Undoubtedly, you need to be incredibly responsible when using a crane. A crane is a piece of heavy-duty equipment in and to itself, and when you combine the weight of it with the weight of the items that you will pick up with the crane, you can imagine how dangerous it can be if you were to have an accident. There are some responsibilities that you will need to keep in mind whenever you own or operate a crane. Take a look at them below.
Know the limitations of your crane.
Not all cranes are created equal. There are some cranes that are designed to pick up much heavier loads than other cranes. Therefore, before you start operating a crane, you should familiarize yourself with the limitations of your specific crane and figure out how much weight it can handle. It’s important for you to comply with those limitations so that you don’t run into any issues when operating the crane.
Use experienced supervisors and operators while using your crane.
Everyone who operates a crane needs to have the proper training and education to do it. Cranes are not the kind of equipment that just anyone can use. Therefore, before someone starts using a crane on your job site, you should check their background and make sure they are qualified to do it. You should also make sure that those supervising crane operators are also qualified to handle the responsibilities assigned to them.
Inspect the crane both before and after using it.
If there is a part on a crane that needs to be replaced or if a crane doesn’t perform the way that you expected it to, then you need to take action and shut the crane down until maintenance has been done to it. It’s up to the crane operator to inspect cranes before and after they are used to locate any signs of trouble. You don’t want to use a crane that has not been inspected, and you also shouldn’t leave a job site after using a crane until the operator has given it a thorough inspection.
Astro Crane recognizes the importance of crane safety and encourages you to take it seriously as well. We can provide you and your company with crane rentals and talk to you more about the responsibilities that come along with using a crane. Call us at 978-429-8666 today to get started.
