Pengenalan Cranes
Pengenalan Cranes
Pengenalan Cranes
NO
2) Protection of Bare
Conductors
Where bare pick-up conductors are used to carry
the power supply they must be shielded form
accidental contact particularly if near cabin access.
Suitably worded notices, e.g. WARNING – BARE
LIVE WIRES, should be posted on the walls or
building structure. The power supply isolating
switch posted on the walls or building structure. The
power supply isolating switch should be provided
with means for locking-off during maintenance
work.
3) Controls
The controls of Cranes, whether cabin, pendant or radio,
should be clearly identified to prevent inadvertent
operation. On Overhead Electric Travelling (OET)
cranes with electric pendant controls the directions of
travel should be unambiguously marked. Controls
should be of the ‘Dead-Man’ type.
4) Load Indicators
Load Indicators are required to be fitted to jib cranes and can be
used with benefit on all cranes.
There are two types :
A) A load / radius indicator that shows the radius at which the
crane is working and the safe load at that radius. It must be
clearly visible to the driver.
B) An automatic Safe Load Indicator that warns, either visually or
audibly, that the load is approaching the maximum safe level
or that it has exceeded that value.
5) Safety Catches
Wherever practicable, crane hooks should be fitted with
safety catches9 to prevent slings, chains, ropes, etc. from
‘jumping’ off the hook.
NO!
6) Emergency Escape
Where, on travelling cranes, access to the cab is not an
integral part of the crane, suitable escape equipment should
be provided to enable the driver to reach the ground quickly
and safety in an emergency.
7) Safe means of access should be provided to enable:
a) the Driver to reach his operating position;
b) the necessary inspections and maintenance
work to be carried out safely.
8) Operating Position
The arrangement of the driver’s cab should ensure:
a) a clear view of the operating area and loads;
b) all controls are easily reached by the driver
without the need for excessive movements of arms
or legs;
c) all controls are clearly marked as to their
function and method of operation.
9) Passengers
No one, other than the driver, should be allowed on the
Crane when it is operating unless there is a special
reason for being there and it has been authorised.
‘Riding the hook’ is prohibited but should it be necessary
to carry persons, the properly designed and approved
chair or cradle should be used.
Harness to be
clipped to hook
of crane NOT to
basket.
Steady Disposition !
Safe operating techniques for Cranes
There are certain basic techniques that must be practiced
to ensure the safest possible operation of the Crane.
These techniques include:
1) The driver carrying out a brief check of the
Crane at the beginning of his shift. The items
checked may vary in different factories, but they
should be agreed locally.
2) Loads should NOT be left hanging on the hook at the
end of a shift.
7 meters
5) Loads should not be carried over people.
Assaluyeh Site Regulations state.
Drop zone (length of JIB radius) PLUS (+) 10 meters
MUST be barriered and vacated of ALL personnel.
Barrier =
r + 10m
6) Loads must be lifted vertically-the crane must not be
used to drag a load.
7) Power to the Crane should be switched off
when the Crane is left unattended.
Mobile jib Cranes present extra hazards in use.
Particular points requiring attention include:
20 Meter
Check that loads are not being slewed over
persons and that persons and that persons are
not standing or walking under the load.
NO!
Automatic safe load indicator
All Cranes with a lifting capacity in excess of 1 ton
must be fitted with an approved type of automatic safe
load indicator.
It is the responsibility of the operator to:
(a) Determine the type of Indicator fitted;
(b) Determine how the adjustments are made;
(c) Ensure that it is correctly adjusted for the various
lifting duties;
(d) Ensure that the electrical circuit is tested for
serviceability;
(e) Take immediate action when an overload is indicated.
The signals given by the indicator take the form of coloured
light, a dial indicator or both and a bell.