.

The Rigging Supervisor is responsile for developing safe work methods and

plans for rigging operations and for supervising the performance of the work.

The Rigging )ngineer assists the Rigging Supervisor ! providing the design

support needed for the rigging plan development.

The Rigging Supervisor shall e nominated ! Sucontractor and reviewed !

P%&'()& &onsortium.

3.15 RIGGING ENGINEER

* Rigging )ngineer is an individual with demonstrated technical skills

assigned responsiilit! for anal!9ing rigging operations and designing the

temporar! structural s!stems re,uired to support heav! lift rigging or heav!haul work operations.

* Rigging )ngineer is responsile for preparing all necessar! rigging plans

and calculations under the direction of Rigging Supervisor as re,uired ! this

procedure. The Rigging )ngineer also monitors general project rigging

operations to ensure that all lifts are performed in accordance with normal safe

rigging operations.

The Rigging )ngineer shall e nominated ! Sucontractor and reviewed !

P%&'()& &onsortium.

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4. INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 LIFT CATEGORIES

Light Lifts

$3 tons and less0

Planned and )xecuted using good

rigging practices.

Rigging operation is under supervisor

direction+ using ,ualified crane operators

and ,ualified riggers.

Medium Lifts

more than $3

less than 43 ton0

Rigging plans are re,uired

P%&'()& &onsortium is re,uired to

review.

Heavy haul,

Citi!al " Heavy

Lifts

43 tons or more+ or

per section :0.

Rigging plans are re,uired

P%&'()& &onsortium is re,uired to

review.

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;.$.$Light lifts do not require a formal rigging plan or calculations. However,

light lifts shall be performed under the direction of a superintendent, aqualified crane operator, and a qualified rigger using safe rigging work

practices.

;.$.# Sub-conctractor shall prepare a detailed rigging plan for each medium

lift. These plans shall be reviewed and approved by !"-#$"

"onsortium.

;.$.:% written rigging plan and supporting calculations shall be prepared for

heavy haul operations, heavy lifts, and critical lifts. This plan should be

prepared by the ro&ect 'igging $ngineer. %ll heavy lift, critical lift, and

heavy haul plans must be reviewed by !"-#$" "onsortium. The plansshould be reviewed by !"-#$" "onsortium (echanical (anager,

)ield Superintendent, and HS$ representative.

;.$.;%ny lifts occurring at warehousing facilities, lay down areas, mechanics

shops, or at off-site locations *&etty rail sidings, ports, etc+ are to be

identified by the supervisor or manager of that areafacility, categoried,

then planned and approved according to category.

;.$.4Lifts occurring during the assembly of large cranes must be categoried,

planned, and approved according to category.

4.2 RIGGING APPROACH

;.#.$ "ategoriation of lifts shall be an ongoing activity for the duration of the

pro&ect. "ategoriation is required so that the lift can be planned in

accordance to the specific requirements of its category.

;.#.# The 'igging lan should also indicate the travel route within the site and

the orientation of site heavy lift equipment. The 'igging lan should be

developed early and should be given to the pro&ect design engineering

group to ensure that they are aware of the erection sequence and the

access that will be required.

;.#.:n some cases, it may be necessary to coordinate with equipment

suppliers prior to fabrication to ensure that the pro&ect equipment

installation approach is acceptable to the manufacturer and that

manufacturer/s lifting procedures are consistent with pro&ect needs.

;.#.;%ll calculations, drawings, sketches, and related documents developed to

support heavy haul and heavy lift rigging operations shall be controlled.

4.3 PLANNING RIGGING AND LIFTING ACTIVITIES

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;.:.$ "onstruction rigging and lifting operations are classified into the

general categories of light, medium, heavy, and critical lifts. $veryrigging and lifting operation, regardless of category or sie, shall be

planned to ensure a safe lift. #ue to the comple0ity and added risks

associated with heavy or critical lifts, their planning requirements are

more comprehensive.

;.:.# The 'igging $ngineer, 'igging Supervisor shall review the requirements

of each medium, critical, and heavy lift plan with the field engineers,

superintendents, equipment operators, the rigging crew, signalman,

truck drivers and other personnel associated with performing the lift

prior to the start of the work. These lifts shall be monitored by the'igging $ngineer and superintendents to ensure strict adherence to the

rigging work sequence plan.

