Monday 10 October 2016

Cranes - Construction Safety

Hazard: Significant and serious injuries may occur if cranes are not inspected before use and if they are not used properly. Often these injuries occur when a worker is struck by an overhead load or caught within the crane's swing radius. Many crane fatalities occur when the boom of a crane or its load line contact an overhead power line.



Solutions:
  • Check all crane controls to insure proper operation before use.
  • Inspect wire rope, chains and hook for any damage.
  • Know the weight of the load that the crane is to lift.
  • Ensure that the load does not exceed the crane's rated capacity.
  • Raise the load a few inches to verify balance and the effectiveness of the brake system.
  • Check all rigging prior to use; do not wrap hoist ropes or chains around the load.
  • Fully extend outriggers.
  • Do not move a load over workers.
  • Barricade accessible areas within the crane's swing radius.
  • Watch for overhead electrical distribution and transmission lines and maintain a safe working clearance of at least 10 feet from energized electrical lines.
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