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LIFTING & MECHANICAL HANDLING GUIDELINES

Working together to continuously improve our safety performance

Revision 2, June 2013

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1. Preface 2

2. Responsibilities 3

2.1 Responsible Person 32.2 Competent Person 32.3 Competent Lifting Team 32.4 Lift Supervisor or Person in Charge 32.5 Technical Support 3

3. The Lift 4

3.1 Define the lift 43.2 Plan the Lift 43.3 Lifting Operation Risk Assessment 53.4 Technical Support 53.5 Finalising the Lift Plan and Lifting Operation Risk Assessment 53.6 Selection of Lifting Equipment 53.7 Examination and Inspection of the Lifting Equipment 63.8 Selecting Competent Personnel 63.9 Perform the Lift 63.10 Learn and Record 7

4. Training and Competency 8

4.1 Personnel Undertaking Lifting and Mechanical Handling Operations 84.2 Personnel who Plan Lifting Operations 10

5. Monitoring, Audit and Review 11

6. Summary 12

Appendix 1 13

Appendix 2 14

Appendix 3 21

Appendix 4a 22

Appendix 4b 23

Appendix 5 24

Key Terms and Definitions 28

Contents

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Incidents during Lifting and Mechanical Handling Operations continue to occur and thesehave resulted in serious injuries and fatalities. To ensure these operations are carried out in a safe manner they must be properly planned and be undertaken by competent personnel using appropriately selected lifting equipment.

These guidelines define the responsibilities, training, competencies and assessment of those involved in lifting and mechanical handling operations, and sets out a structured approach aimed at ensuring that such operations are adequately risk assessed and systematically planned.

They also provide examples of key documents such as lift plans which can be used whereno similar document exists, or to benchmark those that do.

These guidelines are therefore intended to assist all personnel involved in lifting and mechanical handling operations to enable such operations to be carried out in a safe andconsistent manner. In particular, this document provides guidance to those persons who risk assess and plan these operations, and to the supervisors of the personnel performingthem.

This process illustrated inside the front cover has been designed to be practical and easy to follow.

Each company or organisation should ensure that all personnel involved in lifting and mechanical handling operations clearly understand their roles and responsibilities.

When deficiencies in training and competence have been highlighted, it is the duty of theemployer to take appropriate action to address this situation.

Since the first publication of these guidelines the offshore industry has adopted the principles identified in the guidelines with particular emphasis placed on the developmentand use of lifting plans. Although great strides have been made and lifting incidents havereduced, unfortunately they still occur. A common theme when such incidents occur is thefailure to identify site specific hazards with the lifting operations risk assessment, instead focussing on the generic hazards common to lifting operations.

This revision of the guidelines advocates a new approach with the risk assessment and toolbox talk process. In addition it advocates that for every lifting operation there must bea lifting plan that has been authorised by the Competent Person.

Step Change in Safety expects those member organisations responsible for ensuring that lifting and mechanical handling operations are carried out safely will adopt these guidelines as a minimum standard in respect of the matters they cover, and that they willfind ways to exceed and improve upon what is defined herein.

1. Preface Everyone involved in lifting and mechanical handling operations has specific responsibilitiesand must be able to demonstrate the required level of competency to undertake the roleand task assigned.

2.1 Responsible Person

The Responsible Person is the person who has overall responsibility for work activities. This person may be the Shift Supervisor, Base Manager, Project Engineer or Toolpusher, for example. The Responsible Person recognises, or is advised of, the need for a lifting activity. The Responsible Person should then inform the appointed Competent Person of the loads involved, the location, the timescales etc to allow the Competent Person to begin the planning process.

2.2 Competent Person

The Competent Person is someone who has the required level of competency to be ableto produce written plans for the undertaking of lifting operations and be able to review and authorise plans that have been written by others. A site visit should be undertaken prior to authorisation. They must have the practical skills and theoretical knowledge to plan lifting operations, undertake risk assessments and conduct toolbox talks. The Competent Person may or may not supervise the lifting operation but is the focal point of authority for all the technical aspects associated with a lifting operation. They must know their competency limitations, work within them and know when technical support is required. The level of competency required to perform this role is included in Section 4.2 of this document.

The Competent Person or the Responsible Person will be responsible for appointing the lifting team who will undertake the lifting operation together with the lift supervisor whowill be in control of the lifting operation. They must ensure that the team members have the correct competencies to enable them to complete the lifting operation in a safe and controlled manner.

2.3 Competent Lifting Team

Each team member has the responsibility to know and work within their own level of competency to complete the job safely. They are required to attend and participate in toolbox talks, carry out pre-use and post-use inspections of lifting equipment and stop any operation when they are concerned about its safety.

2.4 Lift Supervisor or Person in Charge

The nominated lift supervisor is the person in direct control of the lifting operation and thelifting team at site. This will generally be a member of the Lifting Team, and in the case ofa crane lifting operation this would be the Banksman.

Supervision should be proportionate to the exposure of risk created by the lifting operation and the experience and capabilities of the personnel involved in individual lifting operations.

2.5 Technical Support

Those providing technical support must be technically competent in the area of expertiseupon which they are requested to advise.

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3.1 Define the lift

Identify Lifting Activity

The Responsible Person should identify or be informed of the need for a lifting operationand inform the Competent Person. The Competent Person will plan and, if appropriate, supervise the lifting operation.

Determine Scope of Work

The Competent Person must begin their planning process by determining the scope of work – defining what is to be done, who should be involved, how it will be conducted.This may require an initial lift plan, sketches, notes etc. If additional technical support is required then it should be obtained before proceeding.

3.2 Plan the Lift

The normal hazards associated with lifting operations should be grouped together as generic hazards (see appendix 1) and the duty holder will need to have the required control measures in place to address these. In essence these control measures are always running in the background and do not need to be included in the lifting operations risk assessment or discussed at the toolbox talk. The lifting operations risk assessment and toolbox talk should then become more focused on the lifting operations, discussing the lifting plan, identifying the site-specific hazards with the associated control measures and allocating team members specific responsibilities. The duty holder would still need to have these generic hazards addressed in a documented risk assessment and within their safety management system to identify how the continued operation of the control measures will be audited.

