Construction Crane Lift Plan Checklist

Comprehensive crane lift plan checklist for routine and critical lifts per OSHA requirements.

  • Industry: Construction
  • Frequency: Per lift
  • Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
  • Role: Lift Director/Crane Operator
  • Total Items: 22
  • Compliance: OSHA 1926.1400-1442, ASME B30.5, ASME B30.3

Load Information

Weight and rigging

  • Load weight determined?
  • Rigging weight included?
  • Total weight calculated?

Crane Capacity

Rated capacity

  • Lift radius determined?
  • Crane capacity verified for radius/configuration?
  • Load within rated capacity?

Ground Conditions

Setup area

  • Ground conditions adequate?
  • Outrigger pads adequate?
  • Crane level?

Hazards

Lift area safety

  • Power line clearance verified?
  • Swing radius barricaded?
  • Personnel cleared from lift zone?

PPE Compliance

PPE inspection

  • Hard hats worn?
  • Safety glasses worn?
  • High-vis vests worn?
  • Steel-toe boots worn?

Fall Protection

OSHA 1926 Subpart M

  • Fall protection above 6 feet?
  • Guardrails intact?
  • Harnesses inspected?

Housekeeping & Organization

Site organization

  • Walkways clear?
  • Materials stored safely?
  • Debris removed?

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