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NORSOK STANDARD
R-003:2017
ICS 75.180.01
Language: English
Safe use of lifting equipment
Incorporated in this standard:
Lawrence MacLeod.
Corrigendum NORSOK R-003:2017/AC:2018.
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This NORSOK standard is developed with broad petroleum industry participation by interested parties in the Norwegian
petroleum industry and is owned by the Norwegian petroleum industry represented by the Norwegian Oil and Gas
Association, the Federation of Norwegian Industries and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. Please note that, while
every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this NORSOK standard, neither the Norwegian Oil and Gas
Association, the Federation of Norwegian Industries, the Norwegian Shipowners' Association, nor any of their members will
assume liability for any use thereof. Standards Norway is responsible for the administration and publication of this
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CONTENTS
Foreword 3
Introduction 4
1 Scope 5
2 Normative references 5
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations 6
3.1 Terms and definitions 6
3.2 Abbreviations 10
4 Safe use of lifting equipment 11
4.1 General 11
4.2 Overall requirements 11
4.3 Management 11
4.4 Contractor-owned equipment 11
4.5 Planning 11
4.6 Pre-use and post-use checks 13
4.7 Communication 13
4.8 Safe execution 14
4.9 Completion and evaluation 17
5 Additional requirements for the lifting of personnel 17
5.1 General 17
5.2 General requirements 17
5.3 Use of suspended work platform suspended on a lifting appliance 18
5.4 Transfer of personnel between facility and vessel by offshore crane 18
5.5 Handling of man overboard boat (MOB boat) by offshore crane and davit 19
5.6 Use of man-rider winch and riding belt 19
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5.7 Use of elevating work platforms 20
5.8 Powered suspended access equipment and mast climbing work platforms 20
6 Additional requirements for the use of different lifting appliances 20
6.1 Offshore cranes 20
6.2 Bridge and gantry cranes 26
6.3 Lifting operations on the pipe deck and in the drilling area 26
6.4 Utility winch (tugger) 27
6.5 Lifting and stacking trucks for goods (forklift truck) 27
6.6 Simple lifting appliances 27
7 Additional requirements for the use of different types of lifting accessories 28
7.1 Storage of loose lifting equipment 28
7.2 Slings 28
7.3 Hinged mechanical joining devices 28
7.4 Shackles 28
7.5 Eye bolts and eye nuts 29
7.6 Wire rope grips 29
7.7 Screw clamps and beam trolleys 29
7.8 Turnbuckles 29
7.9 Lifting nipples and lifting caps 29
7.10 Load carriers 30
7.11 Big bags 30
7.12 Additional requirements for the use and maintenance of special design lifting appliances
(SDLA) on the drill floor 31
8 Temporarily assembled lifting appliances 31
8.1 General 31
8.2 Control and transfer of loads 31
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8.3 Approval of attachment points and temporarily assembled lifting appliances 31

8.4 Lifting point on component to be lifted 34
8.5 Suspension from lifting frames made of scaffolding 34
8.6 Gallows for lifting scaffolding 34
9 Critical lifting operations 34
9.1 General 34
9.2 Acceptance criteria 34
9.3 Risk assessment and planning of critical lifting operations 35
9.4 Tandem lifts where the weight of the load exceeds the maximum lifting capacity of one of
the lifting appliances 35
10 Marine lifting operations 35
10.1 General 35
10.2 Subsea lifting operations 36
10.3 Relevant standards 36
Annex A (Normative) Roles and responsibilities 37
Annex B (Normative) Training requirements 42
Annex C (Normative) Requirements for local procedures 49
Annex D (Normative) Logistics planning 50
Annex E (Normative) Documentation and marking 53
Annex F (Normative) Hand signals 55
Annex G (Normative) Maintenance 57
Annex H (Normative) Enterprise of competence 59
Annex I (Informative) Use of risk mapping 66
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Annex J (Normative) Checklist for lifting operations under marginal weather conditions 68
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Foreword
NORSOK R-003:2017 was adopted as a NORSOK standard in June 2017.
The English version was published in March 2018.
NORSOK R-003:2017 replaces NORSOK R-003 Rev. 2, July 2004.
Corrigendum to the Norwegian edition R-003N:2017, "Corrigendum AC – Sikker bruk av løfteutstyr
NORSOK R-003:2017/AC:2018" (indicated in the text by tags ˜™), was incorporated into this
translation NORSOK R-003:2018 in March 2018.
NORSOK is an acronym derived from the Norwegian for "the competitive position of the Norwegian
continental shelf" and covers petroleum industry standards in Norway. The initiative for the NORSOK
standards began in 1993 as a collaboration between the petroleum industry and the Norwegian
authorities.
The goal was to reduce project execution times and development and operating costs for petroleum
facilities on the Norwegian shelf.
The petroleum industry has an objective of developing and providing access to high quality standards
that promote sound technical and cost-efficient solutions for the industry. This in turn will contribute
to good use of resources and the best possible administration of petroleum assets. In a global market,
the industry seeks above all to work actively for the development and use of international standards.
The purpose of the NORSOK standards is to:
• bridge the identified gap between international standards and Norwegian requirements;
• reduce as far as possible the need for company-specific requirements;
• be available as references for the authorities' regulations;
• promote cost-efficiency;
• contribute to developments in health, safety and the environment in order to achieve an acceptable
safety level;
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• make the Norwegian shelf an attractive area for investment and activities.
Developing and maintaining standards shall contribute to improving and sustaining our
competitiveness both nationally and internationally.
The NORSOK standards are developed by experts from the Norwegian petroleum industry and
approved according to the consensus principles as laid down by the guidelines given in this NORSOK
directive.
The NORSOK standards are owned by the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association, the Federation of
Norwegian Industries and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. They are managed and published
by Standards Norway.
Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J are normative. Annex I is informative.
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Introduction
NORSOK R-003 describes operational barriers for handling the hazards that can arise through the use
of lifting equipment on fixed and mobile facilities, construction and maintenance vessels, and other
vessels involved in the petroleum industry.
This NORSOK standard is based on Norwegian regulations, European and international standards,
guidelines from the Norwegian Oil and Gas Association and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association,
and the companies' and shipowners' internal specifications and procedures concerning the safe use of
lifting equipment.
Revision 3 includes amendments that industry participants themselves have developed since
Revision 2, as well as those that clarify new areas that the standard is being applied to, such as critical
lifting operations, lifting operations within drilling and wells, and marine lifting operations.
Amendments made to Revision 2, July 2004 are so extensive that it was not appropriate to mark them.
In the event of a conflict between similar, but non-identical requirements, the additional requirements
from clause 5 to clause 8 take precedence over the general requirements in clause 4.
Work is in progress on mutually agreed competence requirements for lifting operations in a new
document.
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1 Scope
This NORSOK standard covers the safe use of lifting equipment used in connection with lifting
operations in the petroleum industry. The standard does not apply to manual lifts where no lifting
equipment is used. It does not cover the use of personal protective equipment against falls from a
height.
2 Normative references
The following references contain requirements set out in this NORSOK standard. The latest versions of
the references shall be used unless otherwise defined. Other recognised standards can be used
provided that it can be documented that they at least satisfy the requirements in the standards
referred to ("should").
NORSOK N-001, Integrity of offshore structures
NORSOK R-002, Lifting equipment
NORSOK S-001, Technical Safety
NORSOK Z-015, Temporary equipment
Arbeidstilsynet/the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, Regulation no. 1360, Regulations for
administrative arrangements
Arbeidstilsynet/the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, Regulation no. 544, Regulations for
machinery
Arbeidstilsynet/the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, Regulation no. 1357, Regulations for the
execution of work
DNVGL-ST-E271, 2.7-1 Offshore Containers
DNVGL-ST-E272, 2.7-2 Offshore Service Modules
G-OMO, Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations (G-OMO), Revision 0611-1401 06/11/2013
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IMO, The IMDG code
ISO 4306–1, Cranes – Vocabulary – Part 1: General
ISO 4309, Cranes – Wire ropes – Care and maintenance, inspection and discard
ISO 9927-1, Cranes – Inspections – Part 1: General
ISO 12482, Cranes – Monitoring for crane design working period
MSC/Circ. 860, Guidelines for the approval of offshore containers handled in open seas
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 081, Recommended guidelines for remote pipe handling
operations
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 088, Recommended guidelines for common model for
work permits
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 091, Recommended guidelines for securing supplies and
material in the oil and gas industry
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 116, Recommended guidelines for packing, securing and
transport, as well as user inspection of load containers
NS-EN 12079-1, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets – Part 1: Offshore containers – Design,
manufacture and marking
NS-EN 12079-2, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets – Part 2: Lifting sets – Design,
manufacture and marking
NS-EN 12079-3, Offshore containers and associated lifting sets – Part 3: Periodic inspection, examination
and testing
NS-EN 13135, Cranes – Safety – Design – Requirements for equipment
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NS-EN 13411-4, Terminations for steel wire ropes – Safety – Part 4: Metal and resin socketing
NS-EN ISO 20471, High visibility clothing - Test methods and requirements
NS-EN ISO/IEC 17020, Conformity assessment – Requirements for the operation of various types of
bodies performing inspection
OMHEC standard "Standard for competence and skills for an enterprise of competence – Offshore cranes"
OMHEC standard "Training standard for offshore cranes operators and banksman"
Samarbeid for Sikkerhet, Lifting schemes
Sjøfartsdirektoratet/Norwegian Maritime Authority, Forskrift om dekkskraner mv. på flyttbare
innretninger (kranforskriften), FOR 2007-07-04-854 [Regulations concerning deck cranes etc. on mobile
facilities]
Sjøfartsdirektoratet/Norwegian Maritime Authority, Regulations concerning cargo-handling appliances
in ships, FOR 1978-01-17-4
Sjøfartsdirektoratet/Norwegian Maritime Authority, The Marine Equipment Regulations, FOR 2016-08-
30-1042
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

The following terms, definitions and abbreviations apply for this NORSOK standard.
3.1 Terms and definitions

3.1.1
transferred load
the load transferred from a lifting appliance to a structure
3.1.2
blind lift
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lifting operation where the lifting appliance operator does not have a direct unobstructed view of the
load or load landing area
3.1.3
should (recommendation)
expression in the content of a document conveying a suggested possible choice or course of action
deemed to be particularly suitable without necessarily mentioning or excluding others
Note to entry 1: Recommendations are expressed using the verbal form specified in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2
clause 7.3 Table 4.
Note to entry 2: In the negative form, a recommendation is the expression that a suggested possible choice or
course of action is not preferred but it is not prohibited.
3.1.4
documented training
training whereby it can be documented that the person who will use the lifting equipment has
received practical and theoretical training that provides knowledge about its construction, operation,
utilisation properties and range of application, as well as maintenance and inspection in accordance
with the requirements set for safe use and operation given in regulations and instructions for use, in
accordance with Annex B
3.1.5
simple lifting appliances
lifting appliances (bridge cranes, winches, hoists, monorail cranes, etc.) where use is not considered to
involve a hazard to life, health and/or material assets
3.1.6
dangerous goods
a load that is classified and marked in accordance with the IMDG code
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3.1.7
attachment point for lifting appliance
lifting lugs, foundations for winches and moveable cranes, monorails and beams for temporary
attachment of beam clamps
3.1.8
pre-job talk
a review before a specific work task or operation.
3.1.9
pre-use and post-use checks
visual and functional assessment (not test) of the lifting equipment's technical condition before and
after use (without disassembly)
3.1.10
suspended load
load hanging in a lifting appliance
3.1.11
suspended access equipment
mechanically driven work platform suspended by wire ropes for vertical and possibly horizontal
movement using hoists and, if applicable, trolleys on a facade or rails
3.1.12
facility
installation, plant and other equipment for petroleum activities, including pipelines and cables unless
otherwise specified, but not supply and support vessels or ships that transport petroleum in bulk
Note to entry 1: See the PSA's regulations for a definition of petroleum activities.
3.1.13
inspection
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visual control of lifting equipment for defects, and check of control devices, limiters and indicators
3.1.14
may (permission)
expression in the content of a document conveying consent or liberty (or opportunity) to do
something
Note 1 to entry: Permission are expressed using the verbal forms specified in ISO/IEC Directives Part 2 clause 7.4
Table 5.
3.1.15
can (possibility and capability)
1: expression in the content of a document conveying expected or conceivable material, physical or
causal outcome.
2: expression in the content of a document conveying the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or
achieve a specified thing.
Note to entry 1: Possibility and capability are expressed using the verbal form specified in Table 6.
3.1.16
mast climbing work platform
mechanically driven work platform that moves vertically in guides
3.1.17
controller
person in an enterprise of competence, approved by a responsible person and who has documented
competence
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3.1.18
crane
lifting appliance whereby the load can be moved horizontally in one or more directions, in addition to
the vertical movement
3.1.19
critical lifting operations
lifting operations that may lead to major consequences in the event of failure, e.g. lifting above
pressurised hydrocarbon systems, lifting above critical equipment, lifting outside limits in the load
chart, personnel transport where there are no other approval arrangements, tandem lifts where the
load's weight exceeds the maximum lifting capacity of one of the lifting appliances
3.1.20
load carrier
all types of containers, baskets, tanks, skids and frames that are used to transport loads. The term
"load carrier" includes the attached lifting sets
3.1.21
lifting and stacking truck for goods
forklift truck and similar mobile powered work equipment for combined lifting, moving and stacking
3.1.22
lifting appliance
machine or assembled unit that is used to move loads vertically, with or without horizontal movement
3.1.23
lifting components
components used as integrated parts of lifting appliances and/or part of lifting accessories
Note to entry 1: In some cases, lifting components may be items of lifting accessories on their own.
3.1.24
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lifting operation
all administrative and operational activities before, during and after a load is moved vertically, with or
without horizontal movement, and until the lifting equipment is ready for a new load. A lifting
operation within drilling and well operations is understood to be lifting of a load to and from a well,
and hanging free in the air or water above a well
Note to entry 1: Hoisting and lowering of loads in production pipes, casings and risers are defined as drilling
and well operations. See definition in NORSOK R-002, Annex D, for further information
3.1.25
lifting accessories
components or equipment used between the lifting appliance and the load or on the load to grip it, but
which is not an integrated part of the lifting appliance
Note to entry 1: The term "lifting accessories" equals "lifting gear" as defined by ILO Convention 167
and NORSOK R-005, and "loose gear" as defined by ILO Convention 152
3.1.26
lifting equipment
common term for lifting accessories, lifting appliances and lifting components, used together or
individually
3.1.27
MOB boat (man overboard boat)
boat for rapid rescue of personnel in the sea
3.1.28
material handling plan
plan for moving loads on the facility to ensure safe and efficient operations
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3.1.29
offshore container
transportable unit for repeated transport of a load or equipment, a unit that can be handled in open
sea to/from facilities and vessels
3.1.30
offshore crane
crane which is approved for lifting overboard in the open sea and which can also be used for internal
lifts
3.1.31
offshore installation manager
overall manager on the facility
3.1.32
tandem lift
a lifting operation where the load is lifted by 2 or more lifting appliances
3.1.33
competent control
control carried out by an enterprise of competence in order to verify that lifting equipment satisfies
relevant requirements and is designed, foundation mounted, installed, set up, tested, documented and
maintained in such a way that use of the lifting equipment is safe
3.1.34
competent person
person approved by the Norwegian Maritime Authority to certify and perform competent control on
facilities that are subject to the Norwegian Maritime Authority's regulations
3.1.35
enterprise of competence
certified entity in the companies' organisation, or institutions that have sufficient theoretical
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knowledge and practical experience to understand calculations for lifting equipment, its design and
function, and to carry out necessary examinations and tests in order to issue certificates
3.1.36
company
normally a company, ship/rig owner, contractor or subcontractor that is responsible for the facility
3.1.37
certificate
form based on ILO's recommendation, issued by an enterprise of competence/competent person,
confirming that the lifting equipment meets statutory requirements and is designed, foundation
mounted, installed, set up, tested, documented in such a way and is in such a condition that use of the
lifting equipment is safe. The form shall state the statutory requirements on which it is based.
'Certificate' replaces the previous term 'Certificate of Use' (NO: “bruksattest”). Previous ‘certificates of
use’ will remain valid
3.1.38
certified training enterprise
a training enterprise that is certified by a certification body and offers certified safety training in
compliance with the requirements in chapter 8 of Atil Regulations for administrative arrangements
3.1.39
significant wave height
average wave height (measured from top to bottom) of the highest third of the occurring number of
waves, measured over a period of 20 minutes
3.1.40
SWL (safe working load)
the maximum load the lifting equipment is certified to lift in a given configuration
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3.1.41
shall
expression in the content of a document conveying objectively verifiable criteria to be fulfilled and
from which no deviation is permitted if compliance with the document is to be claimed
Note 1 to entry: Requirements are expressed using the verbal forms specified in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2 clause
7.2 Table 3.
3.1.42
WLL (working load limit)
maximum load that lifting accessories or a lifting component is certified to lift in a given configuration
3.1.43
test
specific operation of lifting equipment, with or without a defined load, in order to determine whether
defined requirements for the equipment are fulfilled
3.1.44
test load
specified load that the lifting equipment shall withstand within specified requirements without
resulting in permanent deformation or other defects, and thereby confirming that the design,
materials and manufacture comply with specification and statutory requirements
3.1.45
narrow landing areas
areas connected with lifting operations that increase the risk of incidents due to limited free space.
These may be factors such as: Reduced space for personnel involved in the operation, restricted
escape routes, reduced visibility between personnel and load, limited space for landing/lifting a load,
risk of snagging another load, equipment and structure, reduced possibility for visual communication
3.1.46
heavy lift
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load which is handled using the offshore crane's main hook (multiple parts) approaching the crane's
upper limitations
3.1.47
examination
function test of all safety devices, i.e. limiting and indicating equipment, brakes, clutches etc. in order
to verify that they operate within the tolerance requirements
3.2 Abbreviations
AOPS automatic overload protection system
WP work permit, ref. Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 088
Atil Arbeidstilsynet/the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority,
BOP blow out preventer
CCTV closed circuit television
CE Conformité Européenne (CE marking confirming compliance with the essential
health and safety requirements in EU directives)
CETOP Comité Européen des Transmissions Oléohydrauliques et Pneumatiques
DNV GL DNV GL AS (former Det Norske Veritas DNV)
G-OMO Guidelines for Offshore Marine Operations
HAZID hazard identification study
HAZOP hazard and operability study
IMCA The International Marine Contractors Association
IMDG International Maritime Dangerous Goods (Code)
IMO International Maritime Organization
ILO International Labour Organisation
KOSAR Kompetansesenteret for Arbeidsutstyr AS (www.kosar.no)
MOB man overboard
MOPS manual overload protection system
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MSC The Maritime Safety Committee

