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Hydraulic mobile crane

Truck mounted crane

The major types of mobile cranes

Some of the most commonly used cranes are:

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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.



How to prevent load falls and crane failure
read the operators 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:



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.


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.