• Appoint a competent person to produce the lift plan before each operation.
• Verify the exact weight of every load before selecting the crane and accessories.
• Define exclusion zones in the plan and enforce them with barriers on site.
• Check crane capacity charts against the actual lift radius and load weight.
• Specify the correct lifting accessories, sling configuration, and attachment points.
• Address hazards including power lines, services, and adjacent structures in the plan.
• Brief all lifting team members on the plan before the lift commences.
• Produce a specific engineered plan for tandem, blind, or critical lifts.
• Record the lift plan and retain it as part of the project safety records.
• Review and update the plan if conditions change before or during the lift.

• DON'T proceed with any lift without a documented lift plan in place.
• DON'T estimate load weights; verify them from manufacturer data or weighing.
• DON'T ignore overhead power lines or underground services in your lift plan.
• DON'T use a generic plan for complex, tandem, or critical lifting operations.
• DON'T allow lifting without briefing all team members on the plan first.
• DON'T exceed the crane capacity at the planned radius under any circumstances.
• DON'T omit exclusion zones from the plan; they protect people on the ground.
• DON'T assume the appointed person and lift supervisor are the same role.
• DON'T continue a lift if conditions change from those assumed in the plan.
• DON'T delegate lift planning to someone who is not competent under LOLER.

See also: Lifting Operations Awareness (LOLER) | Exclusion Zones During Lifting