Critical Lifts FAQs
Answers to common questions about critical lift plans, OSHA requirements, and planning procedures.
What Capacity Is Too Heavy for a Critical Lift Plan?
No load is too heavy for a critical lift plan. Plans are required when loads exceed 75 percent of rated crane capacity.
Read answer →What Does OSHA Require for a Critical Lift?
OSHA requires a written plan by qualified person, pre-lift meeting, equipment inspection, and capacity compliance for critical lifts.
Read answer →What Is a Critical Lift?
A critical lift is a crane lift that exceeds 75% of the crane's rated capacity or involves multiple cranes, requiring a detailed written lift plan.
Read answer →What Is Included in a Critical Lift Plan?
A critical lift plan includes load weight verification, crane capacity charts, rigging configuration, site layout, communication protocols, and sign-off sheets.
Read answer →What Is the Difference Between a Lift Plan and a Critical Lift Plan?
A lift plan covers routine crane operations while a critical lift plan adds detailed engineering analysis for loads exceeding 75% of crane capacity.
Read answer →What Percentage of Crane Capacity Is a Critical Lift?
A lift is classified as critical when it exceeds 75% of the crane's rated capacity at the planned radius and boom configuration.
Read answer →When Is a Critical Lift Plan Required?
A critical lift plan is required when a crane lift exceeds 75% of rated capacity, uses multiple cranes, or involves high-risk conditions like occupied areas.
Read answer →Who May Approve Critical Lift Plans?
Critical lift plans must be approved by a qualified person such as a lift director, PE, or senior rigger with demonstrated crane expertise.
Read answer →Who Prepares a Critical Lift Plan?
A critical lift plan must be prepared by a qualified person with demonstrated expertise in crane operations, rigging engineering, or structural engineering.
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