Operations training
Crane and Hoist / V2 02052025
Loads. An even centre of gravity that is below lifting points. Sufficient structural integrity to withstand forces applied by lifting slings. Known or easily calculated weights
Environment. Steady environmental conditions. Avoidance of hazardous, difficult or restricted areas
Equipment. Fixed items of lifting equipment. Single items of lifting equipment. Lifting equipment is used within normal operating parameters
Accessories. Lifting accessories are within normal operating parameters. Standard slinging arrangements
Competent person A competent person must have sufficient technical experience operating cranes and hoists obtained by (for example) work experience, crane and hoist trainings, and crane and hoist manufacturers’ trainings. Furthermore, a competent person must be deemed as such by the relevant duty holder
Crane
A lifting device, that can move, as a minimum, in three dimensions (See annex 1, Equipment)
Documentation
Material that provides official information, or evidence, or that serves as a record or log-book
Duty holder
The duty holder on a wind farm varies depending on the specific context and jurisdiction. However, in general, the duty holder is typically the entity or organisation responsible for the overall operation, management, and safety of the wind farm. This could be the owner or operator of the wind farm, or a designated entity appointed by the owner or operator
Lifting from a moving platform, e.g. CTV moving in waves and not moored or pushing on to a WTG transition piece
Dynamic lifting
A zone where there is a risk of objects falling from height, and there is a risk of injury to persons or significant damage to plant and equipment from dropped or falling objects. In some localities the terms “Restricted Access Area”, “Restricted Access Zone”, or “Exclusion Zone” may be used Working at different levels in a structure, where there is a risk of objects falling from one level to a lower level, shall be avoided. A safety perimeter or safety area can be established and barricaded off to keep personnel from entering. Staying out of the drop zone aims to prevent injury from falling objects
Drop zone
Hoist
A hoist is a type of lifting equipment designed to raise and lower loads
Inspection
Inspection in this standard refers to: inspection done by a competent person to determine if a crane and hoist is as specified in the relevant manufacturer’s manual and local legislation and, as such, is safe to operate
Global Wind Organisation ©2025 / www.globalwindsafety.org
5 / 111
Made with FlippingBook interactive PDF creator