Metals

Mechanic III

Module 3.5
Jacking and Lateral Moves

Saudi Aramco Training

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Unit 3: Rigging

Module 3.5

Jacking and Lateral Moves

TRAINEE HANDBOOK
Information Sheets

Exercise A 15

Exercise B 29

Task Aid 33
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Enabling Objectives
Terminal Objective
3.5.1
Given tools and equipment,
Unaided, the trainee will correctly state the use of
the trainee will select
and inspection requirements for jacking/lifting
appropriate jacking
equipment.
equipment and safely
perform lateral moves.
3.5.2
Throughout the operation,
Unaided, the trainee will select the correct jacking
the load must remain stable
equipment for task.
and under control with no
pinching or snagging.
INTRODUCTION

In previous modules, you have learned the

equipment and procedures for rigging and lifting a
load. However, there are times when machinery or
other equipment must be moved in limited access
areas. Limited access areas are where hoists or cranes
cannot be used due to limited space overhead or
near the load. In these situations, the load must be
moved manually, using lateral moving equipment.

In this module, you will begin by learning about the

You must perform a
types of jacking and moving equipment used to pre-use inspection on
make lateral moves. You will then learn how to ALL jacking equipment.
Remember, safety is YOUR
select the correct equipment capacity/size to responsibility.
complete a lateral move task.

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PART I OBJECTIVE 3.5.1

State the Use Of and Inspection Requirements for

Jacking/Lifting Equipment

Many rigging jobs do not need hoists or cranes. If a

load is too heavy for hoists and cranes, or there is
no place to attach a hoist, or a load only has to be
moved a short distance, different methods are used.
Normally, this involves using rigging equipment
Capable means has the ability/
capacity specially designed for, or capable of making manual
lateral moves. This equipment includes:

❏ Jacks ❏ Shackles
❏ Pinch Bars ❏ Come-Alongs
❏ Rollers ❏ Hand-Operated Winches
❏ Dollies ❏ Wire Rope Slings
❏ Skids ❏ Wooden Blocks
❏ Wedges

JACKS

Both mechanical and hydraulic jacks are used in

rigging. The most common mechanical jacks are the
step jack and the screw jack. These jacks are used
on loads up to 24 tons. For heavy loads (over 24
tons), hydraulic jacks are most common.

Safety

Regardless of the type of jack used, it is very

In Saudi Aramco, only
jacks that have their important never to overload it. When jacking a load,
safe working load you must never raise the load so high as to run the
indicated on their name plate
can be used. ram, screw, or ratchet out of the base – this would
cause the load to drop. Always make sure that the jack
is in a true vertical position (when lifting) and that it
is resting on a good footing.

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Often, you will need several jacks for a single lift. To

prevent overloading, you must ensure that their
combined capacity is greater than the load.

When only two jacks are used, each jack must be

able to support the complete load by itself. If you
have any doubt about the balance of load, jacks with
higher capacity must be used all around.

As a heavy load will drive the jack’s small base down

into even the hardest soil, never place a jack base
directly on the ground. Always place the jacks on a
block of strong wood or a metal plate two or three
times the size of the jack’s base. Another piece of
wood should also be placed between the jack’s load
cap and the load. These blocks prevent any metal-to-
metal contact that might cause the jack to slip. This
procedure, called ‘blocking the jack’, is shown in
figure 1.

Figure 1
Blocking a Jack

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If you are lifting or lowering heavy loads, use a slow,

steady pace. Jerky or quick movement can damage
the load and jack. It can also cause the load to fall!

If you are lifting irregularly shaped loads such as

large shafts, use wooden wedges and blocks. Fitting
these will keep the load stable. (See Figure 2.)

SHAFT

WOODEN WEDGE
WOODEN BLOCK
LOAD CAP

RAM

Figure 2
Keeping a load stable

Hydraulic Jacks

Hydraulic jacks are commonly used to lift heavy

loads and equipment. They are used in areas where
hoist or cranes cannot be used. The length of the
hydraulic jack’s ram limits the height it can lift a
load.

