PR-1708 – Lifting and Hoisting Procedure – PDO

Following a lifting equipment review in October 2005, it was decided to review the procedures and specifications and bring them in line with the documents of the Corporate Management Framework, PDO’s HSE policy, and EP2005-0264 documents.

In 2011 the first review was carried out and now after 5 years, it is necessary to have another review and to incorporate various suggestions as received from users.
It is intended to provide the requirements for the design, procurement, operation, maintenance, testing, inspection and certification, registration, and storage of lifting equipment, resulting in enhanced safety and demonstrable integrity.

The purpose of this document is to describe the framework and means to achieve safe and efficient lifting operations (Part 1). Incidents related to these activities have resulted in the loss of life and damage to assets.
It specifies the mandatory requirements for lifting and hoisting operations and lifting equipment used by PDO and its contractors. Inspection, testing, and certification requirements are detailed in Part 2 and should ensure a uniform approach. It is also intended to provide a link between the various policies and the individual Procedures, Specifications, and Guidelines that specify how the various activities should be carried out.

The target audience of this Document is anyone (PDO and contractors) involved in lifting equipment and lifting operations.