Collect the lift information
Confirm the vehicle, equipment, load, site and proposed method.
ALLMI Appointed Person support
Lift planning built around the load, equipment and real site conditions
Practical lift plans, risk assessments and safe systems of work for lorry-loader operations within the agreed scope of competence.
The service
What the work is designed to achieve
A useful lift plan must reflect the actual vehicle, lorry loader, accessories, load, ground conditions, radius, exclusion zone and site constraints. Generic paperwork is not a substitute for proper planning.
Typical scope
- Equipment and configuration information
- Load details, weight, centre of gravity and lifting points
- Radius, capacity, accessories and setup
- Ground, outrigger and exclusion-zone considerations
- Sequence of operation and communication arrangements
- Supporting risk assessment and safe system of work
How it works
A clear process from first review to practical control
Assess feasibility
Review capacity, radius, setup, accessories and site constraints.
Prepare the documents
Produce the lift plan, risk assessment and safe system of work.
Brief and control
Ensure the plan is communicated and changes are reassessed before the lift.
Common warning signs
Reasons to act before the problem becomes formal
One warning sign does not automatically mean the whole operation is failing. Repeated signs, missing evidence or weak management response deserve prompt review.
The load weight or centre of gravity is uncertain
The drawing does not match the actual site
Outrigger loads and ground conditions have not been considered
Accessories or lifting points are not confirmed
The driver is expected to improvise on arrival
The scope changes but the lift plan is not reviewed
Useful official guidance
Primary sources for operators
These links are provided as useful starting points. The applicable requirements depend on the licence and operation.
Questions about allmi appointed person support
What operators commonly ask
Do you attend every lift?
Attendance depends on the complexity, risk and agreed scope. Some plans can be prepared from verified information; others require a site visit or further competent input.
Is a lift plan the same as operator training?
No. A plan does not replace trained and competent operators, suitable equipment, pre-use checks or site control.
Can you prepare a generic plan for repeated work?
A standard plan may be possible where the equipment, load and site conditions genuinely remain within defined limits. Variations still need to be assessed.
Do you use the term HIAB?
The preferred generic term is lorry loader. HIAB is a manufacturer name and may not describe every item of equipment.
Do you work only in Manchester?
MV is based near Manchester and supports operators across Greater Manchester and the wider North West. ETM appointments depend on travel time, availability and the requirements of the specific licence; audits and project work can be delivered across a wider area.
UK-wide lift-planning support
Lift plans can be prepared nationally
Where the load, equipment, configuration and site conditions can be evidenced clearly, lift plans, lifting risk assessments and SSOW can be prepared remotely. Complex or uncertain sites may require attendance. Any mileage, travel time and accommodation is agreed before the visit.
How this service is delivered
- UK-wide remote document preparation from complete information
- Site-specific lift plans, lifting risk assessments and SSOW
- Face-to-face surveys available nationally where required
- Editable digital files supplied, with professional printing available at extra cost
Straight answers. Practical action.
Discuss a lift plan
Practical lift plans, risk assessments and safe systems of work for lorry-loader operations within the agreed scope of competence.