Zoomlion RT35, Operator'S Manual

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04 - 4 RT35 Rough Terrain Crane
C. Signal personnel responsibilities
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Use and understand all standard hand signals.
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Help the operator to operate safely and satisfactorily. Keep safe all personnel and
property.
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Understand the work you must do.
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Stay where you can see the full operation and where personnel can see you.
D. Responsibilities of all crew members
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Correct the conditions and procedures that are not safe.
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Obey WARNING signs.
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Do your work safely and do not make dangerous conditions.
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Know and understand correct procedures for crane erection and rigging.
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Tell the operator and the signal person of dangerous conditions (power lines/cables,
work surface that is not stable etc.).
E. Management responsibilities
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The operator must be competent, in good physical condition and have applicable
licenses.
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The operator, signal person, and riggers must receive training in correct crane
operation.
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The operator and the signal person must know all standard hand signals.
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Have a supervisor at the job-site to be responsible for safety.
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Give crew members the safety instructions and tell them to report conditions that are
not safe to the supervisors.
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Supply the operator with accurate data on the load that they have to lift.
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Make sure that all personnel know applicable OSHA and ANSI B30.5 requirements
and the instructions in manuals.
F. Planning the job
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Understand the work that you must do.
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Think of all possible dangerous conditions/risks at the job-site.
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Know the type of personnel that is necessary.
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Give the tasks to personnel.
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Know the weight of the load that you must lift.
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Find the lift-radius, boom angle, and the rated lift limits of the crane.
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Tell the signal person how to communicate with the operator.