Material Handling, Rigging and Lifting Safety
Handling Hazardous Chemicals and Substances
It's important for the company to develop a formal Transit Container Code to assist contractors in safe and compliant material handling and shipping. Compliance should be with the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) requirements for material handling, cargo operations and lifting equipment.
Lifting operations during construction of an offshore facility.
Material Handling
Use these procedures to assist in handling materials in a safe and less risky environment for workers and equipment:
- Items shipped offshore that are scheduled to be lifted by a crane should be placed in appropriate containers that have certified rigging pre-installed.
- If the size of the item is too large to be placed in appropriate containers, make sure the item has approved lifting attachments and certified rigging installed prior to loading.
- Do not remove the rigging that was used on containers. Rigging should remain with the container and not removed unless it is damaged.
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6-1. What should the containers scheduled to be shipped offshore and lifted be equipped with?
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