Heavy Lifts Clause Samples
The "Heavy Lifts" clause defines the responsibilities and safety requirements related to the handling, movement, and installation of particularly large or weighty equipment or materials during a project. It typically outlines the procedures, equipment standards, and personnel qualifications necessary to safely execute heavy lifting operations, such as using cranes for oversized machinery or structural components. By specifying these requirements, the clause aims to minimize the risk of accidents, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and allocate responsibility for any damages or delays resulting from heavy lifting activities.
Heavy Lifts. A lift(s) that cannot be safely and adequately handled by the equipment available on the site.
Heavy Lifts. All heavy and/or critical lifts on the Project shall be performed in accordance with Contractor’s rigging plans, practices and rigging procedures. The land-based portion of the Project’s crane operations and rigging gear shall conform to Applicable Codes and Standards and Applicable Law. Whenever a crane is used from land to work-on or load a ship or barge which is in navigable waters, maritime regulations shall apply to the crane and all lifting attachments. Detailed crane operation and rigging procedures to be prepared for the marine portion of the Work will reflect these different standards. Rigging studies shall be prepared for all heavy or critical lifts. Heavy or critical lifts are defined as those where: Lifted item weighs 50 tons or more; Lifted item’s weight exceeds 85% of the maximum rated load for the lifting equipment; Any multiple crane lift where two or more cranes are used, not including tailing crane; Any lift where the crane load line will not be vertical; or Any lift that requires special handling because of location and/or configuration as required by engineering or Subcontractor Critical lift plans shall consider soil investigation to determine soil bearing capacity and subsurface hazard location in order to define corrective action if found deficient. Contractor shall carry out necessary lifting/rigging studies and calculations and make them available for Owner’s review [***] ([***]) working days prior to the scheduled lift. Contractor shall only employ cranes and lifting equipment that have been tested and certified and have required tagged identification and current and valid inspection records. Contractor shall keep records of tests and certification of all lifting equipment, cranes and operators employed on the Project, for inspection by Owner. All machinery and lifting appliances shall be inspected, tested and certified in accordance with statutory requirements and current certification shall be produced for inspection by Owner upon any request during the progress of the Work. Contractor shall prepare the necessary notification to FAA for cranes with an operating height greater than 200 feet considering the minimum [***] ([***]) month duration required by FAA to process the notification.
Heavy Lifts. Merchant and the Goods shall be liable to pay extra handling charges in accordance with ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇’s tariff rates effective at the time of shipment for carriage of Goods consisting of single pieces or Packages weighing 6,000 lbs. or more. The weight of a single piece or Package weighing 6,000 lbs. or more must be declared in writing by the Shipper and clearly and durably marked on the outside of the piece or Package in letters and figures not less than two inches high. If the weight of any such piece or Package is incorrectly or is not declared or marked thereon or declared in writing to Carrier, the Merchant and the Goods shall be liable for any resulting loss or damage and any increased charges and expenses assessed or incurred by the Carrier for or in the handling thereof.