How to handle the Crane & Lifting Safety Campaign.pptx
- 1. Crane & Lifting Safety Campaign Crane & Lifting Safety Campaign-Nov-23
- 2. Introduction Lifting is very common in the construction industry as a method for material transfer. Through mechanical means such cranes, lifting equipment and manual handling. The risk of injury can be reduced through training and application of correct lifting & handling techniques.
- 3. Common Lifting Hazards • Load falling: When lifting a load, there is a risk of it falling, which can cause injuries to people and damage to property. • Hitting and crushing: Loads can swing and collide with existing facilities, causing damage or injury. • Crane toppling: If the crane is not properly set up or overloaded, it can topple over, potentially causing serious injury or death. • Environmental factors: High wind speed, poor communication, and poor visibility can also contribute to crane accidents. • Damage to underground utilities: When moving heavy loads, there is a risk of damaging underground utilities or other infrastructure, which can be costly and dangerous. • Electrical hazards: When working near power lines or electrical equipment, there is a risk of electrocution, which can be fatal. • Inadequate training: Operating a crane or boom truck without proper training and certification can result in accidents and injuries. • Equipment failure: Equipment failure can occur due to a lack of maintenance or faulty parts, leading to accidents and injuries. • Human error: Accidents can also occur due to human error, such as miscommunication or improper use of equipment.
- 4. Lifting Hazard Controls • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment: Riggers should wear jackets or other appropriate personal protective equipment. • Proper communication protocols: The only rigger should give signals to the crane operators, and a minimum of two tag lines should be used to control the swinging of the load. Miscommunication or misunderstanding of signals can result in accidents and injuries. • Avoid man entry: Under no circumstances should anyone be allowed under the suspended load, even if they are a rigger. • Use appropriate hitching methods: Straight, basket, and choker hitching methods should be used to secure the load properly and prevent accidents. • Reverse beep horn: The crane should have a reverse beep horn to alert workers and prevent accidents while the crane is in motion. • Regular inspections and maintenance: Regular inspections and maintenance of the crane and its components can help to identify any issues that may increase the risk of accidents and prevent equipment failure. • If multiple cranes are being used, a risk assessment should be performed.
- 5. Lifting Hazard Controls • Check and level ground conditions: Before operating a crane or boom truck, the soil or ground conditions should be checked and levelled to ensure stability and prevent accidents. • Use appropriate spread mate size: A spread mate size of 1:3 should be used to ensure that the load is evenly distributed and the crane is stable. • Fully extend outriggers and boom Equally : The outriggers should be fully extended and at least 1 meter away from manholes and trenches to provide maximum stability and avoid accidents. • Do not overload: Always lift up to the safe working load (SWL) and avoid overloading the crane or boom truck, as this can result in equipment failure and accidents. • Follow regulations: Crane and boom truck operations should be performed according to the regulations set by the relevant authorities and the crane should not be used beyond 75% of its capacity. • Avoid adverse weather conditions: Crane and boom truck operations should not be performed in high winds or raining conditions, as this can increase the risk of accidents and injuries. • Barricade the swinging radius: The swinging radius of the crane should be barricaded, and only trained and certified riggers should be allowed in the area.
- 6. Lifting Hazard Controls • Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) worn by Riggers
- 7. Lifting Hazard Controls • Crane Lifting Safe Practices-Need Proper communication Right
- 8. Lifting Hazard Controls Avoid man entry:
- 9. Lifting Hazard Controls Use appropriate hitching methods:
- 10. Lifting Hazard Controls Regular inspections and maintenance: Weight of Load Slings to be used Stability of load Physical Inspection of Lifting Gear SWL of Crane Provide Padding on Edge
- 11. Fall Hazard Controls Fully extend outriggers and equally Boom : Pay attention to the boom sections . . they should be kept EQUAL. Unequal boom give NO structural stability Pay attention to the remaining rope between the hoist block and boom tip, while raising the load. . . Prevent two-blocking !
- 12. Fall Hazard Controls Always put eye on Load: Keep an eye on the load Keep all parts of your body out from the load Keep the load low & slow
- 13. Fall Hazard Controls Always use tag line while load transfer:
- 14. Fall Hazard Controls Always follow Lifting plan: 1.crane overturning 2.load falling from the crane 3.load or machine striking someone or any other identified hazard.
- 15. Learning Summary Prior to any lifting operation taking place the following must be performed • Assess the lifting task to identify and reduce the risk that may be inherent in the operation • Where possible, eliminate the need to carry out the manual handing operation and resort to mechanical lifting operation • Where risk is identified, implement mitigation measure to reduce the risk • Consideration must be given to weight of the load, location of lifting area, equipment's to be use and personnel competency • Follow standard electrical safety rule while lifting activity