Posted By MAK Hi Garry, you need to refer to LOLER 1998 see reference below: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1998/98230702.htm#3 These regulations stipulate measures required for lifting operations. basically you will expect the lifting contractor to supply a Lifting plan, this will contain a berthing plan i.e where the crane will be situated, it will contain a Risk assessment for the operation and a method statment. the plan iwll also contain the name of the banksman and the trained operative. If you are the person who must review such documents, ensure it is specific to your site, contains acknowledment of the conditions it will be placed in i.e traffic, barriers, even ground etc. You can always check HSE web also: http://www.googlesyndica...ifting+operations&safe=o PS, you will have operatives working on a flat roof, check weather conditions, wind speeds and that there is a suitable fall protection system in place also.

Posted By Chris Pope See if you can find a reputable crane company in your area and ask them to price for a contract lift. In your situation this is following HSE advice. The crane company supply everything that is needed and will insure the load and all aspects of what could go wrong. You will have a lifting plan prepared by them. You pay a premium for this service but it it the best way of ensuring and insuring the problem is dealt with properly

Posted By Terry Jones Hello Garry You will get your answers here, and more. It's a forum website designed especially for questions such as yours www.lifting-world.co.uk

Posted By Bob Youel this sounds like a CDM job use specialists that's what they are there for your insurers would not be happy if you did not use competent people there are not many independent crane operators who would work to any old plan