Lifting Operations & Rigging Safety – Part 1 | Plan & Prepare a Safe Lift

Lifting Operations & Rigging Safety – Part 1 Safe lifting starts long before the load leaves the ground. In Part 1 of this Lifting Operations & Rigging Safety series, we explain how a lifting operation should be planned, assessed, inspected, rigged, and prepared before the crane begins moving the load. This practical industrial safety training covers: ✅ Major lifting hazards ✅ Roles of the lifting team ✅ Crane operator, rigger and signal person responsibilities ✅ Understanding the load ✅ Load weight and dimensions ✅ Center of gravity ✅ Crane capacity and lifting radius ✅ Crane configuration and load chart considerations ✅ Ground conditions and crane setup ✅ Pre-use crane inspection ✅ Selection of lifting accessories ✅ Sling, shackle and hook inspection ✅ Correct rigging arrangements ✅ Sling-angle considerations ✅ Exclusion zones ✅ Line-of-fire control ✅ Load-path planning ✅ Landing-area preparation ✅ Communication planning ✅ Pre-lift briefing ✅ Final readiness check The key message is simple: *PLAN → VERIFY → INSPECT → RIG → BRIEF* Only after these requirements have been confirmed should the lifting operation proceed to the trial lift and load-movement stage. This training is useful for: • HSE Professionals • Safety Officers and Safety Engineers • Crane Operators • Riggers • Signal Persons / Banksmen • Lift Supervisors • Construction Personnel • Oil & Gas Personnel • Manufacturing Personnel • Industrial Workers Always follow the applicable lifting procedure, manufacturer's instructions, approved lift plan, equipment load chart, inspection requirements, and local/client requirements for the actual lifting operation. ▶️ *Part 2* continues with the trial lift, communication, suspended-load control, tag lines, line-of-fire management, changing conditions, load landing and common lifting mistakes. If you found this training useful, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and SHARE it with your colleagues. *Plan the lift. Control the load. Stay out of the line of fire.* #LiftingSafety #RiggingSafety #CraneSafety #LiftingOperations #HSE #SafetyTraining #IndustrialSafety #CraneRigging #LineOfFire #SafetyWithZahid