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    1. The safe distance rule of thumb for crane operators is to stay 1.5 times the height of the load away from suspended objects. 2. The 45 degree rule estimates safe distance by visualizing a right triangle - if the operator's view of the load forms an angle greater than 45 degrees, they are too close, while less than 45 degrees is considered a safe distance. 3. Both rules consider that higher loads require greater distance for safety, as a falling object could release shrapnel or debris over a wider area, while lower loads allow closer proximity of operators.

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    1. The safe distance rule of thumb for crane operators is to stay 1.5 times the height of the load away from suspended objects. 2. The 45 degree rule estimates safe distance by visualizing a right triangle - if the operator's view of the load forms an angle greater than 45 degrees, they are too close, while less than 45 degrees is considered a safe distance. 3. Both rules consider that higher loads require greater distance for safety, as a falling object could release shrapnel or debris over a wider area, while lower loads allow closer proximity of operators.

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    Appendix 7 Crane Safety Distance

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    1. The safe distance rule of thumb for crane operators is to stay 1.5 times the height of the load away from suspended objects. 2. The 45 degree rule estimates safe distance by visualizing a right triangle - if the operator's view of the load forms an angle greater than 45 degrees, they are too close, while less than 45 degrees is considered a safe distance. 3. Both rules consider that higher loads require greater distance for safety, as a falling object could release shrapnel or debris over a wider area, while lower loads allow closer proximity of operators.

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    Safe Distance Rule of Thumb:

    1.5 X Height of the load

    Danger Zone

    H LOAD
    Operator

    1.5 X H
    45O Rule of Thumb: No closer than 45O to load
    Considering the distance of the load in the
    Crane viewpoint of a right triangle as depicted
    below, the person can easily estimate the
    #J2
    proper distance he/she should be from the
    suspended load.
    20 Ton If the arm extends past the 45 degree angle
    (person #1) then they are too close.
    If the arm 45 degrees or less, then the person
    is within an adequate distance (person #2)
    10 Ton Beam -------------------
    This 45 degree method takes into
    consideration the height of the item being
    lifted …
    1. The higher the load, the greater the
    distance required by this rule for the
    operator to be considered safe. This takes
    into consideration the potential for
    shrapnel and debris created from a fall of
    10 Ton increased distance.
    2. The lower the load, the closer the operator
    can safely be.

    45o

    Danger Zone Safe Zone

    Greater than Less than 45o


    45o

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