For complex lifts, who is required to conduct a pre-job briefing?

In complex lifts, it is essential for safety and coordination that a thorough pre-job briefing is conducted. This responsibility typically falls to the rigger supervisor, operator supervisor, or working leader. These individuals play critical roles in overseeing the lift operations and ensuring that all safety protocols are adhered to. They possess the necessary expertise and experience to identify potential hazards, develop a comprehensive lift plan, and communicate essential information to the lift team. This briefings include discussing roles, responsibilities, and procedures, thus enhancing the team’s awareness of the operation and ensuring everyone is aligned on expectations and safety measures.

While the operator and individual staff members may have important functions in the lifting operation, it is the supervisory figures who are best positioned to facilitate effective communication and planning, making their involvement in the pre-job briefing indispensable for the complexity and risks associated with such lifts.