Overhead crane safety tips card Operating the Crane and Moving the Load
Fatalities or serious injuries can occur if overhead cranes are not inspected and properly used. Fatalities may occur when workers are struck by a load, or pinched between the load and another object. The following are some safety tips for overhead crane operators to follow while operating the crane machine and moving the load. •Do not engage in any activity that will divert your attention. •Do not lift, lower, or transport a load with the crane or hoist until all personnel are clear of the load and the load’s path. • Verify that the load, crane and hoist will clear all obstacles before moving or rotating the load. •Do not move loads over personnel. •Do not lift, lower, or transport personnel by means of the crane, hoist, trolley, hoist hook, or load. • Slowly inch the hook into engagement with the load to eliminate wire rope slack and reduce impact loading of the crane and hoist. • Avoid unnecessary inching and quick reversals of direction. • Lift the load only a few inches to