Many duty holders have systems in place to categorise a lifting operation in terms of its complexity, such as routine or non-routine and simple, complex or complicated. Such classification can be of assistance during the planning process by giving details of the actions that are required of the Competent Person for each lifting operation category.

A lifting plan will detail the step-by-step instructions and the lifting equipment required.If, during the drafting of the lifting plan, hazards are identified that are not part of the generic hazards for lifting operations, or they cannot be eliminated in the lifting plan, thenthese will need to be addressed in the lifting operations risk assessment and the control measures identified. This lifting operations risk assessment will need to be attached to thelifting plan and discussed at the toolbox talk.

3. The Lift 3.3 Lifting Operation Risk Assessment

Upon completion of the draft lifting plan, the Competent Person must identify any hazardswhich are not ‘generic hazards’ (see appendix 1). Where such hazards remainthen they must be addressed in a lifting operation risk assessment.

The Competent Person should avoid recording the ‘generic hazards controls,’ where suchhazards have already been recognised as continuously re-occurring and are eliminated orcontrolled by identified processes already in place. This will then allow the risk assessmentprocess to focus on the specific hazards associated with the lifting operation. Following this stage the lifting plan and risk assessment may require further technical review.

Where a lifting operation risk assessment already exists for the lifting operation the Competent Person must determine whether any changes are required. Any such changesshould be identified and captured during the review of the existing lifting plan.

3.4 Technical Support

In the planning stage of the lifting operation, there will be occasions when the CompetentPerson identifies the need for additional technical support. A technical review isundertaken by someone who has the necessary competencies to make an informed andimpartial judgement on the lift plan. This may range from another Competent Person reviewing the lift plan to the involvement of a structural engineer to check the loadings on beams or laydown areas. It is important that those acting as Competent Persons acknowledge that there will be limits to their expertise and that they are aware of the personnel available to provide them with technical support when required.

3.5 Finalising the Lift Plan and Lifting Operation Risk Assessment

At this stage the lifting plan and the lifting operation risk assessment can be considered tobe complete. The method described in the lifting plan and the control measures specifiedin the lifting operation risk assessment must be considered as the method to follow to ensure the lifting operation is carried out in a safe and controlled manner.

Specific duty holder procedures may require the plan and lifting operation risk assessmentto be endorsed by an appointed management representative or technical authority.

3.6 Selection of Lifting Equipment

The Competent Person will have identified the appropriate lifting equipment and lifting accessories required. It is essential that the equipment being used is certified, fit for-purpose and visually checked for any defects etc before being used. The Competent Person must take into consideration:

• The technical specification and integrity of equipment (PUWER Assessment)• The place where it will be used• The conditions under which it will be used• Inherent risks to health and safety as a result of its use• Ergonomic risks• Manual handling.

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3.7 Examination and Inspection of the Lifting Equipment

All lifting equipment and lifting accessories must be subjected to a thorough examinationscheme and in-service inspections to ensure continued integrity. The use of a colour coding scheme to identify thoroughly examined equipment is recommended.

The personnel undertaking the lifting operation should carry out pre and post checks ofthe lifting equipment and lifting accessories before and after performing the lift, lookingfor any obvious defects.

Where the personnel undertaking lifting operations are also undertaking in-service inspections of the lifting equipment they must have received appropriate training to ensure they are competent to undertake these inspections.

3.8 Selecting Competent Personnel

Only suitably Competent Personnel should be involved in lifting operations. Personnel should be trained, assessed and monitored as part of a Competency Scheme. Section 4 details the competency standards expected of personnel involved in lifting operations in the various sectors of the oil and gas industry.

Although the nominated lift supervisor in control of the lifting operation is responsible forensuring the lifting operation is carried out in a safe manner, all personnel involved also have a responsibility for ensuring that the lift is carried out safely.

3.9 Perform the Lift

Toolbox Talk

Prior to the commencement of a lifting operation a toolbox talk should be held. All the personnel who will be involved in the undertaking of the lifting operation must attend. This should be a review of the method of undertaking the lifting operation as detailed in the lifting plan and of any control measures that are identified in the lifting operation risk assessment. Confirmation should be sought that all team members understand and agree with the lifting operation as detailed in the lifting plan and risk assessment.

If at all possible the toolbox talk or relevant portion of the talk should be held at the proposed site in order to facilitate easy and immediate recognition of the issues connectedwith the lifting operation.

At the toolbox talk, individual responsibilities should be allocated including the identification of the lift supervisor. That is the person who will be in control of the liftingoperation.

3. The Lift The toolbox talk process should be managed in a manner which stimulates interest, allocates responsibilities and maximises participation. Toolbox talk cards for lifting operations should be used in this process; examples can be found in appendix 4.

If, after discussion, a change is required to the lifting plan or lifting operation risk assessment the Competent Person will need to approve and record these before undertaking the lifting operation.

For deck lifting operations there may be a number of existing lifting plans. These should cover the range of lifting operations that can be undertaken by each crane in terms of the designated laydown areas and the loads that can be lifted to and from these designated laydown areas. These documents should be available at the toolbox talk for reference as it must be confirmed that the planned lifting activities to be performed are covered by these documents. Should this not be the case then a new lifting plan will be required and the lifting operation risk assessment process should be carried out. Where the planned lifting operations are covered by existing lifting plans and risk assessments the use of the toolbox talk card (see appendix 4) should ensure any additional hazards are identified. The lifting operations risk assessment process should then be carried out.

Conducting the Lifting Operation

The lifting operation will be conducted following the agreed and approved lift plan, usingcurrent and industry best practice.

It is important that lifting equipment is only used in accordance with the manufacturers’operating instructions and reference should be made to them.