A hydraulic jack consists of a cast steel body with a

ram encased in a central cylinder. The cylinder is
surrounded by hydraulic oil.

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When the jack is set for lift, pumping the handle

pressurizes the bottom of the cylinder under the
ram. This pressure forces the ram up as the
hydraulic oil is pumped into the cylinder.

You release pressure by opening the release screw. Hydraulic jacks are
This action allows hydraulic oil to flow out of the designed to raise or
lower loads vertically.
cylinder, back into the main body and so lowering They must not be
the ram. used in a horizontal position.

LOAD POINT

LOAD CAP
RAM

HANDLE FILL PLUG

LEVER SOCKET

LEVER

BASE

Figure 3
Typical Hydraulic Jack

LOAD POINT

Step Jacks LOAD CUP

RACK BAR

A step jack is a purely mechanical device. The ram LEVER SOCKET

has a stepped rack bar on one side. Moving the lever LEVER

up and down activates the pawl, making it engage a HOUSING

step on the rack. Depending on the setting, this

INTEGRAL
either pushes the ram up or brings it down. AUXILIARY
LOAD POINT
REVERSING
LEVER

HANDLE
Step jacks are usually equipped with a handle that is
long enough for a person of average strength to raise BASE

the capacity load.

Figure 4
Step Jack

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Screw Jacks

LOAD POINT Screw jacks are most often used to support loads or
LOAD CUP
make small adjustments in height.
LEVER
SOCKET
Refer to figure 5. The screw is a helical groove cut
LEVER
RAM into and around a cylinder. The screw allows the
exertion of force to act through a greatly increased
HANDLE THREADS distance. Each complete revolution moves the screw
upward or downward a distance equal to the
distance between two adjacent threads.
HOUSING
Standards for Jack Use
❏ Never Jack metal against metal - use wood
BASE softeners. Never jack against rollers.
Figure 5 ❏ Use only appropriate jack handles and remove
Screw Jack
them when not being used. Use your hands to
operate a jack handle - never step on them to
get additional force.
❏ When jacking, always place chocks as a
precaution against the jack kicking (jumping
out). Never leave a jack under a load without
having the load blocked up.
❏ Take care to properly position the jacks. Ensure
that when you raise the load, it rises uniformly.
This considerably reduces the chance of the
load shifting.
❏ When using jacks, make sure you place the
base firmly and evenly on a good solid footing.
Never place a jack directly on the ground.
❏ Place jacks so that the direction of force is
perpendicular (at 90°) to the base and the
surface of the load.

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❏ Never exceed the jack’s lift distance.

❏ Unless they are part of that jack’s original
equipment, never use handle extensions
❏ If a load is to be raised by several jacks, brace
laterally with struts. This prevents all the jacks
from upsetting in unison.
❏ When using jacks in a horizontal position to
move an object, ensure they are lashed or
blocked.
❏ When using more than one step jack, try to Uniform lifting is when each
obtain matched jacks to aid uniform lifting. jack raises exactly the same
distance.
Inspecting Jacks

Like all other rigging equipment, jacks must be

inspected before use. For all jacks:

❏ Check the capacity (SWL). This must be

appropriate for the task and clearly visible.
❏ Check for cracks, distortion, or damage to the
casing.
❏ Check there are no loose bolts or rivets.
❏ Check the load cap is undamaged.

To complete your inspection, don’t forget to check

the jack for correct operation. This includes ensuring
that it lowers as well as rises correctly.

Hydraulic Jacks

In addition to general checks, when inspecting

hydraulic jacks, also:

❏ Check there are no hydraulic fluid leaks.

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❏ Check that the ram is not scored or bent.

❏ Check for cracks, distortion, or damage to the
casing, and ensure there are no loose bolts or
rivets.
❏ Check the load cap is undamaged

Step Jacks

In addition to general checks, when inspecting step

jacks, also:

❏ Check for excessive wear or improper

engagement of pawl, ratchet, or rack.
❏ Check for any cracked or broken rack teeth.
❏ Check for loose or frozen swivel heads.

