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Lorry Loader Lift Plans UK
Professional lorry loader lift plans from a CPCS Appointed Person with over 35 years of construction industry experience. LOLER compliant plans for HIAB, Palfinger, Fassi, Atlas, and all lorry mounted crane operations.
Lorry Loader Lifting Operations
Lorry loaders (also known as lorry mounted cranes, loader cranes, or often generically called "HIABs") are essential for construction deliveries and on-site material handling. While many operations are routine, they still fall under LOLER 1998 and require proper planning.
When Full Lift Plans Are Required
- •Complex or heavy lifts approaching machine capacity
- •Lifts near overhead lines or other obstructions
- •Tandem lifts using multiple cranes
- •Lifts over or near people
- •Confined space deliveries with restricted access
- •When specified by the site principal contractor
When Generic Assessments May Suffice
For routine delivery operations with experienced operators, a generic risk assessment may be appropriate, provided:
- ✓The lift is straightforward and well within capacity
- ✓Ground conditions are suitable
- ✓No overhead or adjacent hazards exist
- ✓The operator is trained and competent (ALLMI/CPCS qualified)
When in doubt, document it. Our lift plan service gives you certainty.
Our Lorry Loader Lift Plan Service
Vehicle & Crane Assessment
- ✓Lorry loader specification verification
- ✓Crane capacity at required configuration
- ✓Stabiliser outreach requirements
- ✓Remote control operation considerations
Load Assessment
- ✓Load weight verification
- ✓Centre of gravity determination
- ✓Rigging arrangement specification
- ✓Lifting accessories requirements
Site Assessment
- ✓Ground bearing capacity
- ✓Stabiliser pad positioning
- ✓Overhead clearances
- ✓Adjacent hazards
- ✓Vehicle positioning
Documentation Package
- ✓Lift plan drawing showing crane position and radii
- ✓Risk assessment
- ✓Method statement
- ✓Lifting accessories schedule
- ✓Pre-lift checklist
Crane Manufacturers We Cover
We prepare lift plans for all knuckle boom crane manufacturers commonly used on UK construction sites:
Ground Bearing and Stabiliser Loads
Lorry loaders concentrate significant loads through their stabiliser legs. Proper assessment is essential.
Stabiliser Point Loads
- • Maximum stabiliser reaction force
- • Ground bearing pressure with specified pads
- • Spreader pad sizing requirements
- • Ground preparation needs
Ground Condition Assessment
- • Made ground vs natural ground
- • Proximity to excavations or trenches
- • Underground services
- • Drainage chambers and manholes
- • Slope and gradient
Pad & Mat Requirements
- • Timber mat sizes
- • Steel spreader plate requirements
- • Proprietary pad systems
- • Multiple layer arrangements
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all HIAB deliveries need a lift plan?
Not all, but many do. Routine deliveries to prepared areas with competent operators may be covered by generic assessments. Complex lifts, heavy loads, restricted sites, or principal contractor requirements warrant specific lift plans.
Who is responsible for the lift plan - the haulier or the site?
Under LOLER, the employer of the person doing the lifting has primary responsibility. In practice, this is often the haulage company or crane hire provider. However, principal contractors have duties to ensure safe systems of work on their sites and may require lift plans as a condition of delivery.
What qualifications should a lorry loader operator have?
Operators should hold ALLMI or CPCS certification for lorry loader operation. Slinger/signaller duties require appropriate slinger/signaller certification.
Can lorry loaders be used for tandem lifting?
Yes, but tandem lifts with lorry loaders require careful planning. Both machines must be rated for the partial load, and coordination is critical. Specific tandem lift plans are essential.
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