CONSTRUCTION MACHINERY

CRANE SAFETY
 OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of the module, participants will be able to:

• Define materials handling and the related accidents

• Define what is crane and know the basic types of
cranes including the hazards associated
• Enumerate crane safety guidelines and procedures
• Determine examples of rigging accessories and safety
requirements
 CONTENTS

• Definition of materials handling

• Materials handling accidents

• Basic types of cranes

• Hazards in crane operations

• Rigging accessories, safety requirements and
precautions

INTRODUCTION

• Materials handling (hoisting) is the lifting of weight using

a hoist from one location and moving it to another location.

• Big projects such as the construction of buildings, dams,

bridges, etc. require hoisting equipment.
• Hoisting equipment includes winches, chain hoists, and
cranes.

• Crane is the only single machine that, as a single piece, is

capable of providing three-dimensional movement of the
weight.
COMMON ACCIDENTS IN LIFTING
OPERATIONS