Cranes

Pre-operational site activity and inspection

Review

the site for possible hazards:

Overhead lines Unstable soil High wind conditions Other work activities in the area
1a

Pre-operational site activity and inspection

Characteristics

of the load:

Hazardous or toxic materials Weight Dimensions Center of gravity

1b

Pre-operational site activity and inspection

Rigging

sketches and information:

Lift points Methods of attachment Sling angles Load vectors

1c

Pre-operational site activity and inspection

Rigging

sketches and information:

Broom and swing angles Crane orientations Rated capacities Other factors affecting equipment operation

1d

Pre-operational site activity and inspection

Operating

procedures:

Step-by-step instructions Applicable rigging precautions Safety measures Emergency procedures

1e

Pre-operational site activity and inspection

Additions

and modifications to equipment:

Tags, instruction plates, decals reflect to modifications Ensure safety factor has not been reduced by additions/modifications

1f

Types of inspections and checks

Frequent Periodic

inspections occur every day inspections occur monthly upon regulation and equipment involved
2a

Depend

Frequent inspections
Daily

pre-operational walkaround or pre-startup check moving parts should be guarded/isolated voltage warning signs are displayed
3a

Exposed

High

Frequent inspections
Crane

components

Wire

ropes
of rotation of all

Freedom

swivels

Tires
3b

Frequent inspections
Batteries

Proper
Fluid

lubrication

leaks

Heaves,

drums, rigging, hardware, attachments

3c

Frequent inspections
Operating

mechanisms handholds, steps

Guardrails,

Platforms/walkways
Turntable

connections
3d

Frequent inspections
Boom

and jib

Look for straightness/damage Corrosion Cracking/peeling paint Bent lacing

3e

Frequent inspections
Outriggers

Distortion/cracking Welds Extension/retraction of beams Floats

3f

Frequent inspections: Pre-startup

Cab

Cleanliness of cab Control labeling Function of gauges, lights, signals Service/parking brake Seat and cab door operation Inspection and maintenance records
3g

Frequent inspections: Pre-startup

Fire

extinguisher

Accessibility of fire extinguisher Rating of extinguisher 5BC or higher One extinguisher at each operator station

3h

Frequent inspections: Pre-startup

Field

of vision

Broken/cracked windows Adjustment/operation of brakes/clutches Operation/calibration of boom hoist lockout Gauges and warning lights Controls
3i

Periodic inspections
Performed

annually

monthly and/or

Inspection

varies depending on crane use and site conditions

4a

Periodic inspections
Maintain

records on:

brakes crane hooks hoist chains ropes

4b

Periodic inspections
Inspection

the:

records must include

date of the inspection signature of the inspector serial number of critical component
4c

Periodic inspections check for:

Structural

damage

Cracks

welded connections

in

Damage

or defects of sheaves
4d

Periodic inspections check for:

Main

hoist and auxiliary drum damage/defects distribution of the wire rope on hoist drum wire rope integrity
4e

Even

Proper

Periodic inspections check for:

Excessive

wear of brake and clutch parts cracked, distorted parts

Worn,

Defects/damage

to the main boom, jib, boom extensions

4f

Periodic inspections check for:

Repairs

that meet manufacturers specifications of the load hooks/hook block

Defects/damage

4g

Periodic inspections check for:

Excessive Positive

wear of the drive sprockets/chain stretch stops on jibs of hydraulic

Deterioration

components

Stamps

of working pressure on flexible hoses

4h

Periodic inspections check for:

Defects/damage

to the turntable

Permanent/legible
Securing/locking

ID numbers

counterweight

of

Easy

access to the cab

4i

Periodic inspections check for:

Proper

function of boom stops, hoist disconnects, boom angle indicator, jib stops

Proper

plants

operation of power

Proper

functioning of all other operating mechanisms

4j

Periodic inspections
Do

not use damaged/unsafe equipment until repairs have been made

4k

Maintenance procedures
Preventive

maintenance keeps cranes in good operating condition the companys preventive maintenance program
5a

Follow

Maintenance procedures - precautions:

Move

the crane where it will create minimum interference with other cranes all controls to the off position the main/emergency switch in the off position
5b

Turn

Lock

Maintenance procedures - precautions:

Place

Out of order signs on the crane rail stops

Provide Ensure

guards are reinstalled after maintenance

5c

Maintenance procedures - precautions:

Only

designated personnel can perform repairs

5d

Maintenance procedures - precautions:

Some

components must be regularly adjusted to maintain proper operation

Limit switches Control systems Brakes Power plants
5e

Hazard of overhead lines

Maintain

appropriate line clearance contact

Direct

Indirect

contact

6a

Hazard of overhead lines

Preferred

methods of safety around overhead lines include:

de-energizing and grounding all electrical lines erecting insulating barriers

6b

Hazard of overhead lines

Voltages

50 kv or less, the clearance distance is 10 feet greater than 50kv, the clearance is 10 feet plus 4 inches for every 10 kv over 50 kv
6c

Voltages

Hazard of overhead lines

When

the vehicle is in transit, and the structure is lowered:

the clearance distance is 4 feet for 50 kv or less; or 4 feet plus 4 inches for every 10 kv over 50 kv for voltage greater than 50 kv

6d

Hazard of overhead lines

Use

signalmen to assist in maintaining proper clearances where vision is obstructed

Hand signals Chart of hand signals

6e

Hazard of overhead lines

Use

nonconductive tag lines to stabilize the load insulating boots and gloves

Use

6f

Operating rules
Post

operating rules near the following types of cranes:

Stationary Overhead Gantry

7a

General safety rules

Avoid

carrying loads over people allow anyone to ride on the hook walk away from a crane with a suspended load
8a

Dont

Dont

General safety rules

Move

loads slowly; avoid sudden movements carry items in your hand while climbing a ladder clothing/equipment so as not to interfere with crane operation
8b

Never

Store

Prohibited actions
Do Do

not exceed load ratings

not change the recommended counterweights not lift an unsecured/unbalanced load

9a

Do

Prohibited actions
Do

not lift two separately rigged loads at the same time not wrap tag lines around ones body

Do

9b