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Reference: CRN01 Page No: 1 of 2

Crane Operations

Purpose: The purpose of this procedure is to outline the basic requirements for safe crane operation. Procedure: 1. Ensure protective equipment is worn: Hard Hat. Safety Glasses. Safety Boots. 2. The Crane Operator is responsible for carrying out the following: Daily and weekly checks. Refer to Crane Maintenance and Inspection Manual. Any faults must be reported to the Supervisor straight away, not at the end of the hitch. Check helicopter movements with radio room. Check that the air supply hose in pedestal doesnt become tangled, when the crane is being slewed continually in the one direction. 3. All dogging procedures ie. slinging loads and signalling crane are to be carried out by a qualified dogman under supervision of a qualified dogman. 4. Tag lines should be used at all times, to control loads. 5. Loads should never exceed the SWL rating of slings. All work hooks, shall be fitted with a safety latch and be in good condition.

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Reference: CRN01 Page No: 2 of 2

Crane Operations

6. Communication between dogman and crane operator should always be maintained with approved signals. 7. Under no circumstances should a dogman be disturbed or interrupted whilst dogging a crane. * Note - Dynamic factor for platform lifts is 1.35 and 2.4 for boat lifts. Check List for Dogman Before Loads Lifted Check slings and shackles are correct WL, and safety pins in shackles. Check slings for damage. Check for loose items on loads. Apply correct tonnage tape. Tarp off loads with protruding edges or pipes. Make sure if dogs are used, they are tied off in the centre of the load and handle tied down. Tag lines to be used (2 on long tubular loads/more on large heavy loads). Take into account weather conditions ie. wind speed and direction (crane should not be operated in winds exceeding 38 knots). Do Not Leave controls whilst there is a load on hook. Leave loose items on top of containers being lifted. Lift heavy loads over well head area, diving equipment or wireline operations. Continue to lower hook so as to create slack rope, as this will cause incorrect respooling on drum. Plunge controls, as this increases wear and tear on relief valves and hydraulic pumps. Suddenly counterswitch control levers unnecessarily, as shock loading is created in these circuits.
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