Lift Operations Pocket Assistant Bundle – BOTH Planning and Slinging & Supervision Editions

Buy BOTH the Planning and Slinging & Supervisions Editions together.

The ever-popular Lifting Operations Pocket Assistant (LOPA) is back!

And now, it’s more visual than ever and split into two versions:

• Slinging and Supervising Edition
• Planning Edition

Since 2017, the LOPA has been used by Lifting Operations Professionals across the globe as a quick and easy reference for planning and carrying out lifting operations.

Features of the LOPA:

• At A6, it is the ideal size to be kept in the pocket and remain with the user
• The waterproof material will maximise lifespan through minimising damage from water, dirt and lubricants on-site
• Clear and to-the-point diagrams and information, across nine pages, for Lifting Professionals to refer to
• Spiral binding means ease of opening and staying on the page of use

Information in the Slinging and Supervising Edition:

• Considerations when assessing a load to be lifted
• Sling types and uses
• Easy sling length calculation formulae for balanced loads (2 and 4-point lifts)
• Uniform Load Method of rating for lifting accessories (rigging gear)
• Rated capacity table for using single-leg textile slings in a multi-leg arrangement
• Working Load Limits and basic guidance on use for common sizes of grade 8/80 chain slings
• Attachment of slings and shackles to loads
• Checks on trial lift to ensure safety when lifting a load
• Recognised hand signals and signalling tips

Information in the Planning Edition:

• Load centre of gravity calculation
• Share of load for offset centre of gravity (can be applied to multi-crane lifts)
• Individual sling length for asymmetrical loads
• Actual sling tension in accordance with the angle and load
• Sling length and rating for cylindrical loads
• Common proximity hazards and relevant precautions/requirements
• Simple mat area calculations for mobile cranes (and other types of equipment if point-loading can be obtained)
• Wind speed calculations for mobile and crawler cranes

“Very informative and easy to understand. Every decent Supervisor, Slinger and Crane Operator should have one in their pocket.”

Get a LOPA in your pocket now and make your lifting life that little bit easier!

Postage costs:
UK Mainland: Free
Europe: £7

NOTE: Please allow 4-5 working days for UK delivery and 8-10 working days for EU.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept orders for delivery outside of UK and Europe, due to not being able to guarantee delivery elsewhere.