Excavator Lift Plans
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When Required
When is an Excavator Lift Plan Required?
The need for an excavator lift plan depends on the complexity and level of risk associated with the lifting operation. While some simple routine lifts may be carried out using established procedures, many construction lifting operations require a lift plan prepared by a competent Appointed Person.
Planning Factors to Consider
The level of planning should always be proportionate to the risks involved. Factors such as the following should all be considered during the planning process:
Typical operations requiring an excavator lift plan:
Lifting trench boxes into excavations
Installing precast concrete units
Positioning manhole rings and cover slabs
Handling pre-built reinforcement cages
Lifting excavation support systems
Installing drainage pipes and chambers
Moving excavator track mats
Lifting steel beams and fabricated steelwork
Installing transformers and electrical equipment
Loading and unloading heavy plant or equipment
A lift plan should be considered whenever an excavator is used to lift suspended loads, particularly where there are significant hazards or where failure could result in serious injury or damage.
​Compliance
Excavator Lifting Regulations
Lifting operations using excavators are governed by several pieces of UK legislation and recognised industry guidance. Compliance with these requirements helps ensure lifting operations are properly planned, supervised and carried out safely.
Loler
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 19...
puwer
Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations
BS 7121
Industry standard for the safe use of cranes and liftin...
CDM
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations
CPA
Construction Plant-hire Association Guidance
Loler
Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 19...
The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) require every lifting operation involving work equipment to be properly planned by a competent person, appropriately supervised and carried out in a safe manner.
Lifting accessories such as chains, webbing slings, shackles and lifting eyes must be suitable for the intended load, thoroughly examined where required, and used within their rated capacities.
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What's Included
What's included in our excavator lift plans?
Every lifting operation is different, which is why each lift plan is produced specifically for the individual project. Our lift plans provide practical information that can be used by site teams to safely carry out the lifting operation.
Where required, lifting arrangement drawings are produced to clearly illustrate the correct positioning of lifting accessories, sling configurations and attachment points.
Our excavator lift plans typically include:
Site-specific lift plan
Detailed lifting schedule
Load weight verification
Excavator suitability assessment
Rated lifting capacity assessment
Lifting radius calculations
Ground bearing pressure assessment where required
Lifting accessory selection
Sling configuration drawings
Rigging arrangement diagrams
Exclusion zone requirements
Communication arrangements
Environmental considerations
Emergency procedures
Lift sequence
Method statement
Risk assessment
Supporting calculations
Excavator Lift Plans
What's included in our excavator lift plans?
Every lifting operation is different, which is why each lift plan is produced specifically for the individual project. Our lift plans provide practical information that can be used by site teams to safely carry out the lifting operation.
