Element 4 Musculoskeletal Flashcards
Outline the main items to be checked by the person appointed to have overall control of a liftiing operation involving the use of a crane
Whoever is appointed to be in control of a lifting operation involving a crane should carry out a safety inspection of the crane before use. Ensure there are good visibility and communications, and make sure no one in the vicinity can be struck by the crane. Never carry loads over people and always lift vertically, loads should never be dragged and travel with the load as close to the ground as possible.
Power should be switched off when the crane is not in operation or when it is unattended, if outriggers are fitted these should be used.Audible and visual alarms should be working. Weather condiitons need to be considered and tag lines should be used in windy conditions.
