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Crane Accidents
Improper use of cranes can cause:
Property loss
Damage to the
environment
Personnel injury
Death
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5 Steps to Prepare for a Safe Lift
1) Inspect the crane and surrounding area
2) Test limit switches
3) Know the weight of the load
4) Find the center of gravity
5) Rig the load properly
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Inspect the Crane andSurrounding Area
Inspect the crane for defects or missing parts
Look for overhead obstacles
Make sure the crane will not pass over people
Identify all areas the crane or load could hit
Make sure the ground is level and solid
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Test Limit Switches
Move crane to safe area
Test upper and lower limit switches
If any suspected failure:
Stop operation
Turn off the power
Place a lockout tag on the remote control
Notify your supervisor
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Know the Weight of the Load
If the load is too heavy, the crane can tip overor the boom can collapse
Slings on angles canthold as much weightas slings that areperpendicular
500 pounds of
stress on each sling leg
1,000
Pounds
1,000
Pounds
1,000 pounds of
stress on each sling leg
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Find the Center of Gravity
The point at which an object is balanced
A load slung directly above its center of
gravity is more likely to be stable
Suspended objects move so that their center of
gravity is below the equipment that holds it
It may take several attempts at rigging tobalance the load
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Rig the Load Properly
Inspect rigging equipment
Keep attachment point as far above and far
away from the center of gravity as possible
Attach tag lines
Verify rigging by lifting a few inches
Check for loose items
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Slings
Use slings to support the load
Pad sharp edges to protect slings from damage
Inspect all slingsbefore use
Examine labels forrated weight capacity
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Hooks
Examine the label to ensure the hook cansupport the load
Examine hooks for damage
Carry the load oncenter of the
hooks curve
Never rest a hookon the ground
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Safe Operating Procedures
Do not leave suspended loads unattended
Only lift loads vertically
Keep the load close to the ground
Take precautions when wind exceeds 20 mph
Do not distract another crane operator unlessyou want the operator to stop the crane
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Working Near Overhead Wires
Cranes should not be operated near powerlines unless the lines are de-energized
Anti-current devices cant replacedeenergization of power lines
Always treat power lines as if energized
Follow the rules if you contact energized lines
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Hand Signals
Signalman assigned to each lift station
Hand signals used because environment may
be too loud
Stop signals obeyed
at all times
Other signals acceptedonly from one person
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Crane Safety after Use
Move to safe location and place emergencystop switch in off position
Remove load
Return slings and accessories to designated
storage areas
Return crane to upper limit switch
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Summary
5 steps to prepare for a safe lift:
1) Inspect the crane and surrounding area
2) Test limit switches
3) Know the weight of the load
4) Find the center of gravity
5) Rig the load properly
Follow safe operating procedures