Lifting Operation

 LIFTING OPERATIONS   

Contractors shall refer to ADNOC HSE Standard, HSE-OS-ST19 for details and necessary compliance.  

Minimum Requirements  

Contractors shall conduct lifting activities utilizing competent resources and certified equipment.   

Lifting accessories/ lifted equipment shall only be used if they are displaying the current color code. The color code changing interval is 6 months. Lifting accessories, which are incorrectly color coded shall be stored in a separate, clearly marked area and returned for re-inspection, certification and color coding as per ADNOC requirement. The current color shall be clearly and prominently displayed at each facility and installation on boards.  

All personnel who are engaged in lifting operations must be trained, certified by ADNOC approved third party. Lifting operations shall only be conducted by competent lifting crew (e.g. Lifting equipment operator, Rigger/Slinger, Banksman and others as required for the activity for the category of lift). Lifting Equipment shall be inspected, tested and certified by an approved Third Party and the inspection shall only be carried out by an Approved Lifting Engineer / Inspector.  

The personnel work basket shall have valid certificate of inspection from an approved third party using approved lifting equipment inspector and a unique identification number/asset number, maximum number of persons that can be carried and the maximum load that can be carried shall be marked. There shall be appropriate methods to prevent persons from falling out of the carrier.  

Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained in all areas and that all persons who undertake manual handling operations are fully aware of the hazards involved and have the competence, training and awareness to undertake such activity.  

Contractors shall ensure JPs assigned for lifting activities shall comply with Lifting Operation for Appointed Person (Lifting Supervisor) training requirement and reflected in their HSE Training Matrix.  

The weather criteria for Offshore Crane Operations The weather criteria for all Offshore Cranes operations shall be as follows: Maximum wind speed shall not be more than 25 Knots (12 m/ sec.) and Significant Wave Height (SWH) 2 m for material lifting and 20 knots (10 m/ Sec.) and Significant Wave Height 2 m (Ref. BS EN 13852) for Personnel Lifting or as per the Crane Manufacturer’s Wind Speed Limit whichever is the lesser.  

The weather criteria for all Onshore Cranes operations shall be as follows: Maximum wind speed shall not be more than 20 knots (10 m/sec.) (Ref. OSHAD-SF; CoP-34.0) steady wind measured at 10 meters above the sea level for Materials Lifting and 15 knots (7 m/sec.) for Personnel Lifting, measured with a calibrated handheld anemometer at a similar level to that to which the carrier will be lifted or as per the Crane Manufacturer’s Wind Speed Limit whichever is the lesser- (Ref. BS 7121-3:2017).  

CATEGORIZATION OF LIFTING OPERATIONS  

Lifting Operations are categorized into various categories. Based on the category various requirements apply, which are detailed below for compliance;  

▪ Minimum Crew size based on type of lift  

▪ Competency requirements of crew  

▪ Control Measures to be established for various types of lifts such as Work Permit, Risk Assessment in    line with ADNOC HSE Standards, Lift Plan, Tool Box Talk and Ten questions for a safe lift  

▪ Preparation, Review/Approval and Endorsement authority of various types of Lift Plans 

KEY ROLES  

Appointed Person (AP) must to be available in every lifting operation at site   

Appointed Person (AP)  

The Appointed Person shall be in overall control of the Lifting Operation. AP can be any one of the following established posts, Lifting Supervisor/Crane Supervisor/Site Foreman/Project Supervisor/Barge Captain/Asst. Rig Manager/Vessel Master.  

Single Point Authority (SPA)  

The SPA is an individual in the existing organization who plays a key role in the implementation and execution of the requirements of this Standards in his area of authority. SPA can be any one of the following established posts, but not limited to, Lifting Supervisor/ Crane/Supervisor/ Mechanical Supervisor/ Barge Team Leader/ Barge Superintendent/ Barge Captain/ Rig Manager/ Vessel Master.  

CATEGORIES OF LIFTS  

ROUTINE LIFT  

Roles & Responsibility: Appointed Person   

CONTROL MEASURES  

▪ Risk Assessment (generic)-in line with the requirements of ADNOC HSE Standards for JSA.  

▪ Lifting Plan (generic reviewed annually) - Lifting Plan to be prepared by AP, Reviewed by SPA and 

Authorized by Asset Owner  

▪ Work Permit as required by ADNOC HSE standards for permit to work. Toolbox Talk.  

▪ Ten questions for a safe lift.  

COMPETENT PERSONNEL  

▪ Lifting Equipment Operator, Rigger and Banksman  

▪ Appointed Person  

▪ Single Point Authority.  

NON-ROUTINE SIMPLE LIFT  

Roles & Responsibility: Appointed Person   

CONTROL MEASURES  

▪ Risk Assessment (Generic-Reviewed Annually; May cover a specific location or area or activity in line with requirements of ADNOC HSE Standard for JSA.  

▪ Lifting Plan (Generic reviewed annually)  

▪ Lifting Plan to be prepared by AP,  Reviewed by SPA and Authorized by Asset Owner                          

▪  Work Permit as required by ADNOC HSE standards for permit to work.  

