Primary Responsibility
To take overall control, responsibility, and accountability for the planning, execution, and safety of all lifting operations on site, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations and company policies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Planning and Risk Management
- Develop and Approve the Safe System of Work: Implement and manage the safe system of work for all lifting activities.
- Conduct and Approve Risk Assessments: Identify all potential hazards and risks associated with the lifting operation and establish appropriate control measures.
- Create/Review and Approve Lift Plans (Method Statements): Produce detailed, site-specific lift plans for all non-routine or complex lifting operations, and review/approve all plans.
- This includes defining the load characteristics (weight, dimensions, center of gravity), lifting equipment selection, lifting accessories, sequence of operations, and communication methods.
- Lift Categorisation: Determine the category of the lift (e.g., simple, complicated, complex) to ensure the planning is proportionate to the risk.
2. Equipment Selection and Suitability
- Select Appropriate Lifting Equipment: Choose the correct crane, lifting machine, or other lifting appliances (e.g., forklift) based on the lift plan requirements (load capacity, reach, stability, and site conditions).
- Select Lifting Accessories: Specify the correct slings, shackles, beams, and other accessories, ensuring they are of adequate capacity and in good condition.
- Verify Equipment Certification and Maintenance: Ensure all lifting equipment and accessories have been properly maintained, inspected, and have valid, up-to-date Thorough Examination Reports (as required by LOLER).
3. Supervision, Coordination, and Communication
- Overall Supervision and Control: Maintain overall authority and control over the lifting operation.
- Briefing the Lifting Team: Ensure all members of the lifting team (Crane Operator, Crane Supervisor, Slinger/Signaller, Riggers) are fully briefed on the contents and limits of the approved Lift Plan.
- Authority to Stop Work: Possess the necessary authority and duty to stop any lifting operation immediately if there is a concern that it could proceed unsafely.
- Consultation: Consult with the Site Management, other contractors, and relevant parties to ensure effective coordination and minimize disruption or conflict.
4. Compliance and Documentation
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all lifting operations comply with local and national regulations, specifically LOLER and the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER).
- Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of all lifting operations, including lift plans, risk assessments, equipment checks, personnel competence records, and reports of any incidents or near-misses.
- Site Survey: Conduct a final site survey before a lifting operation to confirm the ground conditions, proximity hazards, and setup are in accordance with the lift plan.
Required Qualifications and Competency
- Demonstrable competence in planning and supervising lifting operations (competence is defined by the HSE as a combination of training, skills, experience, and knowledge).
- Hold a recognized, industry-standard qualification for Appointed Person (e.g., CPCS A61 or NPORS certification).
- Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation (LOLER, PUWER) and codes of practice (BS 7121).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Tools2.5 Flash
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: AED11,000.00 - AED13,000.00 per month