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4. In its new position the crane put one of it’s outriggers over the pot & beam floor.
The driver was seconds away from putting the weight of the crane on the
outriggers when it was spotted by the Principal Contractors Site Manager and
halted. The lift was suspended and the crane was sent away. This was good
practise – crane set up and its use should be monitored at all times by the lifting
supervisor and the Site Management. Without this, the outrigger could have
punctured the floor; the crane would have been unstable and could have fallen
over. The possible consequences could have been horrific!

This is one of the most serious near miss incidents we have ever had. It highlights the
dangers of last minute changes to high risk works and the need to suspend works until
the agreed method statements / procedures have been doubled checked, amended where
needed and fully agreed with everyone involved.

We must learn from this incident before it’s too late.

• We expect ALL our Contractors to hold a toolbox talk on the content of this alert.

• Any Contractor using a mobile crane in future will need to hold a last minute lift
plan briefing with all parties (including the Principal Contractor Site Manager)
immediately before any crane manoeuvres. This is to be recorded on the method
statement. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Our individual safety is not solely in our hands, we have to rely on those around us to steer us away
from danger and warn us of potential hazards. We need safety awareness to be instinctive and form an
integral part of our working lives; it is this, in turn, that may save the lives of others.

If you have any queries regarding the Safety Bulletin content or require further information please
contact any staff member of Xmo Strata Ltd.