Never enter the swing radius of the crane unless it is absolutely necessary. REMEMBER - When working around a crane, the operator will be watching the load and signal person, and not for stray workers.

ANY ONE CAN STOP THE OPERATION IF AN EMERGENCY OCCURS. Everyone must know and understand their responsibility to the operation.

Any changes shall be discussed before hand. Everyone must know the sequence of lifting events. Lift and lower slowly to avoid from jerking. Avoid grabbing taglines until the load has been lowered. Do not allow any distractions to interfere with the lift until a load has been set. Ensure communications are clear and operable between the signal person and crane operator. Damaged equipment shall be removed from the area. Inspect all rigging equipment prior to use. Before lifting begins, know exactly where the load is to be set and the travel path is clearly noted. All persons not involved in the operation must be kept clear of the danger area by barricades and signs. Stay off of and away from the crane unless you are assigned to be on the crane by the operator. Always wear the proper PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, high-visibility clothing, and fall arrest, if needed. There are too many things that you cannot control. Never work under suspended loads or boom the crane boom has the potential to fail. Never walk within the swing radius of the crane.

Always be aware of the swing radius of the crane. Proper planning of all major lifts is essential including placement of equipment and materials, communications of those involved, site safety and security, etc. We will discuss some of the important safety points about working around cranes. One sheet, all the necessary information. Ensure all team members follow a uniform process. Save all pre-lift checklists digitally or print hard copies. This fillable PDF file can assist your team ahead of their next lift. It can be used to accomplish a lot of otherwise heavy lifting task however, it can also be one of the most dangerous operations effecting a large area of the project. Complete the form for instant access to your free copy of the an example pre-lift safety checklist form. WORKING AROUND CRANES - A crane is one of the most versatile and important pieces of equipment usually found on a construction site.

Crane lift safety checklist