Successful lifting operations start with detailed planning. On one of our live Knight Harwood projects, MSK recently developed and coordinated the lifting and access arrangements required to safely operate two Manitou 220TJ boom lifts, working at heights of over 20 metres in one of London’s busiest locations, Great Portland Street. With constant pedestrian traffic, live roads and restricted working space, meticulous planning was essential to ensure the works were delivered safely and efficiently. Our planning included: ✔️ Safe positioning and operation of MEWPs ✔️ Ground bearing pressure assessments and load-spreading arrangements ✔️ Pedestrian and traffic management controls ✔️ Exclusion zones and controlled access ✔️ Weather monitoring and stop-work criteria ✔️ Emergency rescue planning ✔️ Clearly defined roles, responsibilities and communication procedures A big thank you to the MSK team involved for their initiative, meticulous planning and professional execution. We’d also like t...