Screw Jacks

In addition to general jack checks, when inspecting

screw jacks, also:

❏ Check for thread damage.

❏ Check for scoring or other damage to plunger.
❏ Check for loose or frozen swivel heads.

Your instructor will now demonstrate how to

perform pre-use inspections on jacks.

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PINCH BARS

Pinch bars are used to lever and move machinery in

limited access areas. Different types of pinch bars are
available for different applications. TAPER END

Made from forged steel and toughened to withstand

heavy loads, pinch bars can take great pressure when
levering.

The pinch bar shown in Figure 6 has a chisel end,

offset for prying, and a tapered end for aligning. CHISEL END

Like all rigging equipment, before use pinch bars

must be inspected. Look for distortion (bending),
cracks, and chipping.
HEEL
ROLLERS
Figure 6
Rollers are solid, round bars and thick-walled, heavy Pinch Bar
scheduled pipe on which loads are moved. Made of
toughened steel, they are designed to withstand
heavy loads. Like all rigging equipment, rollers must
be inspected. Look for distortion (bending), cracks,
and chipping.

Two types of rollers commonly used by Saudi SOLID

Aramco: hollow and solid, (see Figure 7).

DOLLIES

Another type of roller is the dolly. In these, rollers

are connected to each other by endless chains. The HOLLOW

unit has a load carrying plate. This rests on

Figure 7
approximately half of the rollers transmitting load to Rollers
the runway. As the load advances, (moves forward)
the endless chains carry the rollers upward from the
rear of the assembly, over the load carrying plate and

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position them so they again roll under the plate as

the load moves forward.

TOP PLATE ENDLESS TOP PLATE

CHAIN

8 9 10 11 12
SIDE PLATE SIDE PLATE
7 13
ROLLER ROLLER
LOAD
LOAD CARRYING
CARRYING PLATE
6 5 4 3 2 1
PLATE
SIDE SECTION END SECTION

Figure 8
Dollies
Made of alloy steel, dollies are designed to carry
very heavy loads on small rollers. A typical 100 ton
roller unit is 5 5/8" high, 7 7/8" wide, and 21"
long, with 2" diameter rollers. Dollies are usually
used in two pairs. If suitable sets are available, use
them instead of rollers.

DOLLIES
Before use, inspect dollies for capacity (SWL) stamp,
roller operation, distortion, and cracks.
Figure 9
Dollies
SKIDS

Normally, loads to be moved on rollers are placed

on wooden or metal skids. A skid provides a
uniform, flat surface to the rollers.

Usually, a skid is made of wooden planks nailed

together. However, a skid can be the metal base to
which a piece of equipment is already attached.
Types of skids and materials used in making them
are almost endless.

Figure 10 shows a load placed on a skid being

moved on rollers by a come-along.

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GIRDER RIGGING EQUIPMENT

COME-ALONG MOTOR

SKID
TRAVEL DIRECTION
ROLLERS

GROUND
HORIZONTAL PULL

Figure 10
Moving A Load on A Skid Over Rollers

WOODEN BLOCKS

During jacking operations, place wooden blocks or

timbers under the load. These timbers will support
the load while the jacks are reset and, should a jack
fail, they take the load. This procedure is called
blocking the load. (See Figure 11.)

Jacks can raise loads up to only to a certain height

before needing to be reset. When the jacks reach
their travel limit, you should stack wooden blocks
beneath the load until they reach almost up to its
base. With the blocks in place, you can lower all the
jacks at the same time until the load is resting on
the wooden blocks.

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Figure 11
Wooden Blocks

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If needed, additional blocking can be

placed beneath the jacks to raise them
to the point where another lift can be
made. After lifting the load as high as
the jack will travel, more wooden
blocks are placed under the load in a
criss-cross pattern and the jacks are
reset again. This process (called
cribbing a load) continues in steps until
the load is at the desired height.

Only straight, flat wooden timbers

should be used for blocking or cribbing
a load. They should be uniform in size
and length for the particular job.

