Top 5 Safety Practices in Heavy Lift & Rigging Projects
In Singapore, heavy lift & rigging should never be compromised when it comes to safety. Regardless of whether it’s the moving of transformers, chillers, or heavy industrial equipment, the risks of these activities are very high if safety precautions are not thoroughly observed. At Jaberson, safety is the core of our project logistics and rigging operations.
1. Comprehensive Planning and Risk Assessment
Safe heavy lift & rigging planning are a must and this has to be done well in advance before the first piece of equipment can be moved.
- First, the site survey is conducted to find out the limitations such as space, ground load, and overhead clearance.
- Engineering drawings are prepared; load is calculated and risk is assessed.
- Moreover, the team even goes a step further to plan the alternative methods and emergency scenarios.
Lacking proper planning, even the most modern and sophisticated lifting equipment will not be able to give safety any guarantee.
2. Using the Right Rigging Equipment
Heavy lift & rigging is a task that deals with specialised tools and cranes, which are not your typical conventional ones. Try to utilize:
- Hydraulic skidding installation techniques for moves that require precision
- Self-locking cube jacks for controlled release and lifting
- Turntables and alignment devices for the last step towards positioning
One of the most important aspects of regular maintenance are the inspections, certifications, and load testing that help every piece of rigging equipment to function smoothly and reliably even under heavy loads.
3. Skilled and Certified Personnel
The best and most hi-tech equipment can only be as safe as the operators handling them.
- Rigging specialists and engineers are required to be well trained and be gave certification and this it is done with respect to the safety standards in Singapore.
- Before the execution, teams are briefed in lift plans, communication protocols, and work instructions.
- Upskilling is a continuous process and ensures that workers are always updated on the latest practices and technologies in rigging.
4. Strict Adherence to Load Management
Overloading or uneven distribution of the load is among the top most common risks in heavy lift & rigging.
- Makes sure that all lifting points are checked and balanced before every move.
- Load-spreading beams are used in this case to help protect the areas that are either fragile or are cantilevered.
- For high-risk lifts, real-time monitoring systems are installed and are always used to ensure that stability is maintained throughout the operation.
In such a case, the accidents such as tipping, shifting, or structural stress failures are prevented.
5. Continuous Safety Monitoring and Communication
The safety officers and engineers who are present physically on the site are constantly monitoring and checking every stage of the lift during the executing process.
- Communication in real-time is carried out between rigging operators, spotters, and supervisors.
- Emergency stop protocols are always ready and can be used immediately in case of any emergency.
- Laser alignment devices are used to achieve accuracy and also to lower the risk of manual handling.
Such a kind of proactive monitoring thus enables the event of any irregularities being detected on the spot and the necessary correction made before the situation escalates.
Heavy lift & rigging is considered to be the most difficult and complicated part of the project logistics. Nevertheless, through the detailed planning, utilization of right equipment, availability of skilled manpower, proper management of the load and continuous monitoring, companies are in a position to carry out such complicated works with the assurance of success.
At Jaberson, our focus on safety and accuracy has won us the heavy lift & rigging in Singapore as a preferred partner that has been instrumental in the success of various projects in sectors such as data centers, wafer fabrication, pharmaceuticals, petrochemicals, and many more. In situations when safety and functionality are of paramount importance, the selection of the right partner is what makes the biggest difference.
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