TBT / MOBILE CRANE OPERATORS

1. You must only operate machines of a type 14. Watch out for overhead power lines.
on which you have been trained and 15. Working alongside power lines should not
authorized to use. be undertaken unless authorized and
2. Before operating, ensure that the machine closely supervised.
is correctly maintained 16. When traveling with a load, keep it as near
3. Check all wire ropes for wear at frequent the ground as possible. TOOLBOX TALK
intervals. 17. Outriggers, where fitted, should always be
4. Before operating, test-check the safe load fully extended according to the load chart Site/Location
indicator and all crane motions. Ensure in the cab when using the crane in a
crane is on firm and level ground. Use blocked capacity. Use suitable packing to __________________ DATE/TIME: ______________
mats if necessary. spread the lot.
18. Lower gently when depositing load. TALK LEADER: ____________PTW#___________
5. Before hoisting ensure that the load is
correctly slung, balanced and secure. 19. Never share a load with another crane
TASK SUPERVISOR: _________________________
6. Never exceed the safe working load. Obey unless the operation has been planned and
warning devices and notices. is supervised. JOB TO BE PERFORMED:
7. When assessing the total load to be lifted, 20. If persons have to be lifted, they must _____________________________________________
allow for the weight of the appropriate travel in an approved chair, cage and skip, _____________________________________________
lifting gear. and the crane must be equipped with power _____________________________________________
8. After the load is lifted a short distance lowering and automatic breaking. _____________________________________________
completely clear of the ground, stop and 21. Never leave the crane with a load
suspended. ATTENDEES:
check the safe load indicator for possible
overload before continuing lift. 22. When leaving the crane, make sure the
power is off, the hook is unloaded and out 1. __________________ 10. _________________
9. Always keep within the limits shown on 2. __________________ 11. _________________
the indicators when derricking. of the way, the brakes are on, and the cab
3. __________________ 12. _________________
10. Work only with authorized is locked, so that no authorized person can 4. __________________ 13. _________________
Banksman/Slinger and operate to his interfere with the crane. 5. __________________ 14. _________________
signals. Do not react to signals from 23. Driver training may have to be carried out. 6. __________________ 15. _________________
unauthorized persons, except in an No unauthorized driver is permitted to 7. __________________ 16. _________________
emergency. operate the crane. 8. __________________ 17. _________________
11. Check for obstructions and men in the 9. __________________ 18. _________________
vicinity of the crane before slewing.
To be completed by Supervisor/Superintendent.
Clearance must as far as possible be
maintained between moving parts of the Reviewed TBT / Hazard ID
crane and any nearby fixture.
12. Slewing motions should be operated gently Position:____________ Signature:___________
to reduce load swing to a minimum.
13. Before traveling ensure that the slewing
lock is engaged. Comments: