Lift Planning in Melksham, Wiltshire
Safe, Compliant Planning for Every Lift
Lift planning is a legal requirement for every crane lift, not an optional extra. Coppard produce site-specific plans and RAMS documentation across Melksham, Wiltshire, so the lift is worked out before mobilisation.
Across Melksham, Wiltshire, lift planning ensures the operation is worked out before equipment arrives. The wrong crane position, radius, or rigging can delay the job before the load moves. For lift planning near me in Melksham, Coppard produce site-specific plans and RAMS documentation.
What Lift Planning Support Do You Need?
Begin with the load: weight, dimensions, lifting points, and where it ends up decide the crane and radius, and the access route, setup space, ground, and surrounding obstructions shape the plan.
Straightforward lifts need a single plan; restricted-access, glazing, structural steel, and complex operations warrant a detailed survey and lifting method. Coppard confirm how much planning the job requires up front.
Our Lift Planning Services
Structural steel, roof trusses, glazing, machinery, plant equipment, modular buildings, and demanding construction loads are all covered, each plan built around the crane, load, site conditions, and sequence.
RAMS documentation can also be produced to suit the site, covering crane positioning, ground conditions, accessories, exclusion zones, overhead hazards, and lifting-team responsibilities. For the wider picture, see our lifting services. This service sits under Crane Service in Melksham.
Lift Planning Across Melksham, Wiltshire
Much of Melksham, Wiltshire means narrow access, slopes, and soft working areas that influence crane selection and setup. Checking these up front reduces delays and keeps the plan matched to the site as it is.
Work extends to Chippenham and Devizes, spanning residential steel, glazing, commercial plant moves, and demanding construction lifts. Site photos, drawings, load information, and the postcode get the planning under way.
Lift Planning and RAMS Documentation Available
Planning can cover a site assessment, crane and equipment selection, load calculations, rigging, and the lifting sequence, with the documentation tied to the actual conditions, not a general template.
RAMS documentation can be produced alongside, addressing site risks, access restrictions, working areas, and control measures, so the lifting team knows the plan before equipment goes up. Call 01380 828988 to discuss lift planning for your project.
Why Choose Coppard for Lift Planning
A call to 01380 828988 goes to the Melksham depot, whose team plan lifts on restricted, sloping, and busy sites. Every plan reflects the load, crane, access, and actual conditions. Coppard have supported lifting for 54 years as a CPA member and Constructionline-registered firm.
Frequently Asked Questions: Lift Planning in Melksham, Wiltshire
Do I need a lift plan for a small lifting project?
A lift should be planned around the load, equipment, and site conditions before work begins. Residential steelwork, glazing, roof trusses, and other smaller projects may still need a documented plan where the operation presents risks.
What information is included in a lift plan?
A lift plan may include the load weight and dimensions, crane position, lifting radius, rigging arrangement, ground conditions, access restrictions, exclusion zones, and the lifting sequence. The detail depends on how complex the project is.
Can you provide RAMS documentation with the lift plan?
Yes. Site-specific RAMS documentation can be prepared alongside the lift plan where required, setting out the risks, control measures, method of work, and responsibilities of the lifting team.
What information should I provide before lift planning begins in Melksham?
Provide the load weight and dimensions, the pick and placement positions, access details, ground conditions, and any known overhead or underground restrictions. Site photographs, drawings, and the project postcode help identify issues before the plan is prepared. The Health and Safety Executive sets out guidance on planning lifting operations.
Need Lift Planning in Melksham, Wiltshire?
Got a crane lift coming up? The earlier you call, the more time there is to assess the site and plan it properly. Lift planning support is available across Melksham, Wiltshire, Chippenham, and Devizes, subject to project requirements and scheduling. Call 01380 828988.
