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15.1 SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY
LIFTING:
All operations aimed at lifting a load using mechanical means (overhead cranes, forklift trucks, cranes,
hoists, etc.).
COMPLEX LIFTING (LIFTING WITH CRANES)
• Lifting operations do not all have the same complexity in terms of safety. Lifting is considered to be
complex when at least one of the following conditions is met:
- the load to be lifted is greater than 10 tonnes or requires the use of a crane with a capacity
greater than 100 tonnes,
- the weight of the load is greater than 85% of the permissible load specified on the crane chart,
- the centre of gravity of the load is unknown, or its weight is uncertain,
- two cranes at least are necessary to carry out the lifting operation,
- lifting is "blind" (no visual contact between the crane operator and the person responsible for
manoeuvre),
- the load is close to an overhead power line or rigging,
- the load is to be lifted more than 30 meters from the ground,
- the load is particularly bulky (risk of being caught by the wind),
- the consequences of the load falling could be significant (major accident, significant operating
losses for example) particularly when there is lifting above an installation in service which might
be damaged by the load,
- the crane is equipped with a cradle for lifting people.

15.2 - SCOPE
• The general rules outlined in this chapter apply to all operations lifting loads of more than 100kg
excluding:
- lifting using manual force (ropes, pulleys, hoists),
- routine mechanical handling operations associated with production or logistics, such as handling
pallets, small containers, racks of gas cylinders particularly using forklift trucks.
• The concept of complex lifting only covers the use of the cranes.

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15.3 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES

GENERAL RULES
• The lifting methods chosen shall be adapted to the load to be lifted and its environment. The
suitability of the lifting equipment for the weight to be lifted must be checked.
• Lifting is an area which is very often subjected to regulations. National and/or local regulations
should hence be known and applied.
CHECKS
• The lifting methods shall be subject to periodic checks by an authorised person. The checks shall
cover the following equipment (if used):
- monorails (including its structural fixing points), general structure,
- cables, disk brakes, brake systems,
- slings, hooks,
- hydraulic systems,engines,
- stabilising equipment,
- control and safety systems.
• The checks shall be recorded:
- for the lifting resources which it owns, the entity shall be responsible for carrying out the checks
properly and logging them in writing. It can use specialist organisations,
- for lifting resources belonging to an contractor, the contractor shall be able to justify that the
checks have been carried out properly.
• The lifting resources shall be checked before use (good general condition).
SKILLS / COPETENCIES
• The lifting equipment must be selected by a competent person.
• The driver and/or user of lifting machinery and/or equipment shall becompetent.
• In the case of telescopic cranes, truck cranes, other mobile, motorised lifting machinery or tower
cranes, users must be qualified and authorised to drive and/or use the machinery. This
qualificationshall be formalised and verifiable if an contractor is used.
ACCESS TO THE SITE
• Mobile motorised lifting apparatus shall satisfy the local access conditions for vehicles and
motorised machinery on industrial sites.
EMERGENCY STOP: SAFETY
• All motorised lifting machinery shall be fitted with a manual emergency stop button,
• Overhead cranes, motorised cranes and hoists (with a capacity greater than 100kg) using
cables/straps/chains wrapped around a winch shall be fitted with a safety switch to prevent the
cables/straps/chains breaking when the hook (pulley block) comes into contact with the boom or
drum.
• Loss of power supply must not result in sudden dropping of the load.
ORGANISATION OF THE LIFTING AREA/SIGNAGE
• It is strictly prohibited for people to pass underneath the load. If this is unavoidable, protection (in
adequation with the weight of the load) shall be put in place. Exceptionally, a passage under load
for a short period,may be allowed, if there is redundancy lifting equipment.

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• The range of the load shall be marked on the floor to prevent people passing under a load. Signage
is not necessary however if the staff responsible for the manoeuvre are present in the immediate
vicinity of the place where there is a risk of falling (when using a forklift truck or motorised hoist) or
if the whole site is closed and access is restricted to staff who are notified.
• It is formally prohibited for people, other than those strictly assigned to lifting operations, to cross
the marked limits of the lifting area.
• It shall be prohibited for the load being moved to pass over installations in service barring provisions
arising out of risk analysis approved by the operator and specifying the precautions to be taken and
the possible physical protection to be put in place for this equipment.
• The load may need to be guided by a rope.
MAXIMUM ALLOWED LOAD
• The maximum authorised weight not to be exceeded must be mentioned in accordance with current
regulations on all lifting equipment by way of a sign or marking or a normalised colour code. This
requirement does not apply to chains and cables.
LIFTING SLINGS, CHAINS OR STRAPS, HOOKS
• All slings, chains and straps used shall be visually examined before use.
• Slings and straps shall be marked to determine the maximum load which shall not be exceeded. This
does not apply to chins and cables.
• Load lifting hooks shall be fitted with a system (safety latch) that ensures that the load cannot
become disengaged.

