After the work area, load weights, type of crane, and other factors are inputted, the CAD software does the rest. Newer TechnologiesĬomputer-Aided Design (CAD) has made drawing these plans much easier and faster. These plans are usually drawn up by engineers with detailed and exacting measurements. Every lift has its own plan because every situation is different. If different materials need to be lifted or different cranes selected to make the lift, a new plan is needed. Hopefully, the lift goes as planned, and then it’s on to the next lift. The operator should be given instructions for the crane and rigging crews to secure the materials. The area below the lift needs to be cordoned off by cones or barricades for safety. Called a lift plan, there are several factors to consider lift radius of the crane or boom, weight to be lifted, and even the amount of wind in the area.įrom this plan, potential obstacles can be removed or otherwise dealt with. Whether it’s using a lift boom to repair a transformer atop a power pole or lifting 100 tons of material 100 feet in the air, careful planning is needed.
