Lifting · Printable resource
Pre-lift planning checklist
Prompts for the pre-lift briefing: load, equipment, ground, load path, exclusion zone, signals and stop conditions.
- Format
- PDF (A4) · printable web page
- For
- Lift supervisors, appointed persons, slingers and operators
- Version
- v1.0 · reviewed 30 October 2026
SAFETY SUTRAS · FIELD RESOURCEv1.0Pre-lift planning checklist
For routine lifts and pre-lift briefings. Complex lifts need a written lift plan prepared by a competent person.
Lift description
Date / time
Lifting equipment
Person directing the lift
Load and equipment
- Load weight, centre of gravity and lifting points are known
- Equipment capacity is adequate for this radius / configuration
- Lifting equipment and accessories are inspected and within examination date
- Pre-use checks are complete
Site and people
- Ground conditions under outriggers / tracks have been assessed
- Overhead lines, structures and other obstructions are identified
- Load path is agreed and the exclusion zone is set. No one under the load
- Signals, communication method and the STOP signal are agreed by everyone
- Weather / wind limits for this lift are known
Specific hazards and controls for this lift
Confirmation
Stop the lift if
Briefing given by
General discussion aid, not a risk assessment, permit or procedure. Adapt to your site’s hazards, legal requirements and competent advice.
SAFETYSUTRAS.COM · FREE RESOURCE · ADAPT BEFORE USEv1.0 · reviewed 30 October 2026