In the world of rigging, the concept of "critical lifts" is well-established. But what about lifts that fall outside this category? Let's explore the concept of non-critical lifts and how to approach them safely.

While every lift demands attention to safety, some lifts pose a lower inherent risk. A non-critical lift typically exhibits the following characteristics (all must be met):

Minimal Risk of Injury: The lift poses minimal risk of personal injury or death.

No Personnel Involved: Personnel are not being lifted.

Safe Rigger Positioning: Rigging crew doesn't work directly under the suspended load.

Single Crane Operation: Only one crane is involved in the lift.

Load Capacity Considerations: The load weight is less than 75% of the crane's rated capacity.

Environmentally Safe Load: The load is not hazardous or radioactive.

Clear of Electrical Hazards: The lift takes place entirely away from live electrical conductors.

Protected Equipment and Utilities: The lift avoids unprotected equipment and utilities.

Stable Load Handling: The load is inherently stable and not prone to tipping.

Solid Foundation: The crane's foundation soil conditions are well-understood.

Direct Line of Sight: The crane operator has a direct and unobstructed view of the load throughout the lift.

Minimal Load Manipulation: The load doesn't require mid-air turning or drifting.

Controlled Lifting Dynamics: The lift avoids shock loadings or lateral forces.