Lift Day Checklist

One-page crew awareness checklist before crane/RTU/equipment picks.

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.

Stop if

• Ask before lift day starts if your role, standing area, signal person, or exclusion zone is unclear.

Watch out

• 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.

Check

• Equipment/curb location
• Staging path
• Exclusion-zone concern
• Roof/floor hazard

Steps

• Know who is in charge of the lift and where apprentices are allowed to stand before the pick starts.
• 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.

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