▪ Toolbox Talk.  

▪ Ten questions for a safe lift.  

COMPETENT PERSONNEL  

▪ Lifting Equipment Operator, Rigger, Banksman  

▪ Appointed Person  

▪ Single Point Authority

▪ TPA competent person

NON-ROUTINE COMPLICATED LIFT  

Roles & Responsibility: Appointed Person   

CONTROL MEASURES  

▪ Risk Assessment (specific) in line with the requirements of ADNOC HSE Standards for JSA.  

▪ Lifting Plan (specific to the task) - Lifting Plan to be prepared by AP, Reviewed by SPA and               Authorized by Asset Owner  

▪ Overload Testing under direct supervision of TPA competent person and as per specific Method     Statement for each overload test.  

▪ Drawings shall mention Crane Position in Plan & Elevation and Rigging Plan before and after Lift     and clearly marked (to scale if identified in risk assessment).  

▪ Work Permit as required by ADNOC HSE standards for permit to work.  

▪ Toolbox Talk.  

▪ Ten questions for a safe lift.  

COMPETENT PERSONNEL  

▪ Lifting Equipment Operator, Rigger and Banksman  

▪ Appointed Person  

▪ Single Point Authority  

▪ TPA competent person  

.NON-ROUTINE COMPLEX LIFT  

Roles & Responsibility: Appointed Person   

CONTROL MEASURES  

▪ Formal work pack (Lifting Plan Dossier) with method statement  

▪ Risk Assessment (Activity specific scenario based) in line with the requirements of ADNOC HSE     Standards for JSA.  

▪ Lifting Plan specific to the task prepared by AP, reviewed by qualified TPA (If required) and reviewed/approved by SPA/ TA.     

▪ Drawings shall mention Crane Position in Plan & Elevation and Rigging Plan before and after Lift     and  clearly marked (to scale if identified in risk assessment).  

▪ Work Permit as required by ADNOC HSE standards for permit to work.  

▪ Toolbox Talk.  

▪ Ten questions for a safe lift.  

COMPETENT PERSONNEL  

▪ Lifting Equipment Operator, Rigger and Banksman  

▪ Appointed Person  

▪ Single Point Authority  

▪ TPA competent person  

Routine and Non-Routine Simple lifting operations shall be undertaken by a minimum of three competent people: Crane Operator, Banksman/Flagman and Rigger/Slinger. Certain routine lifting operations may be safely undertaken by fewer than three people, if risk-assessed by the Appointed Person and approved by the SPA; however Appointed Person is accountable for all Lifting Operations at site.  

Authorization of lifting plan types:  

Various types of Lift Plans must be prepared, reviewed/, Approved and Endorsed by various authorities to be complied with  

Complicated and Complex lifting operations shall be undertaken by a minimum of four competent people: Appointed Person, Crane Operator, Banksman/ Flagman and Rigger/ Slinger.  

 Rigger/ Slinger.

Competency requirements   

Be educated to a minimum qualification of secondary school certificate (Grade 10) or equivalent;  

Be capable of understanding the English language (Reading, Writing and Speaking) sufficient for the fulfilment of their function in a safe manner;  

Competency detailed. Various Levels are defined for Rigger/Slinger based on Experience as follows:  

▪ For Rigger Level-1: 6 months of experience;  

▪ For Rigger Level-2: 2 years of experience; and ▪  For Rigger Level-3: 4  years of experience.  

Be trained for 2-days course, by an ADNOC Group approved Training Company using approved Tutor and be assessed every 2 years,  

Hold certificate of competency issued by ADNOC Group approved Training Company using approved Tutor on completion of above stated course;   

Be able to establish weights and the effect of the center of gravity, to balance loads and judge distances, heights and clearances;  

Be physically capable of handling lifting equipment and accessories; and Be trained to use man-baskets and conversant with the relevant lifting procedures.  

Banksman/Signaler   

Competency requirements   

Be educated to a minimum qualification of secondary school certificate (Grade 10) or equivalent;  

Be capable of understanding the English language (Reading, Writing and Speaking) sufficient for the fulfilment of their function in a safe manner;   

Have at least of 6 months recent experience in an offshore/onshore Oil/Gas in similar position; Have worked under the supervision of competent Slingers/Riggers to gain experience;   

Be fluent with the hand signal adopted at the site where the lifting operation taking place;   

Be trained for 2-days course, by an ADNOC Group approved Training Company using approved Tutor and be assessed every 2 years.   

Hold certificate of competency issued by ADNOC Group approved Training Company using approved Tutor on completion of above stated course.  

Dedicated Banksman/Signaler required for all lifting operations Banksman/Signaler shall not perform the duty of Rigger.   

General Requirement for all cranes  

▪ Safe Load Indicator or Rated Capacity Indicator for any Crane with SWL 1 t and above as per Abu     Dhabi Law (OSHAD) CoP-034 and shall have means of configuration change as per the used Load   Chart.  

▪ Full Range Capacity Chart  

Mobile Cranes  

▪ Full Range Capacity Chart  

▪ Anti-Two Block System (Main/ Aux.)  

