12N.
Cranes and
Rigging Equipment
24590-WTP-GPP-SIND-016/017/018
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General Hazards
There are two main hazards when using cranes and
slings:
Dropping the load
Hitting someone with
the load or the
equipment
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Identifying Hazards
Keep your eyes open.
Be constantly aware of the crane’s movements.
Stay out of the way of the machine and its moving
parts.
Listen and heed the crane’s warning signal. Get out
of the way—and fast.
Never exceed the crane’s rated capacity, or the
maximum load it can safely handle.
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Protection Against Hazards – Operators
Primarily responsible for:
Safe operation of crane and load being hoisted.
Inspection and maintenance of crane and rigging on
crane.
Ensuring that proper barricades are erected around
crane’s swing radius.
Accepting signals from ONE person at a time.
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General Guidelines
Stand clear of all suspended loads.
Inspect each rigging device before use.
Never exceed the
rated capacity of rigging.
Tag lines must
accompany loads that
you can’t maintain
contact with during lift.
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General Guidelines (Continued)
Place pads or mats under the outriggers when
setting crane on unstable or heavily saturated
ground.
Consider the weather conditions (wind speed and
direction) before hoisting loads.
Be aware of where you place your hands, fingers, or
body when receiving a load.
Never place your body between
load and fixed object.
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Rigging Equipment
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Different Types of Rigging
Alloy steel chains Shackles
Wire rope slings Block and tackle
Fiber and synthetic Hooks
slings
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Safe Use of Slings
Never let a sling kink or shorten it with knots, bolts, or
other makeshift devices.
Balance loads and attach them securely.
Pad or protect the sling from sharp edges.
Stay away from other employees while
lifting and holding suspended loads.
Don’t drag a loaded sling along
the ground.
Don’t pull a sling from under
a resting load.
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