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What is a Crane?A crane is a type of tower that is equipped with pulleys and cables and is used to lower and lift materials.

Contact with power lines

Overturns

Major Causes of Crane Accidents10 feet away from power lines

Fall

Mechanical failureMajor Causes of Crane Accidents

Lack of training

Inadequate maintenance or inspection

Major Causes of Crane Accidents

Instability - unsecured load, load capacity exceeded, or ground not level or too soft

How do Accidents Occur

Lack of communication - the point of operation is a distance from the crane operator that may not be in full view of the operator How do Accidents Occur

Who is at Risk?OperatorPersons at crane sitesBanksman

Crane HazardsInadequate inspection and maintenanceImproper load rating

Unguarded partsNo hand signals

Crane HazardsWorking too close to power lines (minimum 10 feet)

Shattered windows

No boom angle indicatorUnguarded swing radius

Competent PersonMust inspect all machinery and equipment prior to each use, and during use.

Carry your certificate or licenceCheck your vehicle at every shift and report any faultsCheck the load and load ratingDaily check: Competent PersonReview last shifts checklistBrakesTyresHoses and couplingsSteeringSlings, chains or web harnesses if usedLightsWarning devicesOut riggers or limits if fittedSign off checklistReport defects to supervisorMust always

What to Inspect?Wire rope wearTires properly inflated

Loose or missing hardware, nuts, or boltsCorrect air pressure and no leaks

Daily inspections include:Operating mechanisms to ensure proper working orderAir or hydraulic systems for leaksHoist chains/ropes for wear, twisting, distortion Crane Inspection

Periodic InspectionsDeformed, cracked or corroded componentsLoose bolts or rivetsWear on brakes, chain drives or sockets Crane Inspection

Planning before Start-upLevel the crane and ensure support surfaceKnow the basic crane capacities, limitations, and job site restrictions

Planning before Start-upKnow the location and voltage of overhead power linesDetermine safe areas to store materials and place machinery

Planning before Start-upBarricade areas within swing radiusEnsure proper maintenance and inspectionsMake other personnel aware of hoisting activities

Planning Before Start-upVerify

Preliminary checksCrane stabilityEstimation of loadLifting gear capacityLoad stabilityBefore Lifting

Preliminary checksHand Signal KnowledgeGood communication

The Users ResponsibilitiesRiggerCrane Operator

Moving the LoadBe sure the hook and hoist are directly over the load

Ensure that chains/ropes/slings are not twisted

Ensure that the load is well secured and balanced

When traveling, keep the load close to the floor

Load CapacitySpeedWarning Make sure the crane operator can see the: Rated Load Capacities Operating Speeds Special Hazard Warning or Instruction

OverloadCarry a wide loadLift an off center loadRaise a load when moving Travel with elevated loadTurn at speedDrive over uneven surfaceDrive with damaged tires Drive with uneven tire pressures Never

Improper Load

Suspended Load Dont stand under suspended loads

Safe Rigging PracticesWill the Load be Under Control?a.Tag Line available?b.Is there any possibility of fouling?c.Clear of Personnel?Ask Yourself?

Safe Rigging PracticesAsk Yourself?Is the Equipment in Acceptable Condition?a.Appropriate Type?b.Proper Identification?C.Properly Inspected?

Safe Rigging PracticesEnsure that it has the correct quarterly color code before using.

Rigging Equipment SlingsChainWire ropeMetal meshSynthetic

Safety latch or clip

Load in center of hooks curve

Picking up load with the hooks tip causes it to open up & weaken Replace hooks that are bent open or twisted Hook

Rigging at Heights

Basic Sling OperationWhenever any sling is used, the following practices shall be observed!Do not use defective or damage slings.Do not use makeshift devices

Basic Sling OperationSlings shall be padded or protected from the sharp edges of their loads.Suspended loads shall be kept free of obstructions.All employees shall be kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads.

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Basic Sling OperationSlings shall not be loaded in excess of their rated capacity.Slings used in a Basket Hitch shall have the load balanced to prevent slippage.Slings shall be securely attached to the load. unsafe

Basic Sling OperationHands or fingers shall not be placed between the sling and its load while the sling is being tightened around the load.Shock loading is prohibited.A sling shall not be pulled from under a load when the load is resting on the sling.

Wire Rope Capacities

Damaged Wire Rope SlingDamage as a result of a kink in the wire rope

Damaged Wire Rope Sling Birdcage damage

Wire Rope SlingsUser must check Sling Capacity Tag If the Tag is not readable. Do not use it!Inspect Sling before each use.Use padding or softeners.

Synthetic Slings

Rigging Protection

How would you rig this?Would it matter if the tank were full or empty?

RemoveCause?Not wearing gloves and not taking off the ring.Jewelry and wear gloves

RiggingAny Questions?Remember, if in doubt, ask. A great rigger is a safe rigger!

10 MINUTES BREAK

Required for:Earth MoversCranesHeavy vehiclesSlow moving Equipment

What is a Banks-Man?

EquipmentBasic PPE High Visibility VestWhistleFlags

BE THERE Before work start Establish hand signals Assist daily checks Barricade Identify hazards

Visual contact AT ALL TIMES Remember:NO BANKSMAN = NO WORKLeave = STOP Distraction = STOP Unsure = STOP

During Work:Take positionWatch the machineKeep a safe distanceDo not turn your back

Hand SignalsHoist UpHoist DownUse Main Hoist

Hand SignalsSwingStopEmergency StopUse WhiplineRaise BoomLower Boom

Hand SignalsTravelDog EverythingRaise Boom-Lower LoadLower Boom-Raise LoadTravelExtend BoomRetract Boom

Hand SignalREMEMBER: ONLY ONE BANKSMAN SHALL GIVE SIGNAL TO THE OPERATOR

The Right Place

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*Cranes are most commonly used in industry that requires heavy machinery, such as construction or other earth moving tasks

*to make sure it is in safe operating condition.

If it needs fixing, take it out of service and dont use it until it is fixed

**Follow site speed limit.Obey traffic signsDont drive near excavation

*AbovegroundDe-energizeIsolation from power lines

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*AbovegroundDe-energizeIsolation from power lines

*AbovegroundDe-energizeIsolation from power lines

*AbovegroundDe-energizeIsolation from power lines

*AbovegroundDe-energizeIsolation from power lines

*To determine sling lifting capacityPadding and softeners to protect slings from cuts and tears**AbovegroundDe-energizeIsolation from power lines

*The boss. The operators Safety man.Plant operators extra eyes. The lookout for the possibility of accidents or incidents that could be caused by the operator being unable to observe the surrounding area of his operation.Where possible the Banks-man should operate with the same machine and operator.

*No vehicle or machine may operate without a Banks-man.While his machine is operational the Banks-man shall remain in visual contact with the operator at all times.Should the Banks-man require to leave his position for rest, toilet or other reason the machine must stop operations immediately until the Banks-man returns or is relieved by another qualified Banks-man.If for any reason the Banks-mans attention is taken off the area of work i.e. to receive instruction from the foreman, he must stop the operations until he can give the operation his full attention.If you are unsure or feel in danger Stop the work and ask for help*Take a position so the machine operator can always see you and the work areaTake care of the movement of the machineKeep a safe distance from the machineAlways pay attention to the machineDo not turn your back to the machine