▪ RCI/ SLI/ LMI  

▪ Boom Upper/ Lower limit function  

▪ Anemometer  

▪ Emergency Stop/ Reset  

Pedestal Crane   

▪ Full Range Capacity Chart  

▪ Anti-Two Block System (Main/ Aux.)  

▪ RCI/ SLI/ LMI  

▪ Boom Upper/ Lower limit function  

▪ Anemometer  

▪ Mechanical Anti-rotation Lock. Positive Rotation Locking Devices shall be used  

▪ Emergency Stop/ Reset  

▪ Manual Overload Protection System  

▪ Automatic Overload Protection System  

Electric Overhead Travelling/ Gantry Crane  

▪ Audible Warning Device/ Communication Equipment  

▪ Emergency Stop/ Reset  

▪ Long Travel Limiter Function Cross Travel Limiter Function ▪  Anti-collision Devices  

Forklift  

▪ Reverse Alarm  

▪ Rotating Warning Light  

▪ Forklift Controls  

Checklists & Templates Recommended to be used   

▪ Lifting equipment thorough examination as per Appendix 5 & 6 of the standard.  

▪ Lifted and Lifting Equipment for personnel as per Appendix-6 of the standard.  

▪ Recommended Lifting Equipment Inspection Templates as per Appendix-7 of the standard.  

▪ Pre-use Checklist for Lifting Appliances and Accessories as per Appendix-14 of the standard.

Lifting of Tubulars and FIBC (Flexible Intermediate Bulk Container) Detailed For Compliance  

ADNOC Group shall accept FIBC, designed as per International Standards BS EN ISO 21898 and intended to be used for one filling only and discharges as per the manufacturer’s recommendation, having a Safety Factor of 6:1  

Service Life of Lifting Equipment  

Manufacturer shall provide the Owner the expected lifespan based on duty cycle. If Manufacturer’s data not available, following criteria shall be followed:  

▪ For Pedestal Cranes, Overhead Cranes and Jib Cranes: 25 years from the Date of put-into-service for     the first time.   

▪ For Mobile Cranes: 25 years from the Date of put-into-service for the first time (25 years of life span   specified in latest regulation of by Abu Dhabi Traffic Department).   

▪ For Tower Cranes and Forklifts: 20 years from the Date of put-into-service for the first time.    

Condition Assessment shall be carried out by the Crane’s Manufacturer’s or Local Authorized Dealer only prior to renew the annual Mobile Crane License and in order to determine the extension of life span.  

Maintenance and Inspection Planning  

Contractors Owned Lifting Equipment  

Respective Site authorities shall ensure that the Contractor is applying Planned Maintenance, inspection and remedial activities for all applicable lifting equipment. TPAs shall be used wherever specified in this standards and it shall be qualified by ADNOC and listed in MMS directory.  

Lifting Equipment (Lifting Appliances, Accessories and Lifted equipment) must be periodically Inspected and Colour Code as defined. Red Colour is reserved specifically for items scrapped or that are not be used.  

Lifting Equipment Inspection Legislation Matrix to be followed for inspection and testing.  Recommended Lifting Equipment Inspection Templates to be used for inspection/test reporting.  

Critical Records  

The critical records shall be stored, maintained and updated as part of the ADNOC Group HSE Management System process. Other information deemed necessary for lifecycle integrity management shall also be retained in accordance with the Critical Records Policy.  

All lifting equipment shall be registered in Official Database prior to use. As a minimum, all lifting equipment shall be tagged and where appropriate assigned a unique identifier (Asset Number). The tags shall be entered into the Master Equipment List (MEL). The equipment tags shall be structured hierarchically in parent child relationships to provide easy maintenance scheduling.  

Document Retention Policy  

All critical records and documents used for all Lifting related activities shall be managed in compliance with the ADNOC Group Document Retention Policy.  

Lifting Team and Training Companies Requirements  

Minimum requirements for Lifting Technical Training Companies, Lifting Equipment Training Tutors, Training, Assessment, Refresh Course Duration, and Certificates Validity for Lifting Team are detailed.  Syllabus for various training courses detailed which shall be complied.  

Pad-eyes, Pad-ears and Trunnions  

Pad-eyes, Pad-ears and Trunnions shall be examined by NDT and witnessed and certified by Third Party prior to lifting. Visual examination of the lifting gear - hooks, slings, grommets, shackles etc. are part of this certification.  

Structural pad-eyes shall have a valid certificate provided by an ADNOC approved Third Party Lifting Equipment Inspector working in approved TPIA in UAE.  

Thorough examinations of tower cranes shall include confirmation that the RCI/SLI has been calibrated to an accuracy within the tolerances given below within the last 12 months. During the calibration check of the RCI/L it is essential that the tower crane is not loaded beyond 110 % of its rated capacity. The radius/angle at which the test load corresponds to 110 % of the rated capacity shall be marked and the test load shall not be taken beyond that point;  

Lifting Equipment Inspection must conform to Appendix 12 -Lifting Equipment Inspection Legislation Matrix of ADNOC Lifting and Hoisting Operations Standard HSE-OS-ST19.