CRANE ACCIDENT PREVENTION

Cranes: Accident Prevention Guide

Serious injuries can occur if cranes are not inspected or used properly on the construction site. Often, crane injuries happen after a worker is hit by an overhead load or caught within the crane’s swing radius. Many deaths from crane accidents occur after the boom of a crane or its load line hit an overhead power line.

Solutions:

  • Inspect crane controls before use

  • Check wire rope, hooks and chains for any damage

  • Be informed of the load weight before using a crane

  • Make sure the load weight does not exceed the maximum intended weight

  • Do not move a load over employees

  • Check rigging before use

  • Lift the load several inches to check balance and brakes

  • Barricade accessible areas within the crane’s swing radius

  • Maintain a safe distance from electrical wires

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