SAFETY MOMENT | MENA
Line of Fire Awareness | Lifting / Hoisting Activities
Are You Aware of Line of Fire for Lifting / Hoisting Activities?
Lifting / Hoisting Activities Verification
Line of Fire is the horizontal or vertical path of the load
being lifted, suspended, moved, pushed or pulled.
Is the lifting area designated, barricaded
and access restricted?
Lines of Defense (LOD) Category and verification activities
Hazard
Risk
Line of
Defense
Category
Lifting / Hoisting
Activities
Unmanaged
lifting / hoisting
activities can
cause injuries /
fatalities
Life Rule Safe Mechanical
Lifting
Am I aware of the path of the load?
Critical
Verification
Activities
Classification - Description
Red zones
Establish work barriers and
exclusion zones for moving
objects, lifting & hosting, pressure
releases, tensioned lines, and
spring-loaded devices
Lifting plan
Review the lifting plan including
hands free tools and qualified
banksman/spotter.
Life Rule Line of Fire
Equipment/
Tool/ Material
inspection
Are you or anybody else in the line of
fire of any lifting or hoisting activities?
Target is Isolated
Have I reviewed the Lifting Plan before
the job?
Verify the good condition and
valid certification for the lifting
equipment or pressurized
equipment
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Use your SWA if you see any Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition.
Is a qualified Banksman/Spotter
available?
Is the lifting equipment certified and in
good condition?
Am I using hands free tools such as tag
lines or push pull sticks?
Have I ensured there are no loose
objects?