CEC ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING SDN BHD

WORK METHOD STATEMENT FOR

LIFTING ACTIVITIES
Ref. no: NCSB 2019-ITT -CEC-ELE-MOS-18
Revision: 00
Date: 03/02/2021
Prepared by: Tanasilan Danabalu Review By :Komarasamy V.Chelliah
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CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION Page

1.0 PURPOSE 2
2.0 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 2-5
3.0 CONTROL OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT. 6
4.0 PRECAUTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR CUSTOM-MADE LIFTING 6
DEVICES
5.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE OF LIFTING DEVICES 6
6.0 THOROUGH EXAMINATIONS AND INSPECTIONS OF LIFTING 7
DEVICES.
7.0 PLANNING AND CONTROL OF LIFTING OPERATIONS. 7-8
8.0 RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FOR SAFE LIFTING OPERATIONS 8
9.0 SAFETY & SECRUITY REQUIREMENT 9
10.0 HOUSEKEEPING 9
11.0 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) 9
1. PURPOSE

1.1. To define the procedural steps to ensure that safe lifting operations for building and structure
at Proposed Infineon Tower BP2.0 S2 11 Story Office, 4 Story Production & 5 Story Central
Utilities Building (Cub) On Lot 1604, Mukim Pringgit, Daerah Melaka Tengah Hang Tuah Jaya,
Melaka.

2. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. Project Manager

Project Manager as the party that arranges the crane’s presence at the site and
controls the crane while on site, including ensuring only qualified operators who
meet DOSH requirements to operate the crane. Project Manager must ensure all
members of the lift team are aware of their roles and responsibilities. Other
responsibilities include:

2.1.1. Ensuring compliance with requirements of the current legal

requirement.
2.1.2. Ensuring the crane is operating according to manufacturer’s
requirements and the worksite regulations.
2.1.3. Using only qualified supervisors and operators.
2.1.4. Ensuring the crane is in proper operating condition by verifying proper
documentation has been received from the crane owner and frequent
inspections are performed.
2.1.5. Verifying the crane has sufficient capacity to perform the work.
2.1.6. Informing crane owner if any rope has been replaced or shortened .
2.2. Project Engineer

2.2.1. Plan and design engineered heavy lift operations and specialized transport for
oversize load projects: prepare engineering drawings, calculations and
procedures related to the systems selected for the execution and timely
completion of project work for company’s projects involving engineered
heavy lifts, rigging, barging and specialized transports.
2.2.2. Draft and design lay outs of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate
maximum efficiency using drafting tools and computer software.
2.2.3. Prepare bid drawings.
2.2.4. Prepare route surveys to evaluate feasibility of requested services of heavy
and oversized load transports.
2.2.5. Analyze concrete structures, steel structures, soils, river currents, and effects
of local wind speeds on surface area for the suitability of project execution.
2.2.6. Perform calculations such as structural and hydraulic capacity for hydraulic
platform trailers, allowable bearing capacities, structural requirements,
transport stability, rigging designs, matting designs, crane ground bearing
pressure, maximum wind speeds/surface area.

2.3. Supervisor

The site supervisor is the party that exercises supervisory control over the
worksite and the work currently being performed. In some cases, the site
supervisor and the Lifting Supervisor may be the same person. Other
responsibilities include:
2.3.1. Ensuring the operator meets requirements of the applicable legal
requirement.
2.3.2. Ensuring the crane meets inspection requirements prior to initial use .
2.3.3. Determining which regulations are applicable to crane operations.
2.3.4. Ensuring a qualified lift director is designated, rigging is supervised by a qualified
person and maintenance is performed by a designated person.
2.3.5. Ensuring crane operations are coordinated with other jobsite activities.
2.3.6. Ensuring the area for the crane is adequately prepared, including access
roads, sufficient room to assemble/disassemble the crane, ground
conditions, proximity to power lines and other hazards and traffic control.
2.3.7. Ensuring adverse conditions are addressed, such as poor soil, wind velocity
or gusting winds, fog, heavy rain, cold and artificial lighting.
2.3.8. Allowing crane operations near power lines only after applicable
requirements are met.
2.3.9. Permitting special lifting operations, such as multiple crane lifts, only after the
applicable procedures are implemented.
 2.4. Lifting Supervisor

