Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work
- Potential hazards are identified in the workplace
- Hazard control measures are identified consistent with appropriate standards to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment
- Weight (mass) of the load is estimated in consultation with associated personnel
- Appropriate paths for the movement of loads in the work area are determined
- Crane is appropriate to the load/s
- Appropriate communicationmethods are identified with associated personnel
- Conduct routine checks
- Appropriate hazard prevention/control measures are applied to the work area according to procedures
- Crane is accessed in a safe manner
- Crane is visually checked for any damage or defects
- 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
- 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
- Transfer loads
- Hoist block is positioned over load following directions from associated personnel
- Test lift is carried out according to procedures.
- Loads are transferred using all relevant crane movements according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- All required communication signals are interpreted correctly according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- Crane is operated according to procedures
- Load movements are monitored constantly ensuring safety to personnel and load, and structural stability
- Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in line with procedures
- Shut down and secure crane
- Crane is parked according to procedures
- Crane and equipment are stowed and secured according to procedures and the appropriate standard
- All relevant motion locks and brakes are applied (where applicable)
- Crane is shut down according to procedures.
- Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out according to procedures
- Hazard prevention/control measures are removed (where applicable)
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded according to procedures, and appropriate action is taken