Crane Safety Rev 1
Crane Safety Rev 1
Crane Safety Rev 1
WEEKLY
TBT
FMM/TBT25/2021
ACCIDENTS WITH CRANE ARE HUGE LOSS, NEVER TAKE RISKS WHEN LIFTING FACILITIES MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE DIVISION
Crane/ HIAB Operation Safety If the SWL of the load exceeds 70%
of the lifting of crane it is called
INTRODUCTION Before starting work, ensure that all critical lift operation
Consequences of accidents with crane controls are checked. In a critical lift, ensure that the
operations are generally high where Never permit any unauthorized operator lifts the load up to 1 foot
lives are lost or huge assets/property person to operate the crane or give slowly, checks the surrounding’s,
damages occur the signals. checks the positions of the crane,
Always be sure that the operator checks the lashing of the load then
CRANE/HIAB OPERATIONS and signal persons are in direct and slowly moves the crane
SAFETY clear view, or in communication by Ensure that the rigger pads are used
Stay alert and pay attention to the phone. for the out riggers
warning signal from overhead Never carry a load over other Always stay away from the cranes
hoisting equipment. workers. Stay away from the load swinging area and
Never stand or walk under a load, movement Leave the signal man to give signals,
whether it's moving or stationary. Please ensure that tag line(ropes) never provide multiple signals
Always warn others of moving and are tied to the load to control their Check the ground condition, if the
approaching overhead loads. movement and don’t use bare soil is soft
Never attempt to distract signal hands Always ensure that the competent
persons or operators of the Never allow anyone to ride on the persons have checked the crane and
overhead equipment while they are load or hooks. the lifting area
performing their jobs. If a load appears to be slung Ensure proper
Always obey warning signs, improperly, lower it and have it communication/TBT’s are
especially those that are posted in adjusted by the crane operator conducted during the lifting
critical areas. operation
Check to see that the equipment FACTS ON LIFTING
Check for overhead lines and
has been inspected and is certified Check for the certificates are lifting
underground services near the
by 3rd party for operation. equipment’s are to be third party
lifting operations
Barricade the lifting area to avoid certified—LEGAL requirement
Only show emergency stop signal if
trespassing Never assume that a 50-ton crane
you find any danger
Check the warning signals of the can lift 40-ton load, the load Safe
devices of the crane Working Load(SWL) depends on the
Never operate a crane that is lifting radius, boom angle, wind
unsafe. speed, age of crane, ground
conditions
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