The Lifting Supervisor is the party that directly oversees the work being performed by the crane and
the associated rigging crew. Lifting Supervisor must be onsite for all lifting operations.
Responsibilities include:
2.4.1. Co-ordinating and supervising all lifting activities in accordance with the Lifting
Plan.
2.4.2. Briefing all lifting team members (i.e., crane operators, riggers and
signalmen) on the lifting plan, risk control measure and safe lifting
procedure before the commencement of any lifting operation.
2.4.3. Ensuring that only registered crane operators, appointed riggers and appointed
signalmen participate in any lifting operation involving the use of mobile and
tower cranes.
2.4.4. Ensuring area preparations are completed before crane operations
commence.
2.4.5. Ensuring that the ground conditions are safe for any lifting operation to be
performed by mobile cranes.
2.4.6. Ensuring necessary traffic controls are in place.
2.4.7. Ensuring workers understand their responsibilities and the associated hazards.
2.4.8. Appointing signal people and ensuring they meet the applicable
requirements.
2.4.9. Allowing crane operations near power lines only when applicable
requirements are met.
2.4.10.Ensuring precautions are implemented for special lifting operations,
such as multiple crane lifts.
2.4.11.Ensuring the load is properly rigged and balanced.
2.4.12.Be present during all lifting operations.
2.4.13.Unsafe conditions are reported to him, to take suitable measures to rectify the
conditions so that the lifting operation can be conducted safely.
2.4.14.Halting crane operations if alerted to an unsafe condition.
Ensuring rigging is performed by competent personnel.
2.5. Safety and Health Officer

2.5.1. Reporting existing hazards to the Project Manager and/or OSH Manager.
2.5.2. Assisting in completing risk assessments

2.6. Site Safety Supervisor.

2.6.1. Ensure that workers are properly trained.

2.6.2. Assist daily "toolbox" safety meetings.
2.6.3. Creating, maintaining and communicating safety-related policies and
procedures, as well as ensuring that workers are followed.
2.6.4. Creating, maintaining and communicating safety-related policies and
procedures, as well as ensuring that workers are followed.
2.6.5. Responsible for enforcement of safety policies and procedures, including make
2.6.6. Ensuring that proper practices are observed on the workplace including
perform safety inspections in work locations, observe working conditions,
equipment and employee behaviors to identify safety problems and take
corrective action.
2.6.7. Make sure that all safety equipment is properly maintained.
2.6.8. Ensuring that work carry out are in compliance with all safety-related
regulatory requirements, including OSHA 1994 and FMA 1967.
2.6.9. Ensure that workers have proper safety credentials and personal safety
equipment.
2.6.10.Verify that there are no violations in the workplace
decisions regarding appropriate action for SOP infractions.

2.7. Workers
Employees’ engaged in lifting operations must
2.7.1. Never put any part of their body under a suspended load.
2.7.2. Never ride a load while it is being lifted.
2.7.3. Be aware of suspended loads, signals of the operators and any lifting
equipment supports.
2.7.4. Use lifting equipment as instructed and report any defects.
3. CONTROL OF LIFTING EQUIPMENT.
Lifts utilizing cranes, hoists, or other mechanical lifting devices will not commence
unless:

3.1. An assessment of the lift has been completed and the lift method and equipment has
been determined by a competent person.
3.2. Operators of powered, lifting devices are trained and certified for that equipment.
3.3. Rigging of the load is carried out by a competent person.
3.4. Lifting devices and equipment has been certified for use within the last six (6)
months (at a minimum).
3.5. Load does not exceed dynamic and/or static capacities of the lifting equipment.
3.6. Any safety devices installed on lifting equipment are operational.
3.7. All lifting devices and equipment have been visually examined before each lift by a
competent person.
3.8. Ensure no one standing or working below suspended load.

4. PRECAUTIONS TO BE FOLLOWED FOR CUSTOM-MADE

LIFTING DEVICES.

Any custom-made lifting device must be:

4.1. Designed by a qualified person.
4.2. Designed with a safety factor of 5.
4.3. Proof tested to 125% of rated capacity.
4.4. Marked with the rated capacity.
4.5. Certified by a competent body Inspected every 6 month

5. HANDLING AND STORAGE OF LIFTING DEVICES.

Proper handling of lifting devices is essential to ensure long-term usability of the
equipment.
5.1. Wire ropes must never be allowed to lie on the ground for any length of time or on
damp or wet surface, rusty steel or near corrosive substances. They must be stored in
a clean dry place; wire rope slings must be cleaned after use, inspected and hung on
pegs to prevent corrosion and kinking.
5.2. Lifting accessories must be stored in conditions that do not lead to damage or
deterioration.
5.3. Slings must be hung up to prevent damage.
5.4. Chain blocks, turn buckles, chains and similar tackle should be hung up and Lightly
oiled.
5.5. All rope must be kept away from flame cutting and electric welding operations.
5.6. Avoid contact between any sling and solvents and chemicals.
5.7. Suitable precautions should be taken to prevent any sharp edges of loads
coming into contact with sling.
6. Thorough Examinations and Inspections of lifting devices.

