Templates / Lifting Operations Permit
Lifting Operations Permit
Authorises crane and heavy lifting work under the lift plan: certificates checked, ground conditions and exclusion zone confirmed, and the lift team named and signed.
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Lifting operations permit.
Why you need it on the job
A lift plan on paper means nothing if the ground was never checked or the slings were never inspected. The permit is the moment somebody confirms the plan matches the conditions on the day and puts their name to it.
How it links to the standards
The equipment and controls this template asks you to record are governed by published standards that define what each item must withstand and how it is tested. These are the ones that apply most directly:
- EN 397 — industrial safety helmets
- EN ISO 20345 — safety footwear
The full EN standards library covers every standard referenced across SafetyOrbit.
Related guidance
Filling the template in is easier when you know the reasoning behind each control. These notes cover the practical detail:
- Warehouse and Logistics — the full technique-note library for this kind of work
- Wire Strop Inspection: What to Check Before Every Lift
Related guidance
The technique notes behind this document, from Lifting Operations & Rigging:
Frequently asked questions
Who authorises the permit?
The appointed person responsible for the lifting operation, working from the lift plan and their own check of the site on the day.
What stops a lift once it is authorised?
Wind above the stated limit, a change in ground conditions, an unplanned person entering the exclusion zone, or any accessory found to be damaged or out of certification.