Lifting / Hoisting Permit Template

Improve lifting safety and manage load handling operations with confidence using this Free Lifting / Hoisting Permit PDF Template. Designed for companies that perform crane lifts, hoisting operations, rigging tasks, material handling, and critical lifting activities, this professional permit form helps control hazards, verify equipment readiness, and ensure proper approvals before any lift begins. It is ideal for construction sites, factories, warehouses, industrial plants, ports, oil & gas facilities, maintenance contractors, and logistics operations that need a reliable permit-to-work system.

This professionally organized 3-page template is easy to use and simple to complete. It helps supervisors, crane operators, riggers, signalmen, and safety officers document lift details, assess risks, confirm inspections, and maintain clear authorization records for every lifting task. Whether handling routine lifts or high-risk critical lifts, this template supports safer planning and stronger compliance procedures.

Key Features

✔ Designed for Lifting & Hoisting Operations
Use for crane lifts, hoists, forklifts, rigging jobs, equipment movement, steel erection, load transfers, and heavy material handling.

✔ Covers Routine, Non-Routine & Critical Lifts
Includes lift type options for routine lifts, non-routine lifts, and critical lifts requiring additional planning and approvals.

✔ Complete Work Information Section
Includes permit number, project name, exact work location, load weight, load dimensions, work description, and start/end dates.

✔ Competency Verification
Record supervisor, safety officer, signalman, rigger, crane operator, and crane supervisor details with training certificate and medical attachment fields.

✔ Built-In Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
Identify work steps, hazards, and control measures before lifting begins.

✔ OSHA-Based Safety Checklist
Includes pre-lift checklist aligned with OSHA 1910.179 / 1910.184 / 1926 Subpart CC requirements. Covers equipment inspections, rigging gear, load balance, sling angles, safety latches, outriggers, crane leveling, and exclusion zones.

✔ Critical Lift Planning Section
Confirm written lift plans, engineering approval, multiple crane lifts, lifts above 75% capacity, and lifting over occupied or live plant areas.

✔ Weather & Ground Condition Checks
Verify wind speed limits, suitable weather, lighting, stable ground, mats/cribbing, and proper crane setup.

✔ Communication & Emergency Planning
Includes hand signals, radio checks, designated signalman, and emergency response planning.

✔ Full PPE Checklist
Verify helmets, gloves, safety footwear, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, harnesses, and other required PPE.

✔ Authorization Signatures
Includes approval lines for permit issuer, supervisor, and safety officer.

✔ Permit Closure Section
Confirm lift completion, final load placement, equipment stood down safely, and area secured.

Perfect For

• Construction Companies
• Crane & Rigging Contractors
• Warehouses & Logistics Teams
• Industrial Plants
• Oil & Gas Facilities
• Safety Managers
• Permit-to-Work Systems

Why Choose This Template?

This free Lifting / Hoisting Permit PDF helps reduce lifting risks, improve compliance, and create professional records for every load handling operation. Download instantly, print, or use digitally for your team.