Figure 12
Cribbing a Load

WEDGES

Wedges raise, chock, and align machinery during

lifting and rigging operations. You can raise a heavy
object by driving a wedge between the base of the
object and the surface it rests on.

WEDGE
Typically wood, brass, steel or plastic, wedge
materials depend upon the particular task.

Figure 13 shows a typical wedge. They are all subject

to damage and wear; therefore, you must inspect
them for signs of distortion, cracks, and chipping Figure 13
before use. Wedges

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SUMMARY

In this part, you have learned the function and

inspection requirements of equipment used to in
manual lateral moves.

In the next part, you will learn how to set-up and

use these equipments to make lateral moves.

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EXERCISE A

Part 1
Directions: Write the correct answers in the spaces
provided.

1. What is the maximum lift capacity of step and

screw type jacks?

2. Why must you place wooden blocks under a

jack’s base?

3. When lifting irregular loads, why would you

use wedges and blocks?

4. What limits the height to which a jack can lift

a load?

5. Why does a pinch bar have one chisel end and

one tapered end?

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6. What are the two common types of rollers used

by Saudi Aramco?

7. What are two reasons for blocking the load?

8. Refer to figure 14. Identify the items marked A

to D and write your answers in the spaces
provided.

A C
SWL
2T

REGULAR

B D

Figure 14

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Part 2
Directions: Your instructor will hand you some items of
lifting/rigging equipment. You must inspect these items and
state whether they are safe to use.

Your instructor will tell you how he wishes you to record

your inspection results.

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PART II OBJECTIVE 3.5.2

Select the Correct Jacking Equipment For Task

In the last part, you learned about the equipment

used to make manual lateral moves. Part of your job
Your equipment choice will also will be to select the equipment for moving tasks -
depend on the availability of
appropriate equipment. the type of equipment you use will depend on the
specific task.

Normally, manual lateral moves involve moving the

load on rollers or dollies using a pinch bar or
winch. As part of a move, some important questions
you must answer are:

❏ How much does the load weigh?

❏ What type of skid is available?
❏ What capacity/size equipment is required?
❏ How far does the load have to be moved?
❏ What are the route clearances?

SELECTING EQUIPMENT

Pinch Bars

The fulcrum (pivot) point of a pinch bar must be

strong enough to take the force. If you use the
pinch bar point as the fulcrum, you must dig it in
firmly to prevent slipping.

The load’s point of contact with the pinch bar must

FULCRUM
be strong enough to take the pinch bar without
being damaged. See Figure 15.
Figure 15
Placing Pinch Bar

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Jacks

Jacks raise or lower a load by a small amount. When

If two or more step jacks are
you raise a load by jacks, you must support it with used, they must be equal in
blocks before working on or leaving the load capacity and physical size.

unattended.
LOAD POINT

The jack’s capacity must be equal to or greater than A

the total load (load + skid weight).

If you use two jacks, each jack must be able to

support the complete load by itself.
AUXILIARY
LOAD POINT

The load point of the jack must be low enough to

fit under the load’s jacking point. Refer to Figure
16A, this shows an auxiliary load point built into a
LOAD POINT
step jack. With this fitting, you can lift a load as
low as 2 inches from the ground. B

Now refer to the hydraulic jack shown in Figure

16B. This has only one load point which is 9 inches
from the ground in the lowered position.

Rollers Figure 16
Step and Hydraulic Jacks
Rollers must be long enough to project (extend) 3
to 4 inches from both sides of the load. (This makes
it easier to position the load).

Rollers must have a diameter large enough to roll

over any unevenness along the route, but small
enough so that they can be lifted easily.

At least three rollers of the same diameter are

required - one roller for each 9 to 12 inches of skid
length.

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Dollies

You must always check that the Dollies carry very heavy loads on small rollers. They
SWL of each dolly is equal to are normally used in two pairs and can only be used
or greater than the load you
want to move. on hard, even surfaces.

Figure 18
Placing a Dolly

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Wedges

You will use wedges to raise, check, and align a load

during rigging operations. Wedges are made of
different types of materials such as steel, brass, and
wood. They are made in various sizes to suit the task.

