2) Planning should consider a wide range of factors including:
• The selection of lifting appliances and gear. This will be determined by:
- The load to be lifted, including the slings, shackles, block and other lifting gear;
- The radius of operation,
- The height of the lift,
- The presence of any restrictions in the form of overhead cables or lifts inside buildings, etc.,
- The visibility of the load throughout its travel,
- The method of attaching the slings