Material handling - Lifting equipment – Lifting operations

Auditing lifting equipment, lifting operations, and material handling is crucial to ensure the safety, compliance, and efficiency of these operations on mobile offshore drilling units (MODUs). An audit of lifting equipment and operations should be conducted by experienced professionals with expertise in offshore operations, lifting regulations, and safety practices. The goal is to ensure the safe and efficient use of lifting equipment, compliance with regulations, and the protection of personnel and assets on MODUs.

Lifting Operations Manual and Local Procedures:

Review the lifting operations manual and local procedures to ensure they align with NORSOK R-003, LOLER, and other relevant regulations.

Evaluate the clarity and comprehensiveness of procedures for various lifting operations.

Planning of Lifting Operations:

Assess the planning process for lifting operations, including risk assessments, equipment selection, and communication of plans to relevant personnel.

Safe Use of Lifting Equipment:

Verify that lifting equipment is used safely, adhering to manufacturer guidelines, inspection requirements, and proper maintenance practices.

Lifting of Personnel:

Evaluate procedures for lifting personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Use of Different Lifting Appliances:

Audit the use of various lifting appliances (cranes, hoists, winches, etc.), ensuring proper operation, maintenance, and operator competence.

Critical Lifting Operations:

Examine procedures and risk assessments for critical lifting operations, such as heavy loads, complex lifts, or lifts in challenging conditions.

Marine Lifting Operations:

Review procedures and safety measures for lifting operations involving marine equipment or personnel transfer between the MODU and support vessels.

Roles and Responsibilities for Maintenance:

Assess the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the maintenance of lifting equipment and lifting operations, including record-keeping and reporting.

Training and Emergency Operations:

Verify that personnel involved in lifting operations are adequately trained in safe practices, emergency response, and evacuation procedures.

Enterprise of Competence (EoC) Follow-Up:

Review the implementation and effectiveness of the Enterprise of Competence (EOC) system, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance.

Tagging of Lifting Equipment:

Audit the tagging and labeling of lifting equipment to indicate inspection status, load capacities, and other relevant information.

Record Keeping and Documentation:

Evaluate the documentation of lifting equipment inspections, maintenance, and operational records, ensuring proper documentation practices.

Communication and Reporting:

Assess communication channels for reporting lifting equipment issues, near-misses, incidents, and maintenance needs.

Competence and Training:

Review the training programs and competency assessments for personnel involved in lifting operations and equipment maintenance.


Lifting Operations Manual and Local Procedures:

Review the lifting operations manual and local procedures to ensure they align with NORSOK R-003, LOLER, and other relevant regulations.

Evaluate the clarity and comprehensiveness of procedures for various lifting operations.

Planning of Lifting Operations:

Assess the planning process for lifting operations, including risk assessments, equipment selection, and communication of plans to relevant personnel.

Safe Use of Lifting Equipment:

Verify that lifting equipment is used safely, adhering to manufacturer guidelines, inspection requirements, and proper maintenance practices.

Lifting of Personnel:

Evaluate procedures for lifting personnel, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry best practices.

Use of Different Lifting Appliances:

Audit the use of various lifting appliances (cranes, hoists, winches, etc.), ensuring proper operation, maintenance, and operator competence.

Critical Lifting Operations:

Examine procedures and risk assessments for critical lifting operations, such as heavy loads, complex lifts, or lifts in challenging conditions.

Marine Lifting Operations:

Review procedures and safety measures for lifting operations involving marine equipment or personnel transfer between the MODU and support vessels.

Roles and Responsibilities for Maintenance:

Assess the roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in the maintenance of lifting equipment and lifting operations, including record-keeping and reporting.

Training and Emergency Operations:

Verify that personnel involved in lifting operations are adequately trained in safe practices, emergency response, and evacuation procedures.

Enterprise of Competence (EoC) Follow-Up:

Review the implementation and effectiveness of the Enterprise of Competence (EOC) system, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance.

Tagging of Lifting Equipment:

Audit the tagging and labeling of lifting equipment to indicate inspection status, load capacities, and other relevant information.

Record Keeping and Documentation:

Evaluate the documentation of lifting equipment inspections, maintenance, and operational records, ensuring proper documentation practices.

Communication and Reporting:

Assess communication channels for reporting lifting equipment issues, near-misses, incidents, and maintenance needs.

Competence and Training:

Review the training programs and competency assessments for personnel involved in lifting operations and equipment maintenance.


Geir Gorm Olsen
Geir Gorm Olsen
Managing Director
ggo@vtcoffshore.no
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Per Inge Flakke
Offshore Installation Manager/ Senior Advisor
pif@vtcoffshore.no
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