The rule or procedure governing the job decides who must review and approve a critical lift plan. Federal OSHA does not prescribe one approval panel for every lift called critical.
For a construction lift in which more than one crane or derrick supports the load, 29 CFR 1926.1432 requires a qualified person to develop the plan. OSHA allows two arrangements for directing the lift: one person may meet both the competent- and qualified-person criteria, or a competent person may direct the lift with help from one or more qualified persons. The lift director must review the plan with everyone involved.
The federal rule does not require signatures from the crane operator, rigger, project manager, safety officer, or a professional engineer. Those approvals may still be required by the owner, employer, contract, permit, engineering law, equipment design, or site procedure. Follow the strictest requirement that applies to the project.
Learn who prepares a critical lift plan or review the full critical lift planning guide. Discuss your project with a qualified team.