Any new equipment that has not been used before are accompanied by a test
certificate/declaration of conformity, which confirms that the equipment has
undergone a thorough examination (not more than 12 months previously) and
specifying the Safe Working Load, prior to first use. A thorough examination is to be
performed following the repair or replacement of a structural component. All other
lifting Equipment must undergo a thorough examination at least every 12 months.
For passenger lift in constructing building, it is ensured that the passenger lift is safe
to use and that it receives periodic thorough examinations and inspections, in
accordance with local regulations. Lifting accessories / attachments must be visually
inspected on each occasion before use.

7. Planning and Control of Lifting Operations.

Categorization of Lifting Operations. Lifting operations are categorized as
routine operations if they involve the following:

7.1.1. Regular building floor material movement.

7.1.2. Fork-lift trucks in a warehouse.
7.1.3. Construction site hoist.
7.1.4. Mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) used for general maintenance.
7.1.5. A vehicle tail lift.

7.2. Risk Assessment of Lifting Plans.

A risk assessment must be prepared for all lifting operations.

7.2.1. For routine lifting operations an initial risk assessment and lifting plan is
required but need not be repeated i.e. generic risk assessments and lifting
plans may be used. However, they must be subject to regular documented
reviews (at least annually) to ensure that they are still valid.
7.2.2. Every lifting operation is planned and controlled by the concerned
supervisor who ensures that safe procedures are undertaken. Factors
to be considered when planning lifting operation include the following:
7.2.2.1.Identification of lifting operations to be performed and load
characteristics; determine the load characteristics e.g. weight, center
of gravity, stability, and physical size.
7.2.2.2.Making ample allowances for unknown factors, and determine the
available capacity of the equipment being used. In cases where the
assessment of load weight is difficult, safe load indicators of weighing
devices must be fitted. It is equally important to rig the load so that it is
stable. Unless the center of gravity of the load is below the hook, the load
will shift.
 7.2.3. Identification and positioning of equipment to be used:
7.2.3.1.Determine lifting equipment position i.e. where it is to be sited to
make the lift.
7.2.3.2.Determine suitability of ground to ensure equipment stability i.e. is
the ground sufficiently competent to support the predicted ground
loading imposed by the lifting equipment and the load.

7.3. Hire of Lifting Equipment and Services.

The following precautions must be taken while hiring equipment for
lifting
operations:
7.3.1. All mobile cranes and lifting equipment brought onto Site must have
valid PMA certificates to demonstrate they have been approved to use
before being allowed to operate on site.
7.3.2. If lifting equipment of services are to be hired / purchased,
responsibilities for supply of equipment, personnel and documentation
must be agreed in the contract.

8. Records and documents for safe lifting operations.

8.1. Records of testing of Lifting Tools and Accessories.
8.2. Safety and preventive Training Records.
 9 .SAFETY & SECURITY REQUIREMENT
9.1. Ensure all workers attend the EHS induction training conducted by NCSB.
9.2. Workers with valid badge entry issued by NCSB are allowed to enter the site.
9.3. EHS personnel to brief all CEC workers regarding EHS compliance at daily
toolbox meeting.
9.4. Ensure all activity has a valid work permit with necessary documents attach
prior starting work.
9.5. Barricade the work area with high risk pose.
9.6. Display proper signage according to work activity.
9.7. Use proper access and egress.
9.8. Wearing proper PPE according to work activity.
9.9. Lifting activities (refer to external documents-DOSH/ Legislation /Guidelines
for crane lifting work /2005).

10. HOUSEKEEPING
10.1. Ensure all materials are placed in designated area.
10.2. Good housekeeping shall be maintained at site all times-before, during
and after.
10.3. All place of work shall be free from obstruction and any tripping hazards
10.4. Waste materials shall be collected and dispose off at the end of every
working day with appropriate approval from NCSB.

11. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

11.1. Safety Helmet with chin strap.
11.2. Safety Shoes without zip.
11.3. Hand Gloves according to work activities.
11.4. Selection of appropriate of PPE according to work activities shall be
advice by EHS personnel