Lift Day Checklist
One-page crew awareness checklist before crane/RTU/equipment picks.
First move
Know who is in charge of the lift and where apprentices are allowed to stand before the pick starts.
Use when
A crane pick, RTU set, curb adapter, large duct lift, or other equipment pick is coming and apprentices need to know where to stand and what not to touch.
Field steps
- Confirm lift lead, signal person, exclusion zone, staging path, tag-line plan, and radio/hand-signal rules.
- Know whether apprentices are observers, runners, tag-line helpers, or staying clear.
- Walk the roof/floor path for trip hazards, open edges, overhead power, skylights, and material clutter.
- Keep hands off rigging unless assigned and trained.
- Stop and ask if you do not know your role.
Do not
- Do not stand under the load.
- Do not grab rigging, hooks, slings, or tag lines unless assigned and trained.
- Do not walk into the exclusion zone because you are curious.
- Do not assume watching one lift makes you a rigger.
Ask when
Ask before lift day starts if your role, standing area, signal person, or exclusion zone is unclear.
Photos/info to collect
- Equipment/curb location
- Staging path
- Exclusion-zone concern
- Roof/floor hazard