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Overhead Crane Operator Safety Manual
Overhead Crane Operator Safety Manual
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Electrical
Selection Of Over Head Crane
Note:- 1) Crane weight and wheel loads are approx. Values given to evaluate size of supporting
structure.
2) Pendent push button is suspended from Hoist / crab.
3) Hook approach: a) Hook position is assumed at center of rope drum
b) Dimensions given are without consideration of DSL and its location
4) A. C. Disc brakes are provided for all motors
5) For SG - EOT Hoist with Electric Trolley will be supplied. For DG - EOT Hoist with crab assembly
will be supplied.
6) Dimensions E & F will change for higher lifts.
7) For every fraction of spans above the specified span Dimensions of nearest higher span shall be
applicable.
8) Cranes can be offered to suit higher size of runway rails on request.
9) Data tolerance + 10%
10) For SG - EOT Diameter of long travel wheel is 150 and 250 for cranes upto 3Tx12 mtrs. and 5Tx3
mtrs to 10T x 12 mtrs. respectively.
11) (L) Lift on crane = Height of Rail (R) + C - K
@ An overhead crane
operator’s job is very
important
Operator’s Name:
Operator’s Number:
Hand Protection
PROPER
CLOTHING & Face Protection
DRESS
Special Clothing
Respirators
Safety Foot
Fall Protection
Wear
Shift/Operator Inspection Checks
Inspection Item Description of Inspection Check Points
Tagged Crane or Hoist Check that crane or hoist is not tagged with an out-of-order sign.
Control Devices Test run that all motions agree with control device markings.
Brakes Check that all motions do not have excessive drift and that stopping distances are
normal
Hook Check for damage, cracks, nicks, gouges, deformations of the throat opening, wear
on saddle or load bearing point, and twist. Refer to the manual furnished by the
original manufacturer of the crane.
Hook Latch If a hook latch is required, check for proper operation.
Wire Rope Check for broken wires, broken strands, kinks, and any deformation or damage to
the rope structure.
Revving Check that the wire rope is properly revved and that rope parts are not twisted about
each other.
Limit Switches Check that the upper limit device stops lifting motion of the hoist load block before
striking any part of the hoist or crane.
Oil Leakage Check for any sign of oil leakage on the crane and on the floor area beneath the
crane.
Unusual Sounds Check for any unusual sounds from the crane or hoist mechanism while operating
the crane or hoist
Warning and Safety Labels Check that warning and other safety labels are not missing and that they are legible.
Housekeeping and Check area for accumulation of material, trip or slip hazards, and poor lighting
Lighting
Operating Points
@ A hoisting limit switch on a crane or hoisting device
must not be used as an operating control unless the
crane is also equipped with a backup limit switch.
MAGNET IS
DISCONNECTED.
Crane operator
spreads both hands
apart – palms up.
Inspection
The inspection procedure for cranes in regular
service is divided into 2 general classifications: