Loading & Lifting Procedure

Loading/ Unloading, Lifting Procedure
PRINCIPAL HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

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1.0 Introduction
Purpose
This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for managing loading/ unloading and
lifting at site area which results from construction, civil, commissioning activities, products and
services that have the potential to be a hazard to human health or to harm environment.
Scope
This document shall be applicable to head office, workshop and all the project sites and
construction activities of PRINCIPAL Constructors private Ltd. This shall also be applicable to
any sub-contractor of PRINCIPAL working on any construction project.
2.0 Loading/unloading and lifting equipment: our approach

To ensure equipment is loaded and unloaded safely, our team members must have the appropriate
training and experience. This includes being inducted into our internal policies, procedures, and
processes.
These internal guidelines are also used in conjunction with site specific rules and traffic management
plans, site induction training and regulations relevant to each individual equipment and vehicle
specifications.
To ensure that loads are correctly positioned, and drivers record mass and dimension data for each
load.
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3.0 Site workers Communication

Before loading/unloading and lifting Communication with site personnel is necessary to ensure the
safety of drivers, workers on the site and the general public. If a specific risk or hazard that cannot be
eliminated is identified, operations should not take place until control measures have been
determined and implemented. This is particularly necessary in the case of an unfamiliar commodity
or location and/or where there are unfavorable weather conditions.
4.0 Safe loading/unloading and lifting areas
Before any load/unload and lifting commences, we require all drivers to complete the necessary
controls and implement at site area.
Designated loading/unloading and lifting areas should be sectioned off where required, a check
should be done for overhead electric cables, the area should be cleared of debris, and any uneven
surfaces should be identified.
Pedestrians and workers not involved in the loading/unloading process should vacate the area, there
should be no chance of vehicles coming and lifting machines like mobile crane fork lifter etc into
contact with stray cables or wires and trailers must be parked on firm level ground so the load can be
positioned evenly.
A safe waiting place should also be available to all persons on a site that are not involved in the
loading / unloading and lifting until the operation is completed and loads are appropriately restrained.
5.0 Load restraint/security

The golden rule here is: an uneven or overloaded vehicle and lifting machines or equipment are very
dangerous one. Uneven loads cause the lifting equipment and loading vehicle to lose balance, so all
weight should be distributed as evenly as possible across the trailer throughout the loading and
unloading process.
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If this is not considered, it causes great risk on the road and site area. With overloaded vehicles
potentially becoming unstable, making steering difficult and increasing strain on the vehicle when
braking.
All equipment should be loaded, positioned and secured in a safe and logical manner that eliminates
the risk of movement and in a way that considers the unloading process – to ensure no unnecessary
risk at the end of the journey.
Load restraints should be checked periodically to ensure that there has not been any movement of the
load during the journey and that there has not been any wear on the restraints themselves and that
they are still safe.
6.0 Safety equipment and risk prevention measures
We have a range of job-specific equipment and processes in place to ensure loading/unloading and
lifting of equipment is done safely,
– Vehicles and lifting machines are fitted with warning lights and signals and appropriate signage
whether it be over size signs or dangerous goods signage,
– High visibility cones are available to cordon off the work zone as necessary,
– Qualified forklift operators or crane operators are used when required,
– A harness system is used when working at height, and
– PPE is used at all times, like safety shoes, high visibility vests, safety goggles, safety hard hat.
The loading/unloading and lifting area should also feature safeguards to prevent the driver/ operator
inadvertently moving the vehicle before the load is fully secured.
To reduce this risk, we utilize:
– Traffic lights to clearly indicate when safe to move,

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– Vehicle and trailer restraints to prevent movement, and
– process whereby the vehicle keys and/or paperwork is handed over to the person in charge of
loading/unloading, and only given back to the driver when safe to move.
7.0 Communication
We can utilize all the equipment in the world, but the most effective and important safety tool is
communication.
Challenges to communication, such as language barriers are addressed through clear signage which
uses nationally recognized symbols.
Communication is especially important when multiple companies are involved in a load, each
bringing their own varying job processes and approaches to safety.
To combat this, we take the time to plan every job in advance, with an agreement reached regarding
how the load will be handled, who will be there to oversee the job, how they will be instructed, and
what equipment is needed. All parties are across each step of the process to ensure we’re all on the
same page.
8.0 Vehicle and lifting equipment’s readiness

The readiness of the lifting machine and vehicles has a big impact when loading/unloading and
lifting equipment. All trucks or fork lifter must be fully maintained to manufacturer’s specifications
and safety standards, with the relevant registration.
The vehicle must also have the capability and features required to handle the load. Vehicle operators
must also utilize available safety features relevant to the job, e.g. vehicle/trailer brakes and stabilizers
applied while loading/unloading.
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9.0 Timing
Safety takes priority over speed when loading/unloading and lifting equipment. Time will vary
depending on the location, load, vehicle, and machinery.
For example, smaller machines usually take 30-45 minutes to complete a load/unload. The larger
machines (or machines with multiple attachments) could take more than an hour.
We believe it is our responsibility to take care of the equipment/product we transport from start to
finish. Our team ensure nothing is damaged and all equipment used meets mandatory load restraint
guidelines.
A client may choose to be onsite to supervise or oversee the loading/unloading. However it is not
their responsibility to ensure the operation is done safely. That lies with our team, who have the
experience and knowledge to ensure the process is as safe and efficient as possible.
Our loading/unloading and lifting procedures ensure our team, and your equipment are kept safe.
Prepared by:
Khurram Shahzad
HSE Manager
PCPL-Eighteen Islamabad

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Loading/ Unloading, Lifting Procedure

PRINCIPAL HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT

Loading/ Unloading, Lifting Procedure

2.0 Loading/unloading and lifting equipment: our approach

3.0 Site workers Communication

4.0 Safe loading/unloading and lifting areas

5.0 Load restraint/security

6.0 Safety equipment and risk prevention measures

– Qualified forklift operators or crane operators are used when required,

– A harness system is used when working at height, and

To reduce this risk, we utilize:

– Traffic lights to clearly indicate when safe to move,

8.0 Vehicle and lifting equipment’s readiness

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