OMHEC Offshore Mechanical Handling Equipment Committee
PSA Petroleum Safety Authority Norway
RCM reliability centred maintenance
SDLA special design lifting accessories
SJA safe job analysis
SWL safe working load
WLL working load limit
UHF ultra-high frequency
VHF very high frequency
4 Safe use of lifting equipment
4.1 General
This clause describes the individual lift and how the persons involved shall execute it. This description
applies to all types of lifting equipment used. Subsequent clauses state additional requirements that
apply to specific types of lifting equipment.
4.2 Overall requirements

The standard describes the safe use of lifting equipment and is based on the equipment satisfying
technical requirements in accordance with NORSOK R-002. Where there is a gap between the
equipment's technical design and the requirements in NORSOK R-002, the gap shall be closed.
Technical or operational measures may be used for this purpose.
All setting up, assembly, operation, maintenance, storage, checks, inspection and examination of lifting
equipment shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions, and the requirements in this NORSOK
standard with annexes. Instruction manual shall be available for operational personnel. The lifting
equipment shall not be modified for purposes other than those stated without the consent of an
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enterprise of competence and/or the manufacturer (or the manufacturer's representative in the EEA
area).
Deviations from this standard shall be handled in accordance with the companies' non-conformity
management systems.
4.3 Management
The operational responsible person shall manage all activities with lifting appliances within his or her
area of responsibility.
The lifting appliance operator is in charge of the individual lifting operation. When considered to be
safer for individual lifts (for example, tandem lifts, marine lifting operations, lifting operations under
water and so forth), a person other than the lifting appliance operator may be designated to be in
charge of the lifting operation.
If a signaller is involved in the lifting operation, he or she shall be responsible for directing the load.
4.4 Contractor-owned equipment

Documentation for maintenance and competent control of equipment owned by contractors shall be
satisfactorily available at the user site, either in an electronic system or in paper format.
4.5 Planning
4.5.1 Early planning

Early planning is an identification of what is to be done and an understanding of how the task can be
performed.
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Lifting operations should as far as possible be registered in a planning system, so that personnel can
manage the resources and use of the lifting equipment in an optimal manner.
Before risk assessment of the lifting operation, adequate information shall be made available about the
work to be performed to allow the personnel to understand the task and to be able to categorise, risk-
assess and plan the operation in advance.
Lifting operations shall be categorised as one of the following 3 levels:
Level 1: A lifting operation that can be risk-assessed and planned in connection with the pre-job talk.
Level 2: Critical lifting operations that require a WP, SJA or other special safety measures, ref. sub
clause 3.1.19 and clause 9.
Level 3: Engineered lifts where there is a need for engineering support, a WP and, for example,
HAZID/HAZOP, ref. Annex I.
4.5.2 Identification of hazards

A lifting operation can consist of several individual lifts in a series. It is important that all hazards that
can arise in the entire series are identified.
This identification shall be performed at the latest in the pre-job talk. In addition to planning of lifting
operations, see 4.5.3, methods/checklists for risk mapping should be used; see Annex I.
If, during the execution of a lifting operation, there is a change in operational conditions or in the
assumptions on which the mapping was based, the operation shall be halted and the need for a new
identification of hazards and implementation of any corrective safety measures shall be considered.
4.5.3 Detailed planning

The planning of lifting operations shall ensure that elements identified in early planning, see 4.5.1, are
addressed, and hazards identified in 4.5.2 are compensated for through specific measures.
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In the case of repeated operations, early planning is only necessary for the first instance, provided that
the operation will be performed in accordance with this standard, laid down in the material handling
plan/procedures or documented in another way. Periodic revisions shall be carried out to ensure that
no critical factors have changed.
A pre-job talk shall be performed for all lifting operations. Everyone directly involved shall participate.
Checklists should be used in this connection. An assessment of the need for an SJA should always be
made during the pre-job talk. In the event of a change of personnel during a lifting operation, a new
pre-job talk shall be performed.
The pre-job talk/planning of lifting operations shall as a minimum ensure that the following measures
are considered:
• How shall the lifting operation be executed (are all persons involved familiar with what is to be
lifted, weight of the load, centre of gravity, the lifting equipment to use, the lifting route, and the
roles of the persons involved in the lifting operation)?
• How do the facility's material handling plan/established procedures describe execution of the
lifting operation?
• How many persons must be present in the different phases of the lifting operation?
• Which human factors must be taken into account in the planning? (Wrong operation or misaction)
• What lifting route shall be used and what obstacles must be avoided or removed before lifting,
and what maximum lifting heights must be observed in order to be compliant with the lifting
restriction chart?
• How to check that the load is loose from its support (seafastenings removed, load not frozen, all
bolts removed / earth connections disconnected etc.)?
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• Where to cordon off to prevent personnel from walking or standing under a suspended load?
• What method of communication shall be used?
• Which other simultaneous operations are taking place in the area, can the lifting operations be
performed safely at the same time, and who must be informed?
• Which lifting appliances and lifting accessories are to be used, and are they the most suitable and
planned to be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions?
• What technical faults and malfunction of lifting equipment can cause a hazard?
• What is the load bearing capacity of the landing area/transport route for the load, and is there
sufficient space for the load and safe escape routes for personnel involved?
• What weather conditions, uncontrolled movements, narrow landing areas and shape of load can
affect the lifting operation and increase the probability of crushing injury? Will the use of tag
lines/other aids make the lifting operation safer?
• Any dropped objects that can fall down from a lifting appliance, load or from obstacles in the
travel path as a result of the lifting operation? How is this hazard addressed by barriers and the
placing of personnel?
• How shall the load and lifting appliance be secured in the event of an emergency situation?
• What other hazards are linked to the lifting operation, with reference to 4.6, and what
compensating measures must be implemented in addition to this bulleted list.
4.6 Pre-use and post-use checks

Pre-use and post-use checks of lifting equipment shall be performed in accordance with the
instructions for use.
Lifting equipment shall not be used if it has faults or defects, unless non-conformity handling has been
performed and any restrictions on use have been stated.
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The pre-use and post-use checks should include the following:
• visual check of the lifting equipment;

• check of range of application and restrictions on use;
• function test of the equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations;
• function test of the emergency stop device;
• reporting of any faults or defects to the technical responsible person.
Daily check routines of the lifting equipment can cover this pre-use and post-use check requirement.
4.7 Communication
The method of communication to be used shall be agreed as part of the pre-job talk or SJA.
All personnel who are involved shall be competent in the language chosen. Unless otherwise agreed,
communication shall be in Norwegian, using instructions in accordance with table 1.
Everyone participating in lifting operations shall have a radio to communicate through, unless all
persons involved can communicate clearly with each other through direct speech.
Radio communication equipment with over-ear headphones and a microphone should be used.
Hand signals as set out in Annex F may be used to supplement radio communication, and to secure a
load in the event of loss of radio communication.
In order to avoid misunderstandings, confirmatory communication shall be used during lifting
operations, unless this causes increased risk in the lifting operation. This means that the desired
movement is specified by the signaller and the command is confirmed by the lifting appliance
operator.
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Where appropriate, a communication method can be chosen whereby the signaller gives a continuous
signal to continue the movement. The lifting appliance operator shall halt immediately if he or she
does not receive the signal.
All unnecessary use of radios, noise or activity that can distract the lifting appliance operator shall be
avoided.
Table 1 – Communication instructions

Instruction (English) Action
Raise Lift the load
Lower Lower the load
Boom up Raise the boom
Boom down Lower the boom
Slew right Slew to the right (from crane operator's position)
Slew left Slew to the left (from crane operator's position)
Stop Stop the movement immediately
Gently/slowly Slow movement
Slack off Release tension in the wire so that the hook can be
released
Hook free Lift up released hook
4.8 Safe execution
4.8.1 Fundamental safety requirements

Loads shall not be transported above personnel and shall not be lifted higher than necessary.
Personnel shall not walk under a suspended load.
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All personnel who are involved in the lifting operation shall ensure that they have an unrestricted
escape route in all phases of the operation. Those involved in the lifting operation shall constantly
assess whether the area in which the lifting operation is taking place is a narrow landing area; see
definition 3.1.45.
The load and any load carrier shall be properly secured and prepared before the lifting operation
commences.
For transport of bulk loose material, a load carrier shall be used that is designed such that material
cannot fall out during loading or unloading operations. Liquid products shall be transported in
enclosed load carriers.
Relevant areas shall be cordoned off before the lifting operation commences.
On facilities subject to large movements, loads shall be secured against displacement or overturning.
Chain and steel wire rope gear should primarily be used. Procedures describing when and how this
shall be carried out shall be available on each facility, see Annex C.
Loads shall be attached to the lifting appliance and handled in such a way that the load remains stable
throughout the entire lifting operation.
If the safety of the operation is jeopardized, the lifting operation shall be halted and the load secured.
The lifting appliance operator shall only follow instructions from the designated signaller, but shall
obey the emergency stop signal at all times, regardless of who gives this signal.
The lifting appliance operator shall not leave the operator's cabin or station with a load suspended
from, or attached to, the hook, unless the load is transferred.
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If a lifting appliance is used to hang off a snatch block or similar, the lifting appliance shall be secured
against unintentional use.
If a hand driven hoist is used between the hook on a powered lifting appliance and the load in order to
manoeuvre the load in connection with assembly or disassembly work, care shall be taken to ensure
that the hand driven hoist does not become load-bearing when the powered lifting appliance is in
motion.
If the assumptions on which the planning and risk assessment were based are changed during the
operation, the operation shall be halted and the need for a new risk assessment and initiation of any
corrective safety measures shall be assessed.
During welding work, measures shall be taken to ensure that there is no current leakage through the
lifting equipment, in order to prevent damage thereto.
For internal transport, load carriers should be used where practical.
Chain slings and steel wire rope slings are suitable for suspending transferred loads; fibre rope slings
should not be used. If there is a risk of unintended movement of the load, it shall be stabilised.
4.8.2 Signaller and slinger

All participants in a lifting operation shall, at all times, know who is the signaller.
The signaller and slinger shall be in a safe area at all times when the crane and/or lifting steel wire
rope are moving. The slinger may manually guide the empty hook to and from the load.
The slinger should not be in contact with the load. However, if the load must be guided into place, it
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must first be stabilised, and a clear signal given by the lifting appliance operator. The slinger shall keep
control of a load, not gain control over a load. The load should be guided as low as possible. If there is a
need to guide the load, the slinger should use a boathook, tag line or similar gear to distance
himself/herself from the load.
If the lifting appliance operator has a good visual overview of the area and load, the signaller can carry
out the slinger's duties.
Participants in lifting operations can be made apparent through the wearing of special clothing, such
as a special hardhat or similar.
See clause 6 for additional requirements for the different lifting appliances.
4.8.3 Blind lifts

Blind lifts entail a higher risk of incidents, and there must be a focus on preparation and risk
assessment if this type of lift must be performed.
For blind lifts, there shall always be at least two persons (signaller(s) and slinger) who have visual
contact with the load and each other, and have radio contact with the lifting appliance operator.
Any CCTV camera that monitors the work area is considered to be an aid, and not a replacement for
either of these persons. This does not apply to remotely operated pipe handling where a camera is
used to monitor the operation, the equipment and area are adapted to camera monitoring, the area is
cordoned off and there are no personnel in the lifting area.
Where possible, the signaller should place himself/herself in a position where he/she can give the halt
signal manually in the event of radio failure.
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4.8.4 Lifting operations through hatches and in shafts

For lifting operations through hatches and in shafts, the requirements for blind lifts apply; see 4.8.3.
Lifting through several levels shall be covered by local procedures, and an SJA shall be performed
where appropriate. In particular, the risk of the load, lifting accessory or load carrier snagging on
hatch coamings and other obstacles should be assessed.
4.8.5 Use of tag line

The use of tag lines shall be risk-assessed and planned. The lifting appliance operator shall assess and
approve the use of a tag line.
If it is necessary to use tag lines, personnel shall have received a requisite introduction in the use of tag
lines and be involved in the planning of the lift.
The use of tag lines for lifting operations to and from vessels should be avoided. However, if it is
necessary to use tag lines, this shall be agreed between the vessel and lifting appliance operator, and
particular care and attention shall be exercised.
Tag lines should be used to keep control of a load, not to gain control over a load.
Considerations to be made concerning the use of a tag line:
• the end of the line shall be secured against fraying, but knots shall not be used at the free end of
the rope; the line to be used shall be soft and "dead";
• the signaller shall not handle the tag line;
• the lifting appliance operator shall notify the personnel involved when they may grasp the tag
lines;
• how to get hold of the tag lines when the load is to be landed;
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• the line shall not be wrapped/lashed around hands or structures;
• use a suitable length;
• do not stand in the rope coil.
4.8.6 Transport of scaffolding material and boards

Where practically possible, scaffolding material and boards should be transported in appropriate load
carriers. For lifting operations to and from vessels, scaffolding material and boards shall always be
transported in a load carrier.
For moving scaffolding material and boards where a load carrier cannot be used, ratchet straps shall
be used to prevent slipping. The slings shall be wrapped around twice and choked around the load.
Choking should be carried out from the same side.
4.8.7 Radioactive sources, trace elements and explosives

Radioactive sources, trace elements and explosives shall be placed and handled in accordance with the
material safety data sheets, marking on the load carrier and local procedures.
4.8.8 Lifting in connection with assembly and disassembly work

Specialist personnel with knowledge of the load to be lifted shall be involved in connection with the
planning of the work operation and handling.
For assembly and disassembly lifts, the instructions for use from the equipment supplier shall be
followed.
Personnel involved in the operation shall pay particular attention to ensuring that the load is
completely free before lifting commences.
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In order to prevent overloading of lifting equipment in connection with disassembly, the load indicator
(if this is fitted to the lifting appliance or assessed as necessary in the planning) should be monitored
to ensure that it does not exceed the stated or assumed weight of the load.
4.9 Completion and evaluation

After the lifting operation is completed, any barriers shall be removed and the area tidied.
If undesirable incidents occur during the lifting operation, the incident shall be reported in accordance
with internal routines. If the incident entails an investigation, measures shall be undertaken to cordon
off the area, secure evidence, for example material involved and data from any logging units.
After the lifting operation is completed, where learning and/or improvement points have been
identified, the persons involved shall assess whether experience transfer or improvements to
operational procedures and material handling plans are necessary. Assessment criteria can include,
but are not limited to:
• execution of the lifting operation in accordance with plan;

• identified risk factors;
• condition and suitability of lifting equipment used;
• experience and competence of personnel involved;
• organisation of the lifting operation;
• deficiencies in existing operational procedures and routines.
Addressed improvement proposals shall be prioritised and followed up by the organisation. The
facility's material handling plan is to be updated as necessary.
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A recommended practice is to hold a technical meeting per offshore shift, with participation of users of
lifting equipment (operations, drilling and wells, rigging, etc.). The intention of local technical meetings
is to bring together specialist personnel for experience transfer, improvement work and maintenance
of competence on the facility.
5 Additional requirements for the lifting of personnel
5.1 General
An ongoing assessment shall take place to determine whether routine work that involves the lifting of
personnel can be carried out more safely through establishing permanent access or by identifying
other methods of performing the work tasks. This assessment shall be implemented in consultation
with the safety delegate service and the operational responsible person.
5.2 General requirements

