OFFSHORE APPOINTED PERSON

• Select the correct crane and accessories for the specific task
  • Prepare the lift plan and ensure the required controls are in place
  • Ensure that the lifting equipment is maintained, examined and appropriate for use
  • Check that load integrity and stability are satisfactory
  • Ensure that people involved are competent for performing their task, aware of the task and procedures to be followed,

and aware of their responsibilities

• Ensure competent supervisor available should the Appointed Person delegate his duties of part thereof to others
  • Ensure all necessary test certificates and other documents are available
  • Ensure all other statutory requirements and any necessary work permits are in place
  • Identify all hazards and restricted areas
  • Ensure that the person directing crane movements (Signaler / Banksman) is readily identifiable to the crane operator
  by wearing high visibility clothing or distinguishing markings
  • Ensure that the workplace is provided with adequate lighting for night lifting
  • Brief people involved in or affected by the lift
  • Ensure the lift is carried out following the plan. Suspend the lift if changes or conditions (e.g. wind) occur that would
  cause a deviation from the plan
  • Monitor the performance of all involved personnel to ensure that adequate standards of performance are maintained
  • Manage any special issues such as language barriers and new/inexperienced staff
  • Check that there is no deviation from standards for routine lifts
  • Shall allow for concurrent or simultaneous operations that may affect or be affected by the lift, e.g., helicopter
  operations, ballast control, other cranes

Originally posted on Himalayas