Tadano GT-550E-2, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Anticipate Accident Situations
To deal with possible accidents or fires, equip the
crane with a first-aid kit and fire extinguisher. Be
aware of the locations of these safety items, and
learn how to use them properly.
An emergency contact person and emergency liai-
son plan should be carefully prepared, and all
personnel concerned must be made aware of the de-
tails.
Observe Work-site Rules
Neglecting work-site rules can result in accidents.
To ensure safe operation, observe all work-site rules
covering prohibited practices, precautions and cor-
rect procedures.
Post a Signal Person
Assign a signal person for all crane operations as
necessary and always follow instructions especially
when:
• Working near power lines.
•
The load is hidden from the crane operator
’
s view.
•
Moving the carrier along narrow roads or when
the operator
’
s vision is obscured.
The signal person and the operator should commu-
nicate with each other using mobile transceiver
phones.
Hold Work Site Meetings with
Concerned All Personnel
Lack of sufficient communications with concerned
personnel can result in accidents.
Before starting the job, set up a liaison meeting with
the site supervisor, rigging personnel, signal per-
son, etc., to agree on the following details:
•
Mass of load, lifting height (per rated lifting capac-
ity table), locations of loading and unloading,
work area of the machine, craning procedures,
rigging methods, etc.
• Conditions of ground where crane is set as well
as whether city-water and gas pipings are buried.
•
Overturning prevention by use of block plates and
outriggers.
•
Mutually agreed upon and OSHA approved signal
conventions between rigging personnel and sig-
nal person.
•
Designation of off-limit areas, provision of barri-
cade.
•
Work stations of all relevant workers.
•
Emergency liaison plan and emergency contact
person, as well as the safety/health organization.
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