All lifting of personnel with lifting appliances shall be voluntary.
Operators of offshore cranes shall have at least one year's experience as an approved operator. Lifting
equipment shall be approved for the lifting of personnel. In this context, 'approved' means the
following:
• for lifting equipment put into operation after 14.1.98: Shall be approved in accordance with Atil
Regulations for machinery ;
• for lifting equipment put into operation before 14.1.98 or lifting equipment that does not come
under the scope of Atil Regulations for machinery : Safety in connection with personnel transport
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shall be assessed and found acceptable by the company. The basis of this shall be an overall
assessment of operational and technical conditions. The assessment shall be documented.
The assessment shall be performed on the basis of technological developments. This means that
relevant requirements in Atil Regulations for machinery, annex 1, NORSOK R-002 and relevant safety
standards related to these regulations shall be taken into account.
For mobile facilities that are registered in a national shipping register, and that follow a maritime
operating concept, the assessment may be based on relevant technical requirements in the Norwegian
Maritime Authority’s regulations which, in the company's judgment, provide the same level of safety as
Atil Regulations for machinery .
A secure locking device shall be used between the crane hook and the lifting accessory. This can be
done through locking the safety latch or by using a safety steel wire rope.
During operations involving the lifting of personnel above the sea, a life vest or survival suit shall be
worn. An MOB boat shall be on standby in accordance with requirements that apply for work above
the sea.
The lifting appliance operator shall assess whether the operational conditions (weather, visibility,
movements) permit a safe execution of the operation.
In connection with blind lifts, the lifting appliance operator shall have eye contact with the signaller,
who in turn shall have eye contact with the personnel who are being lifted.
Radio contact shall be established and maintained between one of the persons being lifted, the lifting
appliance operator and the signaller.
Routines for lifting of personnel shall be prepared (see annex C).
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A checklist shall be used to ensure that the requirements for lifting of personnel are complied with.
5.3 Use of suspended work platform suspended on a lifting appliance

The offshore installation manager shall, directly or by delegation, approve all use of suspended work
platform suspended on lifting appliances approved for the lifting of loads and personnel.
When transporting personnel by lifting appliances and suspended work platforms:
• the lifting appliance's maximum allowable load shall be at least twice the weight of the suspended
work platform with maximum load;
• fall protection equipment shall be used;
• tools shall be secured against falling;
• the area below the suspended work platform shall be cordoned off;
• emergency operation function of the lifting appliance shall be function tested before personnel
lifting operation commences.
Before using a suspended work platform, an SJA shall be carried out.
5.4 Transfer of personnel between facility and vessel by offshore crane

The offshore installation manager and captain shall approve the transfer of personnel between the
facility and vessel. Transfers shall be logged.
If it has been decided to perform a transport of personnel by offshore crane for the purpose of crew
change, company- or facility-specific administrative procedures shall be in place and followed.
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For such transfers, the following apply in addition to 4.5 Planning:
• transfers shall take place in good visibility with good lighting, and only when weather conditions
permit a safe transfer;
• the transfer of personnel shall not be performed in a blind zone of the lifting appliance operator;
• raising and lowering of the personnel transfer carrier shall insofar as possible take place above
the open sea;
• an MOB boat shall be on standby;
• the personnel transfer carrier shall be able to function as a temporary life raft for the number of
people it is designed for.
A traditional personnel net shall not be used, but replaced with equipment for personnel transport
that fulfils the requirements in clause A.8 Personnel Transfer Carriers in NORSOK R-002.
An MOB boat should not be used to transfer personnel between the facility and the vessel.
See also G-OMO sub clause 7.9 Offshore transfer of personnel to or from vessels.
5.5 Handling of man overboard boat (MOB boat) by offshore crane and davit
The offshore installation manager shall, directly or by delegation, approve all training of MOB
launching.
Training and rescue procedures shall be prepared for MOB boat handling (see also NORSOK S-001).
The procedures shall include, among other things, descriptions of roles and responsibilities, normal
lifting route, placing of personnel in the boat, and how the personnel shall be evacuated in the event of
the lifting appliance stopping.
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Launching and recovery of the MOB boat shall not be performed in a blind zone of the lifting appliance
operator.
During exercises, the MOB boat shall only be launched in wind speeds below 13m/s (10 min mean
wind speed at 10 m above sea level) and significant wave height below 2.5m, unless allowable
movements for the facility or the user manual for the lifting appliance specify lower values.
When using an offshore crane to handle the MOB boat, the crane, boat and pennant shall be approved
for such use in accordance with the requirements of NORSOK R-002.
5.6 Use of man-rider winch and riding belt

The use of riding belt shall be restricted and must never be considered to be a routine operation. The
operational responsible person shall approve all use of man-rider winches and riding belts. Use of
riding belt shall be voluntary.
• Personnel transport using a riding belt shall be performed using a dedicated man-rider winch.
This winch shall not be used for material handling.
• Work in a riding belt shall not take place at the same time as machinery or remotely controlled
equipment is operated in the area. A sign displaying "person i ridebelte" (person in riding belt)
shall be hung up in the drilling cabin.
• If the man-rider winch is to be used on or close to heave compensation equipment, the facility's
heave movements and periods must be taken into account.
• For work above open sea, the company’s notification routines must be followed.
• There shall be clear managerial responsibility for work at height, and the scope of responsibility
for use of riding belts shall be defined for each work area.
• Personnel shall be attached using shackle, bolt, nut and securing pin.
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• The winch operator, signaller and person in the riding belt shall have discussed the operation in
advance in order to determine the best possible method of working, and shall not perform other
work during periods of riding belt operations.
• The winch operator shall:
o perform a buddy check of the riding belt and attachment (correct use of securing equipment);
o stay at the winch control station while there is a person in the riding belt, and shall only
operate one winch;
o at all times be in eye contact with the person in the riding belt, either directly themselves or
through the signaller and have good communication.
5.7 Use of elevating work platforms

Elevating work platforms shall be considered as lifting equipment, and shall be subject to
requirements for safety equipment as other personnel conveyances.
There must always be at least two persons involved in a personnel lifting operation. The person in the
basket shall have radio communication available and an evacuation procedure shall have been
prepared.
It shall be assessed whether to employ fall protection equipment when using an elevating work
platform.
Tools shall be secured against falling.

The deck area below the work platform shall be cordoned off.
Normal operation of machinery or remotely operated equipment shall not take place while an
elevating work platform is being operated in the area.
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Elevating work platforms shall be mechanically secured when in the parked position.
5.8 Powered suspended access equipment and mast climbing work platforms
Requirements for competence and use of suspended access equipment and mast climbing work
platforms are to be based on Atil Regulations for the execution of work .
Mechanically driven suspended access equipment and mast climbing work platforms including
foundations shall be approved by an enterprise of competence (with reference to Annex H.2 Initial
control and H.3 Periodic control).
When using suspended access equipment and mast climbing work platforms on facilities, adequate
consideration shall be given to weather conditions and the facility's movements.
6 Additional requirements for the use of different lifting appliances
6.1 Offshore cranes
6.1.1 Shift handover

The outgoing shift shall inform the incoming shift about significant ongoing and planned work relevant
to the operation. The outgoing shift shall also inform the incoming shift about any incidents.
6.1.2 Necessary personnel

In order to address the principle of two safety barriers when lifting and landing, at least two persons
shall at all times have the load in visual contact in the event that the operation has to be halted. There
should be at least two deck operators during operations with an offshore crane. If more are required,
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for example to guide the load, or when lifting in a blind zone, the number shall be increased
correspondingly. The signaller should not perform the slinger's tasks.
The lifting appliance operator and the deck operators may assess whether safe operation may be performed
where the signaller also performs the slinger's tasks (one person). The following preconditions shall apply to
this assessment:
• the lifting appliance operator shall have a good visual overview and control of deck operators, the
landing area and the load.
• the deck operators shall be able to clearly distinguish between the slinger role and the signaller
role. This shall be clarified with the lifting appliance operator;
• when hooking on and unhooking, it shall be possible to keep at rest;
• when signalling, the signaller shall be located in a safe area with safe escape routes and shall be
visible to the lifting appliance operator.
Participants in offshore crane lifting operations shall be identifiable through the wearing of special
clothing, hardhat or similar.
Clothing should comply with Class 2 in NS-EN ISO 20471, High visibility clothing - Test methods and
requirements.
6.1.3 Operational limitations

Operations with an offshore crane shall be halted:
• when the crane operator considers continued operation unsafe;

• when the wind speed exceeds 20 m/s (10 min mean wind) in the crane's area of operation unless
the crane's design limit allows higher mean wind speed and Annex J "Checklist for lifting
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operations under marginal weather conditions" has been reviewed;
NOTE Note that some offshore cranes can have a lower design limit than 20 m/s mean wind speed.
• during lifting operations to vessels in the event of waves higher than 5 m significant wave height
unless the crane's design limit allows a higher wave height and Annex J "Checklist for lifting
operations under marginal weather conditions" has been reviewed;
NOTE Note that some offshore cranes can have a lower design limit than 5 m significant wave height.
• when movements on a mobile facility make it difficult to carry out the operation in a safe and
controlled manner. Each facility should determine limit values for movements;
• when there is a risk of lightning strike;
• in the event of snagging in a vessel or structure and when 110% alarm, AOPS or MOPS is
activated, the load shall be secured and the technical responsible person informed. Data from load
loggers are to be secured and analysed if available. The technical responsible person shall consult
an enterprise of competence and/or the manufacturer if an overload is confirmed. The incident
shall be registered in an incident register.
The review of Annex J shall be carried out by the persons involved, as a minimum the crane operator,
vessel’s navigator on duty, vessel deck crew, deck operators and operational responsible person (or
their deputy).
Supply vessels and/or cranes fitted with equipment for precise measurement of relative speeds or
movements between the deck and the crane boom's tip in the load's position can be used to continue
operations beyond operational limitations given by the facility's wave meter. A precondition for this is
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that a technology qualification has been performed for the system, for example according to DNVGL-
RP-A203 Technology Qualification [1], and that the lifting appliance operator and the vessel's navigator
find it prudent in respect of other limiting conditions such as horizontal and pendular movements.
Annex J is then only used when the lifting appliance operator or navigator so require based on other
limiting conditions.
Heavy snow and ice shall be removed from the crane boom before the lifting operation begins.
6.1.4 Use of lifting accessories

In order to take increased loads into account when lifting between a vessel and a facility, a higher
dynamic factor shall be established for the lifting accessories to be used; see NORSOK R-002 Annex F.
Plates shall be transported in baskets or by drilling holes in the plates to accommodate shackles. Plates
can be lifted in and out of load carriers using chain or screw clamps, a minimum of two, each able to
carry the whole load. In such circumstances, the lift shall not exceed shoulder height.
Plate clamps without a screw mechanism shall not be used in connection with lifting using an offshore
crane.
If the crane has two independent lifting systems, lifting accessories should be removed from the hook
that is not in use.
Chain shortening grab hooks shall only be used internally on the facility.
Fibre slings should not be used in lifting operations between the vessel and facility. If use of other
lifting accessories or lifting components is deemed unsafe, unsuitable or capable of damaging the load,
fibre slings can be used in lifting operations between the vessel and facility. A SJA shall then be carried
out.
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Since it can be difficult to determine material/steel quality of equipment and machinery, eye
bolts/nuts may be used in accordance with the following principles:
• for lifts from vessel to facility, load carrier is the primary means to be used;
• when lifting in/out of load carriers, use eye bolts and eye nuts in accordance with supplier's
recommendations, where this is considered to be the safest lifting method;
• for internal transport using an offshore crane, use suitable load carrier or slings;
• for assembly, use eye bolts and eye nuts in accordance with supplier's recommendations; see
also 7.5.
If eye bolts are included as part of the equipment that is intended for lifting using an offshore crane on
the facility and to/from a vessel, this shall be stated in the documentation.
6.1.5 Loading and unloading of supply vessel

A dynamic load chart shall be used for all lifting operations involving vessels. The crane operator shall
enter current significant wave height and shall not lift loads that exceed the crane's nominal capacity
(Rn), stated in the dynamic load chart, unless the crane/vessel is fitted with equipment for precise
measurement of relative speeds or movements between the deck and the crane’s boom tip in the
load's position. In such cases, a derived "effective significant wave height" may be used as an
alternative to significant wave height from traditional wave radar or buoys, provided that the system
has been tested and approved by an enterprise of competence and that the lifting appliance operator
and the vessel's navigator find it prudent in respect of other limiting conditions such as horizontal and
pendular movements.
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For placing of loads on a vessel and acceptable utilisation of load areas , see Annex D. The vessel’s
navigator on duty is responsible for safe positioning of the vessel. This should however be carried out
in consultation with the crane operator.
Everyone who is involved in the loading and unloading operation shall be equipped with a radio,
preferably UHF. In order to ensure communication with vessels that do not have such radios, the
facility can have three extra sets of UHF radios with crane channel for lending to the vessel.
Vessel deck crew and deck operators on the facility shall wear a radio with headset and integrated
microphone.
In order to prevent any flushing above the vessel, or other discharges from interfering with vessel
operations, an announcement shall be made over the public address system that a vessel is laying to
the facility, ref. G-OMO sub clause 7.8.
If discharges from the facility interfere with the vessel, the loading and unloading operation shall be
halted.
All persons involved in the operation shall carry out a pre-job talk before the loading and unloading
operation commences.
The talk should include:
• a review of the scope of the operation, positioning of the load, backload etc.;
• bulk delivery, number of hoses to be used and need for a manned crane;
• operational conditions that can create problems for the execution of the operation;
• any heavy lifts or other loads that require special precautions, e.g. acid, isotopes, explosives, liquid
nitrogen etc.;
• any seafastenings;
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• information exchange about personnel under training or other factors that must be taken into
consideration;
• a review of hazards revealed in the risk assessment and planning;
• clarification of method of communication and working practice for hooking/unhooking;
• a review of what are secure zones and escape routes for the crew on the vessel;
• an agreement on the necessary length and SWL of pennants.
Appropriate information about the load shall be exchanged between the vessel and the facility in due
time before loading/unloading, so that any necessary precautions for safe placing of loads can be
implemented. Such information shall be in writing and preferably electronic.
The offshore crane operator shall give a clear signal to the vessel deck crew for hooking and
unhooking the load. The vessel deck crew shall give a clear signal by radio for lifting the load and
empty hook when the vessel deck crew is in a safe area.
Pennants shall be of an adequate length to ensure the safety of the crew on the vessel at all times.
The length of pennants used for loading and unloading between vessels shall be such that no
hazards/conflicts arise between the slinger and the hook block. The length of pennants shall be chosen
in relation to wave height. The length of pennants should be at least 8 m and shall be designed in
accordance with NORSOK R-002 Annex C, group R7.
Loose pennants that are not in use represent a safety risk to the crew on the vessel when suspended
from the crane hook. The number of pennants and allowable working load shall be appropriate for the
load.
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During lifting operations, the vessel should move as little as possible and not follow the movement of
the load.
Blind zones
If a load must be handled completely or partially in a blind zone (behind a cargo rail or another load),
the lifting appliance operator must ensure that this is safe, that weather conditions are acceptable and
there is no risk of snagging on the vessel.
Visibility (not via closed circuit television) shall always be such that the crane operator can see the
deck crew, hook and load on the vessel deck.
Deck crew shall be visible to the crane operator. The principle that two persons shall see the load must
be complied with.
The placing of loads on the vessel must comply with Annex D5.
If the load's design represents a snagging risk, it shall not be lifted or landed in a blind zone. In order to
ensure the optimal placing of a load with snagging potential, the operational responsible person on the
facility should participate in the planning of loading with the supply base/vessel and verify the sailing
plan.
Loads shall never be swung over the wheelhouse or crew on the vessel.
Loads should be lifted and lowered above the sea when possible.
6.1.6 Loading and unloading using load carriers

"Load picking" shall not take place. "Load picking" means taking load carriers that are positioned in
between other loads, and which requires crew to climb on other load carriers or expose themselves to
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other hazards in order to hook the load. Nor is it allowed to lift a load out from a load carrier on the
vessel deck.
Load carriers that are not in conformity with NORSOK R-002 Annex F, in respect of stacking points,
shall not be lifted on board due to the risk of snagging.
Load carriers may only be entered after the lift has finished and the hook is free, or alternatively after
the crane operator confirms that the control levers have been secured against unintended movement.
Barrel lifters and lifting forks shall only be used to handle loads in and out of load carriers.
General requirements for the use of load carriers are described in 7.10.
6.1.7 Loading and unloading of drill pipes and casings

When preparing a lift, the slinger shall ensure that loose objects such as thread protectors are properly
secured.
When lifting pipes, the sling shall be wrapped around twice, choked (by pulling one end of the sling
through the eye at the other end) and the choke secured against opening. Choking should be carried
out from the same side.
Due to the small bend diameter when choking, this area of the sling shall be inspected thoroughly in
connection with pre-use check.
To prevent mixing and incorrect use of slings, efforts should be made to use only one type of sling for
all transport of drill pipes and casings to a facility.
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To facilitate the task of slinging pipe lifts, wire rope slings compliant with NORSOK R-002:2017,
C.10.2.1 can be used.
Table 2 – Use of wire rope slings for pipes