As a job proceeds, it becomes natural for an individual’s sensitivity to risk to diminish, this is due to growing familiarity and the knowledge that the lifting operation is going according to plan. It is therefore vital that the process of evaluating risk is dynamic, that it is continuous throughout the entire lifting operation. Even seemingly small changes in circumstances can have a significant impact if their potential is not recognised in time. It istherefore vital that a level of hazard awareness is maintained at all times. In circumstanceswhere an unforeseen hazard appears or an unforeseen potential hazard is identified, the lifting operation should be stopped when safe to do so, and not recommenced until suitable controls are in place.

3.10 Learn and Record

Post Job Debrief and Learning Points

The post job debrief should confirm if the job has gone according to plan or identify anyissues that arose previously in order that they can be used to avoid similar circumstancesin the future.

Everyone involved in the lifting operation should have the opportunity to discuss and suggest any improvements to the lifting plan. Any suggested changes will need to be reviewed by the Competent Person and actioned as appropriate. For example this may include feedback on equipment effectiveness, lifting techniques, etc. Duty holders should ensure that the significant learnings and improvements identified from lifting operations are recorded and communicated to all relevant parties.

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All personnel involved in lifting and mechanical handling operations should be trained, have the required experience for the type of lift to be undertaken, and be formally assessed as competent.

Training and competence should follow recognised industry or national standards.

4.1 Personnel Undertaking Lifting and Mechanical Handling Operations

The chart on page 12 identifies the categories of personnel who undertake lifting and mechanical handling operations and the suggested training and competence assessmentfor these groups of personnel.

4. Training and Competency

The diagram above shows the key stages that an individual has to pass through to achieve and maintain competency.

The first stage of all training comprises initial training and assessment. This is normally carried out at an onshore training establishment- in the chart shown on page 12 this is identified as Stage 1. At the completion of Stage 1, the level of competency is deemed sufficient for that person to conduct lifting operations under the direct worksite supervisionof a competent person as part of their Stage 2 training.

AuditProcess

Stage 1Onshore Initial Training and Assessment

Stage 2Supervised Workplace Training

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Stage 4Ongoing

Performance Assessment

Stage 2 is workplace supervised training and the practical application of the learning obtained in Stage 1. A logbook is normally used to record the completion of specific tasks for this workplace training.

Stage 3 is the formal assessment of competency with Stage 4 as the ongoing performance assessment.

There are a number of training courses available for personnel who undertake lifting operations and those that plan lifting operations. OPITO, for example, offer a full range of training and competency standards for personnel who undertake lifting operations and also an assessment standard for persons who plan lifting operations.

In order to conduct safe lifting operations to today’s high standards, it is important that duty holders have a system in operation which permits personnel to progress through the stages to become competent to undertake lifting operations and to maintain this competence. It is recognised that lifting and mechanical handling competencies will differ across the industry. For example, lifting operations carried out by drilling contractors may involve different skills from those carried out by construction or marine contractors.

In the case of non-core personnel employed on short-term contracts, duty holders must have a system in operation to validate the competency of these personnel and, if necessary, update and refresh the skills and knowledge of such personnel.

There will also be occasions when personnel competent to undertake lifting and mechanical handling operations are required to use lifting equipment and lifting accessories, the use of which has not been addressed in general training courses attended.

Duty holders are required to ensure that personnel have received adequate health and safety information, instructions and training in the use of the equipment.

Manufacturers or suppliers of the equipment must provide written instructions on the care and safe use of the equipment. Users of the equipment must be provided with these instructions to ensure the equipment is used correctly to avoid unsafe use situations.

The duty holders management system should identify when additional training is required particularly in circumstances where unfamiliar or new equipment types are to be used.

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4.2 Personnel who Plan Lifting Operations

The Competent Person e.g. Rigging Supervisor, Lifting Supervisor, LOLER Focal Point should have relevant experience of lifting operations before undertaking the role of the Competent Person. The formal training prior to undertaking this role should be equivalent to that defined in Stages 1 to 3 of the competency matrix. They must have experience in producing lifting plans and risk assessments and have undertaken an assessment to ensure they are competent to undertake the role.

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It is essential that the policy, procedures and processes adopted in respect of the management of lifting operations are monitored and continually assessed to ensure they are being implemented correctly and remain suitable. The techniques employed to verify compliance should include simple spot checks and comprehensive audits.

To be effective these verification activities should be carried out at intervals sufficient to provide the levels of assurance necessary to maintain safe operations and cover all elements of the system from procedures and documents utilised to actual practices employed at the sites.

The verification activities should include:

a) The stated policy

b) Associated procedures

c) Actual working practices

d) Available resources

e) Competency/training/skill development issues

f) Equipment suitability

g) Organisational structure

h) The effectiveness of remedial actions

The findings of any verification process should be cascaded to those within the organisation with roles and responsibilities for lifting operations.

5. Monitoring, Audit and Review

Notes: This route is an alternative to a recognised Rigger qualification, eg S/NVQ Moving Loads / Diploma, it is not a replacement or equivalent.

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These guidelines do not intend to prescribe any system, but simply offer guidance on the elements of a robust system incorporating minimum standards. Regardless of the system used, the most important factors are;

• The lift is properly defined• Competency of the personnel carrying out the work should be sufficient for the task

to be undertaken• The lift is planned to ensure that all hazards have been identified, risks managed and

appropriate measures taken to control these risks• The lift is carried out with suitable equipment, in accordance with a well-defined plan• The conditions for the plan are foreseen and that hazard identification is dynamic

and applied throughout the entire operation in order that if the relevant conditions change, the hazards, risks and controls are reassessed

• Lessons learned are taken into account when planning future lifts.

