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TRAINING NATIONAL
Safety Talk ST141 - Mobile Cranes
Rough terrain
Hydraulic mobile crane
Truck mounted crane
Sheet 1 - The major types of mobile cranesSome of the most commonly used cranes are:
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Safety Talk ST141 - Mobile Cranes
Sheet 2 - Some causes of crane accidents
There are a lot of factors that can contribute to accidents when you are operating a crane. Here are some common ones:
exceeding the rated capacity of the crane;
contact with power lines;
lifting gear failure; and
failing to follow site rules, procedures and legislative requirements.
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Safety Talk ST141 - Mobile Cranes
Sheet 3 - How to prevent load falls and crane failure
read the operator’s manual;
read and understand the load chart;
use the correct lifting gear;
inspect the crane and equipment before commencing the job;
inspect the ground;
stay alert at all times when operating a crane;
know the machines capabilities;
assess the mass of the load to be lifted; and
use outriggers, if they are fitted.
In order to prevent the load falls and crane failure, you must follow these work practices:
Stay alert
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Safety Talk ST141 - Mobile Cranes
Sheet 4 - How to prevent accidental contact with loads
The precautions you should take to prevent accidental load contact include:
• using a tag line;
• not handling large loads in high winds;
• using smooth control actions; and
• carrying out inspections of plant and equipment.
TRAINING NATIONAL
Safety Talk ST141 - Mobile Cranes
Sheet 5 - The danger zones around a crane
The danger zones around a crane are:
• any blind spot for the operator;
• under the load;
• on the crane while it is in operation;
• between the load and the tyres of a mobile crane; and
• behind the crane.