Choking SWL of the sling shall be reduced by 20% when choking. Sling angle
through the choke shall not exceed 120°.
Locating sling on Slings shall be placed 1/4 of the pipe length from the end of the
load load.
Working angle The working angle should be between 15° and 45°, measured from
an access through the top ring and the centre of gravity.
Securing After the slings have been tightened, the choking shall be secured.
The guidelines described in G-OMO Annex 9B on the transport of pipes should be followed. Personnel
should have a pipe support or other physical barrier between themselves and pipe bundles during
hooking and unhooking , as well as loosening of chokes.
6.1.8 Receiving and return of bulk

Systems for receiving bulk and fluids on the facility shall be prepared before the vessel arrives. This is
important in order to avoid misunderstandings and mistakes when transferring bulk. Each facility
should use valve diagrams and checklists for this preparation.
Hoses, hose connections and buoyancy elements shall comply with the requirements in G-OMO clause
10 and be colour-coded. Hoses that are used simultaneously should be of the same length.
Deck operators shall check buoyancy elements and marking, and make sure that the hoses have no
visible damage that can lead to a leak.
Where appropriate, bulk hoses should be fitted with a swivel between the hose and the facility.
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Prior to loading and unloading, transport documents shall be exchanged between the facility and the
vessel. In addition, material safety data sheets shall be exchanged where this is a requirement.
Throughout the bulk transfer operation, continuous radio contact shall be maintained between the
vessel, crane operator and receiver/sender (bulk operator) on the facility.
Bulk hoses should be emptied before lifting. The hose should be hooked at the end.
Care shall be taken to ensure that bulk hoses do not snag on the facility structure thereby causing
additional strain force. Two deck operators should be used when handling bulk hoses.
The crane operator may only leave the crane during the bulk operation if consent is given by the
vessel’s navigator on duty.
If bulk transfer is carried out under difficult weather conditions, the crane operator shall remain in the
crane until the operation is complete. In the event of wind speeds exceeding 15 m/s (about 30 knots)
and significant wave height over 4 m, the crane should be manned.
As soon as loading or unloading is complete, the crane operator should retrieve the hose.
6.1.9 Lifting operations to and from the drill floor

During lifting operations to and from the drill floor, all personnel involved shall be on the same radio
channel.
Before the hook or load is brought into the drill floor area, the lifting operation shall be cleared with
the signaller on the drill floor.
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6.1.10 Transport of chemical tanks

Crane operator and deck operators shall know the contents of the tank, hazards and material safety
data sheets.
Chemical tanks shall be placed and handled in accordance with transport documents and local
procedures.
Before transport, the slinger shall check that covers are in place on drains and discharge points, that
the outside surface of the tank is not contaminated by substances or chemicals, and that the tank is
otherwise prepared for the lift.
6.1.11 Pre-use and post-use checks

If any of the offshore cranes are involved in the emergency preparedness plan, a pre-use check of the
crane shall be performed at least once a day unless prevented by weather restrictions.
6.2 Bridge and gantry cranes

If a gantry crane or overhead bridge crane is operated in a cordoned-off area with a good overview,
where no persons are present and it is not a blind lift, the lifting appliance operator can carry out the
lifting operation alone by taking on the tasks of slinger and signaller him or herself.
A lifting appliance operator operating a radio-controlled crane shall have eye contact with the crane
and load. If this is not possible, the requirements for blind lifts shall be followed.
In the case of more than one crane on the same craneway or more than one trolley per crane, the anti-
collision protection shall be enabled.
For bridge and gantry cranes with several control systems, it shall be verified before use that only one
control system is operational at a time.
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If the crane has special equipment available such as vacuum lifters or magnetic lifters, the lifting
appliance operator shall have documented training for this equipment.
6.3 Lifting operations on the pipe deck and in the drilling area
6.3.1 General
This sub clause deals with the use of drawworks, pipe handling equipment, BOP cranes, well
intervention equipment and other lifting equipment used for drilling and maintaining wells.
For requirements for remote pipe handling, reference is made to Norwegian Oil and Gas Association
Guidelines 081, Recommended guidelines for remote pipe handling operations. Personnel involved in
lifting operations on the drill floor shall have access to and be familiar with an approved non-
conformity matrix.
An access system for entry into red zone/safe distance from remotely operated systems shall be
established (ref. the Activities Regulations concerning Remote operation of pipes and work strings and
Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 081). Red zones shall be defined in a barrier diagram
and should have physical barriers. Lifting equipment which is not planned to be used when entering
into red zones shall be secured against unintended use. Personnel who enter a red zone on the drill
floor shall have radio communication with the operator of the equipment and shall only enter after a
clear signal has been given. Confirmatory communication shall be used.
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6.3.2 Pipe handling on the pipe deck

When lifting pipes by use of mechanical grippers or magnets, the work area shall be cordoned off and
free of personnel;
• when securing the working area, special attention shall be paid to the fact that pipes may slide out
and represent a hazard for surrounding areas;
• before commencing the lift, the lifting appliance operator shall make sure that the correct
gripping arrangement has been selected and that the grippers or magnets are in the correct
position and is correctly secured to the load;
• for vertical lifting of short pipes that cannot be handled using remotely controlled equipment (pup
joints, subs etc.), lifting nipples, lifting caps or load carriers should be used for internal transport;
• if lifting appliances are located in an area with a good overview, and there are no blind lifts
involved, the lifting appliance operator may carry out the lifting operation alone by taking on the
tasks of slinger and signaller him or herself;
• the crane runway shall be free of obstacles and supply cables shall run freely.
6.3.3 BOP cranes

For floating facilities, possible horizontal movements shall be controlled using a guide system.
For BOP cranes with more than one winch that are designed and approved for tandem lifts, for which
description is given in the user manual, and that have either fixed or loose load cells per winch, a
tandem lift will not be defined as a critical lifting operation.
6.3.4 Well intervention equipment

Wireline winches shall not be used for lifting operations outside the well centre; see the definition in
3.1.24.
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Before personnel may perform work underneath a suspended load, the load shall be secured so that
the lifting appliance is not load-bearing.
6.4 Utility winch (tugger)

The winch operator shall ensure that the wire rope is undamaged, and that it is spooled correctly to
prevent the rope from bundling up on the drum which could cause the load to fall.
The winch operator shall never use the hands to guide the wire rope onto the drum while the drum is
in motion.
6.5 Lifting and stacking trucks for goods (forklift truck)

When using lifting and stacking trucks for goods on offshore facilities, adequate consideration shall be
given to the facility's movements, slippery deck and narrow loading areas.
6.6 Simple lifting appliances

The operational responsible person shall assess whether a lifting appliance can be classified as simple
or not. The assessment shall emphasize the degree of difficulty involved in operation of the lifting
appliance:
• use of several signallers;

• lifting in blind zones, through hatches, in narrow landing areas and process areas;
• difficulties associated with mobile facilities;
• simultaneous operations in the area;
• tonnage and lifting height;
• criticality of the most common loads.
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Lifting appliances that have a high degree of difficulty to operate safely in the area where they are
installed should not be classified as simple. If simple lifting appliances are located in an area with a
good overview, and it is not a blind lift, the lifting appliance operator can carry out the lifting operation
alone by taking on the tasks of slinger and signaller him or herself.
7 Additional requirements for the use of different types of lifting accessories
7.1 Storage of loose lifting equipment

Use and daily check of lifting accessories shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions for use,
and requirements in this NORSOK standard with annexes. In addition, relevant parts of recognised
training material used by certified training enterprises can be referred to.
All facilities shall have dedicated area(s) where loose lifting equipment not in use shall be stored.
Loose lifting equipment shall be protected against the weather and other harmful effects during
storage.
Lifting equipment for use in the drilling area, such as SDLA and other specially designed lifting
equipment should be stored in an area adapted for this use close to the user site.
An up-to-date inventory should be kept of the handing out and return of loose lifting equipment.
Instructions for use of the lifting equipment shall be available to users. The language used shall comply
with the PSA's framework regulations Use of the Norwegian language.
The user shall inspect loose lifting equipment for the correct marking, possible overload, wear and
damage, before and after use. The user is responsible for returning loose lifting equipment to the
storage area after use.
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Defective and damaged loose lifting equipment shall be marked and set aside at a designated location.
This designated location shall be clearly marked.
7.2 Slings
The load shall be attached to the hook by means of slings or other suitable lifting accessories.
Protective material shall be placed between the slings and any sharp edges, and it shall be ensured that
the bend diameter at attachment points for the sling complies with the manufacturer's instructions for
use.
If several slings are used in the same eye or hook, they shall not lay on top of each other. The slings
shall be tensioned/loaded with care, and not jerked. It shall be ensured that the load force is correctly
distributed between the legs.
When slings or chains are used, consideration shall be given to the number of legs, the angle and other
factors that alter the capacity of the sling.
The sling should be wrapped twice around the object to be lifted. Lifting of pipes, pup joints, subs etc.
in a vertical position should not be performed by choking the sling.
7.3 Hinged mechanical joining devices

Due to problems with corrosion in the hinge, hinged mechanical joining devices shall not be used.
7.4 Shackles
Only shackles with double locking shall be used, for example bolt type pin with nut and split cotter pin
or screwed connection with split cotter pin.
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Shackles without a rotating bolt should not be used in permanently installed lifting arrangements due
to the danger of transferring rotating torque to the shackle bolt. If a shackle without a rotating bolt is
used in a lifting arrangement, the bolt shall be properly secured to withstand any rotating torque
transferred to the shackle bolt.
Internal lifts from 2 to 25 tonnes should be standardised on the use of grade 8 shackles with safety
factors according to DNVGL-ST-E271 .
Shackles where the bolt is only locked using a split pin (no threaded part) shall not be used.
7.5 Eye bolts and eye nuts

Eye bolts and eye nuts shall always be screwed in to the point where the entire collar is in contact with
the surface. If eye bolts/eye nuts are to be used for lifts where there is a risk of the load rotating and
the bolt/nut unscrewing, measures shall be implemented to prevent the rotation/unscrewing of the
bolt/nut. Any loads transverse to the bolt axis must not exceed the capacity of the eye bolt/eye nut.
The pre-use check shall include a check of the threads in the material which the eye bolt is to be
screwed into, and that the thread dimension and type match.
7.6 Wire rope grips

Wire rope grips shall be of a type with two gripping surfaces. U-bolt clamps shall not be used on lifting
equipment.
When using wire rope grips, the minimum breaking load of the wire rope shall be reduced in
accordance with manufacturer's instructions for use, and the correct number of grips shall be used.
7.7 Screw clamps and beam trolleys

When using screw clamps, paint shall be removed from the attachment point.
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If trolleys are used, end stops shall be installed on the beams. On assembly, trolleys shall be function
tested against the end stops to verify that the end stops are functional. Trolleys without an automatic
brake shall always be secured against unintentional movement during and after use.
7.8 Turnbuckles
If turnbuckles are used in the lifting arrangement, they shall be certified and approved for lifting.
7.9 Lifting nipples and lifting caps

Lifting nipples and lifting caps shall be certified and approved for lifting.
Before use, a check shall always be carried out to ensure that the threaded sections on the pipe and on
the lifting nipple or lifting cap are undamaged, that the lifting equipment is correctly installed, and that
the thread dimensions and types match. The lifting nipple and cap shall be tightened as recommended
in the manufacturer's instructions for use. It is good practice to make an index mark across the load
and lifting accessory.
Standardised threaded lifting nipples and lifting caps shall be used together with a swivel.
Lifting nipples and lifting caps used to lift a load to or from a horizontal position shall be dimensioned
for this load case.
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7.10 Load carriers
7.10.1 General
For transport to and from a facility, and storage of load carriers on an facility, Norwegian Oil and Gas
Association Guidelines 116, Recommended guidelines for packing, securing and transport, as well as user
inspection of load containers shall always be followed.
All load carriers shall be placed such that the slings can be hooked on from deck level. It is not allowed
to climb onto the top of the load carrier to hook on the sling.
Load carriers shall not be stacked on top of each other, neither on the facility nor on the vessel.
However, if hooking on can be done from deck level, an exception can be made for empty waste
containers which, in accordance with the instructions for use, are designed for stacking on top of each
other. They shall then be lifted in a sling attached to the bottom load carrier, so as to be lifted in a
single lift. Stacking shall be limited to a maximum of three empty containers. For such stacking,
particular attention shall be paid to increased windage, and to avoiding damage to the sling.
Load carriers should not be placed on pipe stacks. On facilities where this is unavoidable, routines
shall be prepared with measures to address the safety of such placement.
Other loads shall not be placed on top of load carriers.
When lifting open waste containers, the load shall be secured to prevent items falling out.
For load carriers offshore that have exceeded their periodic inspection due date, see Norwegian Oil
and Gas Association Guidelines 116 sub clause 5.4, except for the requirement for the inspector to be
associated with an Enterprise of competence. Competence requirements for users controlling load
carriers are G11K. An empty load carrier is considered to be a load. This does not apply to service
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containers (DNVGL-ST-E272, NORSOK Z-015).
7.10.2 Onboard transport and use of load carriers

For onboard lifting, a suitable load carrier should be used.
Before use, the slinger shall perform a pre-use check of the load carrier and sling, and check that the
load is adequately secured.
For the onboard transport of load carriers with doors, these shall be doubly secured (e.g. locking latch
and carabiner).
7.10.3 Transport of gas bottles

Gas bottles shall be transported with valve protection fitted. Lifting shall be performed in load carriers
certified for the transport of gas bottles. Gas bottles shall be transported in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations/instructions for use.
For the handling of gas bottles out of and into load carriers, other suitable loose-lifting equipment may
be used.
7.11 Big bags

Big bags shall not be used for lifts between a vessel and a facility.
For vertical transport between levels on the facility, it must be ensured that there are no obstacles in
the travel path that could damage the fabric.
Big bags shall be used as if they are for single use, unless it has been documented that they are
designed for repeated use.
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7.12 Additional requirements for the use and maintenance of special design lifting
appliances (SDLA) on the drill floor
The operational responsible person shall verify that all users are familiar with the instructions for use
and operational restrictions;
• the engagement of locking mechanisms, securing elements and coupling mechanisms shall be
verified;
• for the routine replacement of elements in powered lifting accessories, there shall be sufficient
barriers against unintended operation. When fitting or replacing elements, the lifting accessory
shall be placed at the correct working height for the user;
• when fitting or replacing elements, the correct type of element shall be verified by means of a
buddy check.
NOTE A summary of the instructions for use may be made describing the assembly, use and limitations of the
equipment.
8 Temporarily assembled lifting appliances
8.1 General
A temporarily assembled lifting appliance is a lifting appliance which is assembled for a specific lifting
operation and then disassembled. Temporarily assembled lifting appliances and associated
attachment points shall be approved in accordance with sub clause 8.3. Temporarily assembled lifting
appliances can be assembled on permanent or temporary attachment points. The use of lifting
appliances suspended on temporary attachment points should be restricted. If there is a repeated need
to lift components in connection with maintenance etc., a permanent attachment point should be
installed for the lifting appliance.
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The use of temporarily assembled lifting appliances shall be subject to early planning, risk assessment,
planning and execution as described in clause 4. The planning and risk assessment shall reflect the
complexity of the lifting operation and should especially confirm that the attachment points, lifting
appliance and lifting points on the component to be lifted has sufficient capacity and will be used
within its operational limitations during all phases of the lifting operation.
A lifting appliance with rated capacity limiter should be chosen. Components included in the assembly
should have capacity greater than or equal to the lifting appliance. If this is not provided for, a load cell
or load indicator shall be used to control load. The operator of a temporarily assembled lifting
appliance shall have the role and responsibility of a lifting appliance operator as described in Annex A.
8.2 Control and transfer of loads

Where temporarily assembled lifting appliances are used for controlling and transferring loads, special
attention must be paid to the risk of overload and the consequences of unintended movement of the
load. When transferring a load between two lifting appliances, the load shall be at rest in the load-
bearing lifting appliance when the new lifting appliance takes over. Zones under suspended loads must
be assessed in relation to how the load will move in the case of failure of one of the rigging
arrangements.
Control and transfer of loads must not be confused with tandem lifts.
8.3 Approval of attachment points and temporarily assembled lifting appliances

Before a permanent attachment point/foundation for a lifting appliance is used for the first time, an
enterprise of competence shall issue a confirmation/certificate that it is ready for use. Any restrictions
on the use of a permanent attachment point shall be specified in the confirmation/certificate and be
visible on/near the attachment point, or be otherwise made known to the user. All permanent
attachment points for lifting appliances shall be clearly marked with SWL and identification number.
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Pre-use and post-use checks of permanent attachment point shall always be carried out. Periodic
controls are not required. On suspicion of structural weaknesses, an enterprise of competence shall
perform an extraordinary control with reference to Annex H.4.
Normally, a permanent attachment point for lifting appliances will be designed for maximum 10%
(approx. 6 degrees) load out of plane (see NORSOK R-002, Annex H).
For the use of temporarily assembled lifting appliances on permanent and temporary attachment
points, the following requirements in Table 3 apply:
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Table 3 – Approval of attachment points

