If present arrange for isolation or position lorry loader boom/load outside minimum safe approach distanceĪll slinging to be completed by Slinger/Signaller with valid ALLMI/CPCS cardĮnsure lorry loader has been adequately maintained, has current report of thorough examination and that pre-use checks are carried out.Įnsure lifting accessories with adequate capacity have been selected, that they are adequately maintained, have current report of thorough examination and that pre-use checks are carried out. HIgh Establish effective exclusion zone inĬonjunction with Principal Contractor LowĮstablish presence or otherwise of overhead lines. Med Tag line to be attached to load to control Lorry Loader operator to have valid ALLMI/CPCS cardĮnsure lorry loader has been adequately maintained and has current report of thorough examination. Operation/Issue Hazard Risk Control Measures to Avoid or Minimise RiskĮstablish effective exclusion zone in conjunction with Principal ContractorĪll personnel to wear high visibility clothingĮnsure lifting team are fully briefed on need to keep clear of load during liftingĮstablish presence of voids/underground services with Principal ContractorĪssess ground and establish required size of stabilizer matsĬrane Supervisor to check that mats supplied match those specified in Method StatementĮnsure weight of load is known and accurate High wind causes load to collide with fixed object Person falling from height when attaching or removing slings from load Load/lorry loader boom comes within arcing distance of overhead lines Load collides with other cranes, excavators etc Method Statement for a Lifting Operation with a Lorry Loader It is the responsibility of the Appointed Person at all times to ensure any Lifting Plan, particularly the Risk Assessment and Method Statement fully meets the requirements of the planned lifting operation. It contains many prompts and information to cover a range of common issues but must not be relied upon in its own right to address all possible scenarios. This template must always be used with care and only by a competent person.