Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work
- Potential workplace hazards are identified
- Hazard control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
- Requirement for load lifting and/or transfer is obtained according to procedures
- The weight of the load is identified and estimated in consultation with associated personnel
- Crane is assessed as appropriate to the load and workplace conditions
- An appropriate path for the movement of loads in the work area is inspected and determined
- Appropriate communication methods are identified with associated personnel
- Conduct routine checks
- Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
- Crane is accessed in a safe manner
- All signage and labels are visible and legible according to the appropriate standard
- Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out according to procedures
- All controls are located and identified
- Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
- Crane is started according to procedures and checked for any abnormal noises
- All crane safety devices are tested according to procedures
- Post-start operational checks are carried out according to procedures
- All communication equipment is checked for serviceability
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken
- Set up crane
- Ground suitability is checked
- Crane is driven to the work area according to procedures
- Crane is positioned for work application and stability according to procedures
- Appropriate crane configuration for work task is determined according to procedures
- Boom or jib and counterweight configuration data is input into the crane computer, where applicable
- Appropriate hazard prevention or control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures
- All communications equipment is tested for functionality
- Lift and transfer load
- Lifts are determined within the capacity of the crane and environmental conditions
- Boom or jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
- Test lift is carried out according to procedures
- Loads are lifted and where required transferred or mobiled using all relevant crane movements according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Appropriate path is followed where load is transferred or mobiled
- All required communication signals are correctly interpreted according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Load movement is monitored constantly ensuring safety to personnel and stability of load and crane
- Unplanned and unsafe situations are responded to in line with procedures
- Shut down and secure crane
- Crane boom or jib and associated equipment is stowed and secured according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied, where applicable
- Outriggers/stabilisers are stowed and secured according to procedures, where applicable
- Crane is shut down according to procedures
- Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out according to procedures
- Plates or packing are stowed and secured, where applicable
- All damage and defects are recorded and reported according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken