SWP: Operating LHM Mobile Crane

Ref No: POS_SWP 13_Use Of a LHM Mobile

Crane

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Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Operating MHE in restricted spaces

• Lifting heavy loads from height

• Moving Plant and machinery

• Weather Conditions

• Loads or Attachments

• Trapping

• Crushing

• Overturning

• Collision with personnel

• Collision with other vehicles/equipment

Do

• Only operate machine with the relevant certificate of competency.

• Read and understood the operational manual.

• Carry out all pre-user check before any operation. Particularly note any faults regarding crane motion, safety devices and cut-off switches.

• Notify any unsafe defects to Cargo Team Leader.

• Physically capable to operate machine safely.

• Fully trained on machine type.

• Familiar with all means of escape provided for cases of emergency

• Wear full PPE

• Capable of assessing balanced/unbalanced loads

• Capable of assessing distance, heights and clearances.

• Operate machine grab/hook mode.

• Operate machine on different activities including bulk and rope operations.

• Conduct test lift prior to main lift operation.

• Utilise tag lines where appropriate.

• Utilise correct hand signals between banksman and operator.

• Inspect all lifting accessory’s slings, chains and shackles etc. for damage.

Do Not

 Operate machine without valid certification/basic training.

 Operate machine without assessing the working area.

 Operate machine under influence of drugs and alcohol.

 Operate machine whilst still under training without a qualified operator present.

 Shock load the machine.

 Operate blind lifts unless bankman is in control.

 Leave machine unattended whilst fully operational or with a load attached.

 Drag loads with the crane hook.

 Slew the crane with the hook below head height.

 Allow anyone to walk underneath a hanging load.

 Anyone to be lifted by the hook unless inside an authorised and tested safety device.

 Utilise override switches to exceed the safe operating limits of the crane.

 Allow the load to swing outside the cranes registered radius.

Specific Training Requirements:

• Basic Training - through an accredited training provider training to the standards outlined in the L117 ACOP.

• Specific job training - tailored to the needs of the organisation.

• Familiarisation training - Familiarisation training is the third stage of training, which should be carried out on the job, under close supervision, by

someone with appropriate knowledge.

Risk Assessments:

• POS 01_Working at Heights

• POS 02_Use of Ladders

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

• POS 07_Stress

• POS 08_Driving at Work

• POS 11_Operating Plant and Machinery

• POS 13_Inclement or Extreme Weather

• POS 14_COSHH General

• POS 20_Tandem Lift & Crane Operation

• POS 21_Handling_Steel_Products

SWPs:

• POS_SWP 05_Safe Work in Confined Spaces

• POS_SWP 08_Use of Lifting Gear

• POS_SWP 09_Emergency Evac From Hold

• POS_SWP 10_Handling Pulp

• POS_SWP 11_Use of man riding lifting cage during COVID 19

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles

• POS_SWP 18_Handling steel coils

• POS_SWP 19_Handling of steel plates

• POS_SWP 20_Handling of steel slabs

• POS_SWP 21_General Operative Maintenance of LHM Mobile Cranes

• POS_SWP 22_Handling Timber Products

• POS_SWP 23_Handling Paper Reels

• POS_SWP 25_Travelling Wheeled and Tracked MHE