• The PRC crane operator shall hoist lifts high enough to clear all apparatus and workers below the crane
• Plugging shall not be used as a regular means of stopping the crane and should be used for emergency
stops only. If approved, only perform plugging as dictated by plant operating procedures
• If PRC crane operators are asked to do something they believe unsafe, they shall call their supervisors
for advice
• PRC crane operators shall never permit anyone to ride on the load or hook except when authorized by
their supervisor
• When another crane on the same runway is stationary with or without a load, the PRC crane operator
shall maintain a safe distance between the crane being operated and the stationary crane
• In a power outage, the PRC crane operator shall set the ON/OFF switch(es) on the controller to ‘OFF’,
keeping them in the ‘OFF’ position until power is restored
• If the PRC crane fails to respond correctly, the operator shall stop operation immediately by setting the
ON/OFF switch(es) on the controller to ‘OFF’. When the controller is equipped with a STOP button, this
shall be set to the ‘STOP’ position before switching off power to the controller. The fault condition shall be
reported immediately to a supervisor
• Outside cranes subject to movement by winds, storms, etc., shall be securely anchored when left
unattended. If the crane is equipped with a bridge parking brake, it shall also be set
Boarding the Remote Controlled Crane
• The PRC crane shall not be boarded without permission of the supervisor in charge of crane operations in
the area
• Using the power ON/OFF switch(es), the person boarding the PRC crane shall switch the portable remote
controller to ‘OFF’ and take it with him or her onto the crane. When the controller is equipped with a
STOP button, this shall be set to the ‘STOP’ position before switching off power to the controller
• If the boarding party consists of more than one person, one person shall be designated as the leader of
the boarding party
• The leader shall board the crane first, open and lock out the main switch (securing it with a padlock), and
then signal the other members of the party that it is safe for them to board the crane
On Board the Remote Controlled Crane
• Head room is at a minimum in some crane cabs and on some crane walkways. Caution shall be
exercised by all people on board such cranes. Hard hats shall be worn at all times
• If the repair crew consists of more than one person, one person shall be designated as the crew leader
• Place warning signs on the floor beneath the crane or suspended from the crane indicating the crane is
being serviced
• If any work to be done on the crane is carried out in locations unprotected by standard handrails, safety
belts shall be worn by all crew members working in such unprotected locations
• All tools and equipment shall be moved onto the crane by the use of hand lines. All tools and equipment
shall be securely attached to hand lines
• If it is necessary to have the control circuits on the crane energized, the repair crew leader shall open all
power circuits to the motions before closing the main switch
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