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Rigging plans
We write rigging plans for crane lifts. Tell us the load, the location and the date.
Rigging plans for crane lifts
Concho Crane Co. writes rigging plans for crane jobs. Call dispatch or send a lift request and tell us what you are lifting, where and when.
A rigging plan puts the whole lift on paper before the crane shows up, so everyone on site knows how the load will be rigged, lifted and set.
Load, rigging and crane setup planning
A rigging plan typically covers:
- Load weight, dimensions and center of gravity
- Rigging hardware, slings and their rated capacities
- Pick points and sling angles
- Crane setup, radius and boom length for the lift
- Ground conditions, outrigger loads and crane mats
- Lift sequence, signals and who does what
- Exclusion zones and nearby hazards
Rigging plans for critical and tandem lifts
Some lifts need a written plan more than others: heavy picks close to a crane's rated capacity, lifts with two cranes, lifts over occupied buildings or live equipment, and lifts near power lines. Many companies treat a lift as critical when it's over about 75 percent of the crane's rated capacity.
Many owners and general contractors also require a written plan before any crane work starts. If you're not sure whether your lift needs one, ask dispatch.
Certified crane operators and riggers on the lift
The crane that makes the lift goes out with an NCCCO-certified operator and rigger.
Book a crane
Call dispatch or send a lift request. Tell us the load, the location and the date.
FAQ
Questions about rigging plans
What is a rigging plan?
A written plan for how a load will be rigged and lifted: the load weight, the rigging, the crane setup, the lift steps and the hazards around the lift.
When do I need a rigging plan?
Heavy or critical lifts, tandem lifts with two cranes, lifts near power lines or over occupied areas, and any site where the owner requires one. If you're not sure, ask dispatch.
What do you need from me to write a rigging plan?
The load weights and sizes, the pick and set points, drawings or photos of the site, and any site rules. The more detail you send, the sooner the plan is ready.
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