Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work
- Hazard control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
- Weight of load is identified and estimated in consultation with associated personnel as required
- Suitable lifting points on load are identified in consultation with associated personnel
- Appropriate lifting equipment is obtained following consultation with associated personnel
- Crane capabilities are appropriate to the load/s, working conditions and environmental conditions
- Appropriate paths for moving loads in the work area are inspected and determined
- Appropriate communication methods are identified with associated personnel
- Conduct routine checks
- All signage and labels are visible and legible in accordance with the appropriate standard.
- Routine pre-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- All controls are located and identified
- Crane service logbook is checked for compliance
- Crane is started in accordance with procedures and checked for any abnormal noises
- All crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
- Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- All communication equipment is checked for serviceability
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken
- Set up crane
- Crane is driven to work area in accordance with procedures
- Crane is positioned for work application and stability in accordance with procedures
- Outriggers/stabilisers are deployed and locked in accordance with manufacturer instructions, and required type and amount of padding material or plates is determined
- Boom/jib and configuration data is input into the crane computer as required
- Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to work area in accordance with procedures
- All communications equipment is tested for functionality
- Lifting equipment is prepared for load in accordance with procedures
- Load destination is prepared
- Transfer loads
- Loads are determined within crane capacity
- Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
- Lifting equipment is attached and secured using defined techniques in accordance with procedures
- Test lift is carried out in accordance with procedures to allow for checks to be safely made, in consultation with relevant personnel
- Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- All required communication signals are correctly interpreted in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- Load is landed ensuring stability and security from movement
- Lifting equipment is removed or disconnected from load and/or lifting hook in accordance with procedures
- Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
- Load movement is monitored constantly, ensuring safety of personnel and load, and crane stability
- Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
- Shut down and secure crane
- Crane boom/jib and equipment are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- Relevant motion locks and brakes are applied as required
- Outriggers/stabilisers are stowed and secured in accordance with procedures
- Plates or packing are stowed and secured
- Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
- Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- Lifting equipment is stored in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standards
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken