Shall’s and Shall Not’s for Operation
WARNING
Improper operation of a crane can create a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and substantial property dam-
age. To avoid such a potentially hazardous situation THE OPERATOR SHALL:
NOT operate a damaged, malfunctioning
or unusually performing crane.
NOT operate a crane until you have thor-
oughly read and understood
Manufacturer’s Operating and Mainte-
nance Instructions or Manuals.
Be familiar with operating controls, proce-
dures, and warnings.
NOT operate a crane that has been modi-
fied without the manufacturer’s approval.
NOT lift more than rated load for the
crane/hoist/trolley.
NOT use the crane to lift, support, or
transport people.
NOT lift loads over people.
NOT operate a crane unless all persons
are and remain clear of the supported
load.
NOT operate unless load is centered un-
der hoist.
NOT leave load supported by the
crane/hoist unattended unless specific
precautions have been taken.
NOT allow the crane to be used as an
electrical or welding ground.
NOT remove or obscure the warnings on
the crane.
NOT operate a crane on which the safety
placards or decals are missing or illegible.
NOT operate a crane that has any
changes in rolling effort or unusual nois-
es.
Warn personnel before lifting or moving a
load.
Warn personnel of an approaching load.
Ensure that end-stops are in place.
Ensure that all bolts are tight and have
lockwashers.
NOT put hands near rotating parts.
WARNING
Improper operation of a crane can create a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury, or property damage. To avoid
such a potentially hazardous situation THE OPERATOR SHALL:
Maintain a firm footing or be otherwise
secured when operating the crane.
Make sure the load is free to move and
will clear all obstructions.
Avoid swinging the load or hook.
Inspect the crane regularly, replace dam-
aged or worn parts, and keep appropriate
records of maintenance.
Use the crane manufacturer’s recom-
mended parts when repairing the unit.
Lubricate the roller bearings per crane
manufacturer’s recommendations.
NOT allow your attention to be diverted
from operating the crane.
NOT allow the crane to be subjected to
sharp contact with other cranes, struc-
tures, or objects through misuse.
NOT adjust or repair the crane unless
qualified to perform such adjustments or
repairs.
Ensure that festooning cannot be
snagged or pinched.
JIB BOOM OPERATION
Verify the hook is high enough to clear
any obstruction before using the boom of
the jib crane.
Ensure the jib boom is directly over the
load before lifting the load.
Start moving the jib boom slowly and
bring it up to speed gradually.
Reduce the speed of the boom as it ap-
proaches the place where it should stop.
TROLLEY OPERATION
Refer to the trolley’s operating instruc-
tions.
HOIST OPERATION
Refer to the hoist’s operating instructions.
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