5.6.2 CRANE OPERATION

Only licensed crane drivers are authorised to operate/drive any crane Dogman/crane chasers are not permitted to work with a crane unless they hold the appropriate certificate.

Licence/accreditation must be recognised or issued by the State/Territory in which you wish to operate, or a nationally recognised certificate held.

Should the crane specification in any way exceed licence/accreditation limits no attempt shall be made to operate the crane.

A safety check shall be completed on each operational part of the equipment including switches, gauges, levers and controls before use.

If any part is defective you must report direct to your Site Supervisor and withdraw your services until the crane is serviced and approved.

Understand and sight the safe working load chart of the crane and written evidence of the unit weigh of each item to be lifted to ensure you are operating within the capacity of the crane. Where such evidence cannot be provided and the site supervisor verbally instructs work to commence you must first refer to your Branch office for instructions.

Understand the SWL (Safe Working Load) of slings, chains, shackles etc. If you are in doubt, do not undertake any lift until a licensed Rigger or Engineer has checked it.

No part of any crane shall operate within 3 meters of any power line. If you are called upon to do so, notify your Job Supervisor.

Outriggers shall be used at all times, (except) when travelling). If the crane is travelling with a load, every reasonable effort shall be made to keep the outriggers extended as far as practicable.
Hand signals to crane and hoist operators shall be those prescribed by the applicable Legislation and regulations for the type of crane in use.

Competent personnel under the supervision of a qualified supervisor shall make rigging and boom changes.

Only approved lifting tackle with S.W.L. stamped thereon to be used. If unapproved tackle is to be used notify your Job Supervisor or safety officer.
Permission to lift people in any device such as a bucket, cradle or platform can only be given by an inspector of Construction Safety in writing.

Riding on loads, hooks or blocks are strictly forbidden.