Cranes and

Rigging Equipment
- General Hazards
There are two main
hazards when using
cranes and slings:
Dropping the load
Hitting someone with
the load or the
equipment
IDENTIFYING HAZARDS
Keep your eyes open.
Be constantly aware of the cranes movements.
Stay out of the way of the machine and its
moving parts.
Listen and heed the cranes warning signal.
Get out of the wayand fast.
Never exceed the cranes rated capacity,
or the maximum load it can
safely handle.
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 cranes swing radius.
Accepting signals from only one
person at a time.
General Guidelines
Stand clear of all suspended loads.
Install U bolts on the dead end of the rope.
Inspect each rigging device before use.
Never exceed the
rated capacity of rigging.
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.
Safe Use of Slings
Never let a sling kink or shorten it with knots,
bolts.
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.
Dont drag a loaded sling along
the ground.
Dont pull a sling from under
a resting load.