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I. Safety operation requirements for lifting operations 1. Before carrying out lifting operations 1) Designate specific personnel to be in charge of command and operation. 2) Conduct a safety inspection of the lifting gear to ensure it is in good condition (e.g., check whether the hook safety latch is functional, whether there are any broken wires or strands in the steel cable, and whether the U-bolts have any signs of slippage or failure). 3) Verify the implementation of safety measures and the lifting environment. 4) Inspect the safety conditions within the lifting area (including the demarcation of the lifting area, signage, obstacles, warning zones, etc.). 5) Proper use of personal protective equipment ； Predict possible accidents, take effective preventive measures, and choose safe escape routes. 2. During lifting operations: 1) It is necessary to designate a supervisor for the lifting operation, and this supervisor should wear a visible identifier. 2) The lifting supervisor must give commands using the prescribed signal codes, and other workers should be familiar with the safety procedures for lifting operations as well as these signal codes. 3) The lifting supervisor must strictly follow the safety operating procedures for lifting. 4) A trial lift should be conducted before the official lifting process. During this trial lift, the stress on all equipment should be checked; if any issues are detected, the workpiece should be placed back on the ground first. Once the problems are resolved, another trial lift should be carried out, and only after everything is confirmed to be normal can the official lifting proceed. 5) If a malfunction occurs during the lifting process, it must be reported to the supervisor immediately; without instructions, no one shall leave their post on their own. 6) Do not release the lifting rigging before the heavy object is in place ； No one is allowed to ascend or descend with the lifting equipment or lifting tools. 7) Lifting operations are strictly prohibited when the wind speed is at level 5 or above. 8) Lifting is not allowed in rainy or foggy weather ； During the lifting process, if it has to be interrupted for any reason, safety measures must be taken to ensure that the equipment or components are not left hanging overnight. 9) The area where the lifted object will fall must be padded with wooden planks or other materials to ensure that the steel wire rope can be removed easily after the object has fallen. 3. After the lifting operation is completed, retract the slings and lifting gear and place them in the designated areas, then inspect and maintain them. II. Preventive measures for lifting accidents 1. Preventing injuries from falling objects 1) When transporting objects from a high place to the ground, they should be tied with ropes before being lowered. During lifting, no miscellaneous items shall be piled up or hung on the components. Scattered materials and objects must be securely lifted and transferred using hoists or by tying them with steel wires and safety ropes; materials, objects, and tools must not be thrown carelessly to prevent slips that could cause injury or accidents. 2) The components must be securely tied down, and the lifting points should be located at the center of gravity of the components. Lifting should be done smoothly, avoiding vibrations or swings. 3) When lifting components, the speed should not be too fast; they must not be held in the air for too long. Sudden rises and drops are strictly prohibited to prevent the components from falling off. 4) Before temporarily fixing the component in place, the hooks must not be loosened nor the lifting rigging undone. After the components are fixed, it is necessary to check the firmness and stability of the connections; only when it is confirmed that the connections are safe and reliable can the temporary fixing tools be removed and the next lifting steps be carried out. 5) Lifting operations are strictly prohibited in snowy, foggy, and rainy conditions; adequate lighting is required for night operations. III. The “Ten Prohibitions” for Lifting Operations 1. Do not lift if the weight of the object to be lifted exceeds the limits permitted by the mechanical capabilities of the lifting equipment. 2. Do not lift if the signal is unclear. 3. Lifting is not allowed if there is anyone standing under the load. 4. Lifting is not allowed when there are people standing on the load. 5. Items buried underground must not be lifted. 6. Slanted pulling and tensioning devices shall not be used for lifting. 7. Lifting is not allowed if loose items are not properly tied up. 8. Loose items must not be lifted if they are not placed in containers. 9. Lifting is not permitted if the weight of the load is unknown or if the lifting gear does not meet the specified requirements. 10. Lifting is prohibited in cases of strong winds of force 5 or above, heavy fog that impairs visibility, as well as during heavy rain or snow. Finally, let’s review a collection of 23 lifting accidents as a warning to follow standard procedures and prioritize safety