6. Summary

EVENT HAZARD CONTROL MEASURES

Failure of lifting equipment through overload

Dropped objects All lifting operations require a lifting plan and this has to be authorised by the appointed Competent Person

Failure of lifting equipment through incorrect use

Dropped objects All personnel using lifting equipment have to receive training, be assessed as competent and receive reassessments as per industry standards. Instructions for the Safe use of lifting equipment to be made available and followed

Failure of lifting equipment through damage or deterioration

Dropped objects Only lifting equipment that has current certification and colour coding can be used. Portable lifting equipment is controlled through a rigging loft. Documented in service inspections are undertaken on all lifting equipment. Pre use checks are undertaken on all lifting equipment

Incorrect positioning of lifting equipment

Dropped objects To be positioned only by competent personnel. Details of the positioning to be included in a lifting plan

Failure of lifting equipment suspension points

Dropped objects Lifting equipment only to be attached to certified steelwork or steelwork which has been assessed as fit for purpose

Swinging load Struck by load The use of tag lines – to be discussed at toolbox talk. No touching of load until load is below waist height – to be discussed at toolbox talk

Personnel enter danger zone Struck by load Effective barriers to be in place – discussed at toolbox talk

Positioning, operating and removing lifting equipment at height

Fall from height Duty holder procedures to satisfy working at height regulations

Manual handling Muscular strain Duty holder procedures to satisfy manual handling regulations

Undertaking lifting operation Slips, trips and falls

Duty holder housekeeping rules, inspection of worksite as detailed in toolbox talk

Examples of generic hazards applicable to lifting operations and associated control measures

Appendix 1

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Appendix 2

DECK LIFTING PLAN & HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

1.0 DETAILS

SITE: AREA/LOCATION:

Offshore Platform Designated landing areas: Refer to Plot Plan

LIFTING PLAN NUMBER: RISK ASSESSMENT NUMBER (if different):

DLP-‐001 DLRA-‐001 AUTHOR: REVISION & DATE:

Derek Foreman A1 12/02/2014 2.0 LIFTING OPERATION DESCRIPTION

The use of the platform East pedestal crane for the lifting, transporting, lowering and final positioning of CCU’s, IBC’s & POU’s between platform designated inboard lay down areas. All CCU’s, IBC’s & POU’s shall have a fixed 5 leg lifting bridle. Definitions: CCU – Cargo Carrying Unit. IBC – Intermediate Bulk Container. POU – Portable Offshore Units

3.0 WEIGHT OF LOAD

Variable weights but within the capacity / S.W.L & radius of the crane on single fall & double fall configurations. The variable load weights shall also be within the global loading capacities of each individual designated inboard lay down area.

ACTUAL-‐ESTIMATED-‐CALCULATED (Delete as appropriate)

4.0 TASK PRE-‐REQUISITES: (Use continuation sheet if required)

• Control measures for generic hazards in Section 8 MUST be adhered to • Should it become apparent that the lifting operation has changed for any reason from the original plan, the lifting

operation must STOP. The lifting operation must be re-‐evaluated and the lifting plan reviewed and amended to facilitate the changes. The risk assessment must also be re-‐viewed and any additional risks and or controls identified are to be incorporated into the original risk assessment.

Method(s) of Communication to be Used:

Radio Verbal Hand Signals

No Task Details Step by Step Individual Responsibilities

Steps Stage 1 – Position the crane boom above the load

1. Load Handler to visually inspect the load to ensure there are no possible dropped objects that may become dislodged when the load is lifted

Load Handler

2. Under the instruction of the Banksman the Crane Operator shall position the east crane boom directly over the load ensuring the load line is plumb.

Banksman

Steps Stage 2 – Connect cargo handling pennant to load

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The Banksman shall instruct the Crane Operator to lower down on the load line until the hook of the cargo handling pennant has reached a suitable height / position to attach the master link of the load lifting bridle then stop the crane.

Banksman

2. The Load Handler shall now connect the master link of load lifting bridle to the hook of the crane cargo handling pendant. Load Handler

Steps Stage 3 – Apply tension to the lifting bridle

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The Banksman shall instruct the Crane Operator to slowly lift up on the load line until a minimal amount of tension has been applied to the load lifting bridle then stop the crane.

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2. The load lifting bridle shall now be visually checked for any anomalies such as twists or kinks. Banksman / Load handler

Steps Stage 4 – Transportation of the load

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On completion of the check the Banksman shall instruct the Crane Operator to slowly lift up on the load line until the load is just clear of deck level then stop the crane.

Banksman

2. The Banksman shall now conduct a visual check of the load to ascertain that the load balance and centre of gravity is correct. Banksman

3.

On completion of the check the Banksman shall instruct the Crane Operator to slowly lift up on the load line until the load is clear of the landing area (Banksman to be vigilant in his observation for any potential snagging points).

Banksman

4.

Once the load is clear of the landing area the Banksman shall hand over control of the load to the Crane Operator. Crane Operator

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The Crane Operator shall now transport the load to a safe holding area and await further instructions from the Banksman.

Crane Operator

Steps Stage 5 – Land the load at the lay down area

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Under the instruction of the Banksman the Crane Operator shall position the load directly above the laydown area then stop the crane.

Banksman

2.

The Banksman shall now instruct the Crane Operator to slowly lower down on the load line (Banksman to be vigilant in his observation for any possible snagging points) until the load has reached a point below waist height then stop the crane.

Banksman

3. The load handler can now position the load into the correct orientation for lowering as required. Load Handler

4.

Having completed this, the Banksman shall instruct the Crane Operator to slowly lower down on the load line until the load has landed on the designated laydown area then stop the crane.

Banksman

Steps Stage 6 – Disconnect cargo handling pennant from load

1.

Banksman shall now instruct the Crane Operator to slowly manoeuvre the crane until the hook of the cargo handling pennant has reached a suitable height / position alongside the load to allow it to be disconnected from the master link of the load lifting bridle then stop the crane.

Banksman

2. The hook of the cargo handling pennant can now be disconnected from the master link of the load lifting bridle. Load Handler

3.

Under the guidance of the Banksman the Crane Operator shall now slowly raise up on the load line until the empty hook of the cargo handling pennant is clear of the landing area.

Banksman

4.