15.4 - CRANES, TRUCK MOUNTED CRANES

LIFTING PREPARATION
• The operator shall bring together all the elements necessary to prepare for lifting and provide them
for the crane company (if applicable). These elements typically include:
- the plan of the equipment to be lifted if applicable,
- an accurate estimate as possible for the centre of gravity, particularly for asymmetric equipment,
- the mandatory anchor points if they are specified on the plans,
- the weight of the load to be lifted. To determine the capacity of the crane to be used, a
coefficient of 10% shall be applied to the weight of the load to be lifted,
- the condition of the ground (concrete slab, earth, profile, etc.) and all particular known risks
related to the subsoil in the lifting area,
- the presence of obstacles in the immediate environment and electrical lines.
COMPLEX LIFTING
• All lifting defined as "complex" shall be subject to a work permit and a lifting plan. This lifting plan
shall be provided by the company in charge of the work. It shall also include:
- information previously issued by the operator during the preparation phase,
- a plan view and a side view of the lifting operation,
- the location of the machinery (crane(s) and truck(s)), the load to be lifted, the path of the load
and the identification of potential obstacles,
- the detailed slinging plan,
- the maximum permissible wind speed, (take the weight and the surface area of the load into
account),
- the maximum pressure exerted on the ground by the lifting machinery.

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• The lifting plan shall be attached to the work permit.

• A supervisor shall be designated. He must be present during the operation.
MOVING/SETTING UP/WEDGING
• The crane booms and loading arm shall be in the low position when the machinery is moved to avoid
coliding into structures or tipping.
• Mobile crane booms shall only be deployed once the machinery's stabilising legs have been correctly
put in place.
- Where appropriate, depending on the nature of the ground, load distribution plates shall be put in
place under the stabilising jacks and a safety distance must be maintained in relation to the
excavations and trenches positioned (see § 12.5 - Stability of excavations and trenches).
BAD WEATHER
• Lifting operations shall be stopped in the event of storms or strong winds34 et les dispositions
préconisées par le constructeur de l’engin doivent être mise en œuvre comme par exemple :.
- Lay down the load and the lifting gear (slings, tool yoke, etc.),
- Telescopic crane booms shall be retracted,
- Tower cranes shall be put into free rotation.

15.5 - REMOVABLE MOTORISED HOISTS

• Hoists shall be attached to a fixed point correctly provided to this effect or failing that, to a
sufficiently solid structural component. It should never be attached to any pipeworks.
• When the hoists are fastened to a structure, the attaching slings used shall be protected against any
sharp edges on the anchor points.

15.6 - BRIDGE CRANES

• Usage of a bridge crane should be reserved for the qualified and authorized.
• Stops or safety catches shall prevent the bridge from leaving its rails when it arrives at the end of
its range.

15.7 - FORKLIFT TRUCKS

• Lifting loads other than easy to handle objects (pallets, containers, racks) using a forklift truck shall
be done using special equipment mounted on the forks.
• It is prohibited to attach slings or ropes directly to the forks of a forklift truck.
• N.B.: the rules for operating forklift trucks are given in company rule CR-MS-HSEQ 201. For more
information, please refer to the "Prevention of forklift truck accidents" best practice guide (written
by: SEI - Reference: GM-GR-SEC-022 - December 2010).

16 - HIGH-PRESSURE CLEANING

34 The limit is given in the instruction manual or on the manufacturer's plaque. It is good practice to fit the machinery with a
wind gauge

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16.1 - SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY

High-pressure cleaning is a cleaning technique using a water jet (or even other fluids), previously placed
under high pressure for a wide variety of applications such as the following:
- cleaning industrial facilities (reservoirs, tanks, pipework, pipelines etc.)
- stripping corroded or dirty surfaces,
- removing residual and accumulated solid deposits.
16.2 - SCOPE
• This rule applies to work carried out using high-pressure cleaners :
- whose pressure exceeds 25 bar and whose power exceeds 10 kW35,
- whose pressure exceeds 150 bar whatever the power.
• This rule does not apply to systems incorporated into manufacturing processes designed, for
example, for cleaning mixers between production campaigns.

