Elements and Performance Criteria
- Plan work
- Potential workplace hazards are identified
- Hazard prevention/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 relevant personnel
- Crane is appropriate to the load/s and workplace conditions
- Appropriate path for moving load/s in work area is inspected and determined
- Appropriate communications methods are identified with relevant 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 checked to ensure they 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 is checked for any abnormal noise
- All crane safety devices are tested in accordance with procedures
- Post-start operational checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- All communications 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
- Ground suitability is checked
- Crane is driven to work area in accordance with procedures
- Crane is positioned for work application and stability in accordance with procedures
- Appropriate crane configuration for work task is determined as required, in accordance with procedures
- Boom/jib and counterweight 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
- Transfer load
- Lifts are determined within the capacity of the crane
- Boom/jib and hoist block is positioned over load following directions from relevant personnel
- 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 communications signals are correctly interpreted in accordance with procedures and the appropriate standard
- Crane is operated in accordance with procedures
- Load movement is monitored constantly, to ensure safety of personnel and load, and crane stability
- Unplanned and/or unsafe situations are responded to in accordance with procedures
- Mobile load
- Shut down and secure crane
- Crane boom/jib and equipment are stowed and secured as required 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
- Crane is shut down in accordance with procedures
- Plates or packing are stowed and secured
- Routine post-operational crane checks are carried out in accordance with procedures
- All damage and defects are reported and recorded in accordance with procedures, and appropriate action is taken