Project Managers play a critical role in ensuring crane lifts are carried out safely on construction sites. This practical guidance explains how to review lifting operations using a simple five-component approach: task, load, lifting method, crane, and site environment. It outlines key questions to ask, common lifting risks, and when a lift should be stopped. The guide helps Project Managers confidently assess crane lifts and ensure site conditions support safe lifting operat

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