LOAD KING 80-160, Operator'S Manual

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80-160
Safety
Workplace Safety
HANDLING PERSONNEL
Cranes can only be used to lift people when it is the least hazardous way to do the job.
(See OSHA 1926.1431, 1926.550g, and ASME / ANSI B30.23.)
TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE
1. Safe operation must always be the operator’s most important concern.
2. Do not operate this crane until you have been trained in its operation. This crane must only be
operated by trained personnel, who have demonstrated their ability to do so safely.
3. Comply with the requirements of current Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
standards, the current ASME B30.5 (latest edition).
4. Read and understand all safety signs and warnings.
5. Read and understand the Load Ratings Charts.
6. By understanding the Load Ratings Charts, the operator can determine what the crane can safely
lift before attempting the actual lift.
7. The operator must understand crane signals and take signals only from designated signal people.
However, the operator must obey the stop signal from anyone.
OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual.
2. Make sure the machine is in proper order and that all operational aids and warning signals are
functional before operating.
3. Keep the machine clean, including all instrumentation, windows, lights and other glazed surfaces.
4. Remove all oil, grease, mud, ice and snow from walking surfaces.
5. Store all tools, rigging and other necessary items in the tool box.
6. Never lift a load without consulting the Rating Chart Manual located in the operator’s cab.
7. Know the load to be lifted.
8. Be alert, physically fit and free from the influences of alcohol, drugs or medications that might
affect the operator’s eyesight, hearing, or reactions.
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