The Banksman shall now instruct the Crane Operator to stand by and await further instructions.

Banksman

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5.0 ADDITIONAL INPUT

Additional Technical Support Required (where unknown factors exist and cannot be verified i.e. uncertified steel). i.e. If transferring from the crane to portable rigging equipment.

6.0 LIFTING EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES TO BE USED (Specify type, quantity and SWL)

Platform East 40te S.W.L pedestal crane

8te S.W.L Cargo handling crane pennant

15te S.W.L Cargo handling crane pennant

7.0 LIFT DRAWING(S)/SKETCH(ES)

8.0 GENERIC HAZARDS SPECIFIC TO LIFTING OPERATIONS

Event Hazard Control Measures

Failure of lifting equipment through overload

Dropped objects All lifting operations require a lifting plan and this has to be authorised by the appointed Competent Person

Failure of lifting equipment through incorrect use Dropped objects

All personnel using lifting equipment have to receive training, be assessed as competent and receive reassessments as per industry standards. Instruction for the Safe use of lifting equipment to be made available and followed.

Failure of lifting equipment through damage or deterioration Dropped objects

Only lifting equipment that has current certification and colour coding can be used. Portable lifting equipment is controlled through a rigging loft. Documented in service inspections are undertaken on all lifting equipment. Pre use checks are undertaken on all lifting equipment

Incorrect positioning of lifting equipment Dropped objects

To be positioned only by competent personnel. Details of the positioning to be included in a lifting plan

Failure of lifting equipment suspension points

Dropped objects Lifting equipment only to be attached to certified steelwork or steelwork which has been assessed as fit for purpose

Swinging load Struck by load The use of tag lines – to be discussed at toolbox talk. No touching of load until load is below waist height – to be discussed at toolbox talk

Personnel enter danger zone Struck by load Effective barriers to be in place – discussed at toolbox talk Positioning, operating and removing lifting equipment at height

Fall from height Duty holder procedures to satisfy working at height regulations

Manual handling Muscular strain Duty holder procedures to satisfy manual handling regulations

Undertaking lifting operation Slips, trips and falls Duty holder housekeeping rules, inspection of worksite as detailed in toolbox talk

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9.0 NON – GENERIC HAZARDS WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE LIFTING OPERATION TO BE ADDRESSED IN THE LIFTING PLAN (from initial assessment)

Hazard (consider all phases of operation from pick-‐up to lay down of load)

This list is not exhaustive

Applicable

Yes No

Eliminated by the method detailed in the Lifting Plan

Yes No*

Unverified weight of load

Fragile load requiring additional protection during lift or at lay down

Load has high centre of gravity or is unstable (delete as applicable)

Potential for loss of load integrity

Load is an awkward size of shape or has sharp edges (delete as applicable)

Load has no dedicated lifting points

There are no certified suspension points for the lifting equipment

Lifting of chemicals

Restricted headroom or confined work area

No lifting point directly above the load

Tag lines required

Potential communication difficulties

Cross hauling

Lift path is over hazardous live process plant/materials (delete as applicable)

Lift path is in close proximity to permanent/temporary obstacles (delete as applicable)

Obstructions in pick-‐up or lay down areas

Lay down area not adequate in terms of size or load bearing ability

Lay down area not within operating limits/radius of the lifting equipment

Non-‐essential personnel can potentially enter the area below the lifting operation Designated safe areas are identified ensuring ricochet and deflected hazards are considered and correctly managed

Other: Specify Other: Specify Other: Specify Other: Specify Other: Specify

*WHERE APPLICABLE HAZARDS CANNOT BE ELIMINATED BY THE LIFTING METHOD DETAILED IN THE LIIFTING PLAN THEN A LIFTING OPERATIONS RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE COMPLETED.

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10.0 RISK ASSESSMENT

TASK BASED RISK ASSESSMENT

TASK ACTIVITY

REF NO RA 002SHEET 1 OF 1

LOCATION

GROUPS AFFECTEDDATE

Installation personnel

All platform landing areasTransfer of loose loads to/from landing area and the loading and unloading of half heights by platform crane.

PERSONNEL INVOLVEDASSESSOR

Crane Operator/Deck Crew

POTENTIAL HAZARD HAZARD EFFECT WC RISK(I X P = R)

CONTROL MEASURES TOMINIMISE RISK

RESIDUALRISK I X P = RISK

FINAL ASSESSMENT

ASSESSOR SIGNATURERESIDUAL RISK ACCEPTED FINAL APPROVAL SIGNATURE:

OverallRisk

Impact

LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW

LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM

LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH

LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH

MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH HIGH

Prob

abili

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11.0 REVIEW AND APPROVAL

Prepared by:

Name:

Position:

Date: Signature:

Comments:

Approved by:

Name:

Position:

Date: Signature:

Comments:

12.0 WORKFORCE DECLARATION All members of the workforce must read and sign this declaration indicating that they have read, understood and will comply with the Toolbox Talk, Risk Assessment and Lifting Plan. No deviations from the plan will take place without the approval of the competent person who has the required level of training and has been appointed. If changes are required involving the lifting Operation then the job must stop, the competent person will be informed and the job will be re-‐assessed and a new Lifting plan and risk assessment will be agreed upon and implemented if required.

Workforce Signatures

Name Signature Date Name Signature Date

13.0 DE-‐BRIEF AND LEARNING POINTS (IF APPLICABLE)

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Risk Matrix - ExampleThe following is an example of a typical Risk Matrix.Refer to the Step Change in Safety TRA Guide for further information.

Hazard Severity

NegligibleNegligible

injury,no absencefrom work

SlightMinor injuryrequiring first

aidtreatment

ModerateInjury leadingto a lost time

accident

HighInvolving a

single deathor serious injury

Very HighMultipledeaths

LOW LOW LOW LOW LOW

LOW LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM

LOW LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH

LOW MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH

MEDIUM MEDIUM HIGH HIGH HIGH

Like

lihoo

d of

Occ

urre

nce

Very UnlikelyA freak combination offactors would be requiredfor an incident to result

UnlikelyA rare combination of factorswould be required foran incident to result

PossibleCould happen whenadditional factors are present but otherwise unlikely to occur

LikelyNot certain to happen but an additional factor may result in an accident

Very LikelyAlmost inevitable that an incident would result

May be acceptable but review task to see if risk can be reduced.