16.3 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES

WORK PERMIT/ AUTHORISATION
• A permit shall be issued.
CONTRACTOR SELECTION
• Choose companies whose staff have professional certification36, attesting to specific skills in high-
pressure cleaning.
• Depending on the operation to be carried out and the equipment to be used, the good practices
contained in the "GM-GR-SEC-008 - High-pressure jet cleaning" guide can be integrated into calls
for tenders and contracts given to companies, particularly for very high pressure (>1000 bar).

16.4 - PREVENTION PROTECTION MEASURES

MISCELLANEOUS
• The level of pressure used shall be reduced to the lowest possible level.
• Automated processes must be favoured to prevent a high-pressure nozzle being held by hand.
• The site shall be marked up. If necessary screens shall be put in place to protect against the jets.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
• Preliminary checks shall be carried out
- correct signage for the area,
- no live power lines that could be affected by the jet above the work area,
- hoses in good condition, hose is connected properly on the pump and hose side.
EQUIPMENT
• There should be a hold to run safety system (trigger, pedal) operated by the operator.
• There should be one emergency stop on the pump.
• All HP hoses must have rupture protection at their connections.

PERSONAL SAFETY
• When HP cleaning is done using a nozzle held by a manipulator, a second operator (coordinator), in
visual contact with the manipulator, is necessary. This person must have quick access to an
emergency stop.

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• Suitable PPE (including: helmet, gloves, hearing protection, visor, waterproof suits) shall be used in
addition to collective protection measures.
• The risk of falling shall be taken into account when working at height .

17 - SANDBLASTING

17.1 - SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY

"Sandblasting" or abrasive jet stripping is a process which consists of projecting at high speed a stream
of abrasive particles using a high-pressure air flow for applications such as surface stripping and
finishing etc.
17.2 - SCOPE
• This rule applies to all sandblasting work, when the projection is made via a hose held by an
individual.
17.3 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES
AUTORISATION/PERMIS DE TRAVAIL
• A permit shall be issued.
SÉLECTION DE L'ENTREPRISE
• Choose companies whose staff have professional certification, attesting to specific skills in
sandblasting.

17.4 - PREVENTION PROTECTION MEASURES

PRELIMINARY CHECKS
• Preliminary checks shall be carried out :
- correct signage for the area,
- the tools shall be in good condition particularly the hose, the trigger (or other safety device) shall
work properly.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• There shall be a hold to run safety system (trigger or pedal) ctionnée par le manipulateur and an
emergency stop in the compression/mixing unit
• Suitable PPE shall be used, particularly:
- helmet + visor,
- hearing protection,
- gloves,
- respiratory protection (filter mask or ventilated hood).
• The risk of falling shall be taken into account when working at height.
POSITIONING THE EQUIPMENT
• The compressors and compressed air tanks shall be positioned outside the retention tank if it is in
operation.
• The length of the hoses shall be minimised so that decompression does not slow down the action
of releasing the trigger.
• The site must be marked up.

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• Air balloons and other capacities shall comply with the applicable regulations for
high-pressure equipment. They must be fitted with safety valves.
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MISCELLANEOUS
• Particular attention shall be paid to the possible toxicity of stripped products (lead paint
etc.).
• Waste management (sand, paint residues, etc.) must be taken into account.

18 - RADIOGRAPHY / GAMMAGRAPHY

18.1 - SPECIFIC TERMINOLOGY

None.
18.2 - SCOPE
• This rule applies to work likely to emit ionising radiation :
- using radioactive gamma sources,
- X-ray generating.
• It does not apply to
- the use of fixed, sealed radioactive sources, particularly used for
instrumentation purposes (measurement of density, level, etc.) or laboratory
analysis,
- X-ray equipment used for safety purposes (scanner) or for medical purposes.

18.3 - GENERAL PRINCIPLES

PERMITS
• A permit
shall be
issued.
CHOICE OF
CONTRACTOR
• The company selected shall submit serious references in this field.
• It shall have all of the official authorisations for handling radioactive sources or
other devices emitting ionising radiation.
MANAGEMENT OF THE RADIOACTIVE SOURCE (WHERE APPROPRIATE)
• Management of the radioactive source must be formalised, especially if the work
lasts for more than one day (location of source, protection of the source on the site
in a sealed box, etc.).
WARNING SIGNS/PREVENTING RADIATION RISKS
• Preferably work shall be carried out outside of normal operational phases (at nights
and weekends) to minimise the risk of exposure.
• Warning signs or fencing shall be put in place. It should take into account safe
distances determined according to the strength of the radiation emitted (normally
provided by the company in charge of the operation).

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