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1) A young construction worker was killed when a lifting pad gave way as a crane was transporting a heavy load, dropping it on him. He failed to use a tagline to guide the load as warned by his foreman. 2) The document reminds that any load in the air is dangerous, even with equipment appearing in good condition. 3) Safety rules include using taglines on loads over 5 feet, having people at each end to stabilize close-to-ground loads, and having only one designated signaler who must be clearly visible to the crane operator and ensure no one is in the clear before signaling.

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1) A young construction worker was killed when a lifting pad gave way as a crane was transporting a heavy load, dropping it on him. He failed to use a tagline to guide the load as warned by his foreman. 2) The document reminds that any load in the air is dangerous, even with equipment appearing in good condition. 3) Safety rules include using taglines on loads over 5 feet, having people at each end to stabilize close-to-ground loads, and having only one designated signaler who must be clearly visible to the crane operator and ensure no one is in the clear before signaling.

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SAFETY TOOLBOX MEETING TOPIC NO.

28 DATE: JULY 17, 2004

Overhead Loads

A young construction worker was killed the same day his wife was coming
home from the hospital with their first child. How did this occur? A crane that had to carry it 6 ft. or 7
ft in the air to clear the other objects was transporting a heavy, bulky section. The load was
equipped with taglines, which were being used to guide it by all of the workers except this young
man. Although warned by his foreman to use the line, he didn’t. A lifting pad gave way and he was
killed instantly.

If It’s in the air, It’s Dangerous

This incident reminds me of a slogan I once saw: “If it’s in the air, it’s
dangerous.” This is something to remember even if the mechanical equipment
seems to be in good condition.

Some Safety Rules

Let’s review some of the rules that can help keep us from getting injured by falling loads:

A person at each end can stabilize a load that can be carried close to the
ground. These individuals must stay clear at all times, and the ground surface
must be unobstructed and reasonably level. Taglines should always be used
where needed and definitely where the load is to be carried more than 5 ft.
above the ground. In some cases 10 ft. taglines should be used to guide loads
being raised and lowered, rather than using extremely long lines that drag
around and can snag on something.

On all our jobs, only one person, generally the lead person, should give signals to the crane
operator. If you are assigned the job of directing the crane, follow these basic rules:

1. Stand in the clear and place yourself where the operator can clearly see you and you can
see the operator.

2. If you can’t see the load and another person is signaling to you be sure
everyone is in the clear before you give the signal to the operator.
Remember, it takes time to relay signals.
2. Never permit a load to be lowered, raised, or swung over a worker’s head. If the operator
can see the load, it’s the operator’s responsibility - - without exception - - to see that this
rule is followed.

Prepared by: Discussed by:

Joefre A. Dela Cruz John Francis Luis Mascarenhas

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