CRANES AND SWINGS SAFETY

There are some safety rules that must be followed by everyone who works with or near this type of equipment.

NEARBY WORKERS:

First let’s talk about the safety precautions for workers in the operating areas of cranes or hoist but not directly involved with their operation. Or use these workers must.

• Stay alert and pay attention to warning signals from overhead hoisting equipment.
• Never stand or walk under a load, either its moving or stationary.
• Always warn by others of moving and approaching overhead loads.
• Never attempt to distract or signal persons or operators of the overhead equipment while they are performing their jobs.
  

OPERATING TEAM

The safety rules for operators, signal persons, and hook up crews they must:

• Check to that the equipment has been presently inspected. (This may not be necessary if the operator has been assigned to the same piece of equipment for a period of time.
• Test the warning signal or device to make sure it is working properly.
• Never operate a crane that is unsafe.
• Check the brakes and all controls before starting works.
• Never permit authorized persons to operate the crane or give signals.
• Always be sure that the operator and signal persons are in direct and clear view or in com. By phone.
• Never carry a load over the workers.
• Always use warning signals before and during moves.
• Lower any load that appears to be swing properly and adjust it.

Always lock the main control in the off position when oiling, adjusting or repairing the equipment or have someone guard the control.

The work of the riggers and hookup crew is extremely important because much of the safe operation of overhead cranes and hoist defends upon their knowledge and skill.

All members of the crew must know is responsibilities and the proper procedures, correct placement of the sling or choker, or of the chain, contributes to safe lift, travel, and positioning of the load. The placement controls the balance and how the system will handle on the hook throughout the operation.

Sometimes the crew must determine either the tagline is needed to control the motion and position of the load while it’s in the air. Knowing how to place and manipulate the tagline safely requires skill and alertness.

Overall safe operation of crane and hoisting requirement requires efficient teamwork and a thorough knowledge of the skill involve.

Safety on the project as a whole also requires alertness and caution of other workers while a crane or hoist is in operation.