NCCCO lift planning Questions And
Answers.
lift planning steps - Answer 1 determine the lift required
2 determine the load weight
3 verify the proper crane has been selected for the load and configuration.
4 set up the crane in the configuration needed
5 secure and mark the working area of the crane
6 perform pre-operational equipment check
7 perform a dry run (no load) and verify the configuration with maximum height and radius you
would be using.
8 verify the lifting solution
9 make your lift
Types of Lifts - Answer 1 Repetitive or simple lift ; load is easily within the limits of the crane,
wire rope, hook, and rigging.
2 A planned lift ; requires some calculations by the operator for capacity, hazards, or rigging.
3 Critical lift; are done under special circumstances that require a written lift plan be done prior
to the lift.
Critical lifts - Answer 1 exceeding 75% or more of your crane's rated capacity in the
configuration.
2 Placing the load on an occupied structure or carrying the load over an occupied structure.
3 load has a high dollar value
4 Two cranes are hoisting the same load(multi-crane)
5 Whenever you hoist personnel
6 The load has along lead time for replacement.
Multi-crane lifts (tandem or multiple crane lift) - Answer 1 Follow the critical lift plan for the
lift
2 Both cranes must be able to handle the load weight (75% of the load at a minimum) and the
weight will shift to the tail crane as the load is elevated
3 Largest risk is side loading the booms
4 lifting at 90 degrees to each other will minimize the potential for side loading
5 know who the designated person is, who is responsible for the lift including planning, rigging,
and instruction.
6 follow instructions of the head crane operator once the lift has begun
Answers.
lift planning steps - Answer 1 determine the lift required
2 determine the load weight
3 verify the proper crane has been selected for the load and configuration.
4 set up the crane in the configuration needed
5 secure and mark the working area of the crane
6 perform pre-operational equipment check
7 perform a dry run (no load) and verify the configuration with maximum height and radius you
would be using.
8 verify the lifting solution
9 make your lift
Types of Lifts - Answer 1 Repetitive or simple lift ; load is easily within the limits of the crane,
wire rope, hook, and rigging.
2 A planned lift ; requires some calculations by the operator for capacity, hazards, or rigging.
3 Critical lift; are done under special circumstances that require a written lift plan be done prior
to the lift.
Critical lifts - Answer 1 exceeding 75% or more of your crane's rated capacity in the
configuration.
2 Placing the load on an occupied structure or carrying the load over an occupied structure.
3 load has a high dollar value
4 Two cranes are hoisting the same load(multi-crane)
5 Whenever you hoist personnel
6 The load has along lead time for replacement.
Multi-crane lifts (tandem or multiple crane lift) - Answer 1 Follow the critical lift plan for the
lift
2 Both cranes must be able to handle the load weight (75% of the load at a minimum) and the
weight will shift to the tail crane as the load is elevated
3 Largest risk is side loading the booms
4 lifting at 90 degrees to each other will minimize the potential for side loading
5 know who the designated person is, who is responsible for the lift including planning, rigging,
and instruction.
6 follow instructions of the head crane operator once the lift has begun