Approved attachment Temporary attachment point for lifting
point for lifting appliance
appliance Loads less than or Loads greater than
equal 2 tonnes
to 2 tonnes
Capacity of The attachment point is Rigger assesses whether If necessary, perform
attachment marked with SWL temporary attachment point calculations in order to
is strong enough. The document the capacity of
point, assessment can be performed the temporary attachment
procedure: on the basis of the capacity point. Calculations are to be
tables (ref. Samarbeid for performed in accordance
Sikkerhet, Lifting schemes) with Annex H of NORSOK R-
002, and possible initial
If calculation competence is loading of the structure
considered necessary, shall be taken into account.
proceed as for loads greater
than 2 tonnes.
Competence Attachment point: Enterprise Attachment point and Attachment point:
for approval: of competence with S1 assembly: Documented Enterprise of competence
approval. training in accordance with with S1 approval.
Assembly: Documented training plan no. O-3.2 Assembly: Documented
training in accordance with training in accordance with
training plan no. O-2.2, ref. training plan no. O-3.2
Annex B.
Competence Documented training in Documented training in accordance with training plan no. O-
for user: accordance with training plan 2.2.
no. O-2.2 For the use of more than one lifting appliance, O-3.2 is
required for riggers, who shall be present during the lifting
operation. For other users, O-2.2 is required.
Documentation Confirmation/certificate from The rigger issues a tag for the An enterprise of
enterprise of competence that temporarily assembled lifting competence as described in
the attachment point is ready appliance. Annex H issues a certificate
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for use. for the temporary
The tag shall state: attachment point.
- area/module, The certificate shall state:
- weight of object to be lifted, - area/module,
- description and capacity of - weight of object to be
suspension point with lifted,
reference to capacity table - description of the
used, attachment point,
- description and capacity of - capacity,
lifting appliance, - restrictions on use,
- total lifting capacity, - time restrictions,
- restrictions on use, - date and enterprise of
- time restrictions, competence's signature.
- date and rigger's signature.
The rigger issues a tag for
The tag shall be kept on or the temporarily assembled
near the lifting appliance. lifting appliance.
The tag shall state:

- area/module,
- weight of object to be
lifted,
- a reference to the
certificate from the
enterprise of competence,
- total lifting capacity,
- restrictions on use,
- date and rigger's signature.
The certificate shall be kept

on or near the lifting
appliance.
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Temporarily assembled lifting appliances that keeps hanging assembled shall be checked weekly by
the rigger and the certificate shall be dated and signed.
8.4 Lifting point on component to be lifted

Use of a lifting point on a component which is designed to lift its own weight shall be described in the
manufacturer's confirmation (e.g. group 5 in sub clause F.7.8 in NORSOK R-002) or otherwise
documented. Certification or competent control of such lifting points is not required unless they are
generally designed and intended for repeated disassembly and reuse.
Specially made lifting points that can be disassembled also adhere to this procedure if they are
supplied together with the component in question. Correct assembly shall be either described in the
manufacturer's confirmation or otherwise documented.
Pre-use and post-use checks of such lifting points shall be carried out.
8.5 Suspension from lifting frames made of scaffolding

The use of lifting frames made from scaffolding is conditional on such devices being approved by the
supplier for use as temporary attachment points for lifting appliances. The assembly of lifting frames
from scaffolding must be performed by an approved scaffolder in accordance with the supplier's
instructions for use and load tables. Lifting frames shall be clearly marked "Løftebukk" (lifting frame)
and the permitted SWL, approval date and approver's signature. Attachment points and temporary
lifting appliances less than or equal to 2 tonnes are to be approved by a rigger, and lifting frames for
loads above 2 tonnes shall be approved by an enterprise of competence with reference to Table 3.
8.6 Gallows for lifting scaffolding

Gallows for lifting scaffolding shall comply with Regulation no. 544, be load tested and certified. They
must be equipped with a braking system that automatically blocks the load if there is no operating
force in the hand rope. All parts of the arrangement (block, rope, rope lock, hook) shall be individually
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marked with SWL and serial number.
9 Critical lifting operations
9.1 General
Critical lifting operations require a WP. A SJA or other special safety measures shall be evaluated. The
special safety measures will vary depending on the critical lifting operation to be performed.
Previously prepared documented work routines or applicable procedures prepared in accordance

with the principles in clause 9 may be used as a basis. Competent personnel with experience in risk
assessment and knowledge of the lifting operation and exposed equipment shall be involved in the
processing and approval of work permits covering critical lifting operations.
Additional requirements for lifting persons are described in clause 5.
For marine lifting operations and lifting operations under water (engineered lifts), see clause 10.
9.2 Acceptance criteria

One important safety principle is that a failure in a component (e.g. breakage of a steel rope), in a
system or a single mistake does not produce unacceptable consequences. Critical lifting operations
shall only be performed if the combination of probability-reducing and consequence-reducing
measures that are implemented yields a total residual risk that is acceptable for the facility.
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9.3 Risk assessment and planning of critical lifting operations

The following probability-reducing measures shall be considered for implementation:
• risk exposure to be limited by using other transport options or travel paths that provide lower
exposure;
• the lifting operation to be performed using a lifting appliance made for the purpose (high-risk
applications). This may entail:
o lifting appliances built to NORSOK R-002 5.9 High risk applications, Annex K;
o cranes built to NS-EN 13135;
o lifting appliances being approved for lifting persons in accordance with the Machinery
Regulations or a harmonised product standard;
o duplicate sets of lifting accessories and attachment points where each set has sufficient
capacity.
• the lifting equipment shall not have any known faults or defects of significance for the safety level;
• the lifting height and speed of the lifting operation to be reduced and restricted;
• strict requirements to be agreed for visibility, communication and weather restrictions for
performance of the lifting operation;
• personnel involved in the operation shall have experience from equivalent operations.
The following consequence-reducing measures shall be considered for implementation:
• pressurised hydrocarbon-carrying systems to be de-pressurised or critical equipment to be

moved out of the hazard zone for the lifting operation;
• protection to be fitted or installed against loads falling/swinging against pressurised
hydrocarbon-carrying systems/critical equipment/adjacent systems;
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• restrict simultaneous activities;
• powered lifting appliances to be used shall have an emergency operation system;
• the establishment of contingency plans for the lifting operation if unforeseen incidents occur on
the facility or in the lifting operations, including a shutdown plan for exposed parts of the facility if
unforeseen incidents were to occur.
9.4 Tandem lifts where the weight of the load exceeds the maximum lifting capacity of one
of the lifting appliances
Tandem lifts or the transfer of loads where the total weight and/or load caused by offlead can exceed
the capacity of one of the lifting appliances shall be performed using a special procedure. If this is not
available, the supplier or enterprise of competence must be involved.
10 Marine lifting operations
10.1 General
For the planning and execution of marine lifting operations, relevant clauses in this standard should be
used. Lifting plans and risk assessments (HAZOP/HAZID) shall be quality assured by all involved
parties and approved by competent personnel in the company.
Lifting plans shall also comprise a contingency plan in the event anything unforeseen happens during
the lifting operation. The lifting plan shall provide a description of all roles that have a responsibility
during the lifting operation. There shall also be a description of how communication is to proceed,
which communication equipment is to be used and a contingency plan in the event that all or part of
the communication equipment fails. Communication lines shall be short.
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The crane(s) planned to be used for marine lifting operations shall have safety systems that reduce the
hazards identified in HAZOP for the lifting operation in question.
Before the lifting operation begins, it shall be checked that the maintenance and all identified defects
following controls of the lifting equipment by an enterprise of competence (Annex H)/classification
society/the principal have been rectified in accordance with plan.
It should also be checked that involved personnel have acceptable competence, experience and
equipment specific training for the lifting equipment to be used in the lifting operation, in accordance
with Annex B in this standard.
10.2 Subsea lifting operations

All subsea lifting operations shall be planned and dimensioned with regard to static forces,
hydrodynamic forces, forces in the splash zone, suction forces on equipment in contact with the
seabed, tides, currents and buoyancy of loads and lifting accessories. Furthermore, calculations shall
be made for acceptable weather criteria for the operation, also taking account of movement and
stability of the vessel on which the lifting appliance is placed.
Special attention shall be paid to the maintenance, inspection and replacement interval of wire rope,
fibre rope and lifting accessories to be used in the lifting operation, and which has previously been
used for subsea lifting operations . An annual magneto-inductive inspection (MRT) of the crane's steel
wire rope should be performed when it has previously been used for this type of operation (as
reference, the following standard can be used: IMCA SEL023 Guidance on Non-Destructive Examination
(NDE) by Means of Magnetic Rope Testing) [6]. During inspection, special attention must be paid to
areas which have run over pulleys during active heave compensation and end terminations.
10.3 Relevant standards

For marine lifting operations, the following standard should be used:
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• NORSOK N-001, Integrity of offshore structures
Other relevant standards are:
• ISO 19901-6, Marine Operations [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.];

• DNVGL-ST-N001 Marine operations and marine warranty [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.];
• IMCA M 187, Guidelines for Lifting Operations (subsea) [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.].
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Annex A
(Normative)
Roles and responsibilities
A.1 General
The roles as described in NORSOK R-003 are general roles for lifting operations and will be relevant
for all personnel participating in a lifting operation, regardless of their job position, i.e. the role is
associated with the function they are performing in the lifting operation.
A.2 Roles for lifting operations on the drill floor

In the drilling operation itself, the driller who controls the hoisting winch of the drilling machine will
be the operator of the lifting appliance, while the roughnecks/assistant drillers will be signallers or
slingers depending on their function within the operation.
For the use of other lifting appliances on the drill floor, the person from among the drilling and well
personnel who operates the lifting appliance will be the lifting appliance operator; the drilling and well
personnel who gives signals or has radio contact will be the signaller; while the person who hooks and
unhooks the load will be the slinger. Alternatively, the roles of slinger and signaller can be performed
by the same person if the winch operator has a good view of the load and deck area.
The job positions on board that cater for the managerial roles of "operational responsible person" for
lifting operations and "technical responsible person" for lifting equipment shall be described in a local
annex. The role of "rigger" is to be fulfilled by a person/job position on board who has documentable
training as a rigger. The role of "lifting appliance controller" is to be fulfilled by a person who is
approved as a competent controller in the company's enterprise of competence or other external
enterprise of competence.
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Signallers and slingers supporting offshore crane operations on the drill floor shall have competence
as deck operators.
A.3 Table of roles and responsibilities
Table A.1 – Roles and responsibilities

The company shall:
• have at its disposition an adequate and qualified enterprise of
competence (competent person);
• have at its disposition adequate and qualified technical and operational
support;
• carry out verifications within the discipline;
• designate technical and operational responsible persons for all lifting
appliances and lifting operations in the company. The roles and duties
shall be linked to job position(s) on board the facility(ies);
• ensure that all lifting equipment on board, including contractor-owned
equipment, is identified, maintain a list of such equipment, and ensure
that the lifting equipment is made subject to the requirements in this
standard.
Offshore installation shall:
manager, • ensure compliance with this NORSOK standard and that all statutory
captain, supply base requirements are complied with;
manager • establish, implement and maintain facility-specific governing
documents (ref. Annex C);
• ensure that there are sufficient and qualified personnel available to
carry out lifting operations safely;
• ensure that the responsible persons have the proper authority.
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Technical and shall:

operational support • provide discipline support to management concerning lifting equipment
and lifting operations;
• be the company's authority for technical requirements for/technical
integrity of lifting equipment, maintenance philosophy and governing
documents for lifting operations;
• make technical recommendations for non-conformity handling within
this discipline;
• be the professionally responsible person for updating management
systems within lifting equipment and lifting operations;
• verify the quality of the enterprise of competence, reports from the
enterprise of competence and follow-up of directives and non-
conformities;
• provide technical support for material handling design (ref. NORSOK R-
002 Annex B) and choice of concepts and lifting equipment when
developing new installations;
• provide technical operational support during the planning of lifting
operations, maintenance, repair and modification of lifting equipment
on existing installations;
• be discipline responsible for the quality assurance of training within
this discipline in the company;
• be discipline responsible for verification programmes and verification
activities within this discipline in the company;
• be discipline responsible for improvement activities within this
discipline in the company;
• be discipline responsible for the assessment and follow-up of safety
statistics within this discipline in the company;
• provide discipline support in the event of undesirable incidents and
investigations within this discipline in the company.
This role can be split between several job positions/persons, in which case each
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job position's/person's responsibility must be described.
Technical responsible shall:

person – lifting • safeguard the technical condition of lifting equipment;
equipment • ensure that the necessary maintenance programme is established,
implemented, completed and maintained in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and experiences with this type of
equipment, see Annex G regarding maintenance;
• ensure that the necessary competent control is carried out and followed
up in accordance with Annex H regarding enterprise of competence;
• ensure that any compensating measures, directives and restrictions on
use are implemented;
• ensure that the necessary documentation for lifting equipment is
available in accordance with Annex E regarding documentation and
marking;
• ensure that the operator is given access to reports from competent
control and is thereby aware of non-conformities, directives and
deadlines;
• assess the need for, and recommend replacement and modifications of
lifting equipment in consultation with users;
• ensure that the requirements in this standard for storing loose lifting
equipment are complied with.
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Operational responsible The operational responsible person for lifting operations is tasked with
person – lifting providing guidelines and information about how lifting operations are to be
operations planned, risk assessed and performed in compliance with governing documents,
as well as undertaking attitude forming activities in connection with lifting
operations. The job position which undertakes this role shall have the time,
authority and competence to carry out this responsibility, and have an overview
of all the activities within his/her area of responsibility.
The operational responsible person shall:

• be responsible for informing about and ensuing compliance with
statutory requirements, NORSOK standard R-003, G-OMO and facility-
specific governing documents;
• ensure overall planning and execution of lifting operations in different
areas and assess safety in connection with simultaneous operations,
critical lifting operations and engineered lifts;
• be a resource person and contribute to good attitudes by regularly
sharing, instructing and assisting before, during and after lifting
operations;
• ensure that the lifting operations are executed with sufficient and
qualified personnel;
• ensure that (a) system(s) are established to provide an overview of
relevant competence and maintenance of competence;
• ensure sufficient information exchange between shifts;
• designate mentors and ensure their approval;
• approve the training operation of offshore cranes and/or other types of
lifting appliances;
• ensure, in cooperation with the technical responsible person, that
external lifting equipment used on the facility complies with applicable
statutory and company requirements.
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The overall responsibility assigned to this role may not be delegated, but duties
may be delegated to several persons. Personnel with delegated duties shall have
competence and experience within the discipline.
The roles and duties shall be linked to job positions on the facility.
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Lifting appliance shall:

operator • be in charge of and ensure the safety of each individual lift, (see 4.3);
• plan the individual lifting operation, see 4.5.1 Early planning, 4.5.2
Identification of hazards and 4.5.3 Detail planning;
• select appropriate lifting accessories;
• carry out a pre-use check of the lifting appliance and ensure that the
lifting appliance and lifting accessories comply with the manufacturer's
specifications, and have familiarised himself/herself with any time-
limited directives or restrictions on use;
• ascertain that the lifting appliance is maintained in accordance with the
maintenance programme;
• carry out first line maintenance, or ensure that first line maintenance is
carried out, in accordance with the maintenance programme;
• ensure necessary announcement of ongoing lifting operations;
• ensure that necessary communication is established between all
personnel involved in the operation;
• coordinate the lifting operation in relation to other ongoing activities;
• operate the lifting appliance and lifting accessories correctly in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for use, this NORSOK
standard and the company's governing documents;
• abide by signals from signaller, and obey stop signal no matter who
gives it;
• operate the equipment in accordance with the capacities and limitations
that apply for the lifting appliance;
• stop a lifting operation if there is doubt about safety. The operation
shall not recommence before safe conditions are re-established;
• not participate in lifting operations if he or she feels physically or
mentally unwell;
• not participate in other tasks that can distract him or her during the
operation of the lifting appliance;
• carry out post-use check of the lifting appliance;
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• keep a daily log where this is a requirement;
• report any undesired incidents.
Deck operator shall:

• carry out the tasks of the slinger and/or signaller in connection with
lifting operation with offshore cranes.
Signaller shall
• participate in the planning of each lifting operation;
• clear the travel path and ensure necessary barriers to keep personnel
who are not involved in the lifting operation outside the exposed area
including any personnel in manned containers in the area;
• ensure that the slinger is in a safe area when lifting and lowering load;
• maintain visual or radio contact with the lifting appliance operator and
with the slinger at the beginning and end of the lift;
• give the start signal and direct the safe movement of the lifting
appliance and load in accordance with this NORSOK standard and the
company's governing documents;
• communicate in accordance with requirements in this NORSOK
standard;
• inform all persons involved in the lifting operation about the identity of
the new responsible signaller when changing over. A new signaller shall
confirm his/her taking over of responsibility.
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Slinger shall:
• participate in the planning of each lifting operation;
• select and use lifting accessories in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions for use, this NORSOK standard and the company's
governing documents;
• carry out pre-use and post-use checks of the lifting accessories;
• ensure that load and load carrier are properly prepared and secured
before the lifting operation commences;
• hook on and unhook slings to and from the load, and to and from the
crane hook or lifting accessories;
• notify the signaller when the load is ready for lifting, and when the hook
is released after the load has been landed.
Roughneck shall:
• be the operator/slinger/signaller for relevant lifting appliances in the
drilling area.
Rigger shall:
• approve and issue certificates for temporary lifting appliances
assembled on temporary attachment points;
• approve temporary attachment points for loads under 2 tonnes;
• be able to perform the role of "lifting appliance operator" for the use of
temporarily assembled lifting appliances.
Mentor shall:
• be responsible for instruction and training in accordance with the
relevant training plan or training programme;
• assess at all times the type of tasks the trainee can perform without
assistance, and monitor the performance of these tasks;
• be responsible for operating the crane in the period when new lifting
appliance operators are under training;
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• confirm that the training has been implemented in a satisfactory way,
and verify that the trainee has achieved a level of competence in
accordance with the relevant training plan or training programme.
Examiner shall:
• evaluate and approve new lifting appliance operators through the
implementation of a practical test in accordance with available
guidelines.
Vessel deck crew shall:

