Mobile Crane Operation Work Method Statement or Safe Work Procedure

The Safety Procedure includes:

• Operators Requirements
• Major Injury Risks
• Planning
• Site Awareness
• Electrical Safety
• Preparation
• Pre-Operational Inspection
• Lifting Gear Checks
• Crane Setup
• Access
• Conduct A Trial Lift
• Operation
• Travelling On Site
• General Maintenance
• Risk Ratings

• 9 Page Complete Procedure
• MS Word Format
• This Is Not A Blank Template
• Version 4.0

General Mobile Crane Safety Information:

The nine page Safe Work Method Statement outlines the Safety Steps required to Safely Operate a Mobile Crane.

Mobile Crane Operation needs to be used with caution and appropiate safety procedures. The Mobile Crane Operation procedure is This Is Not A Blank Template and is not a blank template. Safety Procedures can be edited or customised in MS Word if required.

Mobile Crane Operation Safety Notes

When Operating a Mobile Crane:

• Correct training should include: Legislative Requirements, Safe Work Procedures, Fitting Of Personal Protective Equipment, and Manual Handling
• Check for any previous unintended crane stoppages, or faults found with the crane using the log book.
• A load chart must be available for the crane in use and for the loads being lifted.
• Always inspect boom hoist lockout and other operator aids.

References:

Queensland – Workplace Health and Safety Regulations 1997 - Prescribed Occupations – Schedule 5.
Queensland – Mobile Crane Code of Practice 2006.
Queensland – Department of Industrial Relations - OHSCER232A – Unit of Competency - Operate slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes).
Queensland – Department of Industrial Relations - OHSCER234A – Unit of Competency - Operate slewing mobile crane (open/over 100 tonnes).
Queensland - Electrical Safety Regulation 2002.
New South Wales – WorkCover – Safety Alert – Mobile Cranes – November 2003.
Western Australia – Worksafe – Reading – Mobile Crane Safe Use – January 2008.
Australian Capital Territory – WorkCover - Mobile Crane Audit Program – Report – October 2004.
United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration - Mobile Crane Inspection Guidelines for OSHA Compliance Officers - 4.0 Inspecting a Mobile Crane.
United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety & Health Administration – Sling Safety.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 2550.1: 2002 Cranes hoists and winches – Safe use – General Requirements.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 3775.2: 2004 Chain slings – Grade T – Care and use.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1666.2: 1995 Wire-rope slings – Care and use.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1418.5: 2002 Cranes, hoists and winches – Mobile cranes,
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1353.2: 1997 - Flat Synthetic - Webbing Slings - Care and Use.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1380.2: 1998 - Fiber - Rope Slings - Care and Use.
SAI Global – AS/NZS 1438.2: 1998 - Wire - Coil Flat Slings - Care and Use.