Section 2 - Crane Safety
Telemotive Laser Guard Instruction Manual – October 2009
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2-1.
Introduction.
The safety rules in this section are not intended to
replace any rules or regulations or any applicable
local, state, or federal governing organizations. The
following information is intended to be used in
conjunction with other rules or regulations already in
existence. It is important to read all of the safety
information contained in this section before operating
the Radio Control System.
2-2.
General.
Overhead cranes and other material handling
equipment operate in several directions. They are
large, bulky pieces of equipment that handle heavy
loads efficiently at high speeds. Quite frequently, the
equipment is operated in areas where people are
working on the floor below. The crane operator must
exercise extreme caution at all times. Workers must
constantly be alert to avoid accidents. The following
rules have been included to indicate how your careful
and thoughtful actions may prevent injuries, damage
to equipment, or even save a life. If radio controlled
material-handling equipment is operated from the
cab, special care must be taken to secure the trans-
mitter. Refer to paragraph titled "
Boarding The
Crane
" for specific safety rules.
2-3.
Persons Authorized To Operate Cranes.
Only properly trained persons designated by
management should be permitted to operate cranes.
Any person who cannot read or understand signs,
notices and operating instructions that pertain to the
crane should not operate Cranes.
Cranes should not be operated by any person with
insufficient eyesight or hearing or by any person who
may be suffering from a disorder or illness or is
taking any medication that may cause loss of crane
control.
2-4.
Training Checklist For Crane Operators.
Anyone being trained to operate a radio-controlled
crane should possess the following knowledge and
skills before operating the crane:
Knowledge of hazards peculiar to crane operation.
Knowledge of safety rules for cranes.
Ability to judge distance or moving objects.
Knowledge of the crane control device.
Limit switch and anti-collision test procedure.
Where authorized, instructions for plugging motions.
Observing crane signal lights.
Avoid striking any obstructions.
Proper clearance of lifts or hooks before moving
bridge or trolley.
Transferring crane control to another person.
Reporting unsafe or unusual operating conditions.
Caution in approaching bridge or trolley bumpers.
Equipment capacity.
Making lifts below floor level.
Making side pulls.
Keeping body clear of lifts and avoiding "pinch"
points.
Cable and hook inspection.
Procedures for testing hoist, trolley, and bridge
brakes.
2-5.
Operating Area.
Aisles between equipment, stock, etc., should be free
of obstructions so the crane operator can move freely.
These aisles should be a minimum of 3 feet wide, or
meet local regulations.
Crane operators should always position themselves
for the best view of the crane they are controlling.
The crane should never be operated blindly. The
operator should stay as close to the crane load as
possible. Operators should never position themselves
in a "pinch" point.
2-6.
Anti-collision Unit
Range detector relays should never be electrically or
mechanically disabled to be ON or OFF for any crane
motion. If the unit is for any reason disengaged or
turned off the crane operating personnel must be
notified immediately and proper alternate operation
precautions taken.
