Cranes and Lifting Appliances

Important Points

• Is the mobile or static crane working on a firm level base?
• Are the safe working loads and corresponding radii known and considered before any lifting begins?
• If the crane has a capacity of more than 1 tonne, does it have an automatic safe load indicator that is maintained and inspected weekly?
• Are all operators trained and competent?
• Has the banksman/slinger/signaller been trained to give signals and to attach loads correctly?
• Do the operator and signaller / banksman find out the weight and centre of gravity of the load before trying to lift it?
• Are cranes inspected weekly, and thoroughly examined every 14 months by a competent and skilled person?
• Are the results of inspections and examinations recorded?
• Does the crane have a current test certificate?