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Lift Study Form

Preliminary crane lift feasibility assessment - AS 2550:2021

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Project and Study Details

Project name

Lift study no.

Site address

Date

Prepared by

Reviewed by

Load Details

Load description

Estimated weight (t)

Weight source

Dimensions (L x W x H)

Centre of gravity

Lifting points

No. of lifts (this type)

Wind area (m2)

Lift Geometry

Pick point location

Set-down location

Pick elevation (m)

Set-down elevation (m)

Max lift radius (m)

Min hook height (m)

Boom clearance needed

Proposed crane position

Crane Option Comparison

Assess at least two crane options. Record capacity at the required radius and percentage of rated capacity the lift will use.

Parameter	Option A	Option B
Crane type / model
Boom length (m)
Capacity at radius (t)
% of rated capacity
Tail swing (m)
Transport dimensions
Set-up area required
Estimated hire cost

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Study No.

Date

Project

Site Constraints and Hazard Register

Record each constraint or hazard identified during the site review. Assign an initial risk rating and note proposed controls.

#	Constraint / Hazard	Details	Risk	Proposed Control
Access and Ground
1	Access route for crane delivery
2	Ground bearing capacity at set-up
3	Underground services in set-up area
Overhead and Adjacent
4	Overhead power lines
5	Adjacent structures in swing arc
6	Other cranes operating nearby
Public and Environmental
7	Public access / pedestrian areas
8	Traffic management requirements
9	Wind / weather exposure
10	Other (specify)

Risk: L = Low, M = Moderate, H = High, E = Extreme.

Critical Lift Determination (AS 2550 Section 8)

Tick any criteria that apply. If any box is ticked, a critical lift plan will be required.

Tick	AS 2550 Section 8 Criterion
	Load will exceed 80% of crane rated capacity at planned radius
	Tandem lift (two or more cranes required)
	Load path over occupied buildings or public areas
	Lift within minimum approach distance of live power lines
	Load has no certified lifting points
	Personnel on the load or hook block

Feasibility

Feasible - standard lift plan Feasible - critical lift plan required Not feasible - redesign required

Recommendations and Actions

Record the recommended crane option, additional studies required (geotechnical, electrical clearance survey, traffic management), and actions for the detailed lift plan.

Declaration

I declare that this lift study has been prepared in accordance with AS 2550:2021 (Cranes, hoists and winches - safe use). The load weight, dimensions and lift geometry have been obtained from the best available sources and are recorded with their source reference. Site constraints and hazards have been identified through a site review and are documented above. Crane options have been assessed against the required lift parameters. Where any AS 2550 Section 8 critical lift criteria are triggered, this has been flagged so that a critical lift plan can be initiated. This lift study is a preliminary assessment; a full lifting plan or critical lift plan must be prepared before the lift takes place.

Prepared By

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Date

Reviewed By (Lift Planner / Project Manager)

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Date