| Accidents due to some ones irresponsibility keep | | | | operator, you have every right to refuse to lift |
| happening round the clock. And you will not be | | | | the load if the safety and weight of the load is in |
| surprised to know that cranes at construction | | | | perspective. |
| sites, oil rigs and mines are the cause of fatal | | | | 3.Make sure that the load is rigged and fastened |
| injuries and even deaths. Not ensuring the use of | | | | correctly prior to lifting it. You can consult your |
| Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a major | | | | site supervisor for any clarifications. Make use of |
| cause for these accidents. It could also be the | | | | the load indicating device, but you still have the |
| case that the crane operator is not well trained or | | | | last say. So be sure before you take any action. |
| skilled enough to take preventive safety | | | | 4.This goes without saying, but a reminder always |
| measures and is unaware of emergency | | | | helps. Make sure that your path is cleared of all |
| procedures. | | | | people, stray animals and obstacles. |
| All heavy equipment training institutions offer | | | | 5.Always maintain a safe distance from power |
| specialized training with regard to safety | | | | lines, irrespective of whether they are energized |
| operations and emergency procedures. During the | | | | or not. Coming in contact with power lines is a |
| course you will be taught various safety | | | | major reason for deaths on construction sites. |
| precautions that will help you perform your duties | | | | 6.Prepare yourself for an emergency. You should |
| as a crane operator to the best of your ability | | | | always use a signaling device which is audible and |
| and in a responsible manner. The following points | | | | can be used to warn people around you. |
| will give you a gist of what you should keep in | | | | Procedures for retrieving an operator during an |
| mind while operating a crane. | | | | emergency must be carried out. Fire extinguishers |
| 1.Inspect your crane extensively and thoroughly | | | | on board are a must. |
| before you make any moves. Check for loose or | | | | This is just the tip of the iceberg as far as safety |
| missing parts, dysfunctional switches or control | | | | while operating a crane is concerned. You should |
| buttons. See that latches and springs are secure | | | | be in possession of full knowledge of safety |
| and work the way they are supposed to. Check | | | | measures and procedures before you venture |
| the load chain, sheaves and sheave guard for any | | | | out as a crane operator. Your training institution |
| irregularities. Do not ignore anything different from | | | | has a major role to play here. This of course is |
| the usual and get the problem rectified | | | | not possible without your individual sense of |
| immediately. | | | | understanding and ability to grasp a situation in its |
| 2.Be very clear about the load capacity and see | | | | totality. |
| that it never exceeds the limit. As a crane | | | | |