;.:.:n developing lift plans the following considerations should be

addressed1

a0 Soil conditions and site terrain to verif! access for lifting e,uipment

and to ensure stailit! along the haul path and at location of the lift.

0 8nderground utilities along the haul path or at the lift location to

avoid damage to existing utilities and to ensure ade,uate ground

support.c0 The location of overhead power lines to ensure re,uired clearances are

maintained during oth heav! haul and lifting operations.

d0 Lift e,uipment and rigging hardware re,uirements including the

method of removal following execution of the lift. Including

verification of ,ualit! of lifting e,uipment to e used and all

e,uipment must e certified and certificates availale for verification.

e0 *ccess of haul and lift e,uipment into and out of the lift area. In some

cases+ asseml! and disasseml! of cranes or other e,uipment must e

included in the planning process.

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4.4 RIGGING PLAN PREPARATION

;.;.$ !endor drawings and associated data shall be reviewed by the 'igging

$ngineer for information applicable to the preparation of equipment liftplans. %pplicable information includes equipment weight, location of

center of gravity, recommended or specified lifting points, and special

handling requirements. This information should be verified and double-

checked using sources such as fabricator drawings, checked

calculations, similar units previously handled, and actual shipping

weights. 2henever possible, the actual scale weight information should

be obtained before units arrive at the site.

;.;.# The rigging plan for each haul or lift shall include the followingelements as a minimum1

a0 * list of the crane or hoisting e,uipment to e used in the work

operation.

0 * sketch showing the position and travel path of haul e,uipment+

hoisting e,uipment+ lift crane+ tailing crane+ initial location of the item

to e lifted+ and the final 1set2 position of the lifted item.

c0 * la!out of the work area+ including the locations of all ostacles and

potential interferences.

d0 =aul and lift path minimum clearances+ turning radius+ and clearancere,uirements from existing facilities+ utilities+ and overhead power

lines.

e0 (efinition of the item to e lifted including verified weight and

authori9ed attachment or lift points.

f0 ),uipment manufacturer drawings showing component weight+

shipping skid weight+ designated rigging attachment points+ and center

of gravit! should e attached to the rigging plan.

>ote- )lements h. / i. that follow are especiall! important for an!

=eav! =aul activities. The successful completion of a heav! haulactivit! depends greatl! upon the preparation of the haul route itself.

g0 (efinition of special soil preparation and crane mat re,uirements.

h0 * sketch showing the locations of underground utilities that could

affect the haul route and"or rigging work operation or that re,uire

special clearances or criing to perform the work.

i0 Rigging e,uipment to e used for the rigging operation+ includingslings+ spreader eams+ shackles+ hooks+ and other components in the

load chain. Shall e checked and verified for ,ualit! all lifting

e,uipment must e certified and certificates availale for verification.

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j0 &alculations used to determine the forces applied to each rigging

component must e provided for all heav! lifts. Standard riggingreference charts ma! e used to determine si9e and t!pe of the

components re,uired.

k0 Load capacit! charts and notes for cranes or other e,uipment used to

perform the lift. These shall e posted in the crane and referenced in

the rigging plan. It is important that the actual configuration of the

crane+ including line parting and si9e+ oom and ji length+

counterweight si9e+ and load lock si9e are factored into the

parameters used to determine lifting capacit!.

l0 * description of the communication method to e used ! e,uipmentoperators and rigging crews during completion of the lift.

m0 * list of the names and ,ualification of the riggers that will e

carr!ing out the rigging activit!.

n0 Special considerations+ such as the effects of wind on the ailit! of

crews to safel! complete the lift.

o) *n! special precautions that the work crew must e aware of prior to

making the lift for example+ removal of temporar! shipping skids

prior to lifting0.

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4.5 DETAILED RIGGING CALCULATIONS AND DRAWINGS

The lift plan shall convey the work operation plan to the field personnel who will

e0ecute the lift. The information provided shall ensure that the crane is set upin the correct configuration and at the proper location. The rigging plan shall

also include all pertinent crane and lift data that the planner used in

developing the rigging plan. Lift and crane data should be compiled in

summary form. 'eference %ttachments % and 3.