Task should only proceed with appropriate management authorisation after consultation with specialist personnel and assessment team. Where possible, the task should be redefined to take account of the hazards involved or the risk should be reduced further prior to task commencement.

Task must not proceed. It should be redefined or further control measures put in place to reduce risk. The controls should be reassessed for adequacy prior to task commencement.

By redefining the hazard severity, risk evaluation matrices can be used to assess health, production and environmental risk as well as the risk of accident and injury. An example of these definitions may be:

Negligible Negligible injury or health implications, no absence from work. Negligible loss of function/production with no damage to equipment of the environment.

Slight Minor injury requiring first aid treatment or headache, nausea, dizziness, mild rashes. Damage to equipment requiring minor remedial repair, loss of production or impact.

Moderate Event leading to a lost time incident or persistent dermatitis, acne or asthma. Localised damage to equipment resulting in production shutdown and significant production loss. Severe pollution with short-term localised implications incurring significant restitution costs.

Very High Multiple deaths, lung disease, permanent debility or fatality. Major pollution with long-term complications and very high restitution costs.

LOW RISK

MEDIUM RISK

HIGH RISK

Appendix 3

Gas comp South 1.5 t/m2

Accom roof 0.5 t/m2

Galley laydown 1.5 t/m2

Sack store 1.5 t/m2

UT 1 South West 0.7 t/m2

UT 2 Stores laydown 1.5 t/m2

UT 1 Laydown 1.5 t/m2

25 Pot water laydown 3te

26 Pipe Deck 750te

24 Skid deck North 75te

19 TWM Amine 10te

21 Generator turbine 4te

22 H-‐vac accom 7.5te

17 John Brown Tote tank 12te

18 WD 1 Well head 10te

15 Tweedsmuir SRP 10te

16 Tweedsmuir Alternate 125te

13 Accom roof 9te

14 Heli fuel bund 2 x 4.2te

11 Skid deck South 750kg

12 Gas comp South 27te

7 Galley laydown 18te

8 Sack store 18te

UT 1 Laydown 90te

3 UT 1 South West 30te

6 UT 2 Stores laydown 81te

South Crane landing areasGlobal loading limitations

No: AreaGlobalLoading

2

Pipe Deck 2.5 t/m2

John Brown Tote tank 0.9 t/m2

Skid deck North 0.75 t/m2

Tweedsmuir Alternate 0.75 t/m2

Flare tip laydown 0.45 t/m2

Skid deck 2.5 t/m2

PR 0 Underdeck 0.85 t/m2

PR 1 North 2.5 t/m2

Tweedsmuir SRP 1.25 t/m2

PR 2 North 1.5 t/m2

Gas comp Cooler 1.5 t/m2

26 Pipe Deck 750te



10 Flare tip laydown 10te

11 Skid deck South 750te

North Crane landing areasGlobal loading limitations

No:GlobalLoading

Area


5 PR 2 North 30te

9 Gas comp Cooler 15te

1 PR 0 Underdeck 7.5te

4 PR 1 North 75te


02

03

08

07

06

04

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19

21

25

18

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15

16

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15

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North Crane landing areasGlobal loading limitations

No: Area Global Loading

1 PR 0 Underdeck 7.5te

4 PR 1 North 75te

5 PR 2 North 30te

9 Gas comp Cooler 15te

10 Flare tip laydown 10te

11 Skid deck South 750te





26 Pipe Deck 750te

PR 0 Underdeck 0.85 t/m2

PR 1 North 2.5 t/m2

PR 2 North 1.5 t/m2

Gas comp Cooler 1.5 t/m2

Flare tip laydown 0.45 t/m2

Skid deck 2.5 t/m2

Tweedsmuir SRP 1.25 t/m2

Tweedsmuir Alternate 0.75 t/m2

John Brown Tote tank 0.9 t/m2

Skid deck North 0.75 t/m2

Pipe Deck 2.5 t/m2

South Crane landing areasGlobal loading limitations

No: Area Global Loading

2 UT 1 Laydown 90te

3 UT 1 South West 30te

6 UT 2 Stores laydown 81te

7 Galley laydown 18te

8 Sack store 18te

11 Skid deck South 750kg

12 Gas comp South 27te

13 Accom roof 9te

14 Heli fuel bund 2 x 4.2te




18 WD 1 Well head 10te

19 TWM Amine 10te

21 Generator turbine 4te

22 H-vac accom 7.5te


25 Pot water laydown 3te

26 Pipe Deck 750te

UT 1 Laydown 1.5 t/m2

UT 1 South West 0.7 t/m2

UT 2 Stores laydown 1.5 t/m2

Galley laydown 1.5 t/m2

Sack store 1.5 t/m2

Gas comp South 1.5 t/m2

Accom roof 0.5 t/m2

Example Plot Plan

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Appendix 4a

Toolbox talk card for a deck lifting operation

Task

Persons allocated the responsibility and details of any additional control

measures

Name

1. Discuss the specific lifting operations to be undertaken and confirm they are covered by existing lifting plans and lifting operations risk assessments. Should this not be the case do not undertake the lifting operation and contact the competent person

Person leading toolbox talk to confirm with all

2. Confirm that all team members have read, understood and agree with the lifting plans and lifting operations risk assessments for the lifting operations to be undertaken. If not work through these lifting plans and risk assessments with the team

Person leading the toolbox talk

3. Do prevailing environmental conditions create any additional hazards? eg, visibility, wind, sea state etc. If yes can suitable control measures be put in place, if not do not undertake the lifting operation

If yes detail the control measures Name of person who will implement the control measures

