Incident Overview A load was left suspended while the team discussed an issue with the landing area. What Went Wrong Exposure time under suspended load was increased unnecessarily. Key Lessons Learned - Suspended loads increase risk Safety Recommendations Loads must be lowered to a safe position before discussions. ●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 8 (Organisation and control of lifting operations) ●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 8 (Information and instructions) ●BS 7121-1 – Minimising time under suspended loads; active supervision and decision-making ●HSG guidance – Reducing exposure to suspended load risk Wolf Lifting Dynamics Limited – Safety HUB | Case Study 49

Incident Overview Formwork beams were lifted using a double-choke configuration where one sling failed to tension correctly. What Went Wrong The lift continued despite visible imbalance and lack of intervention. Key Lessons Learned - Sling behaviour must be verified - Uneven tension indicates instability Safety Recommendations Lifts must stop immediately if sling behaviour is abnormal. ●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Strength and stability); Regulation 8 (Safe system of work) ●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Suitability); Regulation 9 (Training and competence) ●BS 7121-1 – Slinging techniques; requirement for test lifts and verification of load sharing ●Industry good practice – Immediate stop required where abnormal sling behaviour is observed Wolf Lifting Dynamics Limited – Safety HUB | Case Study 48

Incident Overview Two full gas bottles were lifted inside a boat skip rather than approved bottle cages. A debris net was placed over the top to give the appearance of safety. What Went Wrong An inappropriate lifting method was used and the net provided no restraint. Key Lessons Learned - Appearance of safety is not safety - Gas bottles are high-consequence loads Safety Recommendations Gas bottles must only be lifted using approved transport cages. ●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Stability); Regulation 8 (Organisation and protection of persons) ●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Suitability of equipment for purpose) ●BS 7121-1 – Control of lifting operations; prohibition of improvised containment ●HSE Guidance (Compressed Gas Safety) – Requirement for approved gas bottle transport cages ●CDM 2015 – Management of high-consequence hazards on construction sites Wolf Lifting Dynamics Limited – Safety HUB | Case Study 47

Incident Overview Multiple one-tonne bulk bags were lifted overhead on a live construction site. The bags were clearly labelled with instructions requiring a single transport lift using four chains, one connected to each corner loop. Despite this, the bags were lifted again using fewer attachment points after their initial transport lift. What Went Wrong Manufacturer instructions were ignored and no one exercised stop-work authority. Key Lessons Learned - Manufacturer instructions are mandatory - Collective silence enables unsafe lifting Safety Recommendations Bulk bags must only be lifted in accordance with manufacturer instructions. ●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Strength and stability of loads); Regulation 8 (Organisation of lifting operations) ●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 4 (Suitability of work equipment); Regulation 8 (Information and instructions) ●BS 7121-1 – Selection and use of lifting accessories; compliance with manufacturer instructions ●Manufacturer guidance – Bulk bag lifting limits, single-use lifting eyes and specified sling configurations Wolf Lifting Dynamics Limited – Safety HUB | Case Study 46

Incident Overview Multiple warning signs indicated an unsafe lifting operation, including poor slinging and unstable load behaviour. Despite this, the lift continued without intervention. What Went Wrong Normalisation of deviation and failure to exercise stop-work authority allowed the unsafe lift to proceed. Key Lessons Learned - Silence enables unsafe lifting - Stop-work authority must be used - Experience does not replace judgement Safety Recommendations All lifting team members must be empowered to stop unsafe lifts immediately. ●LOLER 1998 – Regulation 8 (Organisation and safe systems of work) ●PUWER 1998 – Regulation 8 (Information and instructions); Regulation 9 (Training) ●BS 7121-1 – Stop-work authority, communication, and decision-making during lifting operations ●HSG guidance / site safety rules – Behavioural safety and intervention expectations Wolf Lifting Dynamics Limited – Safety HUB | Case Study 45