Tips for Safe Crane Operation with High Precision Standards
When it comes to cranes, safety in the most important topic of conversation.
Current ANSI and OSHA safety standards govern crane use. Although, crane operators must perform to high standards of good judgement, high alertness, and concentration.
All crane operators must have appropriate licensing, as well as complete training and achieve competency for all crane operations.
Although there are four key components for safe crane operation.
1. Development of safe procedures.
2. How to effectively plan and manage lifting loads.
3. Professionally examine and review operations and processes carefully.
4. Supervising operations properly.
The three main dangers that crane operators must be aware of are:
1. Crane collapsing – this type of incident is extremely unlikely but can cause significant injuries and destruction to both employees and bystanders.
2. Loss of load – the great heights of cranes propose the risk of high winds affecting the operation of loads.
3. Lack of awareness and communication – appropriate safety measures and precautions must be made to ensure the crane can move safely and that bystanders are aware and move around safely whilst the crane is in operation.
Subsequently, it is important to always conduct a risk assessment prior to the crane’s operation. This is where all foreseeable risks are identified and addressed. Therefore, these risks can be minimised and most importantly, avoided.
At Lindores Mobile Cranes we take safety seriously. We guarantee that all precautions, assessments, and training are completed, so that we can operate safely.
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