John E. Raulerson
Protecting Workers & Crane Safety
Fatalities and serious injuries can occur if cranes are not inspected and used properly. Many fatalities can occur when the crane boom, load line or load contacts power lines and shorts electricity to ground. Other incidents happen when workers are struck by the load, or caught inside the swing radius or fail to assemble/disassemble the crane properly.
Below are a few quick points to keep at the forefront of your mind while operating cranes at your job-site.
• Cranes are to be operated only by qualified and trained personnel
• A designated competent person must check all crane controls to ensure proper operation before use.
• Be sure the crane is on a firm/stable surface and level.
• During assembly/dis-assembly do not unlock or remove pins unless sections are blocked and secure.
• Fully extend outriggers and barricade accessible areas inside the crane’s swing radius
• Watch for overhead electric power lines and maintain at least a 10’ safe working clearance from the lines.
• Inspect all rigging prior to use; do not wrap hoist lines around the load.
• Be sure to use the correct load chart for the crane’s current configuration and setup, the load weight and lift path.
• Do not exceed the load chart capacity while making lifts.
• Raise load a few inches, hold verify capacity/balance, and test brake system before delivering load.
• Do not move loads over workers.
• Be sure to follow signals and manufacturer instructions while operating cranes.
It is our goal at Consolidated Rigging and RRR Warehouse & Service to keep you up to date, informed and safe while on the job. Our trained and qualified inspectors have been serving the Southeast for decades. If you require and detailed inspection, proof load test, and/or certification please call for an appointment. If your require rigging or crane training to meet or exceed OSHA Standards we can help with that requirement as well. For further information on OSHA regulations and standards we help with that also or you can access more information at www.osha.gov.
Contact Johnny Barefoot or Richard Moody to schedule your appointment today
904-765-7177
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