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Crawler Crane Accidents - How to Prevent?
Oct 25,2024
Crawler cranes are vital heavy equipment in the construction and heavy industry sectors, lifting and moving heavy objects very efficiently in various fields. Despite the many advantages of crawler cranes, there is also a great risk of accidents when using crawler cranes. Therefore, it is important for all parties, including employees and project management, to understand the causes of accidents and the preventive measures that need to be taken.
Crawler crane accidents can occur due to a variety of factors:
- Poor equipment condition: A crawler crane in poor condition can cause accidents. Therefore, routine inspections and maintenance are important to ensure safe operation.
- Tough working environment: Using crawler cranes on challenging construction sites increases the risk of accidents. It is important to assess site conditions before commencing operations.
- Lack of safety knowledge: Operators need to be properly trained to understand safety and operating procedures. All operators must have a proper operator skills certification (SIO).
- Lack of routine maintenance: Not performing regular maintenance can damage the equipment and increase the risk of accidents. Proper maintenance must be scheduled regularly.
Some common types of accidents include:
- Tool tip-over: Tip-over of crawler cranes can be caused by uneven surfaces, overloading or weather conditions; for example, strong winds during operation.
- Load fall: Load fall can be caused by overloading, damage to the lifting equipment or adverse weather conditions.
- Slipping: Crawler cranes can slip due to uneven surfaces or operating errors.
- Contact with electrical current: Direct contact with electrical current can cause fire or have dangerous effects on the operator.
How to prevent crawler crane accidents:
- Risk assessment: Performing a risk assessment before work is an important first step, including hazard identification and risk assessment.
- Crane condition monitoring: Routine checks on the condition of crawler cranes must be carried out to ensure that the equipment is ready for use.
- Equipment certification: Before use, each piece of equipment must be certified by the authorities to ensure that it is qualified.
- Routine inspections: Carry out daily, weekly and monthly inspections to ensure that each crane component is functioning properly.
- Training regulations: Proper training of all operators and workers is key to reducing the risk of accidents.
- Determine the work location: Make sure the work location meets the requirements for safe operation of heavy equipment.
- Use equipment as specified: Operators must always adhere to the specified load capacity to avoid overloading.
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