• Assessment and planning of lifts with regard to the selection of cranes, lifting gear, equipment, instruction and supervision.
• Ensure that the equipment selected has been adequately inspected and maintained.
• Ensuring that an effective procedure is in place for reporting defects, taking into account remedial actions.
• Taking responsibility for the organization and control of lifting operations.
• Stopping any unsafe operation and to report any incidents.
• Seeing that all aspects of the lift are in conformance with this procedure