HSE Presentation On Crane & Lifting Safety

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Crane & Lifting Safety

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Major Causes of Crane Accidents M HSEPROF.COM
• Contact with power lines
• Overturns
• Falls
• Mechanical failures
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How Do Accidents Occur? M HSEPROF.COM
• Lack of communication - the point of
operation is far distance from the crane
operator or not in full view of the operator
• Lack of training
• Instability – unsecured load, load capacity
exceeded, or ground not level or too soft
• Inadequate maintenance or inspection
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Crane Hazards M HSEPROF.COM
• Improper load rating • Working too close to power lines
• Excessive speeds • Safety equipment not functioning properly
• No proper hand signals • Shattered windows

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• Inadequate inspection and maintenance No steps/guardrails walkways
• Unguarded parts • No / Damaged boom angle indicator
• Unguarded swing radius • Not using / improper outrigger pad
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Crane Hazards M HSEPROF.COM
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Planning Before Start-Up
• Level the crane and ensure the support surface is firm and able to support the load
• Contact power line owners and determine precautions. Know the location and
voltage of overhead power lines.
• Know the basic crane capacities, limitations, and job site restrictions, such as the
location of power lines, unstable soil, or high winds.
• Make other personnel aware of hoisting activities.
• Barricade areas within a swing radius.
• Ensure proper maintenance and inspections.
• Determine safe areas to unload the materials or the actual place of erection.
Competent Person M HSEPROF.COM
• Is a person capable of assessing and planning a
lift, selecting, inspecting, and installing the
lifting equipment and accessories, and
completing the necessary documentation
• He should have the necessary practical and

theoretical knowledge and experience of the
equipment to be used to enable him to detect
defects, weaknesses or anomalies that might
jeopardize safe lifting operations.
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Crane and its Operator M HSEPROF.COM
• All cranes must be certified by the 3rd Party in annual basis

• Operators must hold a current valid certificate to operate the assigned equipment
• Crane operator shall be tested for competency by client or Government representative
• The Crane operator manual in English must be made available in operator's cabin
• All cranes must be fitted with anti two block device
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Crane and its Operator M HSEPROF.COM
All operators must be trained and conversant with the following;

• The safe operation of the machine
• Location and operation of all safety backup systems
• Reading and understanding of the load chart
• Capabilities of the machine in all unusual circumstances
• Any peculiarities pertaining to the machine
• No operator will be permitted to operate a machine for which he is not trained (Except he
is giving adequate training on the machine)
• The Crane key should not be left by the operator whenever he leaves the crane cabin
• Operator should not leave the crane with the still load hanging or not yet fixed
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What to Inspect? M HSEPROF.COM
• Correct air pressure and no leaks

• Tires properly inflated
• Clearance for tail swing
• Wire rope wear
• Physical damage to the crane
• Loose or missing hardware, nuts, or bolts
• Fluid leaks
• Others as per Crane CheckList
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Damaged Wire Rope M HSEPROF.COM
Damaged wire rope must be taken out of service
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Damaged Web Sling
Damaged web sling must be taken out of service
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Load Capacity-Speed-Warnings M HSEPROF.COM
• Crane manual should always be available in the

Operators booth
• Make sure the crane operator can see the:
–Rated Load Capacities

–Operating Speeds
–Special Hazard –Warning or Instruction
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Load Moment Indicator M HSEPROF.COM
• Refer to the shipping ticket or other documentation

• Ensure lift calculations are correct
• lEnsure load is within load chart rating for boom
length and load radius of crane
• Crane is rated by the maximum weight it will lift at a
minimum radius and minimum boom length – the
further from its centerpoint, the less it will lift
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Load Limiting Factors M HSEPROF.COM
• Not level
• Wind
• Side loads
• On its wheels
• Lifting over the side
• Use of extensions, jibs and other attachments
• Limits of wire rope, slings and lifting devices
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Cranes Lifting Principles M HSEPROF.COM
• Center of Gravity
• Leverage
• Stability
• Structural Integrity
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Load Example – 30 ton crane M HSEPROF.COM
• Will lift 30tons at 3m from the center pin of the crane

• Based on the level surface, no wind, and outriggers are fully extended
• At 7.5m from the center pin with a 25m boom length, the capacity is only
6.8tons
• At 22.5m from the center pin, the capacity is only 2tons
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Improper Slinging/computation of load M HSEPROF.COM
Improper Slinging/computation of load’s weight

Improper Slinging/computation of load M HSEPROF.COM
Improper Slinging / computation of load’s weight

