Cranes are a complicated machine with many moving parts. In order to operate a crane, you have to know both the physical and mental parts. Assessing these parts will allow you to handle a crane with respect and safety. Knowing these basic tips will help you assess all aspects of crane operation.
Go to your job site briefing. Know what you will be lifting and what the load chart is for your crane. Be sure to communicate with your crew and crew leaders so you can get to know them and be able to communicate with them before, during, and after the operation.
Every boom truck or crane on a construction site has a load chart. This load chart is your guide to what your crane can and can’t handle. Reading up on it before your job and keeping tabs on it during your maneuvers can save lives. Take your time to calculate every load to make sure you are loading, moving, and unloading your materials safely.
Operating a crane truck requires specialist training for what is a highly responsible job. With the weights involved, and the heights to which they are lifted, one mistake by the operator can result in serious injury or death to other members of the workforce or unwary passers-by. Before leaving the yard, and before any crane operation, certain procedures need to be followed.
-As the driver/operator of the crane truck, you are the one who is ultimately responsible for whether the crane is safe to be operated. Check its manufacturer’s specifications for maximum weights and operating procedures for the job you’ve been tasked with.
–Don’t just assume all servicing has been carried out. Unfold the crane and check all hydraulic pipes and hoses for leaks, chaffing or bulging.
–Check all fluid levels, and electrical connections.
Post time: Mar-22-2022