4. Check the laydown areas for any additional hazards. If there are can suitable control measures be put in place? If not do not undertake the lifting operation

If there are additional hazards detail the control measures

Name of person who will implement the control measures

5. Are there any additional hazards associated with the route the load will take? If there are can suitable control measures be put in place? If not do not undertake the lifting operation

If there are additional hazards detail the control measures


6. Nominate the Banksman and Slingers / Load Handlers Allocated by Supervisor

7. Are tag lines required and who will attach them? Slinger

8. Check condition of load for dropped objects Nominated person

9. Pre use checks of the crane Crane Operator

10. Pre use checks and suitability of the lifting accessories Nominated person

11. Check personnel are out of the area and barriers are in place Nominated Person

12. Method of communication and check operation All

13. Supervision of any Trainee Allocated supervisor

14. Any new team members Allocate a buddy

15. When undertaking the lifting operation, no contact with the load unless below waist height

Load Handlers / SlingerConsider use of Push/Pull Sticks for orientating the load

Date:

Name of Person leading the Talk:

Signatures of Persons attending:

WORKFORCE DECLARATIONAll members of the workforce must read and sign this declaration indicating that they have read, understood and will comply with the Toolbox Talk, Risk Assessment and Lifting Plan. No deviations from the plan will take place without the approval of the competent person who has the required level of training and has been appointed. If changes are required involving the lifting operation then the job must stop, the competent person will be informed and the job will be re-assessed and a new lifting plan and risk assessment will be agreed upon and implemented if required.

Toolbox talk card for a Lifting Operation using Portable Lifting Equipment

Task

Persons allocated the responsibility and details of any additional control

measures

Name

1. Discuss at the worksite (where possible), the lifting plan or the relevant part of the lifting plan that this toolbox talk covers

Person leading toolbox talk

2. Confirm that everyone is in agreement with the lifting plan. If not contact the Competent Person

Person leading the toolbox talk

3. Where there is a Lifting Operations Risk Assessment relating to this lifting operation discuss the content and implement the required control measures

Person leading the toolbox talk Name of person who will implement the control measures

4. Are there any site specific hazards or weather related hazards which have not been addressed by method in the lifting plan or detailed in the lifting operations risk assessment? If there are can suitable control measures be put in place? If not do not undertake the lifting operation

All and if there are additional hazards detail the control measures


5. Walk the route the load will take to ensure there are no additional hazards. If additional hazards are identified can suitable control measures be put in place? If not do not undertake the lifting operation

All and if there are additional hazards detail the control measures


6. Allocate specific tasks to the team members Allocated by Supervisor

7. Undertake pre use checks of the lifting accessories to be used, the lifting equipment and their anchor points

Allocated to team member

8. Undertake pre use checks of the load Allocated to team member

9. Check unauthorised personnel are out of the area and barriers are in place

Allocated to team member

10. Identify the method of communication that will be used during the lifting operation and check correct operation

All

11. Supervision of any Trainee Allocated supervisor

12. Any new team members Allocate a buddy

13. Where applicable have the following been addressed: Required isolations / inhibits Manual Handling Working at Height Confined Space Others (specify)

Tick where applicable

Date:

Name of Person leading the Talk:

Signatures of Persons attending:

WORKFORCE DECLARATIONAll members of the workforce must read and sign this declaration indicating that they have read, understood and will comply with the Toolbox Talk, Risk Assessment and Lifting Plan. No deviations from the plan will take place without the approval of the competent person who has the required level of training and has been appointed. If changes are required involving the lifting operation then the job must stop, the competent person will be informed and the job will be re-assessed and a new lifting plan and risk assessment will be agreed upon and implemented if required.

Appendix 4b

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Appendix 5

Human Factors Checklists

People Yes No

Is there quality time for handover between shift / rota changes associated with the lift team?

Is there quality time for the lift team to prepare:

• Lift Plan

• Risk Assessment

• Permit To Work

• Tool Box Talks

Has the competence of the lift team been confirmed as suitable for the lift plan work / tasks?

Is there an agreed common language and agreed code words to be used?

Have we confirmed there is continuous line of sight between operator and banksman during the lift?

Are there formal radio call signs / names agreed between crane operator / banksman / and othersinvolved in the lift operation?

During a ‘blind lift’ has it been agreed that communications between banksman and crane operatoris continuous, and any break in communications will stop the lift in a safe / controlled manner?

Has it been agreed that during a blind lift there will always be two persons who have visual contactwith load and each other e.g. banksman and slinger or a second banksman? (use of any cctv is anaid only)

Has all communication equipment been functionally tested and confirmed satisfactory before theTool Box Talk?

During the Tool Box Talk, will there be a test of hand signals between banksman and crane operator?

Is there distinctive clothing for the banksman for his exclusive use only?

Have the lift team ‘walked the job’ and then visualised and verbalised a perfect lift?

Have the roles and responsibilities been clearly defined for all members of the lift team?

If more than one banksman is used during the lift is there a clear understanding of where handoveroccurs, and that the crane operator positively acknowledges the changeover during the lift?

Does the banksman clearly understand his role that he is monitoring the lift and not just the load?(Care with target fixation and therefore watching other equipment, people, surrounding area, liveplant etc.)

Is there a process in place to formally engage any lift team members who were not available toattend the Tool Box Talk?(Note the Tool Box Talk is the last opportunity to explore / explain hazards and also allow lessexperienced staff to raise any questions)

Have we taken into account in the RAss / TBT any known crane operator blindspots?

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Management Systems Yes No

Has a Lifting Plan and Risk Assessment been prepared and agreed by all the team members?

Do all procedures / documents in use for the lift have the relevant hazardous / precautionshighlighted within them?

Are all safety critical steps in any procedures / documents been shown in bold and / or use a differentcolour or highlighted with a safety symbol?

Is the terminology used in a consistent manner throughout the documents for the lift?

Are the initial conditions that must be satisfied before starting the lift / crane operations beendefined?