You can use a steel wedge to raise a heavy object by

driving it between the base of the object and the
Figure 19
surface it rests upon. Wooden wedges are usually Wedges
used to chock a load to prevent it from moving or
falling over. (See figure 20.) When performing tasks requiring
wedges, you must ensure that
you select the type of wedges
that best suits the task.

Figure 20
Wedge Used to Chock a Load

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Wooden Blocks

Wooden blocks are timbers used for blocking or

cribbing a load. For selection, you must:

❏ Use only straight, flat timbers.

Uniform = same
❏ Measure the load to determine its dimensions,
and then select appropriate timbers of uniform
size and length for the load.

Wire Rope Slings and Shackles

Selection and inspection of

Prior to selecting the sling and shackles for a load,
slings shackles and hoists was you must determine the load weigh. Select only
covered in depth in an earlier
module.
slings and shackles which have a SWL equal to or
greater than the load to be moved. Inspect the slings
and shackles for damage and wear prior to use.

Come-Alongs and Tirfurs

Remember, the come-along is Come-alongs can be used for vertical lifts, horizontal
not available in large capacities. pulls, or as adjustors when balancing loads.
It will not lift more than 6 tons.
As they have short load chains,
come-alongs can only lift a The hand-operated winch (Tirfur) is more
short height or pull a small
distance. commonly used for making manual lateral moves.
Its special wire rope is available in long lengths’ that
permit pulling a load over a great distance. Hand-
operated winches are available in capacities up to 10
tons.

When selecting a come-along or winch you must

ensure that the SWL is enough to support the load.
Select a suitable sling, attach it to the base of the
load and secure it to the hook of the come-along or
winch.

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MAKING YOUR SELECTION

When you have determined the weight of a load, its

dimensions, and any required path clearances, you
have all the information you need to select the
appropriate equipment.

❏ Load Weight determines equipment capacity

(SWL).
❏ Load Dimensions set the selection of such items
as rollers and blocking timbers.
❏ Load clearance sets the selection of items such
as the come-along or winch.
❏ Travel path surface determines the selection of
rollers or dollies - dollies must be used on a
hard, even surface.

MANUAL LATERAL MOVES MACHINE

PINCH BAR
Pinch bars, wedges, rollers and dollies are generally TRAVEL DIRECTION

used to move loads where there is limited access. SKID

These equipments enable you to move loads short GROUND

distances to where they can then be lifted by a hoist ROLLERS

or crane. Figure 21 shows a piece of machinery

Figure 21
being moved on rollers. Moving A Load On Rollers

Procedures: Moving with Rollers

Place the load on a flat, uniform base (usually

wooden planks nailed together). This is called a skid.

Use as many rollers as required by the load weight

and length. In most cases, this is three to five rollers.

Ensure that the travel path is level and free of all

waste items such as nuts and bolts. This prevents
garbage and waste restricting the movement of the

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rollers. Using wedges and pinch bars, raise the skid

off the ground. You can then place the rollers in
position under the skid. (See Figure 22.)

When you have positioned all rollers, lever the skid

forward with the pinch bar until the rear roller
Figure 22
Place Rollers moves free.

Pick up the free roller and place it in position at the

front of the skid. Continue to lever the skid forward
until another roller moves free at the rear. Again,
place the free roller at the front.

Continue moving forward replacing the rollers until

the load is in the correct location.

A B C D

1 B
C

Figure 23
2

Moving Rollers to Front

D
A

If you must turn corners, use a procedure called

“cutting the rollers.” This procedure requires you to
C D A B

set the rollers at an angle to each other while

levering the skid forward. As the turn is nearing
3

completion, you slowly decrease the angle at which

the rollers are set. Cutting the rollers action causes
the skid to go forward in a straight path once again.
Figure 24
Turning Skid on Rollers See Figure 24.

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In some situations, you will use a winch or hoist

rather than simple pinch bars and rollers/dollies.
With the skid level on the rollers, you may attach a
come-along and rigging equipment. However, when
doing this, remember that you must anchor the
hoist/winch to a strong structural support.