Rigging M HSEPROF.COM
• No person will be employed as a rigger until successful completion of the riggers training
course
• Only persons qualified as riggers will directly supervise or be engaged in rigging work
• Each rigger will be issued with a badge for identification as a qualified rigger
• A rigger must act in a manner that does not endanger himself or others at work
• A lifting plan must be in place for lifts of 40 tons and above, and all special and difficult
lifts (high, long to reach or two crane lifts)
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Lifting Plan M HSEPROF.COM
• The lifting plan must include as a minimum;

• Position of item to be lifted and lifting equipment (Pick up and set down)
• Weight and configuration of item to be lifted
• Radius of lift
• Calculated capacity of lifting equipment at all stages (Load chart attached)
• Details of lifting equipment (shackles, lifting beams etc)
• Lifting restrictions
• Ground loads
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Rigging Requirements M HSEPROF.COM
• All sling or steel wire shall be kept in good condition

• Damage wire rope or any lifting gears must be
discarded immediately
• All rigging equipment must have a valid test
certificate
• All rigging gear must be inspected and records of
inspections kept (Competent person and color code)
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Quarterly Color Coding M HSEPROF.COM
INSPECTION AND COLOR

CONDUCTED BY RIGGING C
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Hand Signal M HSEPROF.COM
An illustration of the signals must be posted at the job

site.
This standard signal shall be used by the rigger and must
be clearly understood by the crane operator
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Barricade Affected Area M HSEPROF.COM
Stay out of the swing radius of the crane

Rigging and Slinging M HSEPROF.COM
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Battening Down M HSEPROF.COM
• It is sometimes imagined that slings in choke hitch

can be made more secure by striking the eye of a
sling in an attempt to force the bight into closer
contact with the load.
• This dangerous malpractice is often called
“battening down”.
• The bight should be allowed to assume its natural
angle which will be about 120°
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Man Basket Operation M HSEPROF.COM
The permit must be obtained prior to any Man Basket

Operation and the following conditions must be met;
• Only approved Man basket is to be used for lifting

personnel by a crane
• Crane must have a positive drive up and down
• Crane must be equipped with a functional anti-two-
block device
• •Crane must not operate outside of a radius that
reduces the crane capacity by more than 50%
• All shackle pins must be well-secured
• An additional sling must attach to the headache ball
as a lifeline
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• The man-cage must not be used to lift personnel and

material at the same time
• Only two persons are to be lifted in the Man basket
• All personnel must wear full body harness
• All signals must be given by a qualified rigger
identified by a jacket
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• Man-basket permit will be valid only for one

operation
• A trial lift will be first conducted prior to the actual
man basket operation
• Once the basket is lifted personnel are not allowed to
climb in or out of it
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An unstable load, lack of communication, lack

of training, and inadequate maintenance or
inspection are major contributors to crane
accidents.
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Summary M HSEPROF.COM
• Operators or others working in the area can be victims to “struck by" and "caught
in" injuries.
• Contact with power lines causes many accidents.
• A competent person must inspect a crane regularly to ensure it is in proper order.
• Planning and training reduce accidents.
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Crane & Lifting Safety

• Contact with power lines

• Lack of communication - the point of

operation is far distance from the crane

operator or not in full view of the operator

• Instability – unsecured load, load capacity

exceeded, or ground not level or too soft

• Inadequate maintenance or inspection

• Improper load rating • Working too close to power lines

• Excessive speeds • Safety equipment not functioning properly

• No proper hand signals • Shattered windows

• Unguarded parts • No / Damaged boom angle indicator

• Unguarded swing radius • Not using / improper outrigger pad

• He should have the necessary practical and

• All cranes must be certified by the 3rd Party in annual basis

All operators must be trained and conversant with the following;

• Correct air pressure and no leaks

Damaged wire rope must be taken out of service

Damaged web sling must be taken out of service

• Crane manual should always be available in the

–Rated Load Capacities

• Refer to the shipping ticket or other documentation

• Will lift 30tons at 3m from the center pin of the crane

Improper Slinging/computation of load’s weight

Improper Slinging / computation of load’s weight

• The lifting plan must include as a minimum;

• All sling or steel wire shall be kept in good condition

INSPECTION AND COLOR

An illustration of the signals must be posted at the job

Stay out of the swing radius of the crane

• It is sometimes imagined that slings in choke hitch

The permit must be obtained prior to any Man Basket

• Only approved Man basket is to be used for lifting

• The man-cage must not be used to lift personnel and

• Man-basket permit will be valid only for one

An unstable load, lack of communication, lack

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