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- Carry out ” risk assessment” prior to commencing operation to ensure that all possible areas of hazard are taken account of and all risks are at the acceptable ,tolerable risk level.
- All the free surface effects should be reduced or eliminated , if possible , so to have positive value of GM throughout the operation.
- Ensure that the stability of the vessel is adequate to compensate for the anticipated angle of heel that can be experienced when the load at the maximum angle of outreach.
- Ensure that area is clear of all unnecessary personnel.
- check that winch drivers are competent and that all winches are in placed into double gear to ensure slow moving operation.
- Aditional rigging should be secured as per the ships rigging plan.
- A full inspection of all lifting tackles , blocks , shackles , guys and wires should be conducted before operation .
- Allowance should be made for the weight lifted plus the weight of purchase
- Try to avoid Shock due to Slipping or sudden start.
- Ensure that the deck area where the load is to be loaded is clear of obstruction.
- Ensure that deck plate is laid with timber barriers (heavy dunnage to spread the weight of the load.