GIRDER RIGGING EQUIPMENT

As you operate the come-along,
COME-ALONG MOTOR
it pulls the skid and load slowly
forward. As the skid moves off the
rear roller, you pick it up and place
SKID
TRAVEL DIRECTION it in position in front of the skid.
ROLLERS
Continue this operation until the
GROUND
HORIZONTAL PULL
load is in the correct location.

Figure 25
Moving Load Using a Come-Along

When available, you can place dollies under the

CAUTION: Beware of
skid. You can then either push or lever the load pinch points!
forward with a pinch bar, or pull it forward with a Never place your feet, hands,
come-along or Tirfur. or fingers under the raised skid
at any time. When performing
this type of task, use a slow,
Using a Pinch Bar steady pace to reduce the
chance of the skid rolling off
the rollers.
Always position the handle so that no one will be in
danger if the pinch bar slips. When lifting or pushing,
never push the handle close to the load or the ground.
This prevents your fingers being caught if the bar slips.

To give maximum leverage, use both hands and hold

the handle close to its end. Keep your arms clear of
the handle. (See Figure 26.)

Stand properly to make sure that you keep balanced.

Figure 26
If you stand with your legs apart, you won’t loose Using a Pinch Bar

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your balance if the pinch bar slips. Remember -

keep your body clear of the handle! See Figure 27.

Figure 27
Using a Pinch Bar Correctly

Making a Single Lift with a Pinch Bar

To make a single lift with a pinch bar, you must:

❏ Check to see if the base of the equipment has

LIFTING
POCKET lifting pockets (see Figure 28).
" If it has lifting pockets: place the toe of the
Figure 28 pinch bar in the appropriate pocket.
Lifting Pockets
" If no lifting pockets: select a strong part of
the base along the side to be lifted.

❏ If the gap under the machine is not enough to

accept the tip of the pinch bar, tap a small
steel wedge under the load to raise it up and
increase the gap. (See Figure 29).
❏ Place the toe of the pinch bar under the
machine and pull the handle down to lift.
Figure 29
Using a Wedge

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Pushing with a Pinch Bar

You may also use pinch bars to push a load. To

push a load with a pinch bar:

❏ Place the edge of the pinch bar against the

ground under the end of the load with the heel
against the load. Keep the pinch bar at as steep
an angle as possible. This ensures that most of
the force is used to push, not lift, the load.
❏ Slowly push the load forward with the pinch
bar. Before the edge starts to slip or the handle
gets close to the load, stop pushing and move
Figure 30
the pinch bar forward. Pushing a Load with a Pinch Bar

Making a Double Lift

Sometimes you must lift a load to a greater height

than that possible with a single lift of the pinch bar.
In these situations, use the methods outlined on the
following page.

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Refer to figure 30A:

A ❏ Check the height to which the pinch bar will
safely lift.
❏ Select hard blocks of wood that will carry the
load and are a little thinner than the pinch
bar’s lift.

Refer to figure 30B:

B ❏ Have someone ready to place a block under the
load when you lift it.
❏ Lift the load fully, place the block under the
load then lower the load onto the block.
NEVER place your fingers under the load!

C Refer to figure 30C:

❏ Position another block next to the load.
❏ Place the toe of the pinch bar under the load,
with the pinch bar heel on the second block of
wood.

Refer to figure 30D:

❏ Position the second block so that the heel is
D
well supported.
❏ Lift the load to the required height.

Figure 31
Double Lift With Pinch Bar

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SUMMARY

In the first part of this module, you learned the

purpose and inspection requirements for jacks and
other equipment used for making manual lateral
moves.

In this part, you have learned how to use jacks and

moving equipment, and the safe procedures you
must follow when making a lateral move.

In the Task Aid, you will bring together information

learned in this module and put it to practical use.

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EXERCISE B

Part 1
Directions: Write the correct answers in the spaces
provided.

1. After you have used jacks to raise a load, what

must you do before leaving it unattended?