Are any specific hazards associated with crane work on: Vessels, FPSO, DSV and any bulk hose workbeen identified and mitigated in the Risk Assessment?

Is there an adverse weather policy in place for the installation and has it specific reference to liftingoperations?

Has it been agreed that during an electrical storm all lifting operations are suspended, along with anycrane maintenance work?

Are there written up to date emergency procedures in the crane cab, and are they available to thebanksman / supervisor?

Has it been agreed that radio communications will be the prime communication method betweencrane operator and banksman?

In the event of radio failure, is there an agreed set of hand signals in place to be used betweenbanksman and crane operator?

Is there an agreed radio protocol in place?

Is there a pre-agreed procedure in place in the event of the lift being aborted?

Have the lift team manning levels been agreed?

It is not a requirement to use these human factors checklists for every lifting operation as human factors have been integrated throughout this document. These checklists serve as prompts for periodic audit and assurance purposes.


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Facilities and Equipment Yes No

In event of an alarm, has the crane operator been briefed on what action to take?

Have escape routes been agreed and understood?

Prior to use, has a qualified person checked all functions and associated equipment?The checks must be done to ensure compliance with the manufacturer’s specifications and include:all functional motions, limiting switches, locking and safety devices and brakes.

Has it been agreed that there will be no crane operations when there are any Helicopter Operations?

Has it been agreed how the crane will be parked up when Helicopter Operations are underway?

Has the aviation light on the crane(s) been confirmed as in good order?

Is there an agreed and dedicated set of radio frequencies in place for use by the lift team?

Are there separate radio channels for each crane in use?

Is there an agreed radio protocol in place for a tandem lift?

Are the batteries for radio confirmed as fully charged?

Has the banksman been made aware of any hot exhausts on the installation?

Are all units of measure / weight etc in a common set of units e.g. SI(check any conversion factors that may have been used)

Is there an in-date portable fire extinguisher available in the crane operator’s cab?

Has the crane cab, machine house, control room and similar areas been checked as free fromcombustible rubbish, oily rags / waste?

Is there a clear statement on test loads must not exceed X% of the rated load?

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Culture / Working Environment Yes No

Is the crane operator / banksman empowered to stop the lift?

If many repetitive simple lifts are planned this can lead to an increase of risk, due to a reduction ofthe crane operator’s / banksman’s awareness of risk perception?

Is there a process in place to consider change out of crane operator / banksman more frequently and/ or introduce more breaks for them?

Are the crane operator(s) / banksman(s) / slingers fit for the job?Consider:–

Has their sleep quality been satisfactory?

Have they worked less than 12 hours?

Are they free from seasickness?

Do any of them wear prescription glasses and are they worn?

Have they sufficient light to see the overall work areas?

Has time been allocated post the lift to do a review of the lift and record what went well, and betternext time?

Have the OIM / supervisors been encouraged to undertake random checks on the PTW and TBTsessions, as well as witness actual lift operations?



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Key Terms and Definitions

Assessment Process of judging competency against prescribed standards.

Assessor Person who makes a judgement of competency against prescribed standards.

Banksman / Signaller A Competent Person positioned so that he has an unrestricted view of the load and load handlers, to give load manoeuvring instructions to the Crane Operator via hand signals or radio.

Check A visual and functional assessment of lifting equipment and lifting accessories (not a test) prior to use.

Colour Code A method of marking equipment to give a visual indication of its certification status.

OPITO Industry’s focal point for skills, learning and workforce development.

Fit-for-purpose Equipment free from defect and only in the manner for which it was designed.

Inspection A visual check and, if necessary, a function check of the lifting equipment by a Competent Person at intervals between the ‘thorough examinations’. In determining the suitability and scope of the inspection, reference should be made to information such as manufacturers’ instructions and relevant standards.

Lifting Equipment Work equipment (machinery, appliance, apparatus or tool) for lifting or lowering loads, including the attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it. For example, cranes, forklift trucks, chain hoists, lever hoists and winches.

Lifting Gear / Accessories Equipment used for attaching the load to the lifting machinery, eg slings, shackles, eyebolts etc.

Lifting Operation An operation concerned with the lifting or lowering of a load.

Lift Plan A written document which will include details of how the lifting operation should be undertaken, the lifting equipment and lifting accessories to be used, how the equipment and accessories should be rigged up and the control measures in place to manage the risks identified in the Risk Assessment.

LOLER Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations.

PUWER Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations.

Sling Wire ropes, chains, synthetic web and metal mesh made into forms, with or without fittings, for handling loads.

Slinger / Load Handler The person responsible for the attaching, detaching and securing of the loads to the lifting equipment. Also responsible for the selection and the use of lifting gear/accessories in accordance with the lift plan. The Slinger or Load Handler signals to the Banksman that the lifting gear/accessories are correctly attached and the load is ready for lifting.

Risk Assessment A system for the identification of the hazards associated with the task, assessing the risks and identifying the controls/precautions required to mitigate those risks.

Thorough Examination An examination carried out by a Competent Person to arrive at a reliable conclusion as to the condition and safety of the equipment. The Competent Person will determine the extent of the thorough examination - this may involve dismantling and testing.

A discussion held between all members of a lifting team prior to commencement of work in order to agree on all aspects of the work and the sequential steps to be taken to complete the work.

Training A programme drawn up to teach a person the necessary skills and knowledge to fulfil a function/job.

Positioning Lifting equipment (such as a beam clamp) which can be secured to a suitable anchor point without any need to assemble or affix into position by bolting/welding or other independent fixing medium.

Positioning generally relates to portable items of lifting equipment such as, chain blocks, beam clamps, etc.

Lifting equipment which has been “positioned” or “re-positioned” does not require a thorough examination but shall be subjected to pre/post use inspections.

In situations where doubt may exist as to whether lifting equipment is being “installed” or “positioned”, the Onshore Lifting Focal Point shall be consulted.

Toolbox MeetingToolbox Talk (TBT)

Notes

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