SWP: General Operator Maintenance of LHM

Mobile cranes

Ref No: POS_SWP_21 General Operator

Maintenance of LHM Mobile cranes

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Date: 02/11/21

Key Hazards

Risks

Personal Protective Equipment

• Moving Vehicles

• Weather Conditions

• Loads or Attachments

• Use of POL products (COSHH)

• Working at height

• Trapping

• Crushing

• Falling

• Skin ailments

Do

• Only carry out any maintenance in line with the manufacturer handbook / recommendations.

• Switch off and isolate the crane.

• Wear PPE at all times when handling of any grease/lubricants in line with COSHH assessment

  / safety data sheet.

• Only operate the crane if you are trained and competent to achieve the correct position of each component.

• Use MEWP where needed.

• Ensure that any POL used is done so in line with the safety data sheet provided.

Do Not

 Carry out any maintenance when crane is running.

 Climb outside any designated walkways of the crane.

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 04_Use of Hand Tools

• POS 05_Slips & Trips

• POS 06_Manual Handling

• POS 08_Driving at Work

• POS 09_First Aid

• POS 10_Young and Inexperienced Workers

• POS 11_Operating Plant and Machinery

• POS 13_Inclement or Extreme Weather

• POS 14_COSHH General

• POS 15_Confined Spaces

• POS 17_Use of MEWPs

• POS 20_Tandem Lift & Crane Operation

SWPs:

• POS_SWP 13_Operating LHM Mobile Crane

• POS_SWP 16_ Driving Port Vehicles