2. When you use two jacks to raise a 2 ton load,

what is the minimum capacity (SWL) of each
jack?

3. What is the minimum number of rollers

needed to support and move a load?

4. If the gap under the machine is not enough to

insert a pinch bar, what should you do?

5. When would you usually use wooden wedges?

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Part 2
Directions: Refer to the listed task details. Using this
information, you must answer the questions on equipment
requirements. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Task
You must move a load a distance of 17 feet over a level
travel path. The load is a motor/pump skid assembly. It is
5 feet wide, 7 feet long, and the combined weight of the
motor, pump, and skid is 2.5 tons.

The nearest anchor point for pulling force is 30 feet

straight ahead of the load.

To use available jacks, the load must be lifted at least 3

inches from the floor.

No dollies are available, so the load must be moved on

rollers. However, all other moving equipment is available.

1. What will you use to raise the load so that you

can insert the pinch bar?

2. What type of jacks will you use?

3. If you use 4 jacks, what is the minimum

capacity/SWL of each jack?

4. How many and what length of wooden blocks

will you use?

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5. How many and what length rollers will you

use?

6. What will you use to pull the load forward?

7. How many 14 foot slings will you use?

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OBJECTIVE

Given tools and equipment, the trainee will select

appropriate jacking equipment and safely perform
lateral moves. Throughout the operation, the load
must remain stable and under control with no
pinching or snagging.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIAL

❏ Handbook for Riggers

❏ Pump/motor skid assembly
❏ Jacks
❏ Dollies
❏ Hand operated winch (Tirfur)
❏ Wire rope slings
❏ Shackles
❏ Wooden blocks
❏ Wedges
❏ Safety cones
❏ Tape measure

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Select and use all personal protective equipment If in doubt about any
required to accomplish task. Use the correct tools for aspect of safety – ask
you instructor for
the task and always use safe working practices. clarification. Safety is YOUR
responsibility.
NOTE: Any person who deliberately or through
incompetence threatens job safety shall be immediately
removed from the work site. Failure to follow safe working
practices while performing this task aid will result in an
immediate fail.

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TASK INTRODUCTION

In this task aid, you will follow the procedure

outlined in the task steps to correctly and safely
move the pump/motor skid assembly to a new
location using lateral moving equipment.

The task will be performed by a working group

assigned by the Instructor. To complete the task, the
following actions must have been performed to the
required standard:

These tasks must be ❏ Appropriate equipment for task selected,

performed correctly inspected, and used correctly.
and safely in full
accordance with safe working ❏ Throughout the move, the load must have
procedures.
remained stable and under control.
❏ The work area must have been inspected for
hazards and secured with safety cones or
warning tape.

Watch your instructor’s demonstrations carefully.

Ask him to explain any part of this task you do not
understand.

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PERFORM MANUAL LATERAL MOVE

1. Check your instructions to ensure that you

Follow all safety rules
know the task you must perform. while performing these
tasks.

2. Inspect the job site, load, and clear the work

area of any tripping hazards.

3. Measure the load dimensions. (If information

not provided by instructor on load weight,
determine load weight.).

4. Prepare site by identifying and checking:

• clearances along travel path

• load lifting points

• hoist anchor points

5. Identify the equipment you will require for this

task and perform all required pre-use
inspections.

Do not proceed until you have informed

your instructor of your equipment
requirements (including capacities) and he
has cleared you to proceed.

6. Secure work area and load path with safety

cones. Position blocks, jacks, and wooden
blocks as required.

7. Raise the load evenly on all jacks, then place

dollies beneath the load.

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8. Lower load onto dollies and use wedges as

required to ensure that the load is secure.
When secure, attach rigging equipment to
anchor point and load, and attach Tirfur to
sling.

9. Remove wedges and, using the Tirfur, slowly

move the load to its required position.

10. When the load is correctly located in its new

position, reposition jacks and blocks and raise
the load to remove dollies.

11. With dollies removed, lower the load and

remove all rigging equipment.

12. Collect and inspect all equipment and return it

to store. Perform any required housekeeping
actions.

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