Crane Lift Guidance Document
This guidance document is a supplement in order to provide information for Frito Lay Contractor Crane Non-critical
Lift Pre Planning. Use of this document is for Pre-Planning documentation and communication only and is not
designed to be a substitute or extension of any Federal or State Regulatory Requirement. For Critical lifts, additional
planning shall be required in accordance with regulatory standards.
Purpose and Scope
This document provides the information to facilitate the protection of Frito Lay personnel, project personnel, and
property during crane operation. This document applies to all project contract partner(s), construction site personnel,
and contracted operators responsible for crane operations.
Definitions:
Crane Radius: the measurement from the center of the crane rotation to the center of the load at time of lift.
Fall Zone: (Max. Length/Height of Load being lifted) the area (including but not limited to the area directly beneath
the load) in which it is reasonably foreseeable that partially or completely suspended materials could fall in the event
of an incident.
Hazard Zone: the combined distance of the Crane Radius and Fall Zone. This is the area in which all personnel must
not be present for the duration of the lift.
Lift Duration: the time during which the crane receives load tension, when the load is placed, and load tension is
removed from the crane.
Procedures: include, but are not limited to: instructions, diagrams, recommendations, warnings, specifications,
protocols and limitations.
Procedure
1. All crane related activity must be analyzed to determine potential impacts to Frito Lay personnel, project
personnel, and property. After completing an analysis, crane lifts found to potentially impact Frito Lay
personnel, project personnel and/or property must have a written Crane Lift Plan developed; see Attachment
A.
a. Should it be determined, by information contained in the Crane Lift Plan, that Frito Lay personnel
who are inside a facility, and fall inside the “Hazard Zone”, additional communication measures shall
be implemented to inform those employees of the potential hazard.
2. For Pre-Planning documentation, Attachments A, B and C must be completed and submitted to the Frito Lay
site Project Manager no later than 7 business days prior to the scheduled lift for review of potential impacts
to facility personnel, operations, and assets.
a. The Crane Lift Plan must include a drawing indicating the Crane Swing Radius and Hazard Zone
(Attachment B). Any potential impacts to existing structures, personnel, or assets must also be
identified on the drawing.
b. Operator of the crane and all Riggers involved in the specified lift operation, must have valid
certifications and be attached to this document (Attachment C).
c. Communication of the lift must be made to all site employees at least 24hrs prior to the lift, and shall
include FL facility.
3. Upon Frito Lay’s determination of potential impacts requiring action, other than standard crane risk
mitigation, a meeting to include all stake holders shall commence to determine crane lift procedures during
potential impact occurrences. The results of this meeting in addition to Attachments A, B, & C will result in a
completion of the pre-planning requirements, for the specific task.
Attachment A: LIFT PLAN
Date:
Contractor:
TBD
Load Description:
American Crane Rental
Location:
Frito-Lay Modesto, Ca
Stacker
Lift Description:
A.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
WEIGHT
Equipment Condition
Weight Empty
Weight of Headache Ball
Weight of Block
Weight of Lifting Bar
Weight of Slings & Shackles
Weight of JIB
 NA
 Erect
 New
14074
0
902
0
84
 Used
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
 Stowed
Weight of Headache Ball on
JIB
 NA
9.
Weight of Cable
 NA
10.
Allowance for Unaccounted
Material in Load/Equipment
11.
Other
Total Weight
Source of Load Weight
Name Plate, Drawings, Calculations
Load Calculations By:
0
15060
Customer
1.
2.
3.
4.
JIB
 Erected
Is JIB to be Used
Length of JIB
Angle of JIB
JIB Capacity of From Chart
C.
1.
CRANE PLACEMENT
Any Deviation From Smooth Solid Foundation
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
Lbs
A.
B.
C.
D.
Vertical
4
Endless Nylon
20'
13,200lbs
Shackle Selection
1"
Pin Diameter (Inches)
8 1/2
Capacity (Tons)
Shackles Attached To Load By
4
Number of Shackles
F CRANE
1. Type of Crane Hydraulic
2. Crane Capacity 75ton
3. Length/Height of Load Ground Level
A. Radius - Max Distance Center of Load
to Center of Crane 50'
B. Length of Boom 120'
C. Angle of Boom at Pick 70
Degrees
D. Angle of Boom at Set 63.6
Degrees
E. Rated Capacity of Crane Under Severest Lifting
Conditions From Chart
1. Over Rear 20,600
Lbs
2. Over Front 20,600
Lbs
3. Over Side 20,600
Lbs
4. From Chart – Rated Capacity of Crane For This
Lift
20,600
5. Maximum Load on Crane
15,060
6. Lift Is
% of Crane Capacity
73
 Stowed
Lbs
None
2.
SIZING OF SLINGS
Sling Selection
A. Type of Arrangement
B. Number of Slings
C. Sling Size
D. Sling Length
E. Rated Capacity of Slings
2.
8.
B.
E.
1.
Electrical Hazards – Min. 20’
None
3.
G
1.
2.
3.
Obstructions to Lift or Swing
Steel Structure
4.
Swing Direction and Boom Degree
360*
D.
1.
2.
CABLE
Size of Cable
Number of Parts of Cable
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
3/4"
2
Special Instructions for Crane, Rigging, Lift, Etc.
PRE-LIFT CHECKLIST
Matting Acceptable
Outriggers Fully Extended
Crane Inspected
Inspected By:
Boom/Load Swing Clear
Head Room Checked
Max Counterweights Used
Tag Lines Used
Operator Current Certification
Experienced Flagman Designated
Qualified Rigger
Lift Verified w/ Crane Load Chart
Wind Conditions 25mph max
Crane Functional Test By:
Task Supervisor
Print:
Sign:
Date:
Crane Operator
Print:
Sign:
Date:
Rigging Supervisor
Print:
Sign:
Date:
YES
NO
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Attachment B: FALL ZONE MAP
Include Drawing Identifying Facility Impacts ( Building structures, Trailer/auto parking, Vehicle drive paths,
Pedestrian walkways covered/uncovered)
12. The user shall operate at reduced ratings to allow
for adverse job conditions such as: soft or uneven ground, out of level conditions, wind, side
loads, pendulum action, jerking or sudden stopping of loads, hazardous conditions, experience
of personnel,traveling withloads, electrical wires, etc. Side load on boom or fly is dangerous and
shall be avoided.
13. Rated lifting capacities do not account for the effects of wind on a suspended load or boom.
Lifting capacities should be considered acceptable for wind speeds up to 20 mph and appropriately
reducedfor windspeeds greater than 20mph. (See Wind Speed Restrictions.)
Wind Speed Restrictions
If The Wind Speed Is:
I Rated Lifted Capacities Must Be Reduced By At Least:
0-20 mph
Normal Lifting Operations (See Capacity Charts)
21-29 mph 40%
30-39 mph
70%
40 mph or Greater
Crane operation must be shutdown and the boom retracted
and lowered to horizontal.
• Additional reductions are required for loads with large wind sail area.
• These restrictions are based on crane on fully extended outriggers.
• During high winds (above 20 mph), the operator shall add 10° to all minimum boom angles due to no
load stability and shall not boom down below that angle.
Crane Radius For Lift (deg.) __________________
90* - 180*
150'
Hazard Zone (ft.) _________________
Attachment C: Certifications
Attach Crane Operator and Rigger certifications