Jan 19 (edited) • Planning & Pre-Lift Failures
Case Study 73: Last-Minute Load Change Not Reflected in Lift Plan
Incident Overview
A lift was planned for a known load weight and configuration. Just before lifting, additional items were added “to save time.” The lift plan was not updated, and no reassessment took place. The crane operated closer to capacity than intended.
What Went Wrong
A change to the load invalidated the lift plan, but the operation continued as if nothing had changed.
Key Lessons Learned
Small changes have big effects
Lift plans are not flexible documents
Convenience increases risk
Safety Recommendations
Any change to load weight, size, or configuration requires the lift to stop and the plan to be reviewed and reapproved.
●LOLER Reg. 8 – Changes invalidate the lift plan.
●LOLER Reg. 9 – Planning must be carried out by a competent person.
●PUWER Reg. 4 – Equipment limits must not be exceeded.
●BS 7121-1 – Any change requires reassessment.
Key point
Small changes create big risks.
Wolf Lifting Dynamics – Safe Lifting UK | Case Study 73
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Case Study 73: Last-Minute Load Change Not Reflected in Lift Plan
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