4.6 CRANE SETUPS AND RIGGING APPURTENANCES

;.?.$%ll cranes shall be set up for lifting on firm, level ground. %ny deviations

shall be reviewed by !"-#$" "onsortium.;.?.#%ll lift beams and spreader bars used in the heavy rigging category must

be designed and fabricated in accordance with &urisdictional rules,

regulations, and applicable local code.

;.?.:Lifting lugs and attachment points provided and installed by the

equipment supplier shall be inspected for visual defects or discrepancies

prior to lifting the equipment from the delivery vehicle.

;.?.;Lifted components shall be inspected prior to lifting from delivery

vehicles to ensure that the lifting configuration matches that included in

the lift plan. )or e0ample, if the lift plan is based on lifting the emptyweight of a tank with shipping skids removed, the tank shall be inspected

prior to lifting to ensure that the tank is actually empty and that the

shipping skids are removed.

4.7 PRE-LIFT CHECKS

;.@.$)or all lifts, the following pre-lift safety checks shall be performed1

a0 The Aperator has completed the dail! crane check and all e,uipment

and s!stems are in a satisfactor! condition to perform the lift.

0 The operator has completed his dail! log ook and signed of

inspection and items checkedc0 Rigging crew and e,uipment operatorss0 shall verif! rigging and

lifting e,uipment is set up per the rigging plan.

d0 Rigging )ngineer"Rigging Supervisor shall inspect and verif!

e,uipment supplier specified lift points.

e0 Rigging engineer"rigging supervisor shall keep a rigging register

identif!ing rigging e,uipment+ inspection dates and name of

competent person that completed the inspections.

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f0 Rigging )ngineer"Rigging Supervisor shall inspect e,uipment for

factors that ma! add to the total weight of the lift+ such as ice orexcess moisture.

g0 Rigging Supervisor shall inspect rigging and lifting e,uipment.

h0 Bor medium+ critical+ and heav! lifts+ a pre'lift riefing shall e

conducted ! the Rigging Supervisor+ rigging crew+ and e,uipment

operators. &lear communications etween the Aperator and the

Rigging crew shall e emphasi9ed .

i0 Bor light lifts+ a pre'lift discussion shall take place etween the rigging

crew and e,uipment operators0 prior to making the lift. &lear

communications etween the Aperator and the Rigging crew shall eemphasi9ed.

j0 The Rigging Supervisor shall evaluate weather conditions to ensure

the lift can e made safel!.

k0 The rigging crew and e,uipment operators0 shall inspect attachmentsand rigging e,uipment including lugs+ slings+ shackles+ and spreader

eams.

l0 The rigging crew shall ensure that tag lines are attached to the load.

m0 The rigging crew shall ensure that temporar! arricades are placed

around the work area and that adjacent work crews are notified of therigging work operation.

;.@.##uring-Lift "hecks1

a0 *fter all pre'lift inspections and checks are completed+ the lift ma!

proceed.

0 (uring the execution of the lift-

Rigging Supervisor shall ensure that critical aspects of the lift are

monitored.

The rigging crew and e,uipment operators0 shall pa! close

attention to critical weights+ ph!sical clearances particularl! near

overhead power lines0+ and oserve for unforeseen events.

;.@.:ost lift1

a0 Ance the lift has een safel! completed and the load has een secured

in its final position-

The rigging crew shall remove all tag lines+ rigging+ and temporar!

arriers

),uipment operators0 shall remove all rigging and lifting

e,uipment from the area if no longer needed0

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The responsile superintendent shall restore the work area for

future construction work.

0 The Rigging Supervisor shall ensure that rigging and lifting

e,uipment that is no longer re,uired for the project is safel!

disassemled+ loaded onto transport e,uipment+ and removed from theconstruction site.

. ATTACHMENTS

4.$ %ttachment % 4 Lift #ata Sheet 4 Single "rane ick and Set

4.# %ttachment 3 4 Lift #ata Sheet 4 Two "rane ick and Set

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