• carry out the tasks of the slinger and/or signaller in connection with
lifting operations with an offshore crane;
• secure load with seafastenings.
Supply base personnel shall:

• pack and secure loads in load carriers;
• perform pre-use and post-use checks of load carriers, loads and lifting
accessories (ref. sub clause 7.10);
• perform the role of slinger and/or signaller in connection with vessel
unloading and loading.
Enterprise of see Annexes B and H

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Annex B
(Normative)
Training requirements
(Annex is kept unchanged since the 2004-revision)
B.1 General
The offshore installation manager shall ensure that all personnel who are involved in lifting
operations, or with maintenance of the lifting equipment, are able, competent and adequately trained
to carry out the tasks and address the areas of responsibility. Competence requirements for the
different roles and recognised training standards are described in Table B.1.
Training of lifting appliance operators can take place within the company or under the direction of
external training enterprise. The training shall be in accordance with training plans approved by DAT
and published on Samordingsrådet’s web site. Reference is also made to specific training plans
published on KOSAR’s web site. Where recent training plans are not available, previous syllabus
established by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research can be used. For personnel who are
involved in the use of offshore cranes, training can be based on OMHEC’s “Training standard for
offshore crane operators and banksman”.
NOTE Industry partners have established “Samordningsrådet for kran, truck og masseforflytningsmaskiner"
(The coordinating committee for cranes, forklift trucks and earth moving machinery) in order to ensure an
overall implementation/coordination of the user training and competent control of construction machinery,
cranes and lifting and stacking trucks in accordance with DAT Regulation no. 608, order no. 555.
Personnel under training shall only be assigned tasks that are appropriate for their competence at the
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time, as assessed by the mentor and operational responsible person.
The responsible company, normally the operator or shipowner, is responsible for verifying that
personnel with non-Norwegian certificates of competence satisfy the competence requirements stated
in this NORSOK standard.
Table B.1 - Competence requirements
Roles Competence requirements
Offshore installation Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-specific
manager governing documents for lifting operations.
Technical Knowledge of applicable technical requirements to lifting appliances, including

responsible person relevant requirements in NORSOK R-CR-002 with associated technical standards.
Knowledge of enterprise of competence and necessary documentation as described

in statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-specific governing
documents.
Knowledge of maintenance programmes and maintenance systems used for the

lifting appliances.
Knowledge of maintenance, repair and replacement of lifting equipment.
Relevant technical background.
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Operational Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-specific

responsible person governing documents for lifting operations.
Operational knowledge and experience to be able to manage and guide personnel

who are involved in lifting operations.
Knowledge of methods to ensure that the lifting operations are executed in

accordance with statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-
specific governing documents.
Knowledge of dangers connected with lifting operations and use of risk mapping as
described in Annex I.
Lifting appliance Documented training in accordance with Table B.2.

operator Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-specific
governing documents for lifting operations.
Mentor Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-specific

Mentors for offshore cranes shall have at least three years’ experience as offshore
crane operator.
Mentors for other lifting appliances shall have at least one year’s practical experience.
The ability to pass on knowledge, guide personnel and assess level of competence.
Examiner – offshore Authorised examiner, registered in industry register.

crane G5
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Knowledge of statutory requirements and this NORSOK standard.
Participation in specialist meetings for examiners or equivalent documented training

at least every four years.
Relevant practical experience in lifting operations offshore.
Knowledge of relevant crane type and installation-specific governing documents for

lifting operations.
Knowledge of and experience in use of examination forms and the ability to assess
the candidate’s level of knowledge.
Deck operator Documented training in accordance with training plan modules 1.1 + 2.3 (F-2702).
Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-specific

Knowledge in the use of simple lifting appliances, training module O-2.2 or

equivalent, see Table B.2.
Knowledge regarding the handling of dangerous goods (IMDG code).
Documented training in the use of, and safe communication by means of, VHF/UHF
radio.
Documented training in the rigging up/down of temporarily set-up lifting appliances,

training module O-3.2.
Documented practical training under mentor guidance.
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Signaller Documented training in accordance with training plan modules 1.1 + 2.3 (F-2702).
Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-

specific governing documents for lifting operations.
Slinger Documented training in accordance with training plan modules 1.1 + 2.3 (F-2702).
Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and installation-

specific governing documents for lifting operations.
Rigger Documented training in accordance with training module no. O-3.2.
Maintenance Be in possession of relevant trade certificates related to the specialist areas in which
personnel the personnel shall operate, as well as training in accordance with any special
instructions the manufacturer of the equipment may have issued. The syllabus for
trade certificates shall be established by the Norwegian Ministry of Education and
Research.
Additional training in hydraulics for personnel who shall carry out maintenance on
hydraulic machinery. Future training should follow a curriculum that is in
accordance with guidelines and requirements prepared by CETOP, minimum CETOP
competence level 2. The curriculum should also be approved by the hydraulics
industry in Norway (Hydraulics and Pneumatics Association).
Vessel deck crew Documented training in accordance with training plan modules 1.1 + 2.3 (F-2702).
Knowledge of statutory requirements, this NORSOK standard and local governing

documents for lifting operations.
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Knowledge in the use of simple lifting appliances, training module O-2.2 or
equivalent, see Table B.2.
Knowledge in the handling of dangerous goods (IMDG code).
Documented training in the use of, and safe communication by means of, VHF/UHF
radio.
Documented practical training under mentor guidance.
Enterprise of Competence (theoretical knowledge and practical experience) to understand the

competence design, calculations and manner of operation of lifting equipment and to carry out
the necessary examinations and tests, as well as issue the prescribed certificates.
Documented competence as stated in OMHEC’s "Standard for competence and skills

for an enterprise of competence – Offshore cranes", for enterprise of competence
that shall carry out tasks in connection with offshore cranes.
Inspectors shall be authorised by the enterprise of competence and have

documented competence in the relevant classes of lifting equipment.
Authorised as competent person by the Norwegian Maritime Directorate or in

accordance with the flag state’s requirements for the relevant crane type and task,
for personnel who shall carry out inspections on mobile installations.
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B.2 Training of the lifting appliance operator

The requirements to the training of lifting appliance operators are considered fulfilled when the
training is implemented in accordance with Table B.2.
All training that is implemented after the standard was published shall be in accordance with training
plans where these have been prepared. Previous training in accordance with syllabus as stated in
Table B.2 will remain valid.
Training in accordance with training plans and training modules shall be documented through
certificates of competence issued by the industry register, which shall be authorised by ‘Samarbeid for
sikkerhet’ (Collaboration for Safety).
NOTE ‘Samarbeid for sikkerhet’ is a collaboration project initiated within health, safety and the environment
(HSE) in the oil and gas industry. Participants are oil companies and the supplies industry represented through
the Norwegian Oil Industry Association (OLF), the Norwegian Association for Supervisors (Lederne), the
Norwegian Oil and Petrochemical Workers' Union (NOPEF), the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions,
Industry section (LO Industri), Norwegian Shipowners’ Association, Federation of Norwegian Manufacturing
Industries (TBL), and The Collaborating Organisations (DSO). The Petroleum Safety Authority Norway is
participating in the project as observer.
Table B.2 – Recognised training standards – Lifting appliance operator
User of Certificate of Syllabus Training Lifting appliance -

competence category module specific training
Offshore crane G5 F-2689 (1) (3) X
Gantry and overhead G4 F-2693 (1) X

crane
Gantry and overhead O-2.2 or one of the F-2685 O-2.2
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crane, simple following: G1, G4, G5, G8, F-2693, F-2689, or (1)
G20 F-2706, F-3089
BOP crane G4 F-2693 (1) X
Drawworks One of the following: G1, F-2685 (1) X

G4, G5, G8, G20 is used F-2693, F-2689,
until new training plan is F-2706, F-3089
established
Hydraulic work One of the following: G1, F-2685, F-2689, (1) X
basket G5, G8, G20 is used until F-2706, F-3089
new training plan is
established
Personnel lifters One of the following: G1, F-2685 (1) X
such as scissor lifts G4, G5, G8, G20 is used F-2693, F-2689,
and similar until new training plan is F-2706, F-3089
established
Pipe handling crane One of the following: G1, F-2685, F-2689, (1) X
(not gantry or G5, G8, G20 is used until F-2706, F-3089
overhead cranes) new training plan is
established
Well intervention One of the following: G1, F-2685, F-2689, (1) X
crane G5, G8, G20 is used until F-2706, F-3089
new training plan is
established
Well intervention One of the following: F-2685, F-2689, F- (1) X
mast G1, G5, G8, G20 2706, F-3089
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User of Certificate of Syllabus Training Lifting appliance -

competence category module specific training
Personnel winch One of the following: G1, F-2685, F-2693, O-3.3 X
G4, G5, G8, G20 F-2689, F-2706,
˜(2)™ F-3089
Riding belt F-2702 1.1 + 2.3 X
Cargo winch One of the following: G1, F-2685, F-2693, O-2.3 X

G4, G5, G8, G20 F-2689, F-2706,
˜(2)™ F-3089
Simple cargo winch O-2.3 or one of the F-2685, F-2693, O-2.3
following: G1, G4, G5, G8, F-2689, F-2706, or (1)
G20 F-3089
Loading buoy crane One of the following: G1, F-2685, F-2689, (1) X
(SPM mounted G5, G8, G20 is used until F-2706, F-3089
crane) new training plan is
established
MOB davit O-3.3 or one of the F-2685, F-2693, O-3.3 X
following: G1, G4, G5, G8, F-2689, F-2706, or (1)
G20 F-3089
MOB crew F-2702 1.1 + 2.3 X
Lifeboat winch Coxwain’s course X
Life raft davit Coxwain’s course X
Escape chute winch Coxwain’s course X
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Fixed crane with One of the following: G1, F-2685F-2689, F- (1) X
slew and/or G5, G8, G20 is used until 2706, F-3089
telescopic boom new training plan is
established
Simple slewing O-2.2 or one of the F-2685, F-2693, O-2.2
crane following: G1, G4, G5, G8, F-2689, F-2706, or (1)
G20 F-3089
Manual/pneumatic O-2.2 or one of the F-2685, F-2693, O-2.2
pulley lifting tackle following: G1, G4, G5, G8, F-2689, F-2706, or (1)
G20 F-3089
Mobile crane G1 F-2685 or F-2686 (1) X
Lifting and stacking Forklift operator (1) X

truck certificate
Battery powered Requirements to competence, use and control of lifting and stacking trucks are based
pallet truck on DAT Regulation no. 608, order no. 555.
Suspended work Requirements to competence, use and control of suspended work platforms are
platform based on DAT Regulation no. 608, order no. 555.
Temporarily O-2.2 or one of the F-2685, F-2693, O-2.2
assembled lifting following: G1, G4, G5, G8, F-2689, F-2706, or (1)
appliance G20 F-3089
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(1) Completed training modules required for the relevant category of competence. For an overview of
obligatory training modules, reference is made to training plans approved by DAT and published on
Samordningsrådet’s web site, and to specific training plans published on KOSAR’s web site.
NOTE Industry partners have established “Samordningsrådet for kran, truck og masseforflytningsmaskiner"
(The coordinating committee for cranes, forklift trucks and earth moving machinery) in order to ensure an
overall implementation/coordination of the user training and competent control of construction machinery,
cranes and lifting and stacking trucks in accordance with DAT Regulation no. 608, order no. 555.
(2) ˜Deleted, note was valid for the 2004 edition, but is not for this edition. For personnel having at least
one year’s documented experience in the operation of this equipment before this NORSOK standard came into
effect, it is sufficient to have one of the above-mentioned certificates of competence. New lifting appliance
operators shall have training in accordance with new training modules.™
(3) In connection with the training of offshore crane operators (G5), there is no requirement that the training
enterprise has or uses a crane simulator.
B.3 Other lifting appliances
As recognised standard for training of operators of lifting appliances other than the ones stated in
Table B.2, the recognised syllabus or training plans for the specific types of lifting appliances apply.
Lifting appliances for which there are no recognised syllabus or training plans available, shall only be
operated by personnel with documented training in accordance with the training plan developed by
the company. The plan shall be based on the manufacturer’s recommendations, the company’s own
experiences and official syllabus or training plans for the most similar types of crane.
B.4 Simple lifting appliances
Table B.2 differentiates between simple lifting appliances and other lifting appliances for certain types
of crane. For classification, see 3.1.4 and 6.7.
B.5 Certified and documented training
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Certified training enterprise shall be responsible for all training in according with syllabus, training
modules and training plans, in accordance with requirements in DAT Regulation no. 608, order no.
555. Where reference is made to training modules published on KOSAR’s web site, there is no
requirement that the training enterprise is approved by KOSAR. Other training shall be documented.
B.6 Lifting appliance – specific training
The specific training shall include as a minimum
• relevant requirements in this NORSOK standard,

• installation-specific governing documents for lifting operations,
• planning, organising and execution of relevant operations,
• communication,
• technical structure, for example hydraulics, control system etc.,
• safety functions such as overload system, emergency stop, limit switches, alarms etc.,
• load chart,
• instructions for use, crane manual and other technical documentation,
• emergency procedure,
• operational limitations,
• assembly of tools and extra equipment, including slinging methods etc.,
• pre-use and post-use check,
• routines for, and content of, first line maintenance,
• routines for maintenance and control,
• operation of the appliance.
The training shall be carried out with mentor, and documented such that both the trainee and mentor
confirm that the training has been completed in a satisfactory manner.
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B.7 Mentor arrangement

B.7.1 Training new lifting appliance operator
Training of new operators shall follow relevant syllabus/training plans and the mentor (instructor)
shall fulfil any additional requirements in these.
Mentor shall be responsible for crane operations in the training period.
When the trainee operates the crane, he shall be under the supervision of the mentor the entire time.
During training in the operation of the offshore crane, the mentor shall sit next to the trainee in the
cabin until the mentor considers it safe to supervise operations from the deck. When the mentor is not
in the cabin, he shall work as deck operator and maintain radio contact with, and supervision of, his
trainee the entire time. When crane operations are carried out to and from vessels, the mentor shall
remain in the cabin the entire time.
B.7.2 New personnel on the installation
In order to ensure that personnel who shall take part in operations with the offshore crane (lifting
appliance operator and deck operators) have adequate knowledge about the relevant cranes and the
installation, new personnel shall complete installation-specific training together with the mentor.
On floating installations that move this training period should be at least two weeks if the personnel
do not have experience from the same type of installation.
In this period, the personnel shall have documented the training in the applicable installation-specific
requirements.
B.8 Maintenance of competence
All competence that is required in accordance with this annex shall be maintained. The following areas
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should receive particular focus in refresher training:
• applicable regulations and standards;

• internal governing documents;
• emergency procedures;
• correcting of undesirable behaviour.
Maintenance of competence can be done internally in the company or through an external training
enterprise.
Maintenance of competence shall be documented.
For offshore crane operators, regular refresher training should be carried out at least every three
years. Crane simulator should be used during the training.
For deck operators and vessel deck crew who are involved in lifting operations with offshore crane, a
simulator can also be used during the refresher training.
B.9 Verification of competence
All training and maintenance of competence shall be verified.
The verifications of accomplished competence can include direct observation, practical tasks,
answering written and oral questions, simulation or a combination of these methods.
If there is a requirement for an examiner, this person shall not have been involved in the training of
the candidate.
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Annex C
(Normative)
Requirements for local procedures
Each facility shall prepare a local annex to this NORSOK standard that describes local requirements
and procedures in compliance with this annex. The local annex shall include, as a minimum:
• who the roles of operational responsible person and technical responsible person for lifting
equipment (linked to job position) have been assigned to;
• reference to material handling plan;
• necessary cordoning off of areas in the load's lifting route;
• communication equipment and channel plan;
• prohibited zones for lifting operations (lifting restriction chart), ref. NORSOK R-002 Annex B;
• cargo deck limitation chart.
In addition, the local annex should contain a description of (if relevant and not covered by overall
company documents):
• necessary operational limitations for each lifting appliance;

• competence requirements for operators of special lifting appliances that are not described in
Table B.2;
• lifting above pressurised area, dangerous goods etc.;
• placing and handling of different types of load, chemicals, radioactive sources, trace elements,
explosives etc.;
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• access to dangerous goods if they need to be moved as a result of an emergency situation, e.g. fire;
• simultaneous operations;
• special lifting operations, heavy lifts and tandem lifts;
• maintenance, inspection and control of lifting equipment and lifting accessories;
• lifting operations related to emergency situations;
• storage and follow-up of loose lifting equipment;
• crane operations during helicopter traffic;
• necessary emergency procedures;
• procedure for bad weather conditions;
• routines for lifting personnel;
• description of non-remote pipe handling operations in the drilling areas, ref. Norwegian Oil and
Gas Association Guidelines 081, 10.1 Deviation matrix;
• local routines for work in red zones on the drill floor;
• pipe handling in the drilling area and lifting to and from the drill floor;
• description of attachment points/areas approved for assembling well intervention equipment.
• description of areas for assembling service containers where personnel may be present, and
requirements for barriers and clearances. These areas should not be under the usual lifting routes
or in landing areas on the facility.
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Annex D
(Normative)
Logistics planning
D.1 General
All members of the logistics chain shall be familiar with the roles they are to fill and the responsibility
they are to assume. Each individual member shall act in a way that enables the other members of the
chain to perform their duties safely.
In order to reduce the number of vessel calls and number of lifting operations to/from vessels and
have fewer blind zones on narrow cargo decks, logistics to and from the facilities shall be planned to
be optimised to the facility's needs. Optimally, the load will normally be sent to the facility as close as
possible to the requirement date it is needed, and returned to shore as soon as the need for the load or
load carrier has been met.
In general, the following applies to all members of the chain:
• transport of hazardous loads shall comply with applicable maritime regulations;

• for bulk operations and transport of tubular loads, refer to G-OMO;
• doors, hatches and vents on load carriers and transport tanks shall be secured and sealed in
accordance with Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 091;
• packing, securing and transport of loads, as well as user inspection of load carriers shall comply
with Norwegian Oil and Gas Association Guidelines 116;
• receiving of containers for radioactive sources and trace elements shall be dealt with by a
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designated responsible person on the facility or at the supply base.
Despatch of temporary equipment shall comply with NORSOK Z-015.

