A beginners requirement of knowledge on cranes

1. C R A N E S

4. WHEEL MOUNTED PICK AND CARRY CRANE

6. WHEEL MOUNTED TELESCOPIC CRANE WHEEL MOUNTED TELESCOPIC CRANE WITH MULTI POINT CONTROL

7. TYPES OF CRANES

8. TYPES OF CRANES

9. TYPES OF CRANES

10. TYPES OF CRANES

11. TYPES OF CRANES

12. TYPES OF CRANES

13. TYPES OF CRANES

14. TYPES OF CRANES

15. TYPES OF CRANES

16. TOWER CRANE

17. TYPES OF CRANES

18. Standard Boom

19. Crane Parts

21. Fly Jib

22. Fixed Jib

23. Luffing Jib

24. RINGER ATTACHMENT RINGER ATTACHMENT

25. RINGER ATTACHMENT RINGER ATTACHMENT

28. Placement of the Crane

29. Load Chart

30. Load Chart

31. Crane Signals

32. Crane Signals

33. Crane Signals

39. Crane Rope

40. Crane Rope

46. Competent Person The competent person must inspect all machinery and equipment prior to each use, and during use, to make sure it is in safe operating condition. If it needs fixing, take it out of service and don’t use it until it is fixed Broken Track

48. Improper Load Improper loads or speeds can result in the tipping of the crane

49. Improper Load

50. Improper Load

51. Stay clear from power lines at least 10 feet Power Lines

52. Guard Moving Parts Unguarded Chain Drive Guard moving parts such as gears or belts

55. Ladders Ladder Use ladders to get to the upper portion of the cab

56. Guardrails Runways and steps need to have guardrails, handholds and slip resistant surfaces

57. Suspended Loads Don’t stand under suspended loads

58. Boom Angle Indicator A boom angle indicator must be on the crane

59. Supporting Surface Cranes must be on a firm supporting surface and level within 1 percent

60. The grooves must be smooth and free from surface defects which could cause rope damage Sheaves

61. Rigging Equipment Slings Types of slings include alloy steel chain, wire rope, metal mesh, natural or synthetic fiber rope, and synthetic web. Chain Wire rope Metal mesh Synthetic

62. Annual Inspections Inspection of the hoisting machinery must be made by a competent person The employer must maintain a record of these inspections Crane wasn’t inspected and tipped over

66. Worn Part

67. Conduct regular inspections of tires for excessive wear or damage Tire Inspections

69. Tower Erection

70. Generator Erection

71. Hub Erection