Plan Categories

The decision to use a standard lift plan should be based on the considerations outlined in "Load Handling Activity Considerations", The lift director should determine that none of these considerations would cause the load handling activity to be recategorized.

Prior to the load handling activity, the lift director should verify that the standard lift plan has been developed. The standard lift plan can be written or verbal. See "Forms" for an example of a lift plan template, a rigging data sheet, and for guidance on establishing a limiting wind speed.

Standard Lift Plan

A standard lift plan is a proposed load handling activity plan in which considerations in "Load Handling Activity Consideration", have been evaluated and it has been determined that the load handling activity can be accomplished through standard procedures, and that the load handling activity personnel can execute using common methods, materials, and equipment.

Critical Lift Plan

A critical lift plan is a proposed load handling activity plan in which considerations in "Load Handling Activity Considerations", have been evaluated and it has been determined that the load handling activity exceeds standard lift plan criteria and requires additional planning, procedures, or methods to mitigate the greater risk.