Attention should be paid to packing the load so as to optimise the utilisation of load carriers. Load
carriers shall, as far as possible, be adapted to the dimensions and weight of the load.
When despatching loads in a closed container, consideration shall be given to the ability of the facility
to empty the container using forklift truck or similar. Max. weight of 2 tonnes unless otherwise agreed
with the facility.
Load carriers that do not comply with NORSOK R-002 Annex F, in respect of stacking points shall not
be sent offshore due to the risk of snagging.
Load shall be secured in a way that ensures that the sling arrangement/pennant cannot snag. Open
load carriers shall be covered with netting or tarpaulin, and/or cable ties can be attached to secure the
legs of the slings.
The sling arrangement should be divided so that it can be laid to each side to enable loading/unloading
of open load carriers.
When sending radioactive sources or trace elements, the supplier or subcontractor shall send a
written notification to the supply base or facility. Supplier or subcontractor shall issue a special
consignment note for radioactive sources or trace elements.
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D.2 Supply base

A loading plan shall be prepared to take into account the relevant facility in the sailing plan, in terms of
the design of the facility, and capacity and outreach of the cranes. See G-OMO for local company info.
The plan should be prepared in consultation with the facilities, the supply base and the captain.
Before the load is placed on the vessel, the operational responsible person on the facility shall be
informed about heavy lifts for which the offshore crane has to be reeved to multiple part hook block,
special lifts and loads that are not packed in a load carrier (not applicable to pipe loads). The purpose
of this is to clarify operational restrictions and other conditions that are relevant to the lifting
operation.
Lifting equipment that is fitted to leased equipment shall be inspected to confirm compliance with
NORSOK Z-015 and Annex H (in this standard) before it is sent offshore. Load carriers should not be
sent offshore if there are fewer than 30 days before the next annual control.
D.3 Vessel
For each sailing, a plan for loading in accordance with G-OMO shall be prepared.
Load shall be secured with seafastenings.
Check that there are no twists in the legs of the load carrier's sling.
D.4 Utilisation of vessel deck area
The following shall be addressed in connection with loading and unloading of supply vessel:
Safety zones
Safety zones shall be defined for each individual vessel. Load shall not be placed in the safety zones,
and the areas shall be marked with white stripes. Relevant areas are the forward part of the work
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deck, aft part of the deck and areas around hose stations etc.
Blind zones
If the load is positioned fully or partially in a blind zone on the vessel, behind a cargo rail or other load,
with respect to the offshore crane operator, the load can be lifted if the following preconditions exist;
• loads placed partially in blind zones on the vessel deck shall be shaped so that they cannot snag
on another load or apertures in the cargo rail;
• pipe bundles, long baskets and similar should not be placed along a cargo rail where there are
escape openings;
• loads which are allowed to be placed partially in blind zones on the vessel deck are regular load
carriers with smooth sides that cannot snag, or are tall enough to extend above escape openings in
the cargo rail.
If the load's design presents a snagging risk, it shall not be lifted when in a blind zone.
In order to ensure the optimal location of special loads, the crane operator or operational responsible
person on the facility must participate in the planning of loading with the supply base/vessel.
Before lifting in a blind zone onto the facility, a separate pre-job talk shall be held between the vessel
deck crew and the lifting appliance operator in accordance with 6.1.5.
Escape routes
Loading and unloading of the vessel deck shall be planned with escape routes that provide the crew
with access and evacuation opportunities. These routes will vary with the amount of load, composition
of the load on the sailing route upon departure from the supply base and from each facility.
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Necessary open area

The responsible person at the supply base shall prepare the sailing plan and loading plan in
consultation with the captain, with an overview of the load and backload from each facility. The plans
shall take into account the facilities' need to transfer backloads. Available deck space on the vessel
upon arrival at or departure from each facility shall be such that there is sufficient room for the
manifested backload from the facilities. See G-OMO sub clause 9.1.3.
D.5 Facility
For each facility, an updated deck plan shall be available, showing where different loads shall be placed
and how the deck area shall be utilised in order to achieve safe and efficient loading operations.
Temporary equipment in accordance with NORSOK Z-015 and other load carriers where personnel
may be present, should be placed in areas where lifting operations do not normally take place.
Bulk deliveries (except for special products such as methanol) should be optimised by delivering bulk
supplies while loading/unloading is underway.
Notification shall be sent to the supply base when radioactive sources, trace elements or explosives are
returned to land.
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Annex E
(Normative)
Documentation and marking
E.1 Requirements for user documentation – lifting equipment put into use after 8
April 1995
The requirements for marking and documentation below shall apply to lifting equipment on
permanently placed facilities that became operational after 8 April 1995.
All lifting equipment shall be accompanied by a declaration of conformity and shall be CE marked in
accordance with Atil Regulations for machinery .
All lifting equipment shall be accompanied by instructions for use in accordance with Atil Regulations
for machinery
All lifting equipment shall be accompanied by a certificate from an enterprise of competence.
Temporarily assembled lifting appliances shall have documentation in accordance with the
requirements in 8.3.
E.2 Requirements for user documentation - lifting equipment put into use before 8
April 1995 except for lifting equipment in the drilling area
The requirements for documentation below shall apply for lifting equipment on permanently placed
facilities that became operational before 8 April 1995. The same requirements shall apply for lifting
equipment on facilities that follow a maritime standard, irrespective of when they became operational.
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A manual for each lifting appliance shall be available on the facility. This shall contain information
about the operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and transport. In this respect, reference is
made to requirements for content in Norwegian Maritime Authority’s Regulations concerning deck
cranes etc. on mobile facilities
All lifting equipment shall be accompanied by a certificate from an enterprise of competence.

E.3 Requirements for user documentation – lifting equipment in the drilling area put
into use before 8 April 1995
Requirements for documentation below shall apply for lifting equipment in the drilling area on
permanently placed facilities that became operational before 8 April 1995. The same requirements
shall apply to lifting equipment in the drilling area on facilities that follow a maritime standard,
irrespective of when they became operational.
A manual for each lifting appliance shall be available on the facility. This shall contain information
about the operation, maintenance, assembly, disassembly and transport.
The lifting equipment shall, as a minimum, be documented through a Design Verification Report or
similar. In addition, it shall be documented that the equipment has been tested and found to be safe in
use after being installed on the facility.
E.4 Control register
Inspections, examinations, repairs and modifications shall be entered in a control register or on a
control card. An electronic system that provides a similar overview can be used. On mobile facilities
that follow a maritime operational concept, a competent person shall sign the control register. The
information shall be kept as long as the equipment is in operation and shall be available.
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E.5 Logbook
In order to comply with the requirements to experience transfer between shifts and in connection
with crew change, a logbook should be kept for offshore cranes. The logbook should contain
information to the incoming lifting appliance operator or shift about conditions that can influence the
further operation of the lifting appliance.
The logbook can be integrated in electronic systems if these are easily accessible and contain
necessary information for the lifting appliance operator.
The logbook does not replace reporting of incidents, faults and defects in the company's system for
this.
E.6 Marking and labelling
Lifting equipment shall be marked in accordance with Atil Regulations for machinery , NORSOK R-002,
or other regulations that apply to the lifting appliance.
On facilities with several cranes of the same type, these shall be clearly marked with identification
numbers to avoid confusion.
Where appropriate, lifting appliances can be marked with the regulations that apply for their use. The
regulations can include;
• competence requirements of the user;

• technical and operational responsible person for the lifting appliance;
• user checks;
• operational restrictions;
• instructions for safe use;
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• any emergency procedures.
For offshore cranes, drawworks and other cranes with permanent operators, this information
requirement is often covered by other user documentation.
E.7 Documentation for load carriers
Offshore load carriers shall be constructed and certified in compliance with NORSOK R-002 Annex F.
The following certificates and documentation shall be available:
• manufacturer's certificate;
• certificate from classification society, competent person or enterprise of competence;
• declaration of conformity for permanently attached sling.
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For lifting operations, the following hand signals shall be used:

Hand signals
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Annex G
(Normative)
Maintenance
Maintenance of lifting equipment shall be administrated, performed and monitored in accordance with
the Petroleum Safety Authority Norway's requirements described in the Activities Regulations.
Maintenance shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The maintenance

programme for complex lifting appliances (see definition in NORSOK R-002 sub clause 3.1.7) shall
focus on preventing faults in components that, in the event of failure, present a high risk of hazardous
situations (ref. risk analysis at component level and associated RCM-based maintenance programme).
Prioritised maintenance activities for critical components will normally be one or more of the
following activities:
• maintenance to safeguard the component's function;

• inspection to discover the component's condition;
• replacement of components at intervals recommended by the manufacturer or in the light of
experience.
Consideration shall also be given to the company's experiences, as well as standards for safe use of
lifting appliances referred to in this NORSOK standard.
The technical responsible person shall monitor the development of the technical condition of critical
components that, in the event of failure, would cause an undesirable incident. These can typically be:
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• hydraulic oil;
• pressure, speed and braking force of functions;
• slewing rings and pinions;
• bolts in slewing rings and other critical foundations;
• bearings for critical functions such as booms, slewing ring and sheaves;
• sheave wear;
• spline couplings;
• wire rope.
for inspection and maintenance of wire rope, ISO 4309 should be used if there are no other applicable
procedures.
Socketing of terminations shall be performed in accordance with NS-EN 13411-4.
Where appropriate, the lifting appliance operator can perform first-line maintenance on the lifting
appliance he or she operates. This contributes to greater knowledge about, and ownership of, the
lifting appliance.
Maintenance personnel who need to perform troubleshooting and function testing can do so when
they have had equipment-specific training, see Annex B.2. Function tests using loads shall be clarified
with the operational responsible person.
Lifting equipment that is to be taken out of operation or for maintenance shall be marked "Stengt, skal
ikke brukes" [Not operational. Do not use.]. Power-operated lifting accessories shall be depowered and
disconnected from power sources for maintenance.
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For lifting appliances, as a main rule, the control station shall also be locked. The lifting appliance shall
not be operated before the warning sign has been removed by the person responsible for the
equipment or maintenance activity.
After the maintenance has been carried out, but before the lifting appliance is used, the lifting
appliance operator shall, in consultation with the responsible person for maintenance activity,
perform a user check and verify that the functions have been returned to normal operational status. If
the scope of the maintenance is limited, it is sufficient to control the functions that relate to the
maintenance carried out.
On completion of maintenance of minor lifting appliances and lifting accessories, the maintainer may,
on agreement with the operational responsible person, perform a user check and function test.
After maintenance has been carried out on a crane boom, the lifting appliance operator shall check the
boom visually before it is raised. In particular, checks shall be made for loose parts, that the wire rope
is laying correctly in the sheaves and that wire rope grips/terminations are correctly fitted.
Before controls carried out by enterprise of competence and sizeable maintenance activities on
complex lifting appliances, a pre-job talk shall be held by the personnel involved. If, in connection with
these activities, function tests are to be carried out beyond what is described in the programme, an SJA
should be carried out.
The general responsibility that the lifting appliance operator has for the lifting operations also applies
in connection with maintenance activities and controls carried out by an enterprise of competence. If
there are doubts about safety, the lifting appliance operator shall halt the lifting operation.
Organisation, duties and scope of the enterprise of competence are described in Annex H.
NOTE: Cable socks are not defined as lifting accessories and shall only be used when replacing wire rope.
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Replacement of wire rope using cable socks is hazardous, and the instructions for use of cable socks and any
spoolers must be followed at all times.
General safety rules:
• cable socks must be selected in relation to the wire rope's dimension and weights applied;
• the sock shall be secured at the ends by wire servings/splices;
• the wire rope must be cleaned in the sock's gripping area and greased when the sock is removed;
• in order to prevent rotation of the wire rope loosening/damaging the sock, a swivel shall be
applied between socks on the old and new wire rope.
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Annex H
(Normative)
Enterprise of competence
H.1 Enterprise of competence

Enterprise of competence shall verify the lifting equipment's technical safety and thereby act as an
extra safety barrier.
It is the responsibility of the responsible company, ship/rig owner, contractor or subcontractor to

quality-assure the organisation and work performance of the enterprise of competence that the
company uses for its equipment.
An enterprise of competence that carries out tasks on permanently placed facilities shall be organised
in accordance with requirements in Atil Regulations for administrative arrangements. Additionally, for
control of offshore cranes the requirements in the OMHEC standard shall be used as reference for
enterprises of competence. If an external enterprise of competence is used, this enterprise shall be
certified in accordance with the certification scheme established by Atil through requirements in Atil
Regulations for administrative arrangements.
An enterprise of competence for the certification and control of lifts should as a basis have approval as
a responsible enterprise for the engineering and installation of lifts in buildings in accordance with the
building regulations in Norway, or as a classification society for lifts in the maritime industry.
On mobile facilities and vessels undertaking petroleum activities, requirements in the Norwegian
Maritime Authority’s regulations can be followed if the technical specification of the equipment was
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based on these requirements. Reference is made to Petroleum Safety Authority Norway regulations
that describe when maritime regulations can be applied. In such circumstances, a competent person
authorised by the Norwegian Maritime Authority shall be used. For lifting appliances in the drilling
area, the same requirements to the use of enterprise of competence apply as on permanently placed
facilities.
Classification societies that are recognised by the Norwegian Maritime Authority and that inspect
lifting equipment as part of the class notation "DRILL N" and "CRANE N" on a facility can carry out a
control as an enterprise of competence, provided that the control is carried out and reported in
accordance with requirements in this NORSOK standard.
The company shall describe how requirements to enterprise of competence are addressed. The
description shall, as a minimum, include:
• responsibilities and roles,

• organisation;
• any use of an external enterprise of competence;
• independence.
An enterprise of competence shall be sufficiently independent such that the assessment of the
equipment is not influenced by external factors. In this respect, reference is made to NS-EN ISO/IEC
17020, which describes general requirements of bodies that carry out inspections.
In connection with competent control, competent personnel connected to the enterprise of

competence can perform function testing of a lifting appliance without having the certificate of
competence for operating the appliance. This shall be approved by the operational responsible person.
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H.2 Initial control

