Home Rigging and Lifting Safety: Categories, Planning, and Standards Safe lifting operations demand careful categorization, detailed lift planning, and strict adherence to Indian and international standards.

Safe lifting operations demand careful categorization, detailed lift planning, and strict adherence to Indian and international standards.

Rigging and lifting are among the most critical activities in industrial and infrastructure projects. A single lapse in planning or execution can lead to catastrophic consequences for personnel, equipment, and the environment. To mitigate risks, structured procedures and clearly defined lift categories are established. This article summarizes best practices for lift planning and execution based on the shared bulletin while aligning with Indian Standards (IS codes) and international guidelines (ISO, ASME, OSHA, BS EN).