Emerson VSS, VSR, VSM service manual Rigging and Lifting

Rigging and Lifting

Training curriculum for Participants, at a minimum, should include:

•A review of safe operating practices;

•A review of who each person is and their specific role in the lift;

•A tutorial on how to read lift charts;

•A demonstration on how to use and inspect rigging hardware;

•A review of the company’s general lift plans and procedures;

•A tutorial on hand signals normally used to communicate with crane operators (a copy of such hand signals may be obtained from machine safety vendors); and

•A review of the Compressor’s specific rig and lift plan (the “Plan”) (developed by the Lift Coordinator and Lift Engineer); please see the section immediately below entitled “Create and Communicate the Plan.”

Individuals participating in the lift should fully understand the scientific principles pursuant to which a successful lift is dependent—for example, center of gravity, equilibrium, and mechanics of load stabilization, critical angle considerations and force.

All Participants should undergo a fitness-for-duty program, including drug testing and medical examinations.

Create and Communicate the Plan

Well in advance of the planned lift date, lift planning meetings and hazard assessment meetings should be held with all Participants in attendance. In addition, the Plan should be finalized and distributed for review and com- ment.

The Plan should clearly define requirements, expectations and specifications for lifting the Compressor. At a mini- mum, the Plan should include:

•Standard lifting and rigging procedures in place at the lift site (including proper classification of the lift as a “critical lift” a “serious lift” or a “standard lift”);

•Drawings of the Compressor;

•A description of the lifting task;

•An evaluation of the hazards;

•The rigging plan and sketches of rigging to be attached to the Compressor;

•The roles and responsibilities of all Participants;

•An emergency plan; and

•The contact information of the Plan preparer

It is important to confirm that each Participant understands both the broader Plan and their specific responsibilities during the lift. Participants should be encouraged to contact the Plan preparer at any time if they have questions. In addition, the Plan preparer should be on-site during the lift to ensure that the lift is being executed in accor- dance with the Plan. Finally, well in advance of the lift date, it should be confirmed that all necessary permits have been obtained.

Inspect and Use the Appropriate Lifting Equipment

Verify Crane Operator and Crane Owner Credentials

Prior to rigging and lifting the Compressor, certain precautions should be taken with regards to the crane, the crane operator and the crane owner.

•The lift capacity of the crane must exceed the Compressor’s weight;

•Confirm that the crane operator is qualified to work on the site;

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