Safety checklist — Lifting / Crane operations
Crane operations and load handling. Compliant with Québec's Construction Safety Code (CSTC) and CNESST standards.
Before operations
14 items- ✓
PPE worn: hard hat, high-visibility vest, boots, gloves
- ✓
Lift plan established: weight, radius, crane capacity
- ✓
Crane inspected — valid compliance certificate
- ✓
Slings and accessories inspected — no deformation or wear
- ✓
Rated capacity posted on equipment (CNESST requirement)
- ✓
Signal person designated, trained and in hi-vis vest
- ✓
Lifting zone marked — no passage under the loadCritical
ℹ️ Zero tolerance: no one under a moving load
- ✓
Power lines identified — safe distance respected
- ✓
Signal person ↔ crane operator communication established and continuous
- ✓
Load never passes over peopleCritical
ℹ️ Signal person must guide load so it never passes over anyone
- ✓
Smooth movements — no sudden jerks
- ✓
Load guided by tag line — never by hand
- ✓
Signal person visible to crane operator at all times
- ✓
Wind monitored — stop if gusts exceed manufacturer's limit
After operations
4 items- ✓
Crane secured: boom clear, hook raised, brake set
- ✓
Slings and accessories stored under cover
- ✓
Crane logbook completed
- ✓
Work area cleared and secured
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Risks and prevention — Lifting and crane operations
Crane operations are strictly governed by the CSTC and CSA Z150 standards. A lift plan is required for critical loads. Operators must hold a valid competency certificate and know their crane's capacity based on radius and configuration.
The signaller must maintain constant communication with the operator and know standardized hand signals. No one may stand under a suspended load. Slings, shackles, and hooks must be inspected before each shift and removed from service if deformed or excessively worn.
Wind conditions, proximity to power lines, and soil capacity under outriggers are critical factors to verify before each lift.
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