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CRANE OPERATION
PROCEDURE
EST.BY OTENG SEGOJWA(SHE) APPROVED ARCHIBOLD CHILISA(MD)

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EST.DATE 03-05-22 RECENT REVIEW BY NEXT DOC ID V
REVIEW REVIEW
INC DATE 05-05-22 03-MAY- O. MAY-2025 COP-PRO-3.2-4.6 [01]
2022 SEGOJWA
NAME OF ORGANISATION MICRARK INVESTMENTS(PTY)LTD
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MICRARK INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD
P. O. Box 30440 Francistown, Botswana Tel +2672405847 / Fax: +267 2419980
Cell: 71459000 Email: chilisaa2002@gmail.com
PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a guideline on operating truck mounted cranes
in the distribution network

2.0 SCOPE
The scope covers all distribution network related maintenance activities excluding operation
of cranes in substations.

3.0 DEFINITIONS
3.1 Low Voltage
3.2 HIRA
4.0 ABBREVIATIONS
4.1 SOP – Standard Operating Procedure
4.2 SAP – Senior Authorized Person
4.3 SRDS-Standard Requirements For Distribution System
4.4 PTW-Permit To Work
4.5 SFT-Sanction For Test
4.6 PPE-Personal Protective Equipment

5.0 MATERIALS REQUIRED (tools, equipment and PPE)

5.1 Safety goggles
5.2 Overalls with reflective stripes
5.3 Gloves with good fit and grip
5.4 Steel toe safety boots
5.5 Earmuffs/plugs
5.6 Respiratory masks
5.7 Hard hat with secure chinstrap

1.0 DOCUMENTATION/INPUTS
1.1 SHE PLAN
1.2 JSA
1.3 Pre-start checklist
1.4 Operator’s manual
1.5 Valid load certificate
1.6 Certificate of operation for the operator
1.7 Crane Inspection Certificate
2.0 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Factories Act 44:01

EST.BY OTENG SEGOJWA(SHE) APPROVED ARCHIBOLD CHILISA(MD)

EST.DATE 03-05-22 RECENT REVIEW BY NEXT DOC ID V
REVIEW REVIEW
INC DATE 05-05-22 03-MAY-2022 O. SEGOJWA MAY-2025 CP-PRO-3.2-4.6 [01]
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MICRARK INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD
P. O. Box 30440 Francistown, Botswana Tel +2672405847 / Fax: +267 2419980
Cell: 71459000 Email: chilisaa2002@gmail.com

3.0 PROCEDURE
ITEM PREVENTION/
TASK STEPS HAZARD IMPACT OWNER
NO. CONTROLS
Conduct pre Uneven Trips and Conduct Crane
3.1
start checklist ground falls thorough JSA Operator
Fail lock
mechanism of
Preventative
tilted truck
Injuries/fatalities maintenance of
cab and/
crane trucks
Hydraulic
failure
Road traffic
accidents
leading to Where possible
Driving to point Heavy duty
3.2 Poor visibility property avoid driving at
of work driver
damage/Inj night
uries/Fatalit
ies
Road traffic
accidents
Authorized
Reckless leading to
Heavy duty
driving property
driver
damage/Injuries/F
atalities
Road traffic
accidents
Use of
Unroadworthy leading to
roadworthy
crane truck property
crane trucks
damage/Injuries/F
atalities
Competent
Property
Positioning of Uneven Balance the Person and
3.3 damage and
the crane ground ground level working
injury
party
Harmful Use of
Sting from insects
inserts insecticides
Be cautious of
Touch voltage Electrocution adjacent live
conductors
Lightning and/ Earth the crane
Bad weather
electrocution Suspend work

Breakage Load weight

Site
Load the weight Mechanical of boom indication or
3.4 competent
to be carried failure and overload
person
components protection
Bodily injury/ Establish Site
Unclear
property signalling competent
instructions
damage protocols person
EST.BY OTENG SEGOJWA(SHE) APPROVED ARCHIBOLD CHILISA(MD)
EST.DATE 03-05-22 RECENT REVIEW BY NEXT DOC ID V
REVIEW REVIEW
INC DATE 05-05-22 03-MAY-2022 O. SEGOJWA MAY-2025 CP-PRO-3.2-4.6 [01]
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MICRARK INVESTMENTS (PTY) LTD
P. O. Box 30440 Francistown, Botswana Tel +2672405847 / Fax: +267 2419980
Cell: 71459000 Email: chilisaa2002@gmail.com
Establish
minimum
Falling objects Bodily injury/ Site
working zone
around property competent
by means of
working zone damage person
cones,
barricades
Place the Load
Ending
operations.
Folding the Establish
Load touching Property Crane
3.5 boom as per signalling
boom damage Operator
OEM. Raising protocols
the rigs prior to
retracing the
beams
Preventative
Property
Hydraulic maintenance
damage/body
power loss of
injury
the crane
Ensure latches
Property
Unsecured are engaged
damage/ road
rigs and working
traffic accident
properly
Establish
Electric shock/ signalling
Overhead
property protocols and
power lines
damage a
spotter

4.0 RECORDS/OUTPUTS
4.1 Completed JSA
4.2 Completed relevant safety document(s)
4.3 Daily or shift checklists

EST.BY OTENG SEGOJWA(SHE) APPROVED ARCHIBOLD CHILISA(MD)

EST.DATE 03-05-22 RECENT REVIEW BY NEXT DOC ID V
REVIEW REVIEW
INC DATE 05-05-22 03-MAY-2022 O. SEGOJWA MAY-2025 CP-PRO-3.2-4.6 [01]