Lifting appliances shall be controlled by an enterprise of competence prior to initial use, after each
assembly at a new workplace, and in the event of modifications whereby lifting appliances appear to
be new. The purpose of the control is to verify compliance with the regulatory requirements, prudent
set up/installation, safe functioning and necessary documentation (user manual, declaration of
conformity etc.). This control supplements the function tests carried out by the manufacturer at the
fabrication site.
The requirement for initial control also applies to lifting accessories before initial use (normally
covered by a certificate issued by the manufacturer or supplier). Initial control of offshore containers
shall comply with MSC/Circ. 860 and NS-EN 12079-1, -2, -3/DNVGL-ST-E271 .
For temporarily assembled lifting appliances, the requirement for an initial control by an enterprise of
competence is considered to be fulfilled through implementation of the procedure described in 8.3.
Launching arrangements, including any sliding track and recovery arrangement for rescue equipment
and evacuation equipment, are also covered by the requirement for initial control of lifting equipment.
Existing equipment that was not originally constructed and certified as lifting equipment, but which,
due to reclassification, change in use or other factors (such as SDLA used on the drill floor), can be
used as lifting equipment. A precondition for this is that the enterprise of competence performs an
initial control and, on the basis of the safety level being in compliance with technical requirements
described for this type of equipment in NORSOK R-002, issues a certificate for this equipment. In the
event of missing documentation of the technical safety level, the manufacturer, supplier, owner or
enterprise of competence can prepare new documentation that describes the technical safety level. An
absence of risk assessment of the safety of machinery performed by the manufacturer in accordance
with NS-EN ISO 12100 [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.], can be substituted by a safety assessment,
with reference to H.6, performed and documented by the owner, user or enterprise of competence. For
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example, methods described in ISO/TR 14121-2 can be used [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.].
NOTE Reclassification of existing equipment as lifting equipment can entail the owner assuming manufacturer's
liability.
H.3 Periodic control
Lifting equipment shall be controlled periodically by an enterprise of competence. As a general rule, a
periodic control shall be carried out every twelve months, no later than within the same month one
year after the previous control.
A periodic control shall also be performed when starting up lifting appliances that have been out of
operation for more than six months.
Procedures shall be prepared describing competent control for each type of lifting appliance and lifting
accessories.
The periodic control shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions for use and shall as a minimum
include:
• verify that documentation is available and up-to-date for the appliance's users. (Applies to
instructions for use, certificates etc.);
• review of reports from the enterprise of competence, maintenance and equipment history from
the last control period;
• use of lifting appliance in relation to design life time and assessment of the need for initiating life
time analysis;
• condition control including marking;
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• function tests;
• on manual chain hoists, the overload protection (torque limiter) shall be function-tested and, if
necessary, adjusted;
• reporting and signing for completed control.
Offshore containers shall be inspected annually in compliance with MSC/Circ. 860, NS-EN 12079-1,-2,-
3/DNVGL-ST-E271 -1, the manufacturer's instructions and statutory regulations.
As an alternative to periodic competent control of simpler lifting accessories (i.e. shackles, eye
bolts/nuts, fibre slings, wire rope slings), the company's loan scheme for lifting accessories can be
accepted as equivalent. This assumes that reception control of loaned equipment and inspections are
performed before loaning again. Personnel who perform reception control before re-loaning shall have
G11K competence. Controls performed are to be documented in the facility's loan register and the
annual colour shall be applied. The loan scheme shall be regularly verified by technical and
operational support in the company.
H.4 Special control/extraordinary control

Special controls are performed when the equipment is to have enhanced condition control in order to
assess whether continued operation is prudent on the basis of the original design life.
Factors that trigger this type of control can be the following:
Table H.1 – Factors for special controls

FACTORS Comments
a. Statutory time intervals Maritime 5-yearly
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b. Enterprise of competence Routines (for example, 4 years or 5 years)
c. Manufacturer's instructions See instructions for use
When the periodic control (see ISO 9927-1)
d. As in ISO 12482 demonstrates a clear deterioration of the crane's
condition
When an increasing number of faults is registered
e. As in ISO 12482
(can be deduced from maintenance costs)
This applies only to series production hoists where
f. As in ISO 12482 Annex A the load is directly suspended from the hoist; see ISO
4306–1. Definitions Section 4.7
g. NS-EN 12079-3/ DNVGL-ST-E271 Require for 4-yearly inspections of containers
An enterprise of competence shall perform an extraordinary control of lifting equipment
• following exposure to, or where there is suspicion of, overloading or damage;

• following major modifications;
• in the event of a change in owner of lifting appliances;
• when more frequent controls are required as a result of the environment in which the lifting
equipment is placed.
The scope of the extraordinary control depends on the situation and the reason for the control. An
enterprise of competence can determine the scope of the control in consultation with the
manufacturer and technical responsible person.
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H.5 Assembly control

The assembly/installation and use of lifting equipment shall comply with the specifications issued by
the manufacturer before it is deployed in a new location.
The control shall be performed when:
• safe use of the lifting appliance is dependent on installation conditions such as

anchoring/foundation. Competent control shall ensure that the foundation is designed and
documented for all load conditions it can be subject to;
• lifting equipment is re-assembled or re-installed in a new location except where lifting equipment
is designed to allow limited dismantling for transport between different user sites or changes in
configuration that are compliant with the manufacturer's specifications, for example temporary
cranes.
For assembling mobile lifting appliances (well intervention equipment, mobile cranes, temporary
winches etc.), the foundation's capacity in a defined area shall be documented and approved by an
enterprise of competence. In the case of re-assembly in the same area, a new approval by enterprise of
competence is not required if the conditions are unchanged. In that case, assembly and foundation
work can be approved by the lifting appliance operator if assembly procedures are adequate.
H.6 Safety assessment
A safety assessment shall be carried out on lifting equipment that shows an increasing failure rate, that
causes serious undesirable incidents, that is at risk of fatigue fracture, whose use has been reclassified
or that creates other reasonable doubt about safety through continued use.
Depending on the need, the safety assessment can include causal analysis, life time analysis, gap
analysis against current requirements, classification and establishment of barriers, operational risk
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analysis (ref. NS-EN ISO 12100 [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.]), assessment of amended scope of
application, working environment study etc.
The safety assessment can be carried out by an enterprise of competence or others that have thorough
competence in the relevant equipment.
H.7 Documentation of control
Documentation of control carried out by an enterprise of competence and any safety assessments shall
be available on the facility.
Initial control shall be documented in the form of a certificate. In addition, a control register/control
card or similar shall be issued for recording subsequent controls.
The documentation can be available in electronic or paper format.
The scope of the control for certification purposes will vary, depending on whether EU directives or
maritime regulations apply.
NOTE 1 EU directives
Here, the manufacturer's declaration of conformity and CE mark in accordance with Atil Regulations for
machinery is to be used as a basis for issuing the certificate; special reference is made to Atil Regulations for the
execution of work clause 13 for a description of documentation of competent controls. See also Annex E.
NOTE 2 Maritime regulations

Here, the certificate can be based on, for example, Norwegian Maritime Authority’s Regulations concerning deck
cranes etc. on mobile facilities, or Regulations concerning cargo-handling appliances in ships . Similarly, the
classification regulations or the declaration of conformity and mark of conformity in accordance with Norwegian
Maritime Authority’s The Marine Equipment Regulations can be used as a basis where this is applicable.
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The certificate shall include, as a minimum:
• product information, test load and allowable working load;

• references to regulations and standards that the equipment has been constructed to;
• description of control scope, including references to other certificates etc.;
• any operational restrictions ;
• signature by enterprise of competence.
After periodic or extraordinary control has been carried out, the enterprise of competence shall issue a
report that clearly states:
• the controlled lifting equipment (identification number/description of the assembled lifting

appliance);
• reference to control programmes used;
• failures and defects detected;
• consequences of continued use of the lifting appliance;
• corrective technical and operational measures;
• deadline for rectifying faults;
• name of person who carried out the control;
• date of control.
The enterprise of competence should use the comment codes given in Table H.2 to grade faults and
defects detected during the control.
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Table H.2 – Grading of faults and defects
Comment Designation Status Consequence Action

code with regard to
use
NC NON- Minimum Stop use Rectification,
CONFORMITY requirements to immediately, operational restriction
safety level are not completely or or apply for exemption
fulfilled. partially for
The code indicates an certain
assessment of where operations.
the overall technical
condition of the
equipment in terms
of design, assembly,
set-up and
maintenance does
not satisfy the
statutory
requirements.
RC DIRECTIVE Specific safety- Use can Rectification in
critical requirements continue with response to a directive
are not fulfilled. special caution shall begin immediately
provided that and be completed within
measures the stated deadline.
described by If the deadline cannot be
the enterprise adhered to, a new
of competence deadline shall be
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are approved by the
implemented. enterprise of
competence, otherwise
the RC is considered as
NC.
MO NOTE Specified No immediate Special monitoring and
requirements are consequences. rectification/measures if
fulfilled, but the or when necessary.
condition can
develop negatively.
C COMMENT General comments, None Any actions depend on
rectification what the comments refer
completed or other to.
factors that are
highlighted.
OK No comments. (Only used when None None
other codes are not
stated)
The time limit for rectifying an RC item is 3 months from the control date unless otherwise specified.
A rectification is a complete repair, whereas a measure is a temporary or permanent alternative to

repair, for example operational restriction, other technical solution, precautionary measures, etc.
For lifting equipment, periodic controls shall be documented by signing a control book, certificate or
electronic system. The equipment is to be marked with the annual colour.
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For lifting accessories without unique marking, the periodic control shall be documented through
marking the lifting accessories with the annual colour and control report stating type and number of
controlled units. Slings, with the exception of pennants, with SWL/WLL less than 8 tonnes, can follow
the same procedure even if they have a unique number from the supplier.
The marking shall be clearly visible and permanent. For marking, a suitable adhesive label stating the
control month can be used.
The following colours shall be used:
Table H.3 – Annual colours – competent control

Year: Colour:
2017 Red
2018 Yellow
2019 Green
2020 Blue
etc. etc.
White indicates that the equipment shall not be used.
NOTE 1 Colour coding by annual colours is not used for SDLAs in the drilling areas.
NOTE 2 The term Load Rating for API Spec 8C [Feil! Fant ikke referansekilden.] lifting equipment in
drilling is not identical with SWL and WLL for lifting accessories. If lifting equipment lifted by drawworks is only
marked with Load Rating, it is acceptable that the SWL for lifting outside the well centre is only stated on the
certificate.
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Follow-up of directives from enterprise of competence
The technical responsible person for lifting appliances and lifting accessories is responsible for
ensuring that faults and defects reported by an enterprise of competence are followed up.
The technical responsible person shall ensure that the lifting appliance operator has access to reports
and is informed of findings from competent controls.
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Annex I
(Informative)
Use of risk mapping
I.1 Purpose
In order to achieve safe lifting operations, it is necessary that all involved parties are aware of and can
reduce the hazards inherent in an operation. In this respect, different types of risk mapping can be
used, depending on the complexity of the operations to be performed.
The purpose of risk mapping is to try to identify all potential hazards under all conceivable conditions
and implement measures to reduce or eliminate these.
Beyond identification of hazards as described in sub clause 4.5.2, more comprehensive risk-mapping
methods can be used for all types of lifting operations (see examples in I.3). This mapping is
particularly relevant if:
• available procedures and work descriptions are inadequate;

• the operation involves new and unpredictable risk elements;
• it is desired to alter equipment, develop new equipment, or assess the interaction between new
solutions and the equipment already in operation;
• it is desired to ensure that equipment suitable for the purpose is used, and that the equipment is
used correctly;
• there is an increasing fault frequency or increased risk during certain operations;
• operations are taking place simultaneously;
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• work is taking place on several levels.
With all risk mapping, it is particularly important to involve personnel with operational experience.
I.2 Identification of risk elements
Risk elements means all factors that directly or indirectly can influence the risk of fatality or injury to
personnel, damage to the environment, or material damage or losses.
Identifying risk elements is important. If the risk elements are not identified, there will be no
possibility of systematically eliminating or reducing them.
A successful identification of risk elements is based on:
• knowledge of procedures, systems, equipment and components;

• knowledge of activities and operations (the team's own experiences and assessments);
• knowledge of accidents;
• knowledge of undesired incidents and near-miss accidents;
• systematics and analysis methods.
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I.3 Methods for risk mapping

In order to ensure that risk mapping is carried out systematically, different methods have been
developed, including:
Safe job analysis (SJA)

An SJA is a systematic and documented review of all risk elements before a specific work task or
operation, such that measures can be implemented in order to eliminate or control the identified risk
elements during the preparations for, and execution of, the work task or operation.
Hazard and operability study (HAZOP) by a competence group

HAZOP by a competence group is a systematic and documented review by means of predefined guide
words, and is implemented by personnel with special competence within the relevant specialist areas.
For lifting operations, obvious group members can be the lifting appliance operator, slinger, signaller,
technical and operational responsible persons, equipment suppliers, vessel crew, etc.
The group shall be headed by a person with sufficient competence to carry out this type of risk
mapping.
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Annex J
(Normative)
Checklist for lifting operations under marginal weather conditions
This checklist shall always be used in the event operations are halted as a result of the operational
limitations in sub clause 6.1.3. The checklist is applicable for offshore cranes both during internal
lifting, and during lifting between supply vessels and the facility. Checklists shall be available both on
the vessel and in the offshore crane. The checklist shall be used for each individual lifting operation
(which may consist of several individual lifts).
For lifting operations between the vessel and facility, the checklist is reviewed by radio
communication between the crane operator, vessel’s navigator on duty, operational responsible
person (or his/her deputy), vessel deck crew and deck operators. For lifts on the facility, use the fields
in the list marked with *. For internal lifts, the crane operator, operational responsible person (or
his/her deputy) and deck operators as a minimum shall participate in the assessment. Based on this
joint review, a decision is taken whether the entire or parts of the operation can begin/continue.
Under no circumstances shall operations exceed the limitations applicable for the vessel, crane or
facility. Completed checklists shall be kept for at least one week.
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CHECKLIST FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS UNDER MARGINAL WEATHER CONDITIONS
TO BE REVIEWED BY RADIO BETWEEN INVOLVED PARTIES.
Vessel Facility Date Time Waves Wind
Involved Duty navigator Vessel Crane Deck Operational

parties deck crew operator operator responsible
person
Cross off
Condition Description Assessed Assessed Comment

by vessel by crane
WEATHER Is visibility adequate for vessel?
Weather side operation (see G-OMO)?
Green seas on cargo deck?
Is there imminent danger of green seas on
cargo deck?
Are there extreme wind forces on vessel?
FACILITY Communication bridge, crane, deck
checked? *
Is visibility from crane adequate? *
Can crane operator see the vessel deck
crew?
Can load be handled safely in wind gusts? *
Are the facility's movements acceptable? *
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Is there space for safe landing of load? *
Is lifting speed sufficient in relation to
waves?
LOAD Can deck load be handled safely?
Can backload be handled safely?
Can bulk hoses be handled safely?
Special lifts, windage, length etc.? *
Can heavy lifts be handled safely? *
Can hazardous cargo be handled safely? *
VESSEL Is there sufficient deck area available?
Is the load suitably placed outside a blind
zone?
Are the escape routes clear on deck?
Are the vessel's/load's movements
acceptable?
MISCELLA
NEOUS
CONCLUSION:
Sign. vessel:_______________ Sign. crane:______________ Date:________ Time:________
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
[1] DNVGL-RP-A203, Technology Qualification
[2] ISO 19901-6, Petroleum and natural gas industries – Specific requirements for offshore structures –
Part 6: Marine operations
[3] DNVGL-ST-N001, Marine operations and marine warranty
[4] ICMA M 187, Guidelines for Lifting Operation
[5] ISO/TR 14121-2, Safety of machinery – Risk assessment – Part 2: Practical guidance and examples
of methods
[6] IMCA SEL023 Guidance on Non-Destructive Examination (NDE) by Means of Magnetic Rope Testing)
[7] NS-EN ISO 12100, Safety of machinery – General principles for design – Risk assessment and risk
reduction
[8] API Spec 8C, Specification for Drilling and Production Hoisting Equipment (PSL 1 and PSL 2)
Lawrence MacLeod.
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8.3 Approval of attachment points and temporarily assembled lifting appliances 31

Annexes A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J are normative. Annex I is informative.

3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations

3.1 Terms and definitions

MSC The Maritime Safety Committee

4 Safe use of lifting equipment

4.2 Overall requirements

4.4 Contractor-owned equipment

4.5.1 Early planning

4.5.2 Identification of hazards

4.5.3 Detailed planning

4.6 Pre-use and post-use checks

• visual check of the lifting equipment;

Table 1 – Communication instructions

4.8 Safe execution

4.8.1 Fundamental safety requirements

Personnel shall not walk under a suspended load.

For internal transport, load carriers should be used where practical.

4.8.2 Signaller and slinger

4.8.3 Blind lifts

4.8.4 Lifting operations through hatches and in shafts

4.8.5 Use of tag line

Considerations to be made concerning the use of a tag line:

4.8.6 Transport of scaffolding material and boards

4.8.7 Radioactive sources, trace elements and explosives

4.8.8 Lifting in connection with assembly and disassembly work

4.9 Completion and evaluation

• execution of the lifting operation in accordance with plan;

5 Additional requirements for the lifting of personnel

5.2 General requirements

Routines for lifting of personnel shall be prepared (see annex C).

5.3 Use of suspended work platform suspended on a lifting appliance

When transporting personnel by lifting appliances and suspended work platforms:

Before using a suspended work platform, an SJA shall be carried out.

5.4 Transfer of personnel between facility and vessel by offshore crane

For such transfers, the following apply in addition to 4.5 Planning:

5.6 Use of man-rider winch and riding belt

5.7 Use of elevating work platforms

Tools shall be secured against falling.

6 Additional requirements for the use of different lifting appliances

6.1 Offshore cranes

6.1.1 Shift handover

6.1.2 Necessary personnel

6.1.3 Operational limitations

• when the crane operator considers continued operation unsafe;

6.1.4 Use of lifting accessories

6.1.5 Loading and unloading of supply vessel

The talk should include:

6.1.6 Loading and unloading using load carriers

6.1.7 Loading and unloading of drill pipes and casings

Table 2 – Use of wire rope slings for pipes

6.1.8 Receiving and return of bulk

